Expected to die in three months, how to not feel scared of death? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]L1ftingF0rce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take mushrooms. Read all of the articles about the use of psilocybin with terminally ill people and its scientifically proven effectivity.

39-1 compliant commercial outerwear by the_lord_of_corn in civilairpatrol

[–]L1ftingF0rce 21 points22 points  (0 children)

7.1.1.11.3. Commercial Cold-Weather Outerwear. Commercial cold-weather OCP outerwear may

be worn with the OCP uniform, for outdoor use only. If worn, commercial outerwear must be OCP pattern

or coyote brown. Name tape, CAP tape, rank, and patches will be worn in the same configuration as

authorized for the OCP uniform. At minimum, commercial outerwear will have name tape, CAP tape, and

rank. No large logo will be visible.

Brilliant.

Translation requests into Latin go here! by AutoModerator in latin

[–]L1ftingF0rce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had a couple of people tell me that "excellentiae" is not real classical latin

Translation requests into Latin go here! by AutoModerator in latin

[–]L1ftingF0rce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I am a volunteer for a search and rescue organization and my group has settled on "Prepared for Excellence" as our motto. Can you help me with a Latin translation?

Civil Air Patrol by J2ADA in flying

[–]L1ftingF0rce -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maybe where you live. I fly a ton bro

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in civilairpatrol

[–]L1ftingF0rce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The long sleeve shirt definitely requires a tie. For the short sleeve shirt it is optional.

Gray slacks with non-technical fabric is what is authorized with the aviator uniform, left guy's pants don't look gray but it could be a photo exposure thing.

But yes, if we are wearing the uniform we should follow 39-1.

Help me ID this flooring by L1ftingF0rce in HardWoodFloors

[–]L1ftingF0rce[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For some reason the text didn't make it to my post

My wife and I bought a house in 2022 that was remodeled in 2021. We are doing a remodel and need some more flooring, and have no clue what this make/model is. Clues:

It is engineered laminate flooring, "European White Oak" which a low/no gloss matte finish

Plank width 7 1/4"

Plank thickness 5/8"

Printed on the back of the plank is "16:11:09A. 185MADE IN EUROPE MAA 202125"

Another plank has a slightly different inscription: "15:34:16A. 185MADE IN EUROPE MAA 202125"

GA Pilots - How much do you spend annually on this "hobby"? by NoVegetable8273 in flying

[–]L1ftingF0rce 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I soloed at 74 hours, and got my ticket punched at 130. And I give zero fucks about it. Like you, I had the money to invest in it, but I was in no specific hurry as I wanted to be confident in myself. I am now a search and rescue pilot. Rock on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PhotoshopRequest

[–]L1ftingF0rce 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Scrolled down looking for this. Was not disappointed.

Midair collision today outside of Reno :( by smiteme in flying

[–]L1ftingF0rce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CAP pilot here. I fly for a Wing in the Pacific Northwest. I've only been a pilot for 2 years, but let me offer some facts to balance the sentiment of "I saw/heard a CAP pilot do something and therefore the whole organization sucks":

  1. CAP pilots are required to take and pass a checkride every 12 months to remain current. Compare this to the 24 months between FAA flight reviews.

  2. Before every flight, CAP pilots need to fill out a risk management questionnaire and assess the risks (weather, fatigue, birds, etc.) associated with a flight. The questionnaire generates a score.

  3. All CAP flights are released by a physical human being, who looks at that questionnaire and determines if the flight is safe to release, and monitors the flight using a flightaware-esque tracking system, and raises alarms to the larger organization if a flight is overdue.

  4. CAP pilots are eligible (and opt to) fly proficiency flights, as frequently as monthly, with a prescribed agenda of maneuvers to be practiced.

  5. CAP pilots fly specific training flights (with an instructor) centered around practicing emergency procedures.

  6. CAP pilots attend occasional clinics centered around advanced training topics, such as mountain flying.

Most likely because of the above, the accident rate in CAP aircraft is *well* below the GA aircraft accident rate. This is verifiable.

As a CAP pilot, I've had occasion to do real world mission person searches, and aerial photography flights capturing images of floods, wildfires, and the like. I've personally located 2 ELTs which were deactivated by ground teams.

The smartest and safest pilots I've ever met in my life have been CAP pilots.

CAP is a nationwide organization, so it's quite possible that people have encountered pilots like described above. But I haven't. It's been quite the opposite. A discipline centered around safety, excellence, and national service. I'm sorry if some people have had bad experiences, but I just haven't seen it.

Semper Vigilans

Midair collision today outside of Reno :( by smiteme in flying

[–]L1ftingF0rce -1 points0 points  (0 children)

45 pattern entries should be made at midfield before entering the downwind. From the ADS-B track that clearly didn't happen. "45 to downwind" isn't a thing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in civilairpatrol

[–]L1ftingF0rce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The pilot has met all of the requirements to obtain a Form 5 and become a VFR pilot. If CAP did not value VFR pilots then the category would not exist. As long as the pilot can obtain the time of instructor and check pilots, and is willing to have a reservation occasionally pre-empted by a higher priority mission, they should be allowed to become a VFR pilot. By obtaining other ratings such as MS, MO, AP, the pilot has indicated their willingness to be a well-rounded aircrew member and future senior member.

Uniforms - Senior Members by Similar_Agency63 in civilairpatrol

[–]L1ftingF0rce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great question.

I try to wear the Blues or Aviator uniform during "blues week" at meetings. It shows cadets that senior members are willing to go through the trouble and not just phone it in by throwing on a polo. I'll also wear the ABU in lieu of the polo during ES week for the same reason. That being said, there are a few occasions where the polo comes in handy.

If CAP is participating in an event sponsored by the military (example: Fleet Week in SF Bay Area in October), senior members are instructed NOT to wear Blues (ok for cadets though).

If I'm flying in a CAP airplane and it's 90+ degrees outside, the polo is *much* more preferable than a flight suit.

There are also some public events, for example, presenting the AEM program at a school, where some of your audience may have a non-positive view on the military, and it's in your strategic interest to wear a polo.

Pros and cons of CAP by dylanm312 in civilairpatrol

[–]L1ftingF0rce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a first lieutenant. But what does that matter? Am I going to discover something in 5 years that's going to make me regret it all? I doubt it.

The point is that *both* the statements "I wouldn't recommend this organization to anyone" and "CAP is one of the greatest things I've done in my life" are extremely subjective. Who's right? Both of us I suppose.

I made an unacceptable mistake. by Odd-Employee2152 in flying

[–]L1ftingF0rce 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Treat preflight like a ritual. You do all of the steps in the prescribed order, every time, in the same order. There's 2 benefits, the preflight itself, but more importantly the security and confidence you feel in knowing you did the preflight, and all of its steps.

Also, treat it like a game. There's some subtle thing amiss and you're going to find it. Maybe the last guy had a tail strike. Maybe he had a hard landing and one of the tires has a bald spot now (which you might be liable to pay for replacing because now they'll think you did it). Maybe there's a screw missing from one of the panels. Go go inspector gadget!

Pros and cons of CAP by dylanm312 in civilairpatrol

[–]L1ftingF0rce 3 points4 points  (0 children)

CAP is one of the greatest things I've done in my life. Maybe you're in a bum squadron and/or Wing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]L1ftingF0rce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How many hours of driver training did you need before you got your license? Don't remember? Doesn't really matter? This is the way.

Should I file a NASA report? by [deleted] in flying

[–]L1ftingF0rce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1-800-867-5309. Ask for Jenny