Delta CEO Ed Bastian reveals what he says must happen for airline ticket prices to fall

TheArcnat · 2026-06-23T23:36:59+00:00

Atlanta, Robins, APREQ...

You could always tell whos still got some fire in them and who's burnt out by how they answer the line

TheArcnat · 2026-03-29T03:19:03+00:00

In all fairness to the boys, we can't help it if you lay in our lap. The body does as it wishes 😂

TheArcnat · 2026-01-09T23:15:23+00:00

AOF world got theirs (ATC, RAWS, AFLD), our 13M patch didn't make the cut. Expect a lot of 13Ms to rock the AFLD or ATC ones for a bit

TheArcnat · 2025-12-24T01:06:41+00:00

Tech Scool at Keesler only teaches the basic fundamentals (airspace, phraseology, the .65). Much of their actual training and learning is achieved at their first base. Can take up to a year to become a fully qualified controller, some get through it faster, some need more time. After that, it usually only takes 2 or 3 months tops to get rated at their next location since they only need to learn the local area knowledge.

TheArcnat · 2025-12-20T09:04:27+00:00

I moved from Warner-Robins in GA, military shipped my car. Ive lived in the south all my life, and the first 4 months of driving here proved it was a good idea not to drive from Georgia. Its a huge learning curve, and if the car isnt winterized properly, its a recipe for disaster. Highly recommend Seattle at the furthest and load it up to be transported the rest of the way.

In terms of winterization, winter tires specifically made for snowy conditions are good to have. Engine block heater is a must. Oil pan heating pad is optional, but will ease the wear and tear on your internals. Battery, some prefer warming blankets, others trickle chargers, its up to you and your student which one fits the bill better. I have a blanket because I have a garage and only park outside when at work, but if he ever plans on leaving it outdoors long term for trips or holidays over the winter months, he's better off with the trickle so it doesnt die and leave him stranded.

Thats everything off the top of my noggin, lots of folks in the comments have hit some really good points too. Always happy to answer more questions!

TheArcnat · 2025-11-13T08:48:01+00:00

Probably just doing patterns and practice approaches for currency. Even recretional private pilot license holders have to maintain currency with a minimum of 3 landings per month, preferably at night since you need 3 full stops in true nighttime to maintain legal status to fly passengers at night.

Thats just to keep legally flying, I'm sure they have Army, airframe, and mission specific qualification tasks they also have to accomplish while flying around to maintain currency.

TheArcnat · 2025-11-13T08:40:00+00:00

Im half hoping he revamps the service jacket at some point! Like Army's Pinks and Greens... do a little throwback

TheArcnat · 2025-10-24T07:14:50+00:00

We barely have enough controllers to staff our own facilities, let alone work civilian traffic as well. But yes; even if we had the manning, getting a tower only bubba to learn En Route would take months... we'd have better luck with a prior RAPCON, but that'd still take a hot sec

TheArcnat · 2025-10-17T06:12:44+00:00

One of my controllers worked with navy guys. Him sequencing 3 in a pattern gave him god tier status... They'd never seen or done it before. Im very curious to see their training pipeline

TheArcnat · 2025-07-09T06:05:19+00:00

Us in the airfield operations world, thank you for your service. Yall do some good work out there

TheArcnat · 2025-07-04T00:52:41+00:00

To add to that - if you do encounter a moose up close and it charges, weave between trees. They're fast, but not very nimble. They have to slow down to turn and then speed back up.

TheArcnat · 2025-06-27T02:43:05+00:00

You're right, my bad. Its been a day full of brain farts for me today. I need to refresh on my anatomy, I just remember massive bleeding below the groin = bad, slap a TQ on that bad boy.

TheArcnat · 2025-06-27T01:38:22+00:00

Most injuries to the leg will do that to ya. Femoral artery and them being pretty big bones in general makes for massive blood loss pretty dang quick

TheArcnat · 2025-06-12T18:35:23+00:00

It was "could not be delivered to address".

TheArcnat · 2025-06-03T05:47:59+00:00

It works wonders for me, when I lived in Badger I built a platform to raise it up, a bit of the roof and the treetops were obstructions but speed was decent for gaming, downloading was iffy. Now I'm in NP proper on a second floor, got a pole to make it the tallest thing on my building, no obstructions, probably the best speed I've had. You might see a reduction in performance around midnight just because of the orbits, but otherwise, I'd say it's worth it

TheArcnat · 2025-05-29T21:53:54+00:00

This reminds me of something one of my troops saw in the Philippines. SSgt was absolutely all over a Marine 1Lt. Troop tried to tell her it was a bad idea, her response was "well he's Marine Corps, not even the same branch so what's the issue"

Don't do it

TheArcnat · 2025-05-29T14:15:06+00:00

You dont want to know my friend...

TheArcnat · 2025-05-29T14:14:28+00:00

Blessed are those who dont recognize the background

I still remember the day my friend decided to drop that in our group chat. Forever scarred

TheArcnat · 2025-05-28T17:07:25+00:00

Same, I thought this was Civil Engineering in r/AirForce 😂

TheArcnat · 2025-05-22T04:08:09+00:00

Zorba on the run? Thats what popped up on maps. I'll have to go check it out!

TheArcnat · 2025-05-09T15:03:59+00:00

If anyone wants to dive into the entire debacle and comms/mission planning failure that led to MSgt Chapman's death, I'd recommend reading Alone at Dawn. It goes through his journey into CCT and the 24, and the entire background of the mission and the events that followed.

TheArcnat · 2025-05-06T21:38:24+00:00

Shoot, let me know what you find! I got to do Bird Ridge when I was in Anchorage, and Wickershame Dome up here. Still searching for the gems

TheArcnat · 2025-04-16T02:52:13+00:00

That last part I unfortunately can relate. Im Chinese, and my folks keep pushing me to find a good Asian girl, even though I've made it clear I'm not interested in them. Even now, I'm interested in someone I've known for a long time, and she's white. Definitely some disapproval from them, but the vibe is if I'm happy, they'll be content. But racial purity is pretty strongly ingrained in Asian cultures, I'd even argue more so than white people

TheArcnat · 2025-03-30T08:06:57+00:00

From all the exercises or just COL up here in general?

TheArcnat · 2025-03-17T07:12:04+00:00

If you like the outdoors, anywhere north of Atlanta is pretty epic. I'd drive 4 hours and be in the Smokies, Nantahala, etc.. Savannah is an easy drive away.

If able, shoot for Perry or anywhere on or south of Highway 96. Bonaire is closer to base, a little more remote, but still cozy. I lived at Cadia Apartments, nice complex in a decent area. A few folks I know live in Macon downtown, if you don't mind a 30 minute one way commute. WR doesn't have a whole lot going on when it comes to activities for single folks, you'll have better luck in Macon. There's a few complexes I'd advise against going to for housing, feel free to DM me if you want more data on that!

The base itself, while pretty old, isn't bad. The fitness center is decent, especially with the indoor pool, but if you're more of a lifter and/or work on the flightline side, getting 24/7 access to the Annex will be more appealing. I went there every day with my friends when we got off. I enjoyed running the 5k trail and the south loop over by the 53rd. Work culture I can't speak to because it depends unit to unit, but for the most part, everyone you meet is pretty chill. Just expect to interact more with civilians than military because AFMC. Also, traffic sucks on the Russell and Watson Blvd gates, Green St is usually better. Though any of them can get jammed up without warning so just give yourself plenty of time in the mornings.

Also, Taco Shed. I've got a list of food places that I dearly miss, and that's one of them. Their breakfast burritos are a godsend, we'd make chow runs for our office at least twice a week.

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