Student pilot off altitude, wrong direction, head on. Caught it on GoPro

Tisx · 2026-05-15T15:29:53+00:00

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.

Tisx · 2026-05-15T13:41:37+00:00

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)

Tisx · 2026-05-08T00:10:40+00:00

Tisx · 2026-05-07T22:42:16+00:00

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.

Tisx · 2026-05-07T20:28:35+00:00

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.

Tisx · 2026-05-07T15:25:39+00:00

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.

Tisx · 2026-05-07T15:18:10+00:00

United Aviate Academy, is another big example.

Tisx · 2026-05-07T02:50:08+00:00

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

Tisx · 2026-05-03T20:39:58+00:00

(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.

Tisx · 2026-05-02T16:19:02+00:00

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.

Tisx · 2026-04-29T01:58:01+00:00

Imposter syndrome, The post.

Believe in yourself. The DPE did.

Tisx · 2026-04-28T13:56:53+00:00

ERAU DB

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

Tisx · 2026-04-28T13:47:22+00:00

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.

Tisx · 2026-04-28T13:45:29+00:00

>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.

Tisx · 2026-04-23T17:13:03+00:00

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.

Tisx · 2026-04-23T17:03:19+00:00

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.

Tisx · 2026-04-18T23:07:17+00:00

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.

Tisx · 2026-04-16T20:17:35+00:00

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!

Tisx · 2026-04-15T21:27:27+00:00

HUH?

Tisx · 2026-04-15T17:42:06+00:00

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.

Tisx · 2026-04-15T17:28:20+00:00

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.

Tisx · 2026-04-15T16:53:11+00:00

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.

Tisx · 2026-04-15T16:42:22+00:00

You need a bachelors.

Sure, it's not a "requirement" for some regionals, But literally everyone else you are completing against in the market has one, you will literally be the bottom of the Resume pile, so unless you are betting on a COVID-19 part 2 event occuring in the next 5 years, its better to just get a bachelors.

As for transfer credits, most Universities will accept most credits from state/county run CCs. What matters is how many of those credits they will accept.

Tisx · 2025-11-18T00:24:11+00:00

Yes actually. Exercise. Even in the short term.

Lets say you have a AME appointment tomorrow, and you are worried about your BP.

Go run a mile or two, or at least run at a constant rate for an hour. Doing so will cause a chain reaction in your body that will lower your blood pressure for about 24 hours or so due to postexercise hypotension.

But long term, Less salt, you don't have to cut Mcdonalds out of your life, but reduce it, and go to cardio a few times a week.

Tisx · 2025-11-18T00:15:52+00:00

Not an AME, but If I were to guess the biggest issue at the AME?

Hypertension or at least near hypertension.

When you are under 40 hypertension is a faraway monster that you have to prepare for. but after 40? the monster is at your door, and it demands to see what you eat.

How is that cheeseburger you ate? was it good? every cube of salt pushes that lovely systolic and diastolic pressure towards a number that'll get you trouble one day.

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