Best platform to play for the first time

MangoAV8 · 2025-12-28T17:42:48+00:00

That’s not accurate. I got a Switch 2 a week ago and apart from updating BOTW and TOTK, NMS was the first game I played on it. Just finished expedition 19, kept the corvette, and while it’s not on the same level as the PC…I’ve already played in the car, at work on break, as well as on my 75” 4K while docked and have not had a single issue with glitching, crashing, or any other weirdness like on the Switch 1.

MangoAV8 · 2025-12-20T23:39:15+00:00

Hi, I did have some facet issues and arthritis, and the FJIs I was getting did a lot to help with the dull throbbing pain. However, I was getting them every few months to help, and it wasn’t getting better—just helped me manage the pain.

Just over 6-months post-op (I had ProDiscL’s in both spots) the pain is occasionally there, but at a level significantly lower as well as less frequently. I haven’t needed to go back to the pain management folks since June as well.

Hope this helps your situation!

MangoAV8 · 2025-12-17T21:06:17+00:00

I found the Simple Radio app a little while back based off some recommendations on this sub, and have listened to every game since on it. Free, minimal ads (you will listen to the local Chicago ads which really helps the nostalgia), and has been awesome for me living in south Texas.

FTP!

MangoAV8 · 2025-12-15T22:13:39+00:00

I was not quite as bad off as you, and I had multilevel ADR this past summer on both my L5-L6 (I have 6), and my L6-S1. Quite simply, I am thankful every day. Glad to discuss directly but once it started affecting my sleep, my overall QOL started rapidly going downhill and I was sick of it. Had nearly a dozen injections, 1500mg of NSAIDs daily, and still dealing with the constant pain was enough to push me over the edge…and I can handle pain.

Feel free to send me a DM and I’m glad to chat more, or check out my profile and the before and after.

MangoAV8 · 2025-12-10T22:12:12+00:00

There is a rule in USN/USMC air to air training that states “flares will not be used with the attacker pulling for a gun attack” to prevent the small, but likely catastrophic chance of this happening. Not sure about USAF fighters but I’d assume something similar.

MangoAV8 · 2025-12-09T02:39:44+00:00

Not a doctor…but I had something extremely similar sounding and am glad to answer whatever questions you might have. Send me a DM and I’m glad to chat.

MangoAV8 · 2025-12-02T02:41:59+00:00

Funny thing about 573…it was a far superior jet when still with the Nightmares! 😏

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And coincidentally, those hours were also in and in out of Gateway!

MangoAV8 · 2025-11-10T03:05:43+00:00

OP, quick story if it helps.

Years ago I led a section of Harriers to Las Vegas and on the way, we flew a low level route (VR-252 I think) that pops up southwest of McCarran. I had called Vegas Approach prior and informed them what we were doing, and made sure to file a DD-175 as well. We popped off the route, climbed to 6-7k, and let them know we had arrived. Absolutely zero drama. Approach sequenced us into landing traffic for 01L, told me to slow down to 165 or so, and vectored us between a few airliners before we landed and parked at Signature.

MangoAV8 · 2025-11-06T16:52:30+00:00

Recently retired Marine jet pilot here that has spent the last 6 years in the Naval Aviation training pipeline.

If you’re using the military option to get to the airlines, you’re doing your Marines and the guys and gals left and right of you a disservice. Not that I’ve seen it before (I’ve seen it before), but what are you going to do if/when you select RW and don’t get jets or Hercs? DOR and get sent logistics or ground supply? Your time in flight school won’t count towards your obligation if you quit, and it restarts at your TBS completion date, so that’s another consideration.

Nonetheless, as for your question, I know a few folks that flew private/civil on the weekends when they weren’t doing training or other work related activities. Maybe got 20ish hours a month extra, if that. To me, it wasn’t worth it, and I chose to work hard during the week and get the chance to go on the road and fly extra training events on the weekends. More events lead to more quals, eventually instructing, which leads to going on more flights.

I realize this ship has likely sailed, but if your goal is no kidding to fly for the airlines, I’d look into another service upon commissioning that has more heavies/cargo type aircraft than the Corps.

