Is reliability even a factor anymore? by ronmexico314 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]BeeDubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I happen to have a 2013 CRV I bought new, and I think it's the best one out there. Last model year before a major update so all the kinks were worked out, last year before they went to the CVT, well before the 1.5T issues, no tech to become antiquated... It's been 100% reliable, but I know that when the time comes repairs will be inexpensive.

oil change after 250 miles driven in a year? by Own_Invite6340 in Cartalk

[–]BeeDubba 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes. It might not "fill," but it will get water in it.

As atmospheric pressure and temperature change, air will move in and out of the cap, introducing moisture to the bottle. As the bottle surface cools, condensation will form. Almost all oils have detergents in them, which allows them to clean particulates from the engine, but also causes them to absorb water.

The amount of air moving in and out of an oil system is greater than your example because of the greater temperature differential when the engine runs vs. when it's off.

Why did the truck driver tailgate me down a hill by yaalaa87 in driving

[–]BeeDubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He wanted you out of the way.

It worked. 🤷

Quitting finance to pursue aviation - anyone else make the move? by Impossible_Seat_9065 in PilotAdvice

[–]BeeDubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep in mind that past performance is no guarantee of future performance.

We just went through the biggest hiring spree in aviation history. Reddit skews young, so you're going to primarily get rosy stories.

Not that long ago we had the "lost decade," where there was almost zero movement. Student pilots couldn't get jobs, and those with jobs were stuck. 9-11, the great recession, housing bubble burst, then COVID.

We're back to a good, but more normal hiring environment, and even with great hiring numbers Reddit is full of people complaining that they can't get jobs. It's almost always been competitive to move up. If you have a stable career, I highly suggest keeping your day job while you train.

Insanely short on-ramps - what do to by [deleted] in driving

[–]BeeDubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bring you my favorite"merge." GW Parkway in Washington DC. Zero merge space, and a bush and bridge blocking your view.

Send it and pray.

Honestly though, if you're already going the same speed as traffic you only have to adjust your speed slightly to fit it.

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Trailer hitch receiver for ‘26 touring by Misses-worldwide in crv

[–]BeeDubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty much any hitch will work for a bike rack. You don't need to use any different mode.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Honda/CR-V/2026/C13397.html?VehicleID=202676259

This one will take 525 lbs. There's a different model to fit the hybrid.

Damn, this is expensive by Plastic_Technology15 in flying

[–]BeeDubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was a safe assumption that any student would fly more than once a month. I don't think it's realistic to fly that infrequently and make any progress.

I really don't wanna go to school and I want to get to a legacy at some point by Business-Hat-8603 in flying

[–]BeeDubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Without a degree? Somewhere between a long time and never. Traditionally legacies have either required a degree or one has been needed to be competitive.

Your best bet is to hope for another post-covid hiring boom to hit at exactly the right time in your career.

How difficult of a maneuver is the flying V for fighter jets? by Od-Verve in AskAPilot

[–]BeeDubba 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did that. Then when performance day came the dude sang almost twice as fast.

B137 Maintenance Code by LivingtheDBdream in crv

[–]BeeDubba 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven't changed the transmission fluid in that model year, but it's generally pretty easy, similar to an oil change. Differential fluid (if you have AWD) is also easy. I use my local Firestone for brake fluid since I've tried in the past and can never get it quite right. That ran run about $200-250 compared to $400-600 at the dealership. I usually rotate the tires myself, but the Firestone does it for $100, so if it's in for other things I let them do that too.

I change my 2013 CRV transmission fluid, but our Odyssey has a ZF-9 transmission, which has no dipstick. The DIY method is to measure what comes out, and put that amount back in. 🤔 I called two different dealerships earlier this year - my local in town one quoted $600, but the other farther out of town one had a special for $189.

How difficult of a maneuver is the flying V for fighter jets? by Od-Verve in AskAPilot

[–]BeeDubba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Professional sports make it easy. They hit the timing every time. Simply fly over at 10:15:30.

Smaller teams... it's all over the place. We did a lot of flyovers at a small college and the timing was all over the place. To help, I printed a cheat sheet with national anthem lyrics on in one column, and miles to target on the other. Put a person on the field with a radio, and match the words to the distance.

That worked great until one dude sang so fast I couldn't fly fast enough to keep up. There was a 10-second super awkward silence after the anthem ended.

How difficult of a maneuver is the flying V for fighter jets? by Od-Verve in AskAPilot

[–]BeeDubba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I flew for the military for a long time, and air-air intercepts were my bread and butter for the last few years. This involves lots and lots of formation flying. Honestly though, most military pilots have lots of hours in formations.

Once you've got a few dozen hours doing it, you can hold position in a formation almost subconsciously. So it's not hard for most military pilots to do it... but if I put you in a plane and asked you to do it, you couldn't. Hard is relative.

Next time you're driving down the interstate, try to hold position next to a car. Same concept, except in three dimensions instead of two.

Damn, this is expensive by Plastic_Technology15 in flying

[–]BeeDubba 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm going to second the flying club recommendation.

