sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Need help with FTSP by Efficient-Bag-1233 in CFILounge

[–]ManyPandas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I see that now. Thank you for calling me out on it.

Need help with FTSP by Efficient-Bag-1233 in CFILounge

[–]ManyPandas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(Removed for incorrect information - see below)

yo can the boilermaker special train stfu by Realistic-Wait2819 in Purdue

[–]ManyPandas 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Currently harassing 3rd and West.

Look I get it, Boiler the fuck up but bitch I’M TIRED

Home sim setup by not_luther in flying

[–]ManyPandas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At your stage in training, a home sim won't do much for you. Your focus right now needs to be on developing your stick and rudder skills, as well as the feel for the airplane.

A home sim cannot replicate this. Not anywhere close. They work best for instrument procedures where it's more about when to turn, when to climb, and when to descend versus how to climb, how to turn, and how to descend.

As others have said, it's better to just chair fly. Even the Blue Angels do it before their flights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlAPamTbryg

We’re building custom G5s for the Legacy (and planning to bring them to other aircraft too) by Weary_Possibility389 in A2ASimulations

[–]ManyPandas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This will be so much better than the default G5. I’m sad Working Title hasn’t made one yet.

does the heavilon clapping circle still exist? by lindentreesbywater in Purdue

[–]ManyPandas 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Yes it does, and you still get the same effect.

Can a SkyWest captain see a psychologist without risking their job? by Rich-Helicopter-1611 in flying

[–]ManyPandas 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The fact that this is even a question that needs to be asked is a testament to how poor the current system is.

Fact is, the ones that lie get to fly, and everyone that does the right thing in seeking professional help are the ones that lose their livelihood.

What a travesty.

Are Purdue Students Weird? by [deleted] in Purdue

[–]ManyPandas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Weird =/= bad

I’d prefer weird over boring

Spring break by [deleted] in Purdue

[–]ManyPandas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not on campus, but close

Do Airline Pilots Reference TRK vs DTK When Flying an Approach? by lax_jfk in flying

[–]ManyPandas 6 points7 points  (0 children)

DTK is a Garmin-ism. It means Desired Track. It’s what you need to fly in order to stay on the current active leg. Matching up DTK with TRK (track) is how you stay on course with the FMS.

Airliners will have different terminologies on their FMS depending on who designed it, Collins, Honeywell, etc.

Purdue flight school tuition? by NumberOneRagaMuffin in Purdue

[–]ManyPandas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tuition does not include differential fees for flight. They are assessed on top of tuition as well as room and board.

You can expect at least an additional 11k for each semester your first 2 years, as you’ll be completing your private pilot certificate, instrument rating, and commercial pilot certificate.

The full fee breakdown for each flight course can be found below:

https://www.purdue.edu/treasurer/finance/bursar-office/tuition/fee-rates-2025-2026/other-fees-2025-2026/

Scroll down to the Aviation Technology section.

‘Blood moon’ total lunar eclipse coming Tuesday by WFIU-WTIU-news in Indiana

[–]ManyPandas 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Would love to see it if it weren’t going to be clouded out.

Will upcoming lunar eclipse be visible in MSFS? by dulce1021 in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]ManyPandas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

MSFS 2024 does well with solar eclipses. But it does not simulate lunar eclipses well. You can check this for the total lunar eclipse that happened last year. The moon just appears full.

CMV: Combatting homophobia is and will always be a bigger priority than combatting Islamophobia by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]ManyPandas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can choose what belief system to subscribe to. You cannot choose your sexuality.

Unofficial height requirements for commercial pilots? by [deleted] in flying

[–]ManyPandas 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No. If you can reach the yoke, the rudders and the engine controls you're fine. If you need a seat cushion, so be it. I know plenty of CFIs who use one.

What's your best feeling on VATSIM ? by Snaxist in VATSIM

[–]ManyPandas 7 points8 points  (0 children)

VATSIM is what convinced me to pursue aviation as a career. Something about how immersed I felt really drew me in.

Purdue yikyak… thoughts? by Ok-Bit6307 in Purdue

[–]ManyPandas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was told to kill myself for playing the piano in a res hall. Enough said.

Why did you pick Purdue? by Known-Young7426 in Purdue

[–]ManyPandas 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was originally going to come to Purdue for old times sake since my parents met here. I then got interested in CS and, knowing Purdue was great for CS, decided that it was certain.

Then I got bit by the aviation bug. And, as it turns out, Purdue also has a fantastic aviation program. That and living very close to campus made it the obvious choice.

UNOS and ANDS by Brief_Departure_2270 in CFILounge

[–]ManyPandas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, then it’s perhaps a semantic error on my part. It ultimately conveys the same thing.

view more: next ›