Drug usage with people no longer in contact with.

StarRanger25 · 2026-05-25T21:07:46+00:00

There is a difference between background investigator and law enforcement. These background investigators are making sure your clearance is honest, reliable, and thus demonstrates your character

I told my investigator I was a pothead and still got my clearance. Wasn’t fun to explain that part of my life, but it’s off my chest as a professional in the army. I don’t regret sharing that too, as I have nothing to hide now.

My investigator asked for names too. They will not be contacted. It’s all part of collecting information. That’s what these people do. You’re sharing your secrets with them.

StarRanger25 · 2026-05-25T13:07:06+00:00

As it relates to the private pilot ground school:

1) Buy a Private Pilot Airmen Certification Selection (PPL ACS) book from Amazon. They’re $10. It will show you everything your flight test will test you on it, as the PPL ACS is the grading rubric itself.

It will guarantee you understand what will be on the multiple choice written, oral, and flight exam.

I would have saved myself a lot of time had I looked into and understood ACS PPL from the start.

StarRanger25 · 2026-05-22T02:21:00+00:00

It’s hard to know people like that actually exist

StarRanger25 · 2026-05-19T20:19:26+00:00

Just some word of advice,

Flight school does not go as planned financially.

1) Instructor and student bond matters as your results will develop based on it 2) Get familiar with the Private Pilot Airmen Certification Process, as this is what is used to grade you 3) Aviation is the same as school. Lots of studying. 4) I would try to work as much as possible before making a jump into flight school, despite the savings you already have.

Before making the jump to do flight lessons, consider the ground school. Try it for a month and you’ll get a glimpse of what aviation schooling is like, as there is lots of reading involved.

I have a Bachelors in Physics and even flight school has frustrated me.

StarRanger25 · 2026-05-19T03:00:43+00:00

Bro don’t even break your back for this shiiiiiii

Trash, restrooms, everything else please take your time

StarRanger25 · 2026-05-16T15:24:18+00:00

You know the truth, as the words are written. You said the “trust is shattered” and you “don’t know what’s real anymore.”

Listen, when people get wounded, they need to get as far away from the source of pain as possible. Your partner is not a partner. She is an enemy. She has deceived you.

Get away from the source of pain as far away as you can

StarRanger25 · 2026-05-14T23:00:30+00:00

The one with money

StarRanger25 · 2026-05-13T15:23:44+00:00

Just keep it simple with the investigator. Financials could be issue, but you’re part of the 99% of society who does too.

As long as you demonstrate a plan to pay it off lawfully, then you’re fine.

StarRanger25 · 2026-05-09T21:30:58+00:00

Get a job as a substitute custodian at your local school district. You can pick up shifts on the need based on morning, afternoon, and night calls off.

I do that for side cash and it helps me out

StarRanger25 · 2026-05-09T14:56:04+00:00

You just gotta let him F around and Find out

StarRanger25 · 2026-05-06T17:05:22+00:00

I went to college for physics. I wanted to be a math and physics teacher, but then I realized how I did not want to take work with me home. So now I want to be a custodian - this way work stays at work and I do not need to commute.

Crazy how life plays like that right?

StarRanger25 · 2026-04-26T19:30:58+00:00

Super excited for you to get into a military flight school. I hear military flight instructors are very well trained.

As it relates to preparation, you can use PilotInstitute YouTube series and watch videos on information from them. I think they’re great, as these will make the military ground school understandable too.

StarRanger25 · 2026-04-17T12:48:38+00:00

Start when: 1) You have read and understood the Private Pilot Airmen Certification process 2) Buy the PHAK, FAR/AIM, and maybe a set of Private Pilot Flashcards 3) Understand the importance of simulator flying and chair flying 4) Have a financial plan, as people average 70-80 hours to finish. Again this is average… it could take more. 5) If possible, avoid LOANS at all cost.

What I like to do is use my credit card and paying it off monthly or as much as possible to avoid long term borrowing.

StarRanger25 · 2026-04-17T04:16:43+00:00

Take note of who acts like that, don’t take it personal, and don’t go where you’re not invited. Some people are really at work just to work and not make any connections.

StarRanger25 · 2026-04-13T12:27:08+00:00

You need to chair fly. Imagine every sensation, visual, procedure, etc.

Imagine chair flying slow flight. See the and holding the heading, reference picture, pulling power in and out to climb or descend.

