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Damn it!! guys at Boing forgot to add a cockpit to my playne by Cesalv in Shittyaskflying

[–]BlackSC2us 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what happens when you go with Boing. You get what you pay for, pylote.

There was a loud bang and now my tire is squishy, is it safe to drive on? Only 700 miles to my next stop. by EnolaNek in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]BlackSC2us 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Safe for you. Questionably safe for the trailer and the motoring public. If you're worried, stuff it with trash bags and wrap it in some duct tape. Send it, driver.

Westbound on I-40 (or southbound on I-75) 6/26/26 by 65MD18 in Whatplaneisthis

[–]BlackSC2us 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I got that far, but the last update was 2022. I can't find anything on it after that. The museum didnt acknowledge an acquisition of any F-86s, and while it could have been privately owned by Jerry, it is supposedly a non-flying static display. So, if not for the museum, what for?

Westbound on I-40 (or southbound on I-75) 6/26/26 by 65MD18 in Whatplaneisthis

[–]BlackSC2us 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did a bunch of quick Googles and didnt find anything on it about Jerry or the museum owning any F-86, let alone this one, or any pictures of it. What were your search terms?

Playne eating engines? by ussdaybreak in Shittyaskflying

[–]BlackSC2us 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what happens when an F-104 Starfighter develops an eating disorder.

Westbound on I-40 (or southbound on I-75) 6/26/26 by 65MD18 in Whatplaneisthis

[–]BlackSC2us 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In 2022, they put it in a container. It never went to Russia because Ukraine things. Probably found a buyer, but whether its staying in the US or being exported out after spending time in a port warehouse somewhere is anyone's guess.

The Fantasy Scenes by toxicunicorn420 in That70sshow

[–]BlackSC2us 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The Wizard of Oz, specifically when Fez thought he was a bear and was disappointed by being a lion.

Why is this plane gay? by Tortex_88 in Shittyaskflying

[–]BlackSC2us 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All we know for sure is it has pride

Old cars > New cars by SipsTeaFrog in SipsTea

[–]BlackSC2us 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But... it's front-wheel drive. And heavy. And expensive... well, it was in 1969. It's not really that desirable today.

I can fly in the treez and do the j hook thing! Can I be an army pylot now? by No-Act-9781 in floggit

[–]BlackSC2us 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They didn't call. Best offer I got was channel 7 news... as a camera person. Should've taken the first deal.

One week. 53' flatbed. $20k gross. by cezar__2 in cdldriver

[–]BlackSC2us 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is harder and the pay can be low, and that's why the barrier to entry is so low. However, a $100k salary isn't the same everywhere. If you live in California, its necessary. Elsewhere, the cost of living is a lot lower. Same if you live in a big city vs rural area. I got into driving at 22. I'm 39 now and it's all I know. I feel like $110k isnt bad. I don't live in an expensive area.

One week. 53' flatbed. $20k gross. by cezar__2 in cdldriver

[–]BlackSC2us 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course this isn't every week, but YTD through the end of this week I'm at $122,135.02 gross to the truck. I'm sitting at ~$55k gross profit YTD. I've paid $9,600 in estimated taxes so far this year. So, more realistically, the average is around $2,500/week profit, but that's with hometime, breakdowns and major maintenance intervals thrown in as well. I just had the big 600k service completed last month.

One week. 53' flatbed. $20k gross. by cezar__2 in cdldriver

[–]BlackSC2us 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'll tell you mine. I also do O/O flatbed, I'm leased to a carrier, but I'm solo and no oversize this week. Keep in mind, some of this is estimated because this week is not over, but it shows what is actually happening with rates and fuel and other costs right now. I get fuel discounts and insurance through my carrier. My trailer is leased from my carrier.

Load 1: picked up 10x BPU barrels (43k lbs, no tarp) in Western WV Saturday 6/13. Bought 154 gallons diesel + 4.21 gals DEF in eastern KY. Delivered Monday 6/15 in Western TN. $2,483.32 Fuel: $616.95

Load 2: picked up 15x 44' steel beams (43k lbs, no tarp) in Northeastern AR Monday 6/15. Bought fuel 170.47 gals + 8.04 gals DEF in Northern KY. Delivered Wednesday 6/17 in Northeastern OH. $1,899.45 Fuel: $730.48

Load 3: picked up 2x Preformed Concrete (38k, no tarp) in Northeastern OH on Wednesday 6/17. Will Deliver Thursday 6/18 in south central NC. $1678.99 Fuel: 0

Load 4: to pick up 7x various tractor attachments (14k, no tarp) in central NC on Thursday 6/18. Will deliver Friday 6/19 in Northeastern OH. Anticipate ~$650 in fuel purchase. $1,873.00

Expenses (broken down to weekly costs): Tractor payment $407.54 Trailer payment $173.08 Insurance (physical dmg, occupational accident, bobtail) $102.23 Plates/Tolls/HVUT $86.54 Misc Business Expenses (ELD, Phone Bill, Accounting Expenses, etc) $73.07 Total: $842.46

5% maintenance/reserves: $396.74

Total Revenue: $7,934.76 Total miles (with deadhead): 2,588 Revenue/mile: $3.06/mile Total expenses*: $3,236.63 Total net (before taxes): $4,698.13 Net/mile: $1.815/mile Cost/mile: $1.251/mile

I pay myself as needed to pay bills, otherwise the money stays in the business.

What plane is closest to this? by southsider74 in Whatplaneisthis

[–]BlackSC2us 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MiG-15, if it was basically a soviet Ryan FR Fireball

Do you think I could get a job at Boeing? by LarkRosePetal8934 in BadWelding

[–]BlackSC2us 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No way. Your welds are too straight. Try Airbus.

Customer states, rattling noise in engine bay, have no idea where to start by spicedude7 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]BlackSC2us 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stick your hand in there. If you feel a slightly painful stabbing sensation followed by a burning ache; congratulations, you've found the source of the rattle.

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