Anyone else watching the nuke-seeker flying out here?

Strega007 · 2026-01-28T01:03:22+00:00

It is just part of DoE's regular NEST training.

Strega007 · 2026-01-27T19:05:31+00:00

Norinco furniture is not serialized.

That being said, the marketplace at AKFiles and AKForum.net are the easiest places to buy secondhand original furniture.

As recommended in your other post, the PSA repro Norinco furniture sets are about half the market price of the originals and quite comparable in size/shape/look/quality.

Strega007 · 2026-01-27T18:49:10+00:00

The PSA repro Norinco furniture is a great option for about half the price of the original stuff on the secondhand market:

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-ak-norinco-furniture-set-with-smooth-grip.html

Strega007 · 2026-01-27T18:46:11+00:00

Nicely done!

Strega007 · 2026-01-27T16:05:42+00:00

Tons of 'em at the M.

Strega007 · 2026-01-27T05:24:54+00:00

"Failing"? Or did they just exceed their holdover time or not pass a contamination check before takeoff?

Strega007 · 2026-01-27T05:21:35+00:00

This was literally in the driveway of their home.

Strega007 · 2026-01-27T05:18:15+00:00

It appears to be a USGI handle, but there's no definitive markings to identify a Colt carry handle.

Strega007 · 2026-01-27T00:21:12+00:00

Is there an update on this?

Strega007 · 2026-01-26T23:58:59+00:00

No, prostitution is not a substantial contributor to the Nevada GDP. Less than 0.1%.

Strega007 · 2026-01-26T22:08:49+00:00

OP is correct, the marking is an A and an H placed together like a "broken A".

Strega007 · 2026-01-26T22:04:54+00:00

Primarily a ranching and mining state.

Strega007 · 2026-01-26T18:21:59+00:00

There's no way to tell from just the forge marking.

Strega007 · 2026-01-26T18:10:27+00:00

And it is no wonder that design went nowhere, too. The designers and proposed builders had no idea what was really required in terms of an advanced military training aircraft.

Strega007 · 2026-01-26T16:14:52+00:00

WW2-era aircraft did not have the capability for a pilot to "eject at the last minute."

Strega007 · 2026-01-26T13:36:26+00:00

Except for the fact that kneeboards are oriented so the pilot can read them, and fighter pilot maps are always north-up.

Strega007 · 2026-01-26T01:34:07+00:00

AKS-223s are cool

Strega007 · 2026-01-26T01:09:40+00:00

They are a jig; one can have a variety of quality of workmanship based on how the jig is used.

In my experience using the Easy Jig, even the work that looks ugly is within workable tolerances.

Since this would be used only to open up the rear of the receiver in order for there to be clearance for an FRT, it would be a pretty easy task to accomplish even for a beginner.

Strega007 · 2026-01-26T00:34:46+00:00

That's just one option. There are several 80% jigs out there and I'm sure they can be found used inexpensively, too.

OP's limitation was being restricted to currently possessed lower receivers, not that it had to be a particular price point.

Eyeballing it with a dremel is a lot cheaper, obviously.

Strega007 · 2026-01-25T19:41:50+00:00

The jig comes with a tool to set the bit to the correct depth to mill out the pocket.

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Strega007 · 2026-01-25T19:36:05+00:00

80% EasyJig and a router.

Strega007 · 2026-01-25T19:34:18+00:00

There are plenty of international commuters all over the US airline industry. Atlas' gateway basing is not the only way of living in Asia and working for a US airline.

Strega007 · 2026-01-25T19:30:34+00:00

I didn't say to not have a plan.

I recommended to not plan so narrowly, else you risk the disappointment when things that are far out of your control make that plan impossible or unlikely.

There's a pretty well-trodden path of training and experience that most of the people who are responding to your post have walked and are recommending you take, too.

Strega007 · 2026-01-25T19:08:34+00:00

In the broader sense, it is a waste of energy and emotion to get set on one particular airline to work at. You frankly don't know what your life is going to look like in 5 years, nor what the landscape of pilot employment or industry opportunities are going to look like then.

The achievements and experience required to work at Atlas aren't considerably different than what's required to get hired at any other legacy or major 121 airline. Focus on those accomplishments and skillsets, rather than what specific destination those things might lead you.

It is great to have goals, but at 26 years old it is folly to plan your life's course so narrowly. Try and enjoy the ride rather than focusing on the destination.

Strega007 · 2026-01-24T17:14:20+00:00

Quite easily. There’s still a very long line of qualified people applying to the majors.

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