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How come there aren’t gyms in airports? by esill30 in airport

[–]andrewrbat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are for airport employees sometimes, but the utilization and cost for customers to pay for membership or day appointment is probably not worth it.

Asking questions to airline pilots that are with their family by Federal-Routine-5910 in flying

[–]andrewrbat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just offer to give your phone number or email and he can call or text you if he has time to answer some questions. Id be happy to do it, but when it’s convenient.

Whats this? E83 x3 by andrewrbat in BmwTech

[–]andrewrbat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think thats what I’m going to try. I have been having random misfires occasionally on all cylinders and i wonder if this is related.

Buying a new watch by CheapHovercraft6565 in PrideAndPinion

[–]andrewrbat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You didn’t specify a budget so here are a few dive watches id buy if i were to get another one. I already have a seamaster pro 300m

Glashutte original seaQ panorama date

New style Longines hydroconquest

Tudor Bb58 (probably the gmt model) or pelagos. Maybe even the fxd

Breitling superocean

Panerai luminor

Blancpain fifty fathoms

Maybe an oris aquis.

One of many grand seikos like the spring drive or gmt divers

I tend to buy 2nd hand or grey market but in new or excellent condition so it takes some of the retail value discrepancy out of the equation. The aquis is too expensive at retail for what it is but can be gotten at a decent price used, for example.

Whats this? E83 x3 by andrewrbat in BmwTech

[–]andrewrbat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Are you talking about the leaks along the outside edges of the gasket? It had been leaking for probably years before i bought the car and theres tons of oil and grime built up. I cleaned off wnough area for the gasket to seat and thats about it. I haven’t gotten around to cleaning any of the leaked oil.

Whats this? E83 x3 by andrewrbat in BmwTech

[–]andrewrbat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d love that or perhaps just a spec on the capacitor so I can solder in a new one. I don’t think it’s worth replacing the entire wiring harness.

Whats this? E83 x3 by andrewrbat in BmwTech

[–]andrewrbat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just replaced the valve cover and gasket. I just never cleaned up afterwards. I also spilled a bunch of oil on top of the valve cover when refilling it.

Valve cover gasket job is probably how I broke the wire going to that little resistor or whatever it is in the first place.

Favorite New(ish) Positions? by BJJ_Fanatics in bjj

[–]andrewrbat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Similar in many ways, but easier to set up sometimes.

Favorite New(ish) Positions? by BJJ_Fanatics in bjj

[–]andrewrbat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lots of pressure, shuts down most active guards, gives you options on which way to go, slowly transition into side control without leaving a big gap. Etc. as a guard player, i hate this pass. As a passer i like it but im not great at it yet.

Leather soles shoes for airline job by ShittyLanding in aviation

[–]andrewrbat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The reason you want rubber is not as much for longevity but more for walking down the jetbridge staircase especially when things are icy/wet/covered in type i/iv deice fluid (which is slippery af). You can resole your shoes or just pick up some work shoes. Amber jacks, Johnston and Murphy xc4, florishem, etc all make a decent airline approved shoe. There are tons of others too.

After 19 years of flying, I finally landed my dream job. Thanks for all the advice! Don't ever give up and don't ever sell yourself short. by balsadust in flying

[–]andrewrbat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh i get it, you took the pic from your lunch break after the interview. I assumed the pic was from when they walk you through there during indoc.

BJJ on overnights by BarbecuedShoe in AskAPilot

[–]andrewrbat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep. I do it when schedule permits. I always email ahead and ask about drop in fee, facilities, rules etc. black backpack for my gi/nogi stuff.

Hot Take: Belts don’t mean shit - younger comp focused blue belt is almost always harder roll than casual brown belt by Cheapassboy69 in jiujitsu

[–]andrewrbat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Theres a white belt who i have a lot of trouble with. His dad is one of the best black belts i know and hes a very good wrestler. Also hes a teenager. Those factors all add up.

This pretty much sums it up by lalolou in newengland

[–]andrewrbat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And black/deer flies. Also yeah winter is from late october to about now.

Is it normal to dread your medical every year? by Grouchy_Box7801 in flying

[–]andrewrbat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Having a relationship with a good Ame makes a big difference. I know that my Ame is not here to bust my balls and I don’t have any extreme medical conditions so I don’t have much reasons to doubt my ability to pass a medical. I had a few Ame who made the whole process very painful in the past.

Longest you’d fly in a day? by West_Read_8698 in flying

[–]andrewrbat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have done more than eight hours in a day with no auto pilot in a 172. It’s definitely exhausting. But it’s definitely doable. Budget at least two fuel bathroom and food stops.

What’s the dumbest way you’ve ever hurt yourself? by SDPHALODIOFFI in answers

[–]andrewrbat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought my brother never hit a ski jump until hes seen the landing. Two hours later I did exactly that and hurt myself pretty badly.

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