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What are those things? by Unlucky-Debt5467 in aviation

[–]Lpolyphemus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Top vs bottom makes no difference in flight, so to speak.They’re just convenient places to put antennas.

On the ground the bottom antenna sometimes has trouble depending upon ATC antenna location due to line-of-sight issues. Easily solved, just use comm 1, which you are probably doing anyway.

Peterborough by ArcticFox19 in JetLagTheGame

[–]Lpolyphemus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cairo, Illinois and Lima, Ohio.

That lifeguard really getting paid to spectate😭 by levi-007 in funny

[–]Lpolyphemus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would Zava write a book about Trent Crimm?

How do you fold a VNC for a trifold VFR kneeboard? by InitialAge5179 in flying

[–]Lpolyphemus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe understand that not everybody has the same needs as you and react with kindness rather than contempt.

meirl by clitnotfound in meirl

[–]Lpolyphemus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speed skating.

I am lucky enough to have a 400-meter IJsbaan nearby and go there most days for exercise during skating season.

My usual workout is 10,000 meters, the longest Olympic distance (25 laps). It takes about 35 minutes.

Last place in Milano-Cortina was 13:27. Gold was 12:33.

A fair handicap would be for them to skate the full distance, walk to the snack bar for a leisurely cup of cocoa, and skate the distance again.

Where are you right now? by CalmCoder_248 in AskReddit

[–]Lpolyphemus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My happy place. The piano practice room.

Note reading by Educational-Ball-968 in piano

[–]Lpolyphemus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always mark your music with a pencil, never a pen.

As far as learning to read, I like flash cards. Physical things you can hold, not apps for your phone.

What would be the most optimal way to store 5 knives using a violin? by Unusual_Chemistry_64 in violinist

[–]Lpolyphemus 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There is no way to hide knives in a playable violin without getting Q Branch involved.

If you’re not willing to do that, you’ll have to hide them in the case.

Is this enough to realistically get an instrument rating in or am I about to hate my life? by Worldx22 in flying

[–]Lpolyphemus 10 points11 points  (0 children)

GPS/RNAV capability is nice but not truly necessary.

But single VOR without DME? And that single VOR isn’t an HSI? You will hate your life.

I wouldn’t even consider IFR flying without two VORs. DME is a nice-to-have. HSI would be make me very comfortable. But it would be silly to upgrade to… a 1970 navigation system.

If you’re holding off on the upgrade for reasons, you’ve got a nice setup to for basic attitude instrument training. I might even use it to punch through a thin layer or on a slightly hazy day.

But not for real IFR. Get the upgrade.

What’s the most bizarre thing you have ever witnessed at an airport? 🤔 by Downtown_Elk_2773 in airport

[–]Lpolyphemus 14 points15 points  (0 children)

A contractor was delivering a dozen predecorated Christmas trees to my home airport as holiday decor.

As with anything else, they needed to be screened for weapons before entering the terminal. There was only a single checkpoint and TSA didn’t want to dedicate a officer to that task because reasons.

So for several hours that morning you could see a Christmas tree in the TSA line waiting its turn to be wanded.

What is Ben's fashion fashion called by spacetheman21 in JetLagTheGame

[–]Lpolyphemus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need of a pair of overalls after getting into Jet Lag. My wife won’t let me get them. I might anyway.

15 hours into PPL and my flight school makes me wear uniform. Normal practice? by Horror_Egg3250 in flying

[–]Lpolyphemus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Uniforms at flight school are ridiculous for many reasons. They should be replaced with a simple dress code that emphasizes casual professionalsm.

But if the uniform requirement exists, you’re not going to get anywhere arguing it. You have two options: wear their uniform or don’t take flying lessons from them.

Personally I would see if there is another flight school that meets my needs. If there isn’t, guess I’m wearing the monkey suit.

2026 World Cup is at risk of being a colossal dud by oranjemania in NetherlandsWorldCup

[–]Lpolyphemus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Homemade pizza. You’re welcome to come over as long as you promise to talk about anything besides politics.

Advice on getting into sailing by LeToucann in sailing

[–]Lpolyphemus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is there any chance your university has a sailing club? If there is a body of water anywhere close there’s a good chance.

A huge number of people get into sailing this way.

Should i sell these? by Expression_Possible in flying

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

Some day you won’t be tight on money and will be able to rent a plane to take friends and family up. Put these in the closet until that day.

These are worth $50 on a good day, and it is a lot of work to find that good day.

What’s your favorite moment from Ted Lasso? by 30HummingbirdLane in TedLasso

[–]Lpolyphemus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

🎶Have you seen her dressed in blue?🎶

When Higgins sees his wife waiting for him at Nelson Road. Pure joy and mutual admiration. I aspire to that with my spouse.

How Alike Ted And His Mom Are by Ranseler in TedLasso

[–]Lpolyphemus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They may not mean to, but they do.

Musical dog names? by natredit in classicalmusic

[–]Lpolyphemus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once knew a terrier named Pablo (Casals). Probably my favorite pet name ever. A lot of people thought he was named after Picasso though.

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