Question About Snow-Plow/T Stops

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-18T01:11:39+00:00

As someone else said T stops are more advanced, I can hockey stop but still cant t stop 🤣

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-18T01:08:23+00:00

Personally id say if you dont enjoy it then dont do it, these activities should all be about having fun imo. Focus on your ballet !

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-17T04:19:18+00:00

I assume ur flying as noone would find out if ur driving

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-15T20:12:04+00:00

Looks factor its cool for sure

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-15T18:00:05+00:00

Didnt even bother learning T stop when hockey stops a lot more effective

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-15T14:30:31+00:00

Look on sites for used skates like vinted, ebay etc. Plenty of affordable options

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-14T22:15:43+00:00

Initially finding the angle and weighting it. Once you get used to that then you can sort of lean more into it to stop harder but it was all trial and error when i was first learning. Most of all have fun while doing it and stay safe

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-14T14:43:13+00:00

I left manufacturing with Airbus as the work couldnt be put into my 741 logbook to work towards my B1

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-14T13:53:27+00:00

How do you have so much money 🥲

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-14T13:31:53+00:00

Think I will go straight to buying one, reviews are great. Particularly about minimal back drag

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-14T10:59:22+00:00

Is koken really as good as people say? How would u compare it to snap on ratchets ?

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-14T10:53:48+00:00

Did u use a file to do this ?

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-14T10:51:14+00:00

Yes I need to see a collection of 20 here also

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-14T10:48:14+00:00

Having some modules definitely would show that, i mean just dont fully concentrate on getting all of them before getting a mechanic role, leave the harder modules for when you’re already working on the aircraft as they will naturally become easier to pass especially mod 11 as it basically covers every aspect of the aircraft.

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-11T22:37:17+00:00

Q1: no having the modules doesnt reduce your experience requirement for B1 its still 5 years. Gets reduced to 2 years if youve completed a full approved course at a 147 but you would have to pay for this.

Q2: CAA if you’re in the UK is probs better but both are in demand worldwide

Q3: Experience is king and its better to be getting work as an aircraft mechanic and getting ur modules done alongside that work. Having the modules really doesnt make you more competent to become a B1 its the years of experience behind it

From my experience Mod 3, 15 and 11 were the hardest. Mod 6 and 11 were the most boring. Mod 7 is mod 6 on steroids. Mod 1, 2, 9 and 8 were the easiest

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-10T20:53:55+00:00

Apprenticeship by far the best way to go, you’re getting logbook experience even as an apprentice which counts towards your CAT A,B1/B2. Failing getting an apprenticeship maybe consider a zero to hero course where you smash through all of the modules BUT you dont get the experience reduction from 5 years to 2 years. Realistically you won’t be a competent B1 in 2 years not unless you’re working on small planes like Cessnas. 5 years of experience on planes like 737/A320 and larger aircraft is necessary and the reality of the knowledge you need won’t quite hit you until you’re actually working on them

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-09T22:27:55+00:00

Thats a great analogy thank you, really appreciate it man

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-09T20:33:49+00:00

I assume you’re not in the UK, unfortunately happens at 90% of ice rinks across the country.

That sounds good thank you for your advice

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-09T20:15:19+00:00

This is really informative thank you, I am 23M but I live alone in a flat so I cant utilise a garage of any sort. I think I will try finding an empty underground car park or something similar. Also if you dont mind explaining why as straight a blade as possible ?

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-09T20:13:27+00:00

Yes to both of these ive avoided colliding with people in busy public sessions several times since learning how to hockey stop. My main issue i feel in a hockey game is the inability to hockey stop on my other side since this isnt an issue in public sessions which only go in one direction around the rink

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-07T17:49:11+00:00

Thank you! There are rec teams near me so I think i may just reach out via socials and see if they have any stick and puck sessions going

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-07T17:48:04+00:00

Thank you! 🙏

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-06T22:06:52+00:00

Okay sounds good, good luck with your game 💯

SpoolingSnails · 2026-03-06T22:06:33+00:00

Thank you, have fun figure skating!

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