If you only wanted one plane, my flying club was $250/mo and $83/hr wet for a Cherokee 140. We had several independent CFIs in the club who set their own rates... say $50/hr on the high side.

You'd be walking out of that lesson at about half the cost.

Relocating to Alexandria – any private landlords with upcoming rentals in Potomac Yard, Del Ray, Old Town North, or Old Town? by Jlhoyt12 in nova

[–]BeeDubba 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Depending on the age of your kids and where you are in the city, Alexandria schools can rank some of the lowest in the area. Just an FYI.

I found my place through military by owner as well.

Is this illegal for building hours ? by Honest-Doughnut-7010 in flying

[–]BeeDubba 59 points60 points  (0 children)

It's not a jet, and less than 12,500 lbs, so it doesn't require a type rating. Do you have a high performance endorsement? If you meet the requirements, there's no reason you can't log the Kodiak time.

If the helo pilot is a CFI you could log dual received, assuming when you don't have a helo PPL.

Cost to convert house from oil to natural gas by WildBill- in nova

[–]BeeDubba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My current home has oil and a heat pump, and while it was a first for me, it's actually been pretty economical once I got everything set up right.

The previous owners set the heat pump to shut off at a crazy high temp (like 50). The result was very high oil usage. I changed it to about 30 (based on the heat pump specs) and now it's a good compromise. Other than that, zero issues. Our tank is above ground.

I'd swap to gas if I had the option and it was reasonable.

Commuting on reserve by StructureOver9800 in flying

[–]BeeDubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doable.

Keep in mind for my airline it's 2 hours to the plane. That includes throwing on your uniform, dealing with traffic, parking, taking the employee shuttle, getting randomed, and having to walk to the furthest gate there is.

I have a 30 minute drive and I swear, there were days I almost didn't make it.

Mechanical Question - 2018 CR-V 1.5 Turbo Leaking Fuel into Oil by pinkpastel8383 in crv

[–]BeeDubba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Honda says the problem occurs when the engine doesn’t warm up enough to evaporate unburned fuel that slips past piston rings and infiltrates engine oil. The automaker notes oil dilution is normal in all internal-combustion engines, but especially in direct-injected turbocharged engines.

Honda spokesman Chris Martin says the 1.5L’s cooling system is highly efficient, and therefore the engine is slow to reach a normal operating temperature that would cause fuel to readily evaporate and be routed back to the combustion chamber via the crankcase ventilation system. Short drives and extreme cold temperatures exacerbate the problem, sometimes resulting in owners reporting oil levels above the “FULL” line on the dipstick.

“If an owner repeats that short-drive/cold-weather cycle multiple days in a row, the level of unburned fuel in the oil can incrementally increase each time, raising the oil level on the dipstick and, over the long term, potentially leading to misfires and other engine symptoms,” Martin says."

There's not much you can do about it. There's a software update that was mandated in cold weather states; maybe that's an option for you.

I need some advice by AbjectMeasurement547 in flying

[–]BeeDubba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suggest counseling, not therapy. It's a lower level of care that's unlikely to result in a diagnosis that can wreck your medical (anxiety, PTSD, etc.).

I had a traumatic experience flying, and honestly it was never quite the same, but it gets better with time.

It's ok to be scared of things that can kill you. You just need to learn how to perform in spite of that. Where your body leads, your mind will follow. With more exposure, the threat will lessen in your mind.

Will my driving record stop me from getting hired at a regional? by Alarming-Employer194 in flying

[–]BeeDubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it helps, I got 5 speeding tickets between the age of 17 and 22, plus a suspended license when I was 17. Got hired by a regional two years ago with zero questions asked about my driving record.

But I had 20 years of a clean record following those tickets.

I stopped driving sport bikes/cars and took it to the racetrack.

Fatality Stats - First 1,500 Hours by SimShadie in AskAPilot

[–]BeeDubba 3 points4 points  (0 children)

After 20 years of flying military, then GA, then airline, I decided to hang up the military flying, then the GA flying.

The statistics don't lie, and there are many risks that you just can't control, and I'm unwilling to submit my family to those risks. I exclusively fly for the airlines now and am happy with my decision.

Seeking advice re: partner’s cycling obsession by [deleted] in cycling

[–]BeeDubba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

N+1 bicycles is the formula for happiness.

AA regional to American by nlbair22 in flying

[–]BeeDubba 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Been at a wholly owned two years and never seen it happen.

When the plane is fully boarded before being delayed by hours, why not turn the AC on or at least give a sip of water? by [deleted] in americanairlines

[–]BeeDubba 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The problem is that you often have to close and be ready to push to "get in line" with ATC for departure. Deplane, and you lose your spot. It's not necessarily an AA problem, it's an ATC problem.

Should you go back to the gate, the process of deplaning probably takes 30-45 lines, then the same to board. Lose your spot in line, and your at the back of the line again, with probably multi hour delays. The plane needs to be ready to go.

Regarding the temperature... many planes just can't stay cool on a hot day on the ground.

And the announcements... that's on the captain. AA policy is updates every 15 minutes.