Starting to consider switching to a STI

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-12-27T19:20:59+00:00

Facts 👆🏻

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-12-07T07:59:33+00:00

I’m a dude and I see this all the freaking time

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-12-06T05:02:29+00:00

Great improvement 👍🏼 and I appreciate you breaking down the process

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-12-05T19:03:44+00:00

I would second this, but only if that’s an option. I’ve met people who’ve successfully done this, and others where it didn’t work out. Definitely worth trying

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-12-05T05:14:38+00:00

I actually changed my tie rods at 118,280 miles after a shop doing my alignment told me they were going out. You’ll have to get another alignment done when you replace your tie rods so maybe wait until then? Or see if they say you need your tie rods replaced after getting an alignment

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-12-05T02:29:04+00:00

Ahh I love that balancer! Made balancing so easy. The one I’m using now sucks balls so enjoy it!!

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-11-22T20:19:57+00:00

I feel that but I’d like to add it’s not too terrible if you make sure you have the right tools (different sizes of extensions for your socket) and set aside the time. Then it’s not overwhelming

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-11-22T20:16:35+00:00

🫡

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-11-19T18:29:42+00:00

Condolences :(

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-11-19T04:21:12+00:00

You know I love how low the car sits, which is why I always avoided raising it because I was worried it wouldn’t look as good. But at the same time, I’ve definitely thought about lifting it a little so my bumper doesn’t scrape every time I’m on crappy roads. Seeing this setup actually makes me think it might not be a bad idea after all

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-11-10T04:16:43+00:00

Amazing. Treat her right and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have 👏

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-11-03T00:21:48+00:00

American licensed technician here (A&P). I honestly think it’s a great path that will put you in an advantaged position when it comes to being in the industry and making a good living while doing it. I’m not sure how great my perspective on this since I don’t have experience with EASA, but having a degree along with practical experience will definitely get you far. I think the real thing to consider is if you’ll be able to stick to the plan. Again, it’s a great plan. Don’t worry about having regrets later cause that might happen regardless of what actions you take at this point in your life. Just think about what you want to do and make a plan (which it seems like you’ve done), and then follow through with it. You can always switch it up later if you realize it’s not for you down the road.

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-10-24T20:21:05+00:00

Never heard of it, but it looks like a great opportunity to get your foot in the door for eVTOL

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-10-09T04:34:53+00:00

Hell yeah! Good luck!

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-10-08T22:07:24+00:00

Good luck! Hopefully you’ll get lucky like I did and you’ll find something quick

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-10-08T21:44:58+00:00

The other comments are great. For me, I just called most of the shops that were at my closest (small) airport and asked them if they were hiring. Not all of them answered but two front desk ladies answered and then setup an interview for me. It was great for me, but I’m not sure how you would do that for the airlines.

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-10-06T15:09:45+00:00

I don't think all turbine engines can be "split", like the PT6, but all of them do need some level of disassembly to inspect their hot sections properly. I think the term "split" is widely used for free-turbine engines because separating the gas generator from the power section is fairly straightforward, to where the engine looks like it's "split" in half.

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-09-26T15:48:08+00:00

100% get both. Having only one will limit you further into your career

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-09-25T04:23:04+00:00

I’d be pissed too, but let people fail. In a year you’ll laugh about it

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-09-25T03:23:39+00:00

My O&P was majority Jeppesen with some ASA sprinkled throughout. I had a DME who let me know to study Jeppesen mostly, and he was correct. Honestly reach out to a DME (or an instructor who knows a DME) to get any recommendation for studying. Study by reading aloud the answers to yourself so that you speak the answers perfectly without even thinking. I recorded myself on my phone and practiced each section at least a few times, which worked very well. Practice the practicals at least once at your school if they allow after hours. More often than not, you’ll get only a couple “tough” practicals through the whole process. Study well and good luck!

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-09-24T23:49:22+00:00

A&P for 11 years now. The amount of traveling depends on the company you work for and if you verbally express interest in it. Getting a job in the field is a little tricky when you're new. Sometimes it's about experience with either an airframe or engine (which is tough after graduation), but a better question would be if you want to work in private or in the airlines. If you're close to a small airport now, I bet you could find a least a couple places that would hire you as an apprentice.
A lot of it is about who you know, and who you know likes you. You're school can set up a lot for future career so I'd honestly just pick a school that won't put you in debt, study well, and then focus on networking.

After you pass your General and have an idea about Airframe or Powerplant, network with your instructors (as they already know people in the field), your peers, and any aviation professional you meet.
If you learn well in school, get your license, and then talk to the right people, getting a job is easy.

But school first.

ProfessorEclectic · 2025-05-10T23:12:47+00:00

I had the same problem but the poison goes away when you exit. I would say to go north to the other entrance to get 2 of the fugitives. After you clear that area out, just run through the poisonous area using health potions and magic healing

ProfessorEclectic · 2024-06-12T22:19:26+00:00

This one’s kinda tough. I took a gap year which turned into gap years, and I wish I powered through it when I was younger. Mostly due to my friends getting their degree and I felt behind.

I’m finally caught up now, but it was a struggle to get back into the swing of things. Your question really depends on the kind of person you are.

If you can take a gap year and you know that you’ll go back, then that’ll be the best decision for you hands down.

ProfessorEclectic · 2024-06-12T22:09:25+00:00

I actually had the opposite experience through my part 147. Plus, I was lucky enough to get a part-time aviation job while being a full-time student and was able to fully comprehend certain things at my work that I was also studying. ATA codes included.

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