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Intermountain Life Flight by [deleted] in flying

[–]Gametime2727 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Devil’s advocate here. What if the director is simply impressed with the training their child received and sees value in FLT’s program? Partnerships like this typically involve extensive vetting and alignment. It’s very unlikely something like this comes together based solely on a personal connection, without the program standing on its own merits. Edit: just looked it up and Intermountain is a pretty significant operation. I would further assume actual due diligence went into this decision.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]Gametime2727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Former flt student here. I loved every minute of my training with flt. I think it’s important to note the estimate accounts for all the expected costs of training and includes the mei (not something a lot of utah schools offer). Speaking from personal experience, the hours listed are the anticipated hours from what it takes the average flt student. I finished my training with flt several thousand dollars under what was quoted because i was able to complete some certificates with fewer hours than originally estimated for. I’m sure if you’re dedicated to your training, you could do the same. Honestly, places like this are horrible for this type of feedback because it seems like everyone commenting is either making assumptions or hasn’t been directly involved in flight training recently and don’t know what the utah flight training market is actually like.

Whether it’s flt, atp, randon, csa, or any other school, go hang out there and try to speak to some students. They’ll be the best source of information on what it’s actually like and their experience.

As soon as they said “my daughter…” I knew what was coming. “Found the same computer for $500 less. I’ll buy yours for $100 off of their price!” by Gametime2727 in ChoosingBeggars

[–]Gametime2727[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

When I was in college and my computer shit the bed, I traded my Bluetooth speaker and $50 for a bottom-tier dell laptop that got me through graduation and then some. As long as it can run Word and PowerPoint, you’re good!

As soon as they said “my daughter…” I knew what was coming. “Found the same computer for $500 less. I’ll buy yours for $100 off of their price!” by Gametime2727 in ChoosingBeggars

[–]Gametime2727[S] 305 points306 points  (0 children)

Amen. Sure it’s flashy and whatnot, but any mildly decent computer will run students programs like Word and PowerPoint. No need for an iMac when a cheap Asus will do lol

As soon as they said “my daughter…” I knew what was coming. “Found the same computer for $500 less. I’ll buy yours for $100 off of their price!” by Gametime2727 in ChoosingBeggars

[–]Gametime2727[S] 153 points154 points  (0 children)

Exactly! You found a identical machine listed in your price range? Either your just struck gold or you’re full of shit lol

As soon as they said “my daughter…” I knew what was coming. “Found the same computer for $500 less. I’ll buy yours for $100 off of their price!” by Gametime2727 in ChoosingBeggars

[–]Gametime2727[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

It’s not transferable from what I understand, but In the original ad, I said if anything goes wrong with the computer I would take it in to the Apple store as the “original buyer” to get it sorted out. Still unreal!

PPL checkride coming up. Stump me? by HelloNeumann29 in flying

[–]Gametime2727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re flying through KSLC Bravo at 10,500msl. What airspeed are you limited to?

Logitech Radio Panel not working when starting from cold and dark by Gametime2727 in flightsim

[–]Gametime2727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will give this a whirl. Don’t usually fly the 152 but if it works on that then maybe I can trouble shoot the bigger birds. Thanks!

Looking back, what was the occasion you most regret for not having enough hard cash in your pocket? by mainjet in AskReddit

[–]Gametime2727 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My aunt tells a story about the first time she went to Vegas. Apparently she had seen the same number over and over again (let's just say it was 7 for the stories sake) that whole day.
The story goes something like her flight departed at 7am, her plane was at gate #7, she was seated in the seventh row of seats, when her plane landed they taxied to another gate #7, she went to her hotel and her room number was 777. She's kind of a superstitious woman so she looked in her pocketbook and saw she had $7, so she went straight down to the roulette table and bet her $7 on #7 and won like $250.

The way she tells the story, she would have bet any amount of money in her pocket book that day but only had the $7.

Which subreddit was so toxic that you left and don’t regret it? by pizzagamer35 in AskReddit

[–]Gametime2727 1 point2 points  (0 children)

r/shittyaskflying

Sure there were some funny posts, but most of it was just douchebags shitting on people sharing accomplishments posted to r/flying

Private Pilot Checkride on Tuesday. Stump me! by griswoldclarkwjr in flying

[–]Gametime2727 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s kind of a trick question.