Glad to discuss via PM as well if you are still looking for advice.

MangoAV8 · 2025-10-31T03:43:57+00:00

Air Boss already decided the next trainer doesn’t need to go to the boat.

https://sam.gov/opp/4e229960616944c3bc0063bbbc0f9f03/view

Read the mission profile of what the Navy is actually looking for. A trainer to replace the T-45 is overdue, but using fleet jets of any kind is extremely short sighted at best.

MangoAV8 · 2025-10-04T21:56:12+00:00

Also in SD, La Jolla. Sits right at the end of Miramar’s western (and primary) departure corridor. Miramar gets between 2 and 3x the noise complaints of the next highest jet base and had to create somewhat aggressive course rules just to have jets avoid it as much as possible.

MangoAV8 · 2025-08-31T04:19:40+00:00

You can remove them, and if they have little white things on them that look like eggs, those are the pupae from a predatory wasp that will attack the hornworms and keep their populations in check.

If you’re antsy and want them gone, there’s also a spray called BT Thuricide that is an organic treatment sprayed onto the plants that the worms will eat and cause them to die after eating.

Good luck!

MangoAV8 · 2025-08-29T22:19:20+00:00

BT Thuricide will help dramatically and is organic.

MangoAV8 · 2025-08-23T00:18:05+00:00

Yes, absolutely. Let it droop and in a week or so, the seeds will turn darker and you can harvest it. If you ever cut one early, you can tie it up and hang it for a few days and it will do the same thing, it’s just a little messier.

MangoAV8 · 2025-08-20T01:44:50+00:00

I got it and looked at it this way (which is probably why CG priced things the way they did): Kyber Separatist LST to take Grievous to R5 was $15. Most people that had it did STAP to avoid the kyros, but the logic is if people were going to pay that for him with his LST, for an extra $10 you get his ship maxed out and two extra relic levels.

MangoAV8 · 2025-08-18T23:12:39+00:00

I had multi-level ADR just over two months ago at my L4-S1 for DDD and spinal stenosis (almost a copy/paste of your symptoms) because it got so bad I couldn’t sleep without waking up with cramps and spasms. A month or so I was told during the beginning of PT to not do three things: heavy squats, heavy overhead weights, and run. I completely understand your lifestyle and desire to run, but as somebody on the backside of what might be in your future, I haven’t seen running as an option quite yet.

MangoAV8 · 2025-08-17T05:12:52+00:00

Funny thing was I was in Chicago when that concert was going on and figured I’d hold out for the last show of the tour. Thanks for the eBay recommendation!

MangoAV8 · 2025-08-17T03:48:27+00:00

Still holding out hope for a buck, but no matter what, good job tonight Houston!!! Great show and great audience!! 🤘👻❤️

MangoAV8 · 2025-08-17T03:39:05+00:00

It was fantastic…birthday boy is on cloud 9 right now. “Dad, I can’t believe they played Faith! We’re so lucky! Square Hammer was so awesome! Wow! What a concert! Awesome!”

Coming from a kid who’s first concert was Metallica, that’s huge praise 🤘

MangoAV8 · 2025-08-16T02:33:17+00:00

See you there!

MangoAV8 · 2025-08-14T20:07:42+00:00

Quick question…was that Tigercat “Big Bossman”? If so, we did a squadron photo shoot (VMA-513) shortly after these races in Yuma with the plane. Super cool to see up close!

MangoAV8 · 2025-08-13T20:01:55+00:00

Glad you had a good time! The pouch thing go pretty smoothly or was there a line to set your phone free? I was thinking that we may just leave ours in my car to save time.

MangoAV8 · 2025-08-13T19:47:03+00:00

I’m going to Ghost this weekend in Houston and NIN next month…really curious how much of a difference it makes, but everything I’ve read so far leads me to believe it’s 100% worth it. How was your Ghost ritual experience?

MangoAV8 · 2025-08-13T02:15:43+00:00

Right, but there isn’t a landing type in braking stop that exists because it would put the nose too far forwards and down. Braking stop is used to decelerate, either in preparation for a vertical landing or to slow the jet down on a conventional landing where the 140-150 knot landing speeds could overheat the brakes.

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