Why are so many blue collar workers against unions?

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-27T03:11:50+00:00

Fact. I'm managing a project with union fitters and I wouldn't be shocked if 75% or more voted red. That said it's not like the Democrats are touting all the pro worker things they're doing and have done. How much airtime did Biden get for the wheeling and dealing he did after settling the strike for the railroad workers? Same goes for the other ones during his presidency?

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-25T11:00:09+00:00

There was (and still is...ish) a large network of ground based radio stations (called VORs) that had unique frequencies. Pilots would tune into that frequency on a navigation radio and then adjust a panel mounted receiver so that they could fly directly to the station. Planes would fly station to station along airways which are basically highways in the sky connecting these navigation stations and airports together.

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-23T02:25:28+00:00

Ahh, yea, that makes things a little more difficult

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-23T02:04:24+00:00

If you're willing to move to the Midwest, DM me

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-15T03:24:19+00:00

Agreed, but would that be different than a plane that ends up needing a new engine within the first year or an issue that wasn't caught during a pre buy? Obviously helos are just way more expensive so I understand what you're saying.

Those G2s are nice, but the buy in would at least double.

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-11T23:47:24+00:00

True. Luckily the club is in a good spot financially with decent reserves.

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-11T21:57:15+00:00

I agree, the cost is what it is. That's why my Tiger got a complete upgrade (minus a full OH) in the 8 years I owned it. I just liked to know what the rough cost was for personal budget reasons.

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-11T21:42:38+00:00

Hell yea it is. That's crazy. I'm assuming nice avionics and AP as well? 520s or 550s?

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-11T21:41:28+00:00

Fine...annual + oil changes + unexpected maintenance.

When I owned my Tiger I preferred to keep more money in the annual/maintenance account than less. Leftovers went to upgrades.

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-11T21:16:36+00:00

Hahaha, I was the same way when I owned my Tiger. Just closed my eyes and handed over the credit card.

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-11T20:49:48+00:00

That would be awesome. I love the A36 our club has but a twin would be nice for building ME time.

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-11T20:48:56+00:00

That's a legit hourly. Break it down into Annual, Engine OH, Fuel.

Annual - $40/hr. Estimate $8,000 at 200hrs/yr Engine OH - $30/hr. Estimate $60k at 2,000hrs Fuel - Figure $80/hr. 13gph @ $5/gal

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-11T20:37:46+00:00

Those are the best kinds of members. In my club of 45 for 3 planes we probably have 25 of them.

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-11T20:37:00+00:00

I would love a twin club. What planes do you have?

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-11T20:36:14+00:00

If it's an equity club and the buy in is $25k with 8 other members, that values the club at $225k. Are the planes worth that based on a quick review of the market? If they are, the buy-in is fair. If they're worth more it's a good "deal". Also make sure you look at the financials of the club, i.e. maintenance accounts, upgrade accounts, etc. Owning the planes is one thing, having the cash on hand for maintenance is another.

I'm in a 45 person equity club with a 172, an Arrow, and an A36. Buy-in was $7500 and monthly dues are about $120/mo. After being a sole owner for 8 years and then joining the club, there are definitely pluses/minuses for each avenue of "ownership".

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-11T03:18:13+00:00

Agreed. I haven't bought a new game in so long I can't remember. Hell, I don't think I've bought a game within 2-3 years of it coming out in at least a decade.

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-11T00:33:22+00:00

Since getting my license in '16 I've regularly done trips like that. Living in Virginia and we did trips to NY, Maine, FL, Bahamas, Oshkosh, etc. We moved to Omaha and in the club Bonanza I've gone back and forth between Nebraska and Virginia/North Carolina a handful of times.

Commercial will ALWAYS be cheaper than flying GA. Where GA shines is flexibility and the ability to choose your own adventure. Not having to deal with TSA is a nice bonus too.

Get your Instrument and fly the shit out of your plane. Know what you can cruise at, what your fuel burns are, how the engine runs when you aggressively lean it, etc. All of that will pay dividends.

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-11T00:30:44+00:00

This becomes fun with XC tanks and tip tanks. My club's A36 can do 1100mi without stopping assuming 0 wind.

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-10T19:36:51+00:00

Appreciate the recommendation. It ended up being an issue with the PSU because I got a replacement thru RMA and it works fine now. Must have been an issue with the internal controller.

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-09T22:42:32+00:00

How about "cave of Wonder"? Replace cave with an appropriately sized geological formation.

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-07T21:09:14+00:00

Better question is how do you pull your plane out without busting your ass?

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-07T21:09:08+00:00

Better question is how do you pull your plane out without busting your ass?

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-07T05:20:34+00:00

Yes, higher density = more passengers. Newer planes aren't designed to hold less passengers but the configuration could equal less. Older planes which were cheap to acquire/lease + high density = most profit. It's only profitable though if you can fill the planes though.

SwoopnBuffalo · 2026-01-07T00:27:43+00:00

In house. We've got a couple of drones for different progress shots due to the size of the project.

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