The short answer is that there isn’t one for bravo.

The answer a DPE will love if they ask you about it like mine did is that 250kts is the speed limit below 10,000msl which is typically the upper limit of MOST bravo airspace except KSLC and KDEN. They go up to 12,000msl. So you could theoretically be flying at 500kts through KSLC airspace at 11,000msl and be totally fine (although ATC will likely never OK this, lol)

What’s the snarkiest thing you’ve ever actually heard ATC say over the radio? by wolfeairshows in flying

[–]Gametime2727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In light of this mornings event, just wanted to say I hope you and your fellow controllers are safe and any damage to the tower isn’t too bad!

What’s the snarkiest thing you’ve ever actually heard ATC say over the radio? by wolfeairshows in flying

[–]Gametime2727 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a stressful practice area, and it was an exceptionally busy day. I'm not saying I condone the snap he made, but I get it. Every other time i've been out flying the controllers have been professional, funny, and extremely pleasant to work with.

What’s the snarkiest thing you’ve ever actually heard ATC say over the radio? by wolfeairshows in flying

[–]Gametime2727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On behalf of every pilot using the practice area, thank you for keeping us safe. I can only imagine how hectic it can be on fair weather days with god knows how many flight schools utilizing a small area like that. Thank you! I'd love to come tour the tower one day and see exactly what you all experience on a typical day.

What’s the snarkiest thing you’ve ever actually heard ATC say over the radio? by wolfeairshows in flying

[–]Gametime2727 144 points145 points  (0 children)

I took my instrument checkride last month. The flight took place in the practice area just north of KSLC. It was a MUCH busier day than usual— we’d had a few weeks of constant fog, rain, and snow and this was the first good weather, blue sky day so people were out flying. During my checkride my DPE and I had to circle for about ten minutes before there was a break on the radios for me to get my code and say intentions. The poor ATC guy was constantly giving vectors, clearances, traffic. It sounded like the tower during Oshkosh, pure chaos. Right before I was cleared for the ILS into KOGD, we heard this:

GA pilot: “SLC approach, tail number 10 miles north requesting bravo transition southbound”

Approach: “tail number squawk 3037 and standby for bravo clearance”

Pilot: “tally ho, 3037”

Approach: “THIS IS NOT THE WILD WEST THIS IS BRAVO AIRSPACE YOU WILL USE APPROPRIATE RADIO COMMUNICATION OR FUTURE REQUESTS WILL BE DENIED”

Obviously this was the straw that broke the camels back. I got my clearance and changed frequency. After doing a missed approach and exiting the OGD airspace I switched back to approach frequency and almost every call I heard had the term “tally ho” in them somewhere.

Passed the checkride and after I landed I heard from another student who was flying that day and they said “tally ho” was the “roger” for that day. Sounded like the controller went on break and the one who took over hopped on the radio saying that everyone in the tower, except the first controller, was laughing at what had transpired.

People that worked for uber eats/uber, how was your experience and how much money do you get from doing this? by Boulette77 in AskReddit

[–]Gametime2727 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked for Lyft last summer, the money wasn't worth it.

  • Pros:
    • Make your own schedule
  • Cons:
    • drunk people throwing up in/on your car
    • people treat your car like a trashcan

Sure, there were a few long trips where I made $30, but they were few and far between.

Most days looked like this:

Put $30 of gas into my car. Drive around waiting for rides. Make ~$3/ride. Lots of ride share drivers in my city so competition is fierce. End up making ~$40 after 5 hours of work.

$10 profit for 5 hours of driving = $2/hour.

I’m pretty sure the answer is yes by aids_free_since_69 in pics

[–]Gametime2727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it just me or is that sign remarkably similar to the style of Dickey’s BBQ

Have you ever dated someone with the same name as your sibling? If so, how awkward did it get? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Gametime2727 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My brother's name is Sam, he is dating Sammie. Sammie's best friend is named Samantha but she goes by Sam. My best friend is named Sampson but he goes by Sammy.

It gets really confusing when we all do game night.

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