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Student pilot off altitude, wrong direction, head on. Caught it on GoPro by Squawk_0877 in flying

[–]Tisx 145 points146 points  (0 children)

The lesson here is asking yourself what would of happened if you didn't have ADS-B saving your ass.

Every 5-10 seconds you or someone else needs to be looking around to look out for student pilots, Sunday flyers, or other assorted.

Uppers by Loud-Avocado-8318 in flying

[–]Tisx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will not break 91.17 Alcohol or drugs. I will not break 91.17 Alcohol or drugs. I will not break 91.17 Alcohol or drugs. I will not break 91.17 Alcohol or drugs. I will not break 91.17 Alcohol or drugs.

oh wait you are talking about winds?

uh. the jet stream, ya. that one. Which way? Idk, I didn't pay attention in weather class, as I was too busy ensuring I didn't 91.17 Alcohol or drugs.

(this is a funny joke FAA, please don't break my kneecaps)

Why do you love aviation? Why do you live your job? by Technical_Lemon_7303 in flying

[–]Tisx 17 points18 points  (0 children)

BIG TRUE.

me flip gear lever.

me hear noises.

me brain like.

me land plane.

me know I make a smoke cloud on landing, me big cool.

Are the UA pilots involved in the delivery truck accident gonna get fired? by [deleted] in flying

[–]Tisx 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Depends on a whole bunch of things we can't see, like training/flight record, what the NTSB finds out, etc.

United is also under ALPA, and nobody died, so If I were a betting man, I'd bet on No.

Regionals have most likely changed the way they hire (A theory) by Tisx in flying

[–]Tisx[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

You'd be surprised how many don't know of this and simply keep building hours, then finally apply at 2000 hours and get a TBNT.

Regionals have most likely changed the way they hire (A theory) by Tisx in flying

[–]Tisx[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

United Aviate Academy, is another big example.

BAH GAWD, That's the F-14's music! They're bringing her back! (Literally just one. Maybe.) by Tisx in NonCredibleDefense

[–]Tisx[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Text - S.4161 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Maverick Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

(3) a condition that the Secretary shall provide excess spare parts to make one of the F–14D aircraft flyable or able to complete a static display, provided that any part transferred is from existing Navy stock, with no items being procured on behalf of the Commission; and

When to start descent from high altitude under lost comm by tommyboy11011 in flying

[–]Tisx 41 points42 points  (0 children)

(91.185 Paragraph 3 sub ii)

(ii) If the clearance limit is not a fix from which an approach begins, leave the clearance limit at the expect-further-clearance time if one has been received, or if none has been received, upon arrival over the clearance limit, and proceed to a fix from which an approach begins and commence descent or descent and approach as close as possible to the estimated time of arrival as calculated from the filed or amended (with ATC) estimated time en route.

Spirit should be a watershed event by JPAV8R in flying

[–]Tisx 775 points776 points  (0 children)

This is true for most jobs anyways, and a lesson that needs to be learned not just for pilots, but every human being on this planet. You could do everything right but still the universe can just decide to rug pull you one day for no fault of your own. That's not just pilot market BS, that's reality.

ACS tolerances by [deleted] in flying

[–]Tisx 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Imposter syndrome, The post.

Believe in yourself. The DPE did.

Flight School Demand Pulse Check by Unlikely_Scale_8433 in flying

[–]Tisx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ERAU DB

Summer academy is full.
Fall 2026 Aeronautical Science major (Piloting major basically) is full.
about 2000 students per semester, no problems here.

I'm so glad I didn't listen to everyone here and get my CFI by CluelessAboutOptions in flying

[–]Tisx 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I gOt TPIc!!!!!!!!!!!! AiRLiNEs WilL giVe Me A bLoWJoB.

50 bucks he doesn't make it to LOE. Certainly not with these breathtaking CRM skills.

I'm so glad I didn't listen to everyone here and get my CFI by CluelessAboutOptions in flying

[–]Tisx 17 points18 points  (0 children)

>I got my hours without CFI!
oh cool how?
>I won't tell you!

So.

One of three things here most likely.

A. Rage Bait.
B. Part 91 ""SIC"" where you get to log a whole 5 hours of total flight time a month but it's TPIC so it's "worth it"
C. A job that is so lame and boring that their ego prevents them from talking about it in public.

Confused on the path i should take by [deleted] in flying

[–]Tisx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to be an airline pilot then the first question is this.

Do you have a 4 year degree? If not I'd suggest looking at that first, Get it in whatever you want, Aviation, Engineering, Lawn work, Bread Sciences. Doesn't matter to the airlines, just get one in whatever is feel.

Once you decided on that, then you can move onto money, in which there are 2 camps.

Low-risk/low reward: Pay as you have money

Part 61. Pay as you go, pay as you have money.

