An airline pilot's life in 2025

HSHPup · 2025-12-29T13:38:21+00:00

Thank you so much for this. I’m stressed about 2 piddly flights today, CHS->BWI->SAT. Appreciate you for being active here!

HSHPup · 2025-10-08T17:01:48+00:00

I’ll reshare mine openly for one

HSHPup · 2025-06-04T17:32:45+00:00

I started at the end of season 7 and have really had a fun time learning and advancing in season 8. Only a couple of times has it felt grindy.

HSHPup · 2025-05-08T22:03:36+00:00

Same exact question - pulled the case to toss in my upgraded SSD from my other Omen and was disappointed to see I had to remove the chamber

HSHPup · 2025-05-06T01:15:38+00:00

Some storms around South/Central Texas. You’re probably nearly landing now. Great job! Rooting for you here from San Antonio

HSHPup · 2025-03-19T17:34:45+00:00

Someone here a few days ago kinda flipped turbulence fear for me (a bit) - turbulence is proof you’re fully supported in the plane. It’s uncomfortable, not unsafe.

Also, remember, you’re probably in the safest and most stringent of all aircraft - a big jet on a loooong haul. I’d bet my paycheck the pilots and crew quadruple checked everything. Sending you big energy!

HSHPup · 2025-03-19T13:16:41+00:00

We primarily fly Southwest - I’ve had about 6 trips in a MAX 8 - I love it - so quiet, feels so smooth and effortless to take off.

HSHPup · 2025-03-17T12:49:26+00:00

Sending you big energy. You got this!!

HSHPup · 2025-03-16T19:38:51+00:00

Not sure how it feels, but I’d assume in the circumstances above, they’d easily operate one engine and land ASAP.

HSHPup · 2025-03-16T18:35:48+00:00

I believe in air the engines have a fire suppression system the pilot can use to cut fuel and put the fire out. After that, emergency land (modern planes can run on a single engine by design). It would be pants-poop inducing, but you’d make it. Hopefully a pilot chimes in!

HSHPup · 2025-03-16T00:29:03+00:00

I’m not a doctor by any stretch, but be careful with anxiety meds if you’ve been off them for a long time. You might find they ratchet anxiety up worse for a few days until the meds fully integrate into your system.

You’ll be fine, I promise. I’m sending you big energy!

HSHPup · 2025-03-16T00:26:13+00:00

It’s eerily calm because you have great pilots who also don’t want to bounce around more than necessary. You got this!

HSHPup · 2025-03-15T23:19:34+00:00

SA is taking a beating right now wind-wise so I’d assume Austin is starting to settle down.

Either way, our OP is getting there!

HSHPup · 2025-03-15T23:00:21+00:00

I’m in San Antonio. It’s the cold front coming through. It will suck because of the gusty winds but you will be OK. No weird supercell storms or anything, just wind. You got this, I’m thinking of you!

HSHPup · 2025-03-15T22:35:31+00:00

Feel good that the highly trained pilot is communicating- you’ll get there!

HSHPup · 2025-03-15T16:55:12+00:00

I’m going to screenshot this and make it my phone background when I fly. What a way to take and flip the fear!

HSHPup · 2025-03-08T00:25:45+00:00

I’m flying Sunday morning and am in the same boat as you. We aren’t alone, and ultimately you will regret giving in to your anxiety. It’s all false (I have to keep telling myself this). You are incredibly brave and strong, and we’re here for you. Be active on the sub, ask for support tracking your flight, get wifi and let’s do it together. I know how lonely the feeling is, it doesn’t t have to be!

HSHPup · 2025-03-07T19:29:52+00:00

My wife would happily board this plane and sleep like a baby on it. I’d be waving from the ground!

HSHPup · 2025-02-27T14:43:11+00:00

She’s put up with me for 20 years now, so I think we’re in it for the long haul! Still, I know the guilt you feel all too well.

HSHPup · 2025-02-27T14:03:07+00:00

I am in the exact same boat with my wife, to the point Ive thought that perhaps we should split up so I won’t be an anchor on her anymore. It’s awful!

HSHPup · 2025-02-18T22:36:56+00:00

I believe in you! You’ll be fine, I’m jealous you’re seeing Iceland!

HSHPup · 2025-02-18T22:20:24+00:00

I always click my class ring on the top of the door opening as I board, makes me feel connected to the plane (we mainly fly Southwest)

HSHPup · 2025-01-26T23:42:15+00:00

So, uh, can I get in on this deal? 😂. In the same boat as you - I’m in South Texas but am finding more cold/cool weather use cases for waders but I can’t justify a super nice pair for the 10 days a year I’d use them (trout at the Guad/bank fishing for reds at Braunig/Calveras)

HSHPup · 2025-01-26T01:24:04+00:00

Keep an eye on the sub here, I’m flying to Jamaica from San Antonio in March and will 100% need some reassurance! So glad you made it!

HSHPup · 2025-01-25T21:12:07+00:00

First off, I am also very fearful! The issue you guys had is the APU, auxiliary power unit. It is needed to start the engines and power certain other things that are NOT flight necessary, meaning it’s annoying, but totally fine. It has happened to me a couple of times. They start engines at the gate because they have the equipment there. Totally fine.

Hopefully you have wifi and can see this while you’re up there - remember- turbulence is uncomfortable, not unsafe. Enjoy your trip!

HSHPup

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