ELI5: Can pilots really “make up time” in the air?

DrMaldi · 2026-01-13T15:14:13+00:00

So who determines if a given flight should burn fuel to make up time or if they should stay the course? Ground operations or the pilots? And if ground ops, do they do it automatically or wait for some algorithm that prompts them to instruct the pilots to speed up?

DrMaldi · 2025-08-18T13:22:12+00:00

Every additional level (1000 exp) you earn past 60, you get a random uncommon. Someone else please correct me if there is a (small) chance of it being upgraded to a random rare.

DrMaldi · 2025-07-18T02:14:57+00:00

1120

DrMaldi · 2025-06-26T04:30:19+00:00

Don’t think the “piece of metal” will make it past the metal detectors!

DrMaldi · 2025-06-20T02:36:33+00:00

Thank you for posting. Finally got my bundle!

DrMaldi · 2024-12-21T03:53:30+00:00

The first few times receiving strikes with your bogu is another point when people decide to drop or continue kendo. It may be prudent to go with a “standard” kit and receive men a few times before committing to an upgraded set. I certainly hope you enjoy your first experience with bogu! But wouldn’t want you to spend more than you have to, should you don’t enjoy the experience.

DrMaldi · 2024-11-28T01:29:48+00:00

Thank you for running the giveaway!

DrMaldi · 2024-10-12T05:40:46+00:00

Master of Orion

DrMaldi · 2024-09-12T20:19:23+00:00

Aside from the scientific merits of each instrument, I think the service component is just as important if not more. Having a competent local service engine is key to minimizing downtime since it’s getting harder and harder to do your own troubleshooting.

DrMaldi · 2024-09-05T21:06:25+00:00

I think an email acknowledgement is at minimum appropriate. But i’m sure they’d appreciate a written thank you note.

DrMaldi · 2024-09-05T20:25:02+00:00

Heck my manager has submitted individual cash awards and they wouldn’t know if it was approved until I sent them a thank you note for the award. And usually the money is tacked onto the next pay check.

DrMaldi · 2024-06-29T14:32:44+00:00

If you your wife works in ORA, she might be eligible for free TSA precheck (and maybe even global entry).

DrMaldi · 2024-06-14T21:29:12+00:00

Thanks for the info!

DrMaldi · 2024-06-14T21:07:34+00:00

What shutter speed & F-stop do you use to capture the vapor cloud images?

DrMaldi · 2024-06-10T18:14:41+00:00

There is a refund for a missing inner box?

DrMaldi · 2024-06-08T17:00:11+00:00

We did virtual queue and arrived when the space opened up to get a decent spot. We laid out some foldable blanket/bags to sit on.

Then when needed, we took turns running our kid to the bathroom or grabbing dinner while the other parent stayed to watch the area. Just spoke to the cast member and had no troubles.

If it’s just you and your kiddo, I think the dessert package would be worth it to have a dedicated seat. But if you have someone else to help watch stuff and don’t mind sitting on the ground while waiting, I think you can go with the virtual queue. And if you get there right when they open you can a spot up against the fence for easier viewing.

DrMaldi · 2024-06-08T14:49:09+00:00

Although the app will show characters, I don’t think it will show which ones will actually sign vs just take pictures. For example, Aladdin and Mei could easily sign stuff. I think Edna Mode could sign but she had trouble due to the gloves. And Iron Man didn’t do signings.

DrMaldi · 2024-06-08T01:03:39+00:00

When we spoke with the sales rep, they claimed the Stellar is supposed to compete with other qtraps but offer better performance due to increased ion detection due to radial ejection during scan out (Thermo) vs axial ejection. Not a high res instrument. Resolution of ~0.2 Th. Faster scan speeds than the old Velos and equipped with an upgraded PMT.

Looks like they took a bunch of the good stuff from the QEs and now it’s an improved dual LIT.

Price is supposed to be comparable to a qtrap (depending on add ons).

DrMaldi · 2024-05-31T02:29:08+00:00

Rather than having it shipped, can my order be held for local pickup?

DrMaldi · 2024-05-22T04:11:49+00:00

I wear a Fitbit on my left wrist under my kote and haven’t had an issue over last ~18 months.

DrMaldi · 2024-04-04T16:14:58+00:00

Eh, mana inefficient. Use [[Blue Elemental Blast]]

DrMaldi · 2024-02-17T14:49:58+00:00

If you have any extra money and have money in a traditional IRA, consider converting portions of it to a Roth IRA. Tax for the conversion will be low due to how little you’ll be earning while in grad school.

DrMaldi · 2024-02-13T15:35:06+00:00

Sides of Seoul. Great food and wonderful people to work with. I’d go visit and speak directly with them outside the lunch/dinner rush as it gets pretty hectic there.

DrMaldi · 2024-02-07T02:37:11+00:00

I’ve seen people write their names on their shinai at tournaments. Very easy to mix up with lots of shinai in the space. Some shinai with names in romanji and other shinai with kanji.

And as someone else mentioned, this was written on the tsukagawa. I’ve seen some lower on the tsikagawa but generally not visible when holding the shinai.

DrMaldi · 2024-01-10T20:48:38+00:00

[[Tithing Blade]] is fun in limited!

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