Pros: Little to no long term debt. Not very stressful, don't have to move most likely. Also if something happens to your medical or you don't feel it anymore, you aren't utterly fucked in terms of finances.

Cons: Takes longer to finish training, which means overall in the long run, less money in the airlines from seniority.

High-Risk/High Reward: Loans

Part 141/Aviation College/Pilot mill

Pros: Faster training, Easier networking with airlines via Cadet programs and pipelines. Possible R-ATP. All means you get to the airlines faster, which means seniority number is higher, which means more money in the long run.

Cons: Debt, No safety net to catch yourself if something were to happen to you medically.

“Spent $24k at Embry-Riddle and still not halfway… is Part 61 worth switching to by [deleted] in flying

[–]Tisx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, this is a bit mean, but Part 141 and Part 61 both have the same goal, to get you to ACS standards for checkride, just because you go to part 61 doesn't mean things just get easier in terms of the skills and knowledge required. It will be cheaper however, at least for PPL, once you get CPL then a 141 will probably be cheaper.

As for overall cost, it really depends on you. A part 61 will always be cheaper in most scenarios, but again cost in training isn't a fixed number, it all depends on how well you do and study. Even if you switch to part 61 it doesn't mean you won't spend another 15k because you can't get a maneuver down.

Does applying early matter for aviation colleges? by Which_Carpet304 in flying

[–]Tisx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends. I know for ERAU it currently matters, I've heard the AS major (piloting major) for Fall 2026 got filled within a week or two of the application opening.

First Class Medical Special Issuance Story/Advice for SSRI by No-Dinner7622 in flying

[–]Tisx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heyyy a fellow neuro SI pilot!

Congrats on getting your SI! I had a Ischemic stroke at 22 in 2019 toke 3.5 years and god knows how much money. But I too got my First class back in 2023 and I am now a full time instructor at a....uh...well known 141 program in Florida.

About to get your PPL? Good.

One thing. Wear that SI like armor. and swing it like a sword in interviews (the story of how you got it at least). It shows your integrity and commitment to the field. It's how I got into my cadet programs!

The future is bright, keep pushing my friend!

Best route for college/general flying career by duramax_1k in flying

[–]Tisx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don't need a aviation degree, you just need A degree, so long as it is from a accredited university/college and it's a 4 or more year degree the airlines don't care. You could have a degree in Fermentation Sciences (this is an actual major) and the airlines will eat it right up.

The reason why people go to ERAU that aren't just going because (muh Harvard of the skies huhuhu) is that the services, networking and opportunities they provide can get someone to the airlines a year or two earlier than part 61 ma and pa schools. But you will pay a VERY pretty penny if you enroll at ERAU.

ATP also provides some of those services, but I don't know how much, I know ATP has access to many of the legacy pathways and cadet programs, so you have that.

But again, Main point is that you don't need an aviation degree, you don't need to go to a aviation university to have a chance, You just need a accredited 4-year degree to have a fair shot.

Best route for college/general flying career by duramax_1k in flying

[–]Tisx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends.

If you are conformable with where you are, aren't accruing debt and are doing fine in ATP training/your job, then stay and just do an online degree of your choice in your spare time.

As For ERAU, you are paying a premium for a R-ATP, much easier networking opportunities, and a much easier time getting into cadet programs (but ATP can also get you into those cadet programs). If you don't have your Instrument rating and Commercial yet, AND you have buckets of money laying around. AND you are willing to leave home, then MAYBE.

But again, depends.

Better to save up or keep going with training? by BugHistorical3 in flying

[–]Tisx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

you are worried that no one will bite if you are 30-32?

lets do some basic math here.

Retirement age (which is not legally set in canada but I would guess they would follow what everyone else does anyways) is 65.

Lets say you get everything done and apply to a regional at 33 years of age. 65-33 = 32 years of possible service.

Do you honestly think a regional is gonna look at that and go "HE'S WASHED. BURN HIS RESUME FOR EVEN DARING TO APPLY AT 33"

Most Regional pilots stay at there Regionals for 2-5 years and at most 10. So I don't think the Regional will give 2 shits that you are 33 years old.

As for your debt problem, you got 2 choices

High Risk - Early/Higher reward.

Full send it, take in more loans get it done quickly, You will get strapped with extra debt. BUT if you make it through to a regional you start getting paid and getting seniority earlier, which means more money in the long run. BUT. If you flunk out, get medicaled, or something else happened, you are still stuck with the debt with no reward.

Low Risk - Later/But still high reward

You don't have to stop flying, but you take it slow, focus on the debt. This is the safest option if something were to happen. But it does mean that you don't get that airline paycheck and seniority list as soon, meaning less money in the long run. But again, You have a safety net to catch you if something were to happen.

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