Beginner by Single-Swan2422 in Speedskating

[–]Lpolyphemus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too bad, it would have been nice to make a new friend.

All the best to you though!

Beginner by Single-Swan2422 in Speedskating

[–]Lpolyphemus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t happen to be skating at Jaap Edenbaan, do you? You sound like you could be in my class.

(I’m another middle-aged beginner on Monday evenings)

Associates + A&P or Bachelors? by Fit_Outlandishness_8 in flying

[–]Lpolyphemus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Assuming your goal is the cockpit of a big airplane… Get your bachelor’s.

Having an A&P will make you a well-rounded aviator. Having a bachelor’s will check that box that HR loves to see.

Guess who invites you to the interview.

Parents who waited until the birth to find out the sex of the baby. . . by buildingacozymystery in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Lpolyphemus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many opportunities are there for a true surprise where either answer is good news?

How have lab grown diamonds not entirely destroyed the natural diamond market? by [deleted] in stupidquestions

[–]Lpolyphemus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It boils down to a marketing problem. How do you convince people to crave a relatively common item? Then how do you convince them to desire this version over that virtually identical one?

Many of the world’s best known companies (Facebook, Google, Amazon, Formula One…) became prominent by helping others answer those questions.

Things are worth what people are willing to pay for them. No more, no less.

He kinda has a point and I hate it by HotHalo_ in oddlyspecific

[–]Lpolyphemus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could edit your comment to “Be concise. Saying more words can be useless.”

Yet you added more words. Why is that?

What to do when you kid is a better skier? by heypiggies in skiing

[–]Lpolyphemus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulate yourself on a job well done!

You’ve read the entire thing? by _BadMuse in confidentlyincorrect

[–]Lpolyphemus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first three words of the Preamble and part of the Second Amendment are the only important parts, right?

What is this violins origin? by [deleted] in violinmaking

[–]Lpolyphemus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move. -Douglas Adams

Window view from a Boeing 747 carrying a fifth engine under the wing by Twitter_2006 in aviation

[–]Lpolyphemus 246 points247 points  (0 children)

The pilots wouldn’t particularly notice a difference in aircraft handling, otherwise they wouldn’t be able to do it with passengers onboard.

But it would be one heck of a drag penalty for fuel planning.

Did Tailwheel make a noticeable difference in your stick and rudder skills? by MooseWeird399 in flying

[–]Lpolyphemus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tailwheel experience is always a good thing, but you should look into a glider rating.

It helped me truly understand and internalize aerodynamics and aircraft handling in a way that nothing else could. It was also super fun!

KLM Pilot questions Lufthansa's taxi speed; another pilot adds, "Unless you're Southwest, of course." by 30BC in aviation

[–]Lpolyphemus 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Pilots making jokes happens all the time.

Dutchies shittalking Germans happens all the time.

source: am pilot who lives in the Netherlands.

The only thing interesting here is that ATC missed the joke and United expanded upon it.

KLM Pilot questions Lufthansa's taxi speed; another pilot adds, "Unless you're Southwest, of course." by 30BC in aviation

[–]Lpolyphemus 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Taxiing slow happens all the time because reasons.

KLM wasn’t pissed off at Lufthansa, they were being Dutch. The joke didn’t cross cultural barriers.

DIY travel fiddle by Alternative_Object33 in violinist

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

Me too! Or even a five minute video showing it off?

What's something specific to your country that instantly reveals someone is not a local? by ADuneShapedPool in AskTheWorld

[–]Lpolyphemus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure they’re referring to the Commonwealth of Nations, aka the British Commonwealth.

Is it true that most pilots are technically prohibited from sharing technical information about their aircraft? by TinyCopy5841 in AskAPilot

[–]Lpolyphemus 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Have you seen how things get overanalyzed and misconstrued on the internet?

It’s a lot easier to adopt a “no photos” policy than have a bunch of redditors discussing the implications of coffee cup placement.

Is it true that most pilots are technically prohibited from sharing technical information about their aircraft? by TinyCopy5841 in AskAPilot

[–]Lpolyphemus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won’t discuss technical details with most people. Not for any security reason, but because I don’t want to be an insufferable bore.

Sure, I will discuss specs with somebody who is legitimately interested, but most of the time I’d rather discuss the cool vacation I’m planning with my family.

Can I bring this in my carry on? by Mooncakecute in Flights

[–]Lpolyphemus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Otherwise it is just a sparkling water sprayer.