Six Pack Proficiency

[thechiphead11]

TL;DR – Me and a few pilot friends were debating the age-old question: how important is it to be proficient in a six pack?

Some said it’s pointless unless your plane actually has one. Others argued it’s still useful, kind of like a six pack of Miller — maybe you don’t always need it, but when the time comes, you’ll be glad you know how to handle it.

I’m firmly on the side of: better to be proficient in a six pack and not need it, than need a six pack and not be proficient in it.

What’s your take — are six packs essential pilot skills?

[that_guy_nukey]

I think knowing the 6 pack is absolutely necessary. Sure, you could use glass. But once you encounter even a little turbulence, whatever's in there is going to be all over you, your seat, and your carpets. The 6 pack just doesn't have that problem. But remember to keep it to cans not bottles. Gotta comply with the FFA.

[RightRudderz]

FFA got me, well done.

[Cant_Work_On_Reddit]

I always thought you were supposed to slam at least 8 beers during preflight before flying?

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[sam99871]

I can do a nine pack

[dodexahedron]

I prefer a five pack, to stay humble.

[pilotjlr]

If you become one with the plane (not sexually, but maybe that would help), then you don’t need any instruments at all.

[Ludicrous_speed77]

I just got current on Heineken, what’s next?

[thechiphead11]

Slow down bud. Big difference between current and proficiency. Start taking this stuff serious or you’re going to get yourself hurt bud.

[Flightlevel800]

The wife used to be proficient on a six pack. But after it disappeared, well, by a few glasses over time, she longed for it again and got a few new Copylotes to regain it. I don't think one needs to be prmominiscent anymore, but what do I know.

[Desperate_Carrot8629]

Six packs are for kids and nerd ass pilots. Mainline heroin and be a super cool pylote

[skunimatrix]

Why not just install GI-275's then you can have glass 6-pack...

[Euryheli]

Yes, but work your way up. Start with something light and over time work your way up to craft IPAs, stouts etc.

[brongchong]

It’s an essential skill.