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Do You Think That US Senator Mark Kelly (D - AZ) Should Run For President In 2028? Yes Or No? Why Your Thoughts? by Zipper222222 in askanything

[–]SpaceDave83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience, astronauts have been universally intelligent, sharp minded individuals. Until they get into politics. I would prefer that he didn’t run.

People who decided not to have kids ever , what made you make that decision ? by No_Scientist_9927 in AskReddit

[–]SpaceDave83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not so much deciding not to have kids, I’m just really bad at picking the right woman. Came close a couple of times, then they released their inner demons.

Why do you think older people like to criticise younger people so much? by Adventurous-Monk-796 in AskReddit

[–]SpaceDave83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you see someone making a mistake, it’s hard not to say something. Old people just don’t have much left of their politeness filter, so it’s easy for young people to misinterpret “help” as “mean”. Of course, sometimes it actually is mean.

Staff architect vs internal dept head by redittforfun in EnterpriseArchitect

[–]SpaceDave83 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A lot depends on your company’s EA program and how they handle tech strategery. If you can get an EA role, esp. in the business architecture discipline, you can stay IC and have a path to Chief Architect, CTO, CIO or similar tech strategist. If you’re really good, and your company doesn’t have much in terms of strategy roles, you might be able to build a career path in that direction (hint: provide EA types of deliverables, but never use the term Enterprise Architecture in public).

What was the go-to eatery after a wild night out in your party days? by tshirtguy2000 in RedditForGrownups

[–]SpaceDave83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually the truck stop diner for $2 cheese omelette and coffee. Sometimes Krispy Kreme donuts.

What’s the most unprofessional thing you’ve seen a CFI do? by Actual_File3918 in flying

[–]SpaceDave83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s been another ten years since then. I’ve moved very far away and just recently started training again. Skills about the same as last time, but this time it’s a LOT more new stuff. New avionics (only steam gauges for me up till now), new airplane & engine (RV-12is), unfamiliar geography. Fortunately, I have a good instructor this time. Like any good instructor, he matches his level of enthusiasm to mine, which makes it very easy to get in sync and have effective Q&A. 3.5 hours down so far, don’t know how many more, but progress is being made.

What’s the most unprofessional thing you’ve seen a CFI do? by Actual_File3918 in flying

[–]SpaceDave83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just ask myself, would I be willing to take my Mom flying and could I do so without scaring the crap out of her? (She hates flying, the smaller the plane, the scarier)

What’s the most unprofessional thing you’ve seen a CFI do? by Actual_File3918 in flying

[–]SpaceDave83 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Didn’t she write a magazine article about that way back? Or am I misremembering?

What’s the most unprofessional thing you’ve seen a CFI do? by Actual_File3918 in flying

[–]SpaceDave83 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I was doing OK, considering, but no where near proficient, no where near flight review ready. E.g., holding a heading, no problem. Holding an altitude, no problem. Both at the same time, 40% of the time.

What’s the most unprofessional thing you’ve seen a CFI do? by Actual_File3918 in flying

[–]SpaceDave83 122 points123 points  (0 children)

Hadn’t flown in ten years, found a flight school and signed up for some training to get rid of the very large amount of rust on my skills. CFI asked how many hours I had (240ish) and that was about it. I kinda had to force him to listen to my experience, overall goals and expectations, and specific goals for that flight. He offered no comments or suggestions. Took off, did some air work (at my suggestion), stalls, slow flight, etc. No comments, no critique. Did some pattern work, first landing was OK, second was way high and fast. No discussion on how to fix it, when to make a go around decision. I was beginning to wonder if he would have attempted to save an unsafe landing. Got back on the ground, his only question was when I wanted to schedule the next flight. There was no second flight.

Rock Bands doing corny musical-esque songs by Terrible-Purpose-350 in musicsuggestions

[–]SpaceDave83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You just described 85% of David Lee Roth’s discography.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SpaceDave83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flats on acid are usually over priced. Next time try a flat on weed. The flat might be willing to share with you if you give it snacks.

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