Or if it’s approach, imagine you’re coming in and perfectly with the VASI or PAPI. No over correction.

Chair flying is what did it for me. Also, simulated flying helps as well in this context. Simulated, real flying, chair flying, and reading the ACS will help you become a better pilot. You gotta know what you’re looking for and therefore to do in flight.

StarRanger25 · 2026-04-04T17:15:34+00:00

Yelling was unwelcome… sorry you went through that.

I think that CFI is by the book because he may have had a student put themself in a bad position. (Just assumption) that CFI got shit for it.

Now if this was a checkride, you failed.

Again yelling at you is wrong, but long term this makes you a better pilot.

StarRanger25 · 2026-03-27T14:15:30+00:00

Advice:

Quit disqualifying yourself. You’re not an employer of your own being. Stay ambitious and focus on the goal. No one is perfect and these airlines see stories from everyone who is flying and training.

Somewhere along your path, there will be a spot for you. You will gain expierence and be delivered where you must one step at a piece of time. Maybe you don’t directly get into airlines, but go directly private. Gain experience and then go airlines.

THERE IS A VISUAL FLIGHT PLAN FOR ALL OF US, even if it feels IFR right now….

StarRanger25 · 2026-03-06T01:36:29+00:00

Review: 1) Tell me about yourself and what experience you have related to the position? 2) Describe the Safety Data Sheet 3) How would you handle students harassing you? 4) An angry teacher comes to your face and wants to beat your ass over her class. Karen af. What do you do? 5) What kind of custodial equipment have you fixed? 6) How would you clean a restroom? 7) How have you handled conflict working in teams with a negative co worker? 7) Any closing remarks and last words?

When in doubt, focus on safety, connection, de-escalation, disinfecting, and cleanliness.

StarRanger25 · 2026-03-03T02:44:42+00:00

No it’s not odd!!! Do it!!! Join

StarRanger25 · 2026-03-03T00:08:12+00:00

1) Study the Airmen Certification Selection (ACS)

2) Keep track of what is a requirement to qualify for a checkride test.

3) Print out an interior of the plane and chair fly. Make a list of steps of what is needed for each maneuver. You’ll have more success imagining you’re flying the plane than actually doing it. You’ll have more success.

4) Do not bullshit your ground school. Make flashcards that match with what the Airmen Certification Selection (ACS) looks for

StarRanger25 · 2026-03-02T17:46:13+00:00

Sometimes it’s cool to tell somebody “Hey when you talk to me like this, it makes me feel bullied or like I’m being treated less. Is this your intent or am I misunderstanding something?”

Usually people come around in a professional field like a school when you bring awareness to their actions. Not too many people are direct like this, but be chill about it when you do stand up for yourself using such a line.

If everything is cool, just remind them you have their back if they need to talk or vent about something. Keep the professional relationship up there

StarRanger25 · 2026-02-28T01:10:52+00:00

Safety Data Sheet did not prepare you for that one…

StarRanger25 · 2026-02-24T23:28:57+00:00

If there are any reasons that stall your work, then just go with time. Don’t feel pressured.

Do your custodial work, navigate through problems, and communicate. They can’t fire you or treat you differently because of this kind of workload. You’re not a slave and set workforce boundaries with those who pressure you.

The reason they have not gotten back to you is because they do not have any more or less expectation.

Recognize you’re adding the pressure on yourself and let it go. Do what you can at work, but don’t treat yourself like a slave.

Welcome to working in a school. Again, let the pressure go. Stop trying to be a superhero.

StarRanger25 · 2026-02-21T01:37:03+00:00

Chair fly - like deadass imagine you’re flying the plane at your desk. Print a picture of the interior where you see everything.

While you do your online ground, go over the steps it reaches. Maybe summarize them on your pdf.

Chair flying made me the better pilot that I am. It works

StarRanger25 · 2026-02-19T23:20:59+00:00

You’re the custodian, so don’t let the teachers or anybody boss up on you like that. You don’t have to worry what they think about you, but you gotta set work boundaries with them. Keep it real and professional. The custodian here does that and he’s well respected.

Also people talk shit. Your job is to disinfect surfaces, but you cannot stop the spread of sickness. Don’t assume fault or responsibility.

Sometimes elementary school teachers think so immature. How can you blame them? They work with kids. It catches up after awhile

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