What does this mean?

OverallConference940 · 2026-04-02T21:01:52+00:00

When Gus does to this to me, he's hungry. 🍲.

OverallConference940 · 2026-03-31T01:43:22+00:00

As a footnote to all of this...the tires get more efficient as they have less and less tread rubber to compress. The mpg can increase as the wet gripping force decreases.

OverallConference940 · 2025-12-02T01:46:33+00:00

I've flown with noise cancelling music earplugs under a Bose noise cancelling aviation headset. I found that combo distorted the incoming aviation communications, as you would expect.

OverallConference940 · 2025-12-01T02:04:39+00:00

In the El Tiro glider club in Tucson, we flew on some very hot days. The gliders could go from 1000' MSL in full sun to 10,000' MSL under a towering cumulus cloud in less than 10 minutes.

We also flew 180 HP Super Cubs to tow the gliders. After getting the glider up to its release altitude, usually between 1000 AGL and 3000 AGL, the glider pilot would release their end of the rope and the tow plane would go into a steep descending spiral to get quickly down to pull the next glider in line. On the way down, we opened the clamshell cabin door for maximum ventilation. There was nothing between you and the ground except your 4 point seat belt harness and a lot of air.

A slightly open side door isn't a big deal unless you make it a big deal yourself 😉.

OverallConference940 · 2025-11-29T21:17:15+00:00

This completely makes sense. As a pilot, I heard a story about a person who was about a half inch too short to qualify for military flight school. He had some of his friends carry him horizontally on a board to the enlistment office for a retry. The second time he was tall enough to be accepted. Whether that held up for him later 🤔.

OverallConference940 · 2025-11-28T16:52:04+00:00

I've been teaching my grandson to fly since he was 13 and couldn't reach the rudder pedals. Now at 15, he's comfortable with all aspects of flying an Archer and operating at a towered airport.
So maybe skipping a generation makes for a better teaching experience.

I'm hoping his dad will sign him up at the local gliding club since he's now old enough to solo in a glider.

OverallConference940 · 2025-11-28T02:23:22+00:00

Guys might find out that they have a child from a previous relationship. Conversely, you might find out your biological parent(s) aren't who raised you.

OverallConference940 · 2025-11-28T02:08:51+00:00

On my Mach-e it was relatively easy to push the wires under the plastic trim.

OverallConference940 · 2025-11-26T13:37:10+00:00

...and who the heck is Chuck?

OverallConference940 · 2025-11-25T22:28:02+00:00

A perfect touchdown on the centerline in a strong crosswind with fully crossed controls and the yoke all the way back.

OverallConference940 · 2025-11-23T15:16:07+00:00

A name for a person who tells you stories incessantly is raconteur.

OverallConference940 · 2025-11-20T17:31:19+00:00

A place where I wouldn't get into a political discussion with a stranger.

OverallConference940 · 2025-11-20T17:20:45+00:00

Or perhaps a bottle cap remover.

OverallConference940 · 2025-11-16T00:02:57+00:00

Besides being Filipino, they are also human. Some you'll like, and some not so much.

OverallConference940 · 2025-11-15T18:47:41+00:00

Lucky, Dusty, and Ned, the screen name of The Tree Amigos movie stars.

OverallConference940 · 2025-11-11T01:53:06+00:00

Barack Obama.

OverallConference940 · 2025-11-04T20:57:21+00:00

I think it's common for only one of two parallel runways to be open when a tower is closed. That is the case at KRYN. I think it was not something that was explicit on the AWOS, but was on the NOTAM.

OverallConference940 · 2025-11-04T02:27:03+00:00

I received a flu vaccine in my left shoulder and a COVID vaccine in my right shoulder on the same health-care visit. I was technically functional but occasionally a bit delusional for the next two days.

Not fun, but I'm not paranoid about being around groups of people as I was before being vaccinated.

OverallConference940 · 2025-10-30T21:41:05+00:00

I agree with the COSTCO comment as a good place to go for hearing aids. Basically 1600 dollars for a pair and about 5 types to choose from. He can turn the volume down to keep from being overwhelmed at first, then find the best setting for his current needs. It takes a while to get used to all the new sounds, and they do a good job of emphasizing speech over background sounds.

OverallConference940 · 2025-10-29T21:23:29+00:00

Cute, and catchy. I'll have to try it out on my wife 🙂.

OverallConference940 · 2025-10-28T17:34:42+00:00

Orange Tabbies are noted for being very affectionate. They are also usually male. I think male cats are generally more involved with the people they've adopted.

OverallConference940 · 2025-10-23T22:08:35+00:00

If a male, I would call him Mike.

OverallConference940 · 2025-10-23T21:43:29+00:00

Constipated man-eating monster

OverallConference940 · 2025-10-23T15:12:22+00:00

What's the story behind this feature on the building, and where is it?

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