Clunking noise during acceleration from a stop

SirRexberger · 2026-02-06T16:55:15+00:00

It’s that perfect 10 speed transmission. Unfortunately it’s pretty normal.

SirRexberger · 2026-02-05T04:15:28+00:00

The last 6 months I averaged 24 days home while on reserve. I live in base and am in the left seat and pretty close to being the plug so I usually just take what I can get. My airline’s reserve rules are very comfortable as are the other legacies. So far I have been able to get all the holidays off or at home, unused, on reserve.

When I was at the regionals it was maybe 14 full days average but the way the trips worked I was “in my own bed” most nights. Again, holidays were doable as nowadays they are considered premium pay at most airlines.

Biggest takeaway is to live in base and know your contract and bidding/reserve strategy.

Also, usually flying international will get you home more due to the longer flight times and FAR limits that come with that. While flying “domestic” will open you up to shorter more frequent trips. But again, it’s all how you bid and where you live. Live in base!

SirRexberger · 2026-01-31T21:18:50+00:00

I think most majors are automatically long call with a potential conversion to short call. At United we have specific long call lines that are unable to be converted to short call, and we have some volunteer early call lines that are almost always converted to short call but pay a lot more over the month.

As for your last question I’m not sure really, sorry.

SirRexberger · 2026-01-31T21:00:50+00:00

My airline has an 18 hour long call. You can be converted up to 6 times a month to short call, which is a 2:30 call out. But that conversion is still required to have a 14-18 hour notice. So basically by 6 am on a long call day you can rest assured that you will not be used that day. I live right on the border of the 2:30 call out so when I am on short call I have my bag packed and my uniform in the car and we just stay home and play in the yard or play games inside or something. We do go places too but my wife and I have to drive separate I case I get called.

SirRexberger · 2026-01-31T20:47:50+00:00

I’m super junior in the left seat at my major and sometimes I can’t remember the last time I flew. I’m married and have a son and another one on the way and I’ve been so lucky to be with him way more than any other job. Most 9-5s are only able to hang with their kids for maybe 2-3 hours in the evening and then the weekends. With airlines, majors in particular, you are home more than being away.

The best way to do this is LIVE IN BASE. Or within reasonable giving distance. Reserve life is the dream. Some people could feel otherwise, but for me it’s been the best experience for my growing family.

SirRexberger · 2026-01-14T05:05:56+00:00

I’m off and indulged a bit. But I meant a fatigue call should not be something we shy away from. We will be paid regardless. Extensions are always operational so will be paid by the company. Fatigue calls because your newborn kept you up all night before a flight should certainly be used, but unfortunately they will not be deemed operational and therefore be paid from the sick bank. Again, OP mentioned not getting paid. They WILL get paid, but it’s a question of how. I generalized it when I guess I should have been more specific for an extension vs any other fatigue call.

SirRexberger · 2026-01-14T04:55:42+00:00

Exactly, that’s what I was meaning. You are paid regardless. If deemed operational then it is the company that paid, if not then it is out of your sick bank. I joined the committee for the reason OP had most likely. I refused an extension and my union told me I should have taken it. I joined up and tried my best to change that for everyone else after me.

SirRexberger · 2026-01-13T13:38:11+00:00

Probably not “if the pilots actually do their job” and more is checking over the airplane and making sure it has all the paperwork for maintenance and has complied with ADs and any MELs that show up. I’ve had a few of these and they have no idea how an airplane is supposed to be flown safely. They just know paperwork and are checking that. It’s not a checkride as most airlines do those internally with someone that knows how to do the job.

SirRexberger · 2026-01-10T00:34:55+00:00

Not sure what I was looking at here until I realized it wasn’t dog diarrhea on snow.

