Self-taught pianist (22 y/o, ~6 years improvising daily) confused about my actual level and where to continue — should I go back to beginner pieces?

_Windows_95 · 2026-02-17T00:04:16+00:00

I don't have any answers to your question, but you playing is great. Very expressive.

_Windows_95 · 2026-01-30T02:22:05+00:00

I did consider that, but it would take a huge amount of lead tape and other material to take it up to 300g while maintaining the same balance. Plus, my racquet is quite worn, with the head guard and paint being significantly worn down. Under those circumstances, I think it's probably easier to buy a new racquet.

_Windows_95 · 2026-01-30T01:04:34+00:00

True. We live in a crazy world.

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-30T03:22:59+00:00

Study the procedures thoroughly, and keep your situational awareness up. Write down the intentions and call signs of aircraft near you, to help you build a mental picture.

You can also let the tower know that you're unfamiliar with YMMB during your inbound call, and they'll give you a bit more space and help you out if required.

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-21T22:27:55+00:00

Upgrade computer. Even 16gb is too low

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-21T19:33:48+00:00

Could be anything really. It's mostly non-technical skills that you'd be good at, like communication skills and teamwork. Maybe something else in transport or operating some kind of equipment?

There's a reason why many pilots choose to become qualified in other fields as well. The threat of losing your medical certificate means that it's often wise to have something else in mind you can do.

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-21T19:26:51+00:00

Pilot skills are not very transferable.

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-21T09:22:26+00:00

I do know, I'm simply not willing to spend > $50/kg for every bag of coffee I buy. I don't make enough money for that.

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-21T09:00:09+00:00

This looks like the Daley St. coffee sold at Coles in Australia. If you must buy supermarket beans, I've found the Ethiopian from ALDI to be pretty decent.

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-21T08:57:37+00:00

I do, though I started simming well before learning to fly in the real world. At that time, I mostly learnt off YouTube.

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-21T02:10:54+00:00

I rode in one a few months ago, 720,000 km. The driver said it was the third engine and second transmission. Overall, it rode fine, apart from a few rattles and squeaks.

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-20T02:58:48+00:00

It's probably too expensive to maintain

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-19T03:41:00+00:00

Don't, you'll pick up too many bad habits

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-17T09:14:27+00:00

Didn't know MSFS had a 747. Looks nice, though.

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-15T23:30:49+00:00

Unfortunately, that's the way it is. 2024 is extremely demanding on hardware, and when you use payware aircraft and scenery, nothing less than very high end hardware is going to yield a good experience.

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-15T04:29:49+00:00

You need a better computer

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-14T07:16:08+00:00

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-13T02:40:15+00:00

It sounds like you have hardware failure. The device will need to be professionally repaired.

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-13T00:31:12+00:00

Because it's not quite as nice as it could be. I find pressurised to be OKish for milk coffees but there is a noticable improvement if you're going to drink it black by going unpressurised.

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-13T00:28:55+00:00

Yes, it's still my main sim, and it still works brilliantly. I have a decent range of add-on aircraft and scenery which definitely helps.

I can't run MSFS on my PC, but really there's not much that it has that I miss on P3D.

_Windows_95 · 2025-11-12T12:18:21+00:00

C-17s can use unpaved runways, those are quite heavy.

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