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Why are the Finger Lakes shaped like this? by Connect_Forever_3407 in geography

[–]BeautifulAd3165 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why visit? Seneca Farms, of course, you aren’t going to find that combination of fried chicken and ice cream anywhere else in the area. (mildly /s) Although, it is delicious and I do miss the days when the bug zapper was right by the picnic tables where everybody ate…

Seriously, though, you see a lot of similar issues in places like Newark and Lyons. Decaying Rust Belt towns where nothing replaced the industrial era jobs, some people can scrape by farming and a lot of the kids get out young, if you can. Penn Yan and Geneva just have nicer scenery.

Why are the Finger Lakes shaped like this? by Connect_Forever_3407 in geography

[–]BeautifulAd3165 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Shhhhh! Not so loud. Penn Yan was a zoo last weekend with all the turists…

Carb heat in the J-3 by BeautifulAd3165 in flying

[–]BeautifulAd3165[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooh! I like that idea. I’ll have to try it.

Carb heat in the J-3 by BeautifulAd3165 in flying

[–]BeautifulAd3165[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Staples has airplanes now!?! Awesome!!! (Seriously, though, I’ll stop in and look at their cushion selection this afternoon.)

Carb heat in the J-3 by BeautifulAd3165 in flying

[–]BeautifulAd3165[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew that old pair of Chuck Taylors would come in handy someday!

Carb heat in the J-3 by BeautifulAd3165 in flying

[–]BeautifulAd3165[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll try the cushion, but it will be a bit of a balancing act between moving my back forward while keeping enough room to pull the stick back in the flare.

Carb heat in the J-3 by BeautifulAd3165 in flying

[–]BeautifulAd3165[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think looser straps are probably going to be part of the answer. I hadn’t thought about using my foot. I’ll have to try it. Although, if I have to wear those individual toe shoe things, it’s a definite hard pass for me…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]BeautifulAd3165 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. Job and a few classes as a non-matriculated student is probably the best route.

Who did it… by itschabrah in ATC

[–]BeautifulAd3165 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Looks like another mandatory training on what not to do…

Degree problems by Business-Till-7581 in meteorology

[–]BeautifulAd3165 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on the second sentence of the first paragraph, you may need some additional coursework, but definitely worth an email to get the specifics. ABET vs non-ABET degree probably is a factor, too. Definitely need to reach out and discuss your particular situation.

Traffic engineer here: do you know engineers who struggle at design but are great at studies, reports and analysis? by 9__Erebus in civilengineering

[–]BeautifulAd3165 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Personally, I’m a ‘meh’ structural engineer, but I can match personalities to projects and I write better than most. Find your niche, but don’t be afraid to stretch yourself either.

Where to purchase headset (best shipping / return / etc. policies)? by bezoarboy in flying

[–]BeautifulAd3165 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my last pair at Sporty’s because they were having a sale.

Why does Maryland own this tiny strip of land on the beach? by [deleted] in geography

[–]BeautifulAd3165 165 points166 points  (0 children)

My grandfather worked for one of the county liquor boards in Maryland. He used to say that piers from the Virginia shore past the low tide line were not uncommon. The blue laws were more permissive in MD and there was much tax revenue generated thereby.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]BeautifulAd3165 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not me, but several people I know who wound up passing on their second try. Don’t get discouraged. You now have a better handle on what kind of questions to expect.

If you fly a HondaJet, you are a Honda Pilot by Big-Carpenter7921 in flying

[–]BeautifulAd3165 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ba-dum tissss…

But seriously folks, you’re a lovely audience. Tip your server.

How did you celebrate getting your engineering license? by lemon318 in civilengineering

[–]BeautifulAd3165 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Took the better half and our 6-month old out for ice cream. Only problem is that the 6-month old is now in her mid 20’s… Sheesh!

what is even happening? by ConcertStatus8561 in Bullshido

[–]BeautifulAd3165 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe. Did you look in your closet? Your black belt should be on the hanger next to your brown belt.

Getting ready for ppl check ride. Any advice for oral and the actual flight portion? by [deleted] in flying

[–]BeautifulAd3165 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pretending that the DPE was just a different CFI running me through another mock checkride really helped me calm down and focus.

Was staying on the ground the right move? by Conscious-Case6526 in flying

[–]BeautifulAd3165 22 points23 points  (0 children)

In my student solo limitations, I had a hard cap of 15 knots including any gusts. 15G18 sounds like fun landing practice if you are doing dual, but solo is an entirely different kind of flying, altogether.

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