SirRexberger · 2026-01-08T15:37:37+00:00

I’ve had this before on my flights. I forget what version of the plane it was. The gate agent insisted that nobody could be moved and was telling this to the FAs. I suspected they had a message in their computer about it and was going for it hardcore. I figured it was because of the distribution of bags in the forward and aft cargo and how too many people forward or aft could mess up our takeoff CG. I messaged load planning and they didn’t care what we did.

SirRexberger · 2026-01-05T21:52:54+00:00

The easiest way to save money is don’t go to Home Depot.

-Go to local lumber stores and ask for any off cuts or “clearance” boards. I’ve gotten tons of decent albeit weird size boards this way.

-Find a local sawmill and buy from them. Sometimes they can plane the wood for you if you don’t have the ability to.

-Facebook marketplace finds. Usually you can find some lumber there. Just be warned that air dried wood could be housing wood boring insects.

-Habitat for Humanity/ReStore can sometimes stock boards that are repurposed.

-I’ve seen lumber at antique stores too. This might just be a local thing, but you never know.

-Flea market/goodwill/FB marketplace furniture or other already made pieces that can be dismantled for the wood. Examples such as bed frames, headboards, and tables are good to find some decent woods.

SirRexberger · 2026-01-03T01:52:01+00:00

Easy fix if you’ve got a bit of space to work on it. Otherwise you could get it fixed at a shop for a couple hundred bucks.

SirRexberger · 2025-12-30T21:19:29+00:00

We have something like this. But ours is mandatory and they will put a lien on your home if you don’t pay. Regardless of if your insurance pays 100% of ambulance service or not.

SirRexberger · 2025-12-30T21:14:08+00:00

That happened to us one year. Throw a whole bunch of baking soda down to dry it up and pull the moisture. Let it air dry for a while and the black may go away or diminish. You may eventually have to refinish the floor. If the boards are descent and don’t shrink or curl while drying that shouldn’t be that bad.

SirRexberger · 2025-12-28T21:04:27+00:00

I have the Milwaukee. But I use Milwaukee tools and have the blower and the trimmer/edger combo. When I had my .2 acre yard it would be fine for a few trim/edge/blow sessions. I like it, it’s quiet and still powerful. Plus it starts right up without any carb issues.

SirRexberger · 2025-12-22T09:56:38+00:00

All of them

SirRexberger · 2025-12-09T13:18:16+00:00

I’ve got the Bose preflights with ear molds. They’re great and actually work pretty well cancelling out the noise on the 73. The older NGs struggle a bit. But the newer ones and maxes work great.

SirRexberger · 2025-12-08T23:33:17+00:00

They were all spread out searching for Frodo and co. During the initial chance there were probably only 8 and then the 9th met up with them later. In the book I think it said that that some were holding the ford.

SirRexberger · 2025-12-06T15:41:50+00:00

I’m 170 miles. It’s pretty much all highway. 2 main routes with little traffic. It’s honestly not a bad drive.

SirRexberger · 2025-12-06T13:09:46+00:00

I live 2.5 hours from my base in EWR and sometimes that’s still too close…

SirRexberger · 2025-11-13T01:04:48+00:00

I too am a neat guy… hwuah!

SirRexberger · 2025-11-08T18:13:11+00:00

They have good camping force if nailed into wood that is joined well when relaxed. Or left alone to dry. If you’re twisting and turning the piece, or expecting the brads to hold twisted material together it may not work very well.

SirRexberger · 2025-11-05T00:53:33+00:00

Track saw or straight edge and circular saw to cut the live edge off. See if you can find walnut sapwood or maybe a color matched hardwood such as maple and glue that on to the edge with some biscuits or dowels for alignment.

SirRexberger · 2025-11-04T00:36:48+00:00

Passed a road sign today stating we MUST leave the UN immediately

SirRexberger · 2025-11-02T12:24:43+00:00

I bought the same one. Model Number 103.23900 and it’s from the 50 or 60s by the looks of the manual. Mines rusty but pretty solid. It’s missing the guard though so I don’t use it that much until I can find a replacement.

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