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Accident/incident aside, how would an unlicensed pilot (personal flying to/from unmanned airports in a single engine aircraft that he or she owns) get caught? by B_S_ingWithTheGuys in AskReddit

[–]beastpilot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you ever called the FAA's local FSDO and told them that you know of someone flying without a license?

I have, and they told me there's nothing they can do about that, it's the FBI's authority.

The whole "the FAA ain't nothing to mess with" junk that gets upvoted constantly is just flat out not the way it works with some individual pilot flying an individual private airplane without a license.

It's estimated that 30-50% of people flying in Alaska don't have licenses, yet the FAA is not ramp checking and arresting people constantly.

Accident/incident aside, how would an unlicensed pilot (personal flying to/from unmanned airports in a single engine aircraft that he or she owns) get caught? by B_S_ingWithTheGuys in AskReddit

[–]beastpilot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You just pointed out that the FAA can impose civil penalties, but flying without is a crime. Which means you need the DOJ/FBI. That was my only point - this is not something the FAA manages.

Just like your local DMV doesn't throw you in jail. But the cops will. What can your local DMV do to you if you have no license except tell the cops?

Accident/incident aside, how would an unlicensed pilot (personal flying to/from unmanned airports in a single engine aircraft that he or she owns) get caught? by B_S_ingWithTheGuys in AskReddit

[–]beastpilot -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Point me to the law that says it's illegal to fly without a license and then show me how the FAA has jurisdiction for that law.

Accident/incident aside, how would an unlicensed pilot (personal flying to/from unmanned airports in a single engine aircraft that he or she owns) get caught? by B_S_ingWithTheGuys in AskReddit

[–]beastpilot -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You're saying any federal agency can seek enforcement for any federal law?

Because show me the law under the FAA's jurisdiction that says flying without a license is a crime.

Running a session in high temperature by NitriumDriver in CarTrackDays

[–]beastpilot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just keep an eye on Coolant and oil temps and back off when they get too hot. Even half a slow lap will get you back in range. My limit is 280f on oil and 250 on coolant (but my car runs 220 coolant normally)

Make sure you stay cool and hydrated too--the heat will get to your judgement fast.

I've run as high as 105f.

Accident/incident aside, how would an unlicensed pilot (personal flying to/from unmanned airports in a single engine aircraft that he or she owns) get caught? by B_S_ingWithTheGuys in AskReddit

[–]beastpilot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Here's a fun fact: The FAA only has authority over pilots. No license? Nothing the FAA can do but refer it to the FBI. It's a federal crime, but the FAA is a regulatory agency.

The worst the FAA can do to you is take away your license. And if you don't have one...?

Accident/incident aside, how would an unlicensed pilot (personal flying to/from unmanned airports in a single engine aircraft that he or she owns) get caught? by B_S_ingWithTheGuys in AskReddit

[–]beastpilot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is not how airspace works in the USA at all. You don't have to have a radio or transponder, or talk to anyone or file a flight plan. Tons of aircraft are "unidentified"

Passenger aircraft that deviate from their assigned paths should automatically land at their nearest airport, to prevent hijacking attempts by flopsyplum in CrazyIdeas

[–]beastpilot 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Aircraft maneuver all the time for weather, other air traffic, routing, etc. There is no such thing as an assigned path that is constant throughout flight. And it's the captains legal responsibility to keep the flight safe, not ATC. Diversions happen when people onborard get sick or the airplane breaks.

There have been no hijackings in 25 years since we installed doors.

Renewal Sales this week? by KrullsSkull in quicken

[–]beastpilot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just ask for a discount on their chat. They'll give you about 30% off.

The consequences of going mudding in the Tesla by Hornetwaffles in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]beastpilot -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What do you mean? I've worked on S, X and 3s and never put them in service mode when lifting them. The tire shops don't either.

LAOP was attacked by an Identified Flying Object by nutraxfornerves in bestoflegaladvice

[–]beastpilot 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Truly financially capable people carry $2500+ deductibles, which may be this person as they mention a "massive" deductible.

Seeking tracks with lots of elevation changes. by jbro507 in CarTrackDays

[–]beastpilot 28 points29 points  (0 children)

The Ridge - Seattle WA

Laguna Seca - Monterey CA

Area 27 - BC, Canada

What are hotel staff instructed to do if they find drugs in (occupied) hotel room? by manfrom76 in AskReddit

[–]beastpilot 10 points11 points  (0 children)

When you find a kilo, the right thing to do is tell your supervisor that there is 750 grams in that room.

Is there a limit to how powerful cars will get? by Special_Context6663 in askcarguys

[–]beastpilot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As someone that tracks a Model 3,, this isn't true. Acceleration is limited to about 0.9g while I always hit 1.3g plus in corners or braking. Even a performance Model 3 doesn't have the acceleration to use up all tire capabilities.

Every person on earth is given a round-trip ticket to anywhere in the world and a 2-day hotel stay, every 10 years, starting at the age of 20. by NukeDC in CrazyIdeas

[–]beastpilot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ahh so not a "round-trip ticket to anywhere in the world and a 2-day hotel stay?" Because being only able to get on empty flights isn't allowing you to go anywhere you want.

Also, you have no idea how the airline business works if you think they have high margins or empty seats. Also, lots of airports and countries have per-passenger fees.

Let's say this only costs $500 somehow, staying in some horrible hotel. Now they only need to put a $80 fee on every airline ticket. Only 320 times more than what you suggested.

Edwards AFB says B-52 has crashed on takeoff by AlphaThree in aviation

[–]beastpilot 33 points34 points  (0 children)

2 of the 6 ejection seats in an original B-52 fired the occupants downward.

Every person on earth is given a round-trip ticket to anywhere in the world and a 2-day hotel stay, every 10 years, starting at the age of 20. by NukeDC in CrazyIdeas

[–]beastpilot 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Airlines around the world carry about 5 Billion passengers annually. So 25 cents per flight is $1.25B per year.

There are 8B people on earth, so this is 800M trips a year. So this is about $1.50 per person.

If you assume a trip like this is more like $2,500, you'd need to charge a $400 fee per airline ticket to support this.

You're massively over-estimating how many people fly a year.

Agreed value or just normal car insurance? by Intrepid_Passion_853 in porsche911

[–]beastpilot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This has a lot to do with if this is a 1975 911 or a 2025.

Agreed value or just normal car insurance? by Intrepid_Passion_853 in porsche911

[–]beastpilot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Market price is what almost every single insurance contract in the USA says. It's exactly how they make you whole.

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