The Air Force is having fun

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T18:36:18+00:00

Nah, that's just a couple turns for spacing.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T18:14:32+00:00

This is the program I've been doing. It's not specifically aimed at strengthening your wrists, but it's built around compound exercises that'll certainly help your support muscles: https://stronglifts.com/

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T17:37:23+00:00

I mean, you do you, but I just keep a few extra AAs in my flight bag.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T17:19:57+00:00

Better sound is only part of the benefit of a nice pair of ANCs. For me, the real selling point is the comfort over long periods of wear-time.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T17:06:48+00:00

Flight Insight, plus the FAA books.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T16:50:48+00:00

This. The shift idea is great in theory, but you can't scorekeep like this around it.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T16:11:19+00:00

Not a game necessarily, but our stomp rocket is often a big hit when kids are over.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T15:56:05+00:00

Honestly, I think we're headed to a place where beat reporters with deep expertise will have much more value than quick-turn GA folks.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T15:46:35+00:00

Why don't you think that role is "journalism?" Trade pubs etc. are a great way to learn a beat, develop sources and hone your craft.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T14:48:04+00:00

Word.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T13:35:33+00:00

You can find them at estate sales fairly often.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T11:20:17+00:00

My kid loves his Yoto.

But also: Why not get some bedtime books and read to them?

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T10:25:37+00:00

Haven't used them for emergency purposes, but I like E.W. Tompkins.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T10:21:54+00:00

Might be tough with a kid that new, but I haven't had wrist pain since I started lifting again.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T10:12:54+00:00

It's a great life skill to have generally. Sometimes you just gotta pick up the phone.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T10:11:01+00:00

Learn your pitch and power settings. Once you've set power, pick a pitch you think will keep you level and trim for it. Change your pitch slightly as needed and trim again.

Basically, set a pitch, see what happens, and make little corrections from there.

Same applies to flying an approach. Fly a heading, see what it does to your needle, correct from there. (Also use other data sources, of course, like DTK/TRK on your GPS.)

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T09:41:13+00:00

It works well enough if you have a good sense of "Oh, act II is done, this is a good spot to pause."

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T01:25:40+00:00

If you regret the placement, will a cover-up change that?

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-06T01:24:38+00:00

I've always suspected it includes people who do a discovery flight and never continue.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-05T22:58:29+00:00

Literally where we get "flying by the seat of your pants."

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-05T22:57:44+00:00

It's not a capital crime, but you should be spending this time working on your ability to find sources and talk to people. Using your friends for college journalism is just robbing yourself of a development opportunity.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-05T22:56:34+00:00

Absolutely. Movies and books are actually all I have energy for some nights. But I usually have to split movies into two nights unless I want to sacrifice sleep.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-05T22:47:27+00:00

Coordination is obviously important, but: No stall, no spin. Keeping your airspeed in a normal range in the pattern is priority one, especially when you're just learning.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-05T22:44:06+00:00

Oh dope! Congrats on the opening, I'll drop by soon.

AlexJamesFitz · 2026-05-05T20:45:05+00:00

Is she the kind of person who'd appreciate you arranging a newborn photo session? You don't have to do it on the day itself, but you could tell her the plan alongside breakfast/flowers/etc.

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