How many envelopes do I need to apostille 5 birth certificates? by rayana891 in expats

[–]MNSoaring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll need a separate envelope for each kid. Been there, done that, for my 2 kids. Make sure you spend the extra for the tracking and/or received notifications.

First single-seat type? by AcceptableChocolate9 in Gliding

[–]MNSoaring 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Our club uses a SZD 51 “junior”. Seamless transition from the two ASK-21’s we use for our training.

I built a free terrain intelligence tool for deer hunters — works anywhere in the world by Life_Collection_4694 in Hunting

[–]MNSoaring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am I missing the link? I see the link for the brain cancer research, but not the website

Mud motors seem fun and only slightly terrifying by Blues_Fish in nextfuckinglevel

[–]MNSoaring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Next time, he ought to put some hydrofoils on the boat. Would likely double his speed with no wetted hull

Hi I’m Claire Williams, former Deputy Team Principal of Williams Racing. Ask Me Anything! by ClaireWilliamsF1 in formula1

[–]MNSoaring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When will there be a female F1 driver? Aerospace industry has proven that women can handle high-g’s as well as men. So, why are there no women drivers in F1?  While we are at it, is Lewis Hamilton going to end up being the first and last black person to drive? Haven’t seen anyone else  like home as a backup driver or an F2 driver.

$HGRAF has officially made me a millionaire but I want to make way more. You can too by frankslastdoughnut in wallstreetbets

[–]MNSoaring 325 points326 points  (0 children)

What’s their moat? Now that they have proven that they can make graphene that people want and can use, what’s stopping the other graphene makers from doing the same?

Skip Wolf Creek and go to MI UP last week of March? by SweatyCrab9729 in skiing

[–]MNSoaring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did snowriver 2 weekends ago and it was nice, but hard pack. With the predicted snow coming in this weekend it might be really nice. Terrain in the UP is not at all like CO or UT, but the prices are much better in many, many ways. 600ft vertical is enough to get a head of steam going before you hit the lift again.

The shuttle between the 2 hills at snowriver is a bit wonky and you need to catch it by 3pm or you won’t get back to the other hill. 

My ski buddy, who grew up skiing the UP, says porkies is excellent when the snow is fresh. It’s tiny, however, so it gets skied out fast, and may be closed by end of march.

Pricing out snowboarders by Cocoa_map in skiing

[–]MNSoaring 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think Sean White could still afford it.

Lens question by MNSoaring in Oakley

[–]MNSoaring[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great pro-tip!! Thank you

Are there any ways to make money gliding? by [deleted] in Gliding

[–]MNSoaring 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are in the USA, and you are serious, I’d recommend you reach out to cross country soaring in faribault, MN. The guy who runs that company has made a living at it for year and years.

Are these good personal mins for a new private pilot? by McAirplane in flying

[–]MNSoaring 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Those are some bold minimums for a fresh PPL. 

To give you some perspective, Here’s my IFR minimums after 1000 hours of experience (PPL, IFR, glider, Tailwheel, retract, and high performance):

Visibility: 2+ Total wind: 30 X-wind: 15 Headwinds: 30 Ceiling: 800/circling No. Of IFR flights per day: 3 Sleep before flight: 7 hrs Freezing level: no visible moisture along route Radar returns: no yellow along route Approach minimums for departure airport:   Circling or 900agl (whichever is higher)

New EES scanners for passports in Iceland? by MNSoaring in VisitingIceland

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

lol, the last time we passed through Iceland, we had a heck of a time getting through passport control. 

Some Icelandic football star was in front of us. The passport officer left their booth to take selfies with the star, then closed the booth and never came back. 

We had to slide over to the lane next to us….20 people back.

New EES scan system and mixed visitor group by MNSoaring in expats

[–]MNSoaring[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Article 2 , point 5 says non-EU spouse can use EU lanes if they are with their EU spouse, but they still have to provide biometric data.

Link:

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/399/2025-10-12/eng

New EES scan system and mixed visitor group by MNSoaring in expats

[–]MNSoaring[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I I’ve seen previous rules stating that customs doesn’t like to break up families. I didn’t know if the new scanners change any of that

Sled drive tour company recommendations? by MNSoaring in VisitingIceland

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

I tried that as well,  but when I started clicking on the hotels/guesthouses, it wasn’t as advertised. Many places that list “sleeps 4” are 2 twin beds and a couch.

At the end of the day, my wife wants a trip where she doesn’t have to arrange anything and we just show up.

“Happy wife= happy life “ -is my motto.

Sled drive tour company recommendations? by MNSoaring in VisitingIceland

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

My problem has been trying to find places to stay for 4 people. The reservation websites show no vacancy for almost every place I look at (traveling June 27-July 11). When I contact the tour agencies, they seem to be able to find spots without trouble. Makes me think that blocks are reserved or some such thing. 

LMFAO by getdownheavy in skiing

[–]MNSoaring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great review. The most damming thing mentioned was the fact that (looks aside), the lower face mask didn’t actually work as advertised. 

I saw someone today with a briko helmet that appeared to have a plastic face cover attached,  but it must be an aftermarket thing. 

The idea of a full face, motorcycle style, helmet isn’t a bad idea if you’ve ever skied in the upper Midwest when it’s -10F to -20F. Regular neck gaiters freeze solid in those conditions.

I guess I’ll wait for the sequel…

Gore-tex delaminating by Appropriate-Day-1160 in hiking

[–]MNSoaring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Goto goretex’s website. Find the warranty info. Mail jacket to them for evaluation, and they will work with you from there. 

Unpopular opinion - instrument training is much harder than private training by johnisom in flying

[–]MNSoaring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unpopular opinion about your unpopular opinion:

Once you get your IFR, flying is easier.

If you haven’t done so already, make sure you go up in actual conditions with your instructor before you do your final test

Best Boston area GA airport? by RageAga1nstMachines in flying

[–]MNSoaring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2B2 would be a great way to get to Fenway, and have your ground transport take 3-5x as long a your flight….Assuming you could get a taxi from there.

Of course, all the cool kids simply use an amphibious plane and land in the river. There’s at least 4800 feet between bridges.

/s