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DVA6424
Captain, CRJ-200
E-MAIL
Joined on September 20 2008
Quatercentenary Club
"I dont believe in a no-win scenario""
Midwestern United States
464 legs, 621.1 hours
256 legs,
256.6 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
October 27 2008 17:01 ET by David Digney
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I'm 52 yrs old.6 yrs ago,i was diagnosed with "sleep apnea",a sleep disorder..Needless to say,i wouldnt be ok to learn to fly in the real world..I'd doze once,and either stall out or dive in!
I'm on my 3rd VA since 2002..American Virtual Airlines (2000+ hrs),American Trans Air(580 hrs) and now here on DVA...
Anyone else with sleep apnea on here????
David DigneyCaptain, CRJ-200
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DVA085
Senior Captain, MD-88
Joined on July 05 2001
Online Quadruple Century Club
Six Century Club
""This is the way we ride" "Worldwide"
Oak Ridge, TN USA
619 legs, 1,144.2 hours
529 legs,
971.2 hours online
251 legs,
478.7 hours ACARS
39 legs,
86.2 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
October 27 2008 21:37 ET by Tyrone Weston
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Welcome to DVA David Glad to have you on-board...
TW
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DVA4180
Senior Captain, MD-88
OLP
Joined on March 08 2007
Online Century Club
Long Beach Century Club
50 State Club
Triple Century Club
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary
"Have A&P - Will work for peanuts!"
Van Buren Charter Township, MI
351 legs, 783.1 hours
193 legs,
388.4 hours online
340 legs,
759.3 hours ACARS
20 legs,
41.0 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
October 27 2008 21:42 ET by Joseph Schwab
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I just had a sleep study done, and I have a machine coming to me tomorrow with a person who is supposed to show me how to use it and remain comfortable..
But, anyhow, welcome to DVA! You will find that we surpass both of your former VA's by miles!
Joe
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DVA4522
Captain, B747-400
Joined on June 02 2007
Triple Century Club
"Too much fuel is for sissies"
Middle East
322 legs, 577.6 hours
42 legs,
71.0 hours online
274 legs,
467.1 hours ACARS
1 legs,
2.5 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
October 28 2008 08:12 ET by Fathi Qaisi
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David , Welcome to DVA, this is a busy place , enjoy your flights and new found friends and knowledge .
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DVA6074
Captain, B777-200
OLP
Joined on June 27 2008
50 State Club
Stage 1 Jet Century Club
Quincentenary Club
Online Triple Century Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Aurora, CO USA
530 legs, 1,286.4 hours
317 legs,
662.6 hours online
524 legs,
1,273.5 hours ACARS
1 legs,
4.1 hours event
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October 28 2008 12:33 ET by Chris Bundas
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David, Welcome aboard. This has turned out to be a great VA for learning in my experience. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea a few years back and have been using the machine since. It has made a world of difference to me. I had a severe case according to the sleep study with 100+ body movements an hour during the night preventing the REM sleep period. My symptoms were mostly afternoon headaches though, every day. The machine fixed this problem after a week of use. I never knew this existed until I gave into my wifes calls to go to the doctor. Anyway happy flying.
Chris BundasCaptain, B777-200
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DVA2829
Captain, B767-300
OLP
Joined on January 15 2006
Online Quadruple Century Club
50 State Club
Millennium Club
"Low and Slow"
Oshawa, ON Canada
1,161 legs, 2,636.1 hours
1,019 legs,
2,366.8 hours online
1,152 legs,
2,617.9 hours ACARS
61 legs,
146.8 hours event
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October 28 2008 18:24 ET by Jim Wilkinson
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Hi Dave welcome To DVA! My mom has sleep apnea so I know what you go thru. I just wanted to say have fun and good to have you with us. 
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DVA4141
Senior Captain, B737-800
Joined on March 03 2007
50 State Club
Globetrotter
Online Twenty Century
B757 100 Club
Everett Millennium Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Tri-Millennium Club
Three Million Mile Club
Northeastern United States
3,103 legs, 7,203.7 hours
2,659 legs,
6,011.6 hours online
2,983 legs,
6,881.2 hours ACARS
43 legs,
87.4 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
October 28 2008 19:15 ET by Scott Brinson
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| Welcome aboard...does insomnia count!! I have a hard time sleeping....hints why I fly so much!!
