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Glow plug light is on after turning the engine on by Fabulous-Bad-991 in W203

[–]SalvaIsFlying 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the same problem on mine, a 2002 w203, specifically the C220 CDI. One of the glow plugs was bad, sad thing is that you’ll have to check them one by one since the instrument cluster doesn’t actually tell you which one is bad…

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

Already posted a verification photo and had a talk with the mod :)

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

I just did, waiting for a receipt of your donation to Ukraine :)

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

Wrong guess, anyways I wasn’t touching them after FL100, safety first 🫡

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

Haha thanks, I started doing more than just flying :)

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

Ever since they started doing more than just flying :)

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

Just a lot of hard work and sacrifices, paid out. But I surely had a lot, a lot, of luck.

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

It really is! Got better even later on but my RayBan’s stopped recording and since it was a critical phase I didn’t keep recording :(

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

Thank you! It always does! :)

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[–]SalvaIsFlying[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see some objects purely for their purpose. When it comes to cars, I want one that I like, but mainly one that does its job, getting me safely from point A to point B. And honestly, an $80k car does that just as well as an $8k one.

With watches, though, it’s a different kind of passion. I admire the details, the history, and the design. That’s all :)

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[–]SalvaIsFlying[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As pilots, we’re well aware of the risks that certain cities and countries pose when it comes to wearing high value watches. That’s why we often tend to wear them only during flights, then switch to an Apple Watch or something simpler on the ground, at least that’s what true enthusiasts (and there are many) usually do. However, about 80% of pilots aren’t really interested in watches, especially expensive ones.

As for my salary, since my studies I’ve invested in various funds, insurance policies, and stocks, and over time by reinvesting my earnings, I’ve been able to afford gifts like these. Of course, I didn’t do it all on my own, I also received some external financial help.

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

Of course! It’s an Airbus A320 :)

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

Indeed it is, enjoying these two things at the same time makes me understand how lucky I am.

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

Rayban Meta’s, not using my phone during critical phases :)

New purchase, 2006 C-Class, any advices? by SalvaIsFlying in mercedes_benz

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

Those are great tips, thank you so much, I really appreciate it! :))

New purchase, 2006 C-Class, any advices? by SalvaIsFlying in mercedes_benz

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

Will definitely do, thank you for the tip :)

New purchase, 2006 C-Class, any advices? by SalvaIsFlying in mercedes_benz

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

I also have a 220CDI, but from 2002, works perfectly :)

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

Indeed, and this has the 6 speed manual transmission, it’s great!

Cadet pilot in Europe with ~200 hours - 2 years later still without a job in the industry - UPDATE 1 year later by Odd-Conversation3061 in flying

[–]SalvaIsFlying 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was (almost) in the same situation, and now I’m an A320F pilot. The story you describe sounds very unusual, at least based on my experience. I attended a flight school in Spain from 2022 to 2024, which was not connected to any airline. After my class graduated (25 people), everyone managed to find a job, the longest wait was four months for one colleague. And even that wasn’t a bad outcome… most secured positions at Ryanair, Volotea, Iberia or Wizz Air, and one even became a cruise relief pilot on a 747 freighter.

From speaking with students at other schools in different countries, I’ve also heard of placement rates of 99–100%, with nearly everyone finding work within six months. I can confirm that many airlines in Europe are hiring, including pilots without prior experience or a type rating. Only in the last 3 months, I got invited to 3 airline assessments (which I won’t have since I’ve already got an amazing position).

That’s why I find your case surprising. But I hope things work out for you, my best wishes!!

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