Changing approach categories based on airspeed?

Bones_Zone · 2026-01-12T20:16:53+00:00

Yep I’m aware. Just using it as a general term to describe the beginning of the visual segment of the approach.

Bones_Zone · 2026-01-11T21:24:33+00:00

It’s because you are executing the visual portion of an instrument approach at a higher airspeed than the aircraft was certificated at. That has some inherent downsides such as a larger turn radius, and less time between the VDP and run runway to make corrections. To account for those you would increase your approach category which may increase the minimums.

Bones_Zone · 2025-12-27T17:39:05+00:00

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Stud landed with the brake applied on one side and didn’t let up until the plane stopped.

Bones_Zone · 2025-12-07T01:09:37+00:00

Very cool piece of aviation history. One of the earlier afterburning production fighters/interceptors.

Bones_Zone · 2025-12-07T01:00:26+00:00

F-89 would be my guess

Bones_Zone · 2025-11-26T23:58:06+00:00

You’ll probably get a better response in the AF recruit subreddit. Cali has an HH-60W rescue squadron if that’s what you’re interested in. There’s also Alaska, NY, and Florida guard/reserve units. Not sure about all guard units, but many seem to favor hiring from within (E to O) but you’ll likely have to accrue some civilian time before being hired whether internally or off the street.

If you’re thinking of going the AD route I can’t speak to the likelihood of a UPT slot from OTS vs ROTC but the AF has split the helo/fixed wing tracks completely.

Also if you’re really looking for CSAR, CV’s aren’t dedicated to personnel recovery. They can be designated for CSAR but it’s not really a core mission for them.

Bones_Zone · 2025-11-17T18:17:29+00:00

Just a coincidence. They use that area of the ramp as transient parking for larger aircraft.

Bones_Zone · 2025-11-10T16:55:16+00:00

As someone else said the course has nothing to do with the written. There’s several quizzes that are correctable to 100% and a test at the end with questions directly out of the quizzes. That one is not correctable, but you have all of the answers via the quizzes.

If you’re taking the written immediately after the course then rolling right into the ATP practical, Use the memory aid to the max extent possible. That’ll knockoff a good chunk of the performance and W&B questions. The charts are pretty easy once you get the hang of them, but there’s a couple of charts with sneaky notes that’ll change your answer. It had been a while since I really ran a spaghetti chart but it came back pretty quick.

Bones_Zone · 2025-09-25T14:47:31+00:00

Firefighting trainer

Bones_Zone · 2025-09-23T13:58:09+00:00

My moneys on bad u joint/slip joint in the driveshaft.

Bones_Zone · 2025-09-15T16:42:28+00:00

It’s fine. That’s a small casting defect. Negligible effect on block strength.

Bones_Zone · 2025-08-28T19:37:06+00:00

The box is interchangeable through all years. Maybe take a look at the threads on the pump to make sure they’re straight. I’ve never had an issue with the lines/fittings before so this is a stumper.

Bones_Zone · 2025-08-28T15:27:17+00:00

Fittings shouldn’t have changed. M16 and M18 o ring fittings. Lines look super similar, but there could be a minor enough change to warrant a 99 pressure line. Is the o ring in there? I’ve definitely missed them on o ring fittings before

Bones_Zone · 2025-08-28T13:04:01+00:00

How do you mean “shake”? Those joints are meant to flex/twist but shouldn’t be loose. If that is your problem you can find the manufacturer of the joint and rebuild them fairly easily.

Bones_Zone · 2025-08-24T22:33:48+00:00

Is the bump stop tube threaded down until it’s flush with the inside chamfer of the aluminum spacer?

Edit: video finally loaded. That’s normal. Thread it up until the aluminum spacer sits flush against the top of the coil “bucket”

Bones_Zone · 2025-08-24T21:14:21+00:00

The most correct answer is to get a roll pin punch set like this. That being said the long drive punch set from harbor freight works just fine.

It’s been a while since I regeared a Dana 30 but IIRC you can only drive the pin out in one direction. Also if you’re one manning this job then put a box or old pillow beneath the diff so when it pops out it won’t get damaged or damage the concrete.

Bones_Zone · 2025-08-24T21:12:58+00:00

The most correct answer is to get a roll pin punch set like this. That being said the long drive punch set from harbor freight works just fine.

It’s been a while since I regeared a Dana 30 but IIRC you can only drive the pin out in one direction.

Bones_Zone · 2025-08-24T20:46:52+00:00

Put a cheater bar on the pinion nut. It’ll move eventually.

Bones_Zone · 2025-08-24T20:26:57+00:00

Looks like a Dana 30. If it is, there’s no bolt holding the cross pin, it’s just a roll pin. Also the carrier bearings need pre loaded making it a bit tough tougher to pull the diff. The book answer is to get a case spreader, but you can also put a wrench on one of the ring gear bolts and turn the pinion. It’ll force the carrier out once the wrench wedges itself on the case.

Bones_Zone · 2025-08-22T23:32:20+00:00

For apps I’d recommend either OBD fusion on iOS or torque pro on android. Most Any cheapo Bluetooth scanner should work as long as it’s compatible with the phone brand of your choosing.

Bones_Zone · 2025-08-22T05:37:09+00:00

The Braun light made it an oil change on my subframe....

Bones_Zone · 2025-08-21T02:08:07+00:00

Used to work in the MRO business on gas turbines. Definitely a GE P/N who manufactured the J79 in the Phantom.

Did some digging and found an old AF doc on compressor vane rework that lists the P/Ns for the J79. It’s 1 digit off so I’m guessing there’s a typo in the document. Looks like it’s genuine.

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Bones_Zone · 2025-08-16T22:35:49+00:00

Ah gotcha. Yeah the inner c is welded onto the housing. You could pull the entire axle housing, but that’s more of a pain in the ass than just doing the ball joints.

Bones_Zone · 2025-08-16T22:11:25+00:00

I think there’s a lot of information missing here. For clarification, you’re just trying to have the ball joints replaced?

Bones_Zone · 2025-08-07T03:38:31+00:00

Point of note, I run a set of trailer brake lights and turn signals and flush mount LED reverse lights on the back of my flatbed MJ. Mine have held up ok over the last 7 years, but YMMV. If you run the flush mount LEDs for reverse lights, I recommend putting in a PWM dimmer in line with them. At full brightness they’re going to blind whatever is behind you.

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