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DVA4176
Senior Captain, L-1011-100
OLP
Joined on March 11 2007
B757 100 Club
50 State Club
Black Pearl Club
White Knuckles Club
Events Triple Century Club
Online Forty Century Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Burbank Bi-Millennium Club
Four Million Mile Club
Seven Millennium Club
"In the cold Kentucky rain"
Horn Lake, MS USA
7,087 legs, 11,502.4 hours
4,673 legs,
6,709.8 hours online
5,630 legs,
8,974.5 hours ACARS
371 legs,
587.0 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
October 28 2008 21:05 ET by Scott D Williams
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My sleep problem is that I grind my teeth for some reason hence I have slept with a mouth guard for several years. I also dream just about every night that I am flying on Vatsim. How popular is this dream?
Scott D WilliamsSenior Captain, L-1011-100
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DVA5544
Captain, A320
Joined on February 07 2008
"I'm at a 15° chin-up attitude."
Spiez, Bern Schweiz
34 legs, 58.3 hours
24 legs,
34.9 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
November 24 2008 21:16 ET by Alexander Kolb
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Welcome Aboard!
Well, Scott, I actually ended up e-mailing one of the 737 staff asking why I hadn't been promoted because I had a dream I passed my checkride. And once I started daydreaming I was on final approach when I was shopping, and hit a woman with a shopping cart! I'm serious! This hobby really gets into your mind...
Alexander KolbCaptain, A320
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DVA6424
Captain, CRJ-200
E-MAIL
Joined on September 20 2008
Quatercentenary Club
"I dont believe in a no-win scenario""
Midwestern United States
464 legs, 621.1 hours
256 legs,
256.6 hours ACARS
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November 24 2008 21:21 ET by David Digney
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Actually,my doctor(shrink actually) boosted my trazadone up to 150mg plus my zoloft @ 50mg so i can sleep...
If i wake up in the night/early mornings,i fly...I simply cant get enough guys..
David DigneyCaptain, CRJ-200
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DVA6608
Captain, B737-800
Joined on November 10 2008
NC USA
13 legs, 24.9 hours
12 legs,
23.4 hours online
13 legs,
24.9 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
November 24 2008 21:29 ET by Jonathan Lamb
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well lucky you scott! i wish i could have those dreams. unfortunately if i dream about flying, its usually about me flying real world in my 172 and getting cussed out by a controller for doing something stupid. i also dream about not being fully prepared for a flight and getting confused and scared. fortunately in the real world thats not the case.
Jonathan LambCaptain, B737-800
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DVA6534
Senior Captain, B747-400
OLP
Joined on October 19 2008
50 State Club
Online Triple Century Club
Quincentenary Club
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary
Everett 250 Club
Cleveland, OH USA
576 legs, 1,329.4 hours
377 legs,
879.4 hours online
570 legs,
1,318.5 hours ACARS
36 legs,
87.6 hours event
30 legs dispatched, 40.9
hours
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Posted onPost created on
November 24 2008 21:58 ET by John DeBarr
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welcome to the VA sir.. and.. well.. this is my way of realizing a dream too.. 38 father of 3.. with a mortgage and a great paying job. My dream airline captain.. but.. I work in IT. I cant take the paycut or the risk. This VA is seriously.. quite awesome.. the events. the certifications.. ACARS.. I have been to alot of VAs over the years.. there in my honest opinion isnt a better one. The benefit package here is insane.. and the people the people staff and otherwise are a blast.
get involved in some events. Have a blast.. and above all welcome. I think you will find this place to be anything you need it to be.
John DeBarrSenior Captain, B747-400
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DVA3280
Senior Captain, B757-200
COMM
E-MAIL
Joined on June 28 2006
Online Six Century Club
Events Double Century Club
Million Mile Club
Millennium Club
50 State Club
Safari Club
Tin Dispatcher
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
"Keep Climbing!"
Coral Gables, FL
1,235 legs, 3,325.6 hours
1,200 legs,
3,254.3 hours online
1,144 legs,
3,053.6 hours ACARS
259 legs,
682.3 hours event
211 legs dispatched, 126.8
hours
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Posted onPost created on
November 24 2008 22:26 ET by Robby Chiste
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My dad has it...but thanks to the breathing machine that those with sleep apnea customarily use, you can get good sleep...If he wanted to get a pilot's license he could...doesn't affect him when he is awake...
Regards,
Robby ChisteSenior Captain, B757-200
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DVA4180
Senior Captain, MD-88
OLP
Joined on March 08 2007
Online Century Club
Long Beach Century Club
50 State Club
Triple Century Club
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary
"Have A&P - Will work for peanuts!"
Van Buren Charter Township, MI
351 legs, 783.1 hours
193 legs,
388.4 hours online
340 legs,
759.3 hours ACARS
20 legs,
41.0 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
November 25 2008 03:09 ET by Joseph Schwab
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I got my machine.. my number is 20 and it is VERY HARD to go to sleep with it.. anyway.. i am trying.. and still have yet to get a full sleep with it on...
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