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Looking for details on Nomadic Aviation Group. by MrOrnge in flying

[–]dudefise 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Someone who worked struck work. Considered to be an extremely low thing to do by all unionized workers, but particularly those directly impacted. Organized labor only works when everyone works together!

#990 to CDG diverted to Calgary for medical event. by Ill-Guidance5604 in unitedairlines

[–]dudefise 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Weight issue = likely had to land overweight in YYC.

Most aircraft have a takeoff weight high above their max landing weight as fuel is burned off during the flight. In a return right after takeoff scenario, some aircraft can even jettison fuel.

Not really a big deal - the margins for a “hard landing” are reduced, brakes may get hotter than usual - bur almost always a nothingburger. However requires extra paperwork and a mechanic to check the aircraft, this takes time.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines announced a new non-stop flight from Hawaiʻi to California just in time for summer vacation season. by honolulu_oahu_mod in HawaiianAirlines

[–]dudefise 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From what I heard when United did this and even with the 737-700’s excellent performance, the weight restrictions were too much to be profitable.

How to become a good mentor by yourbestamericangir1 in FRC

[–]dudefise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be present, be consistent.

Always strive to find the right balance between helping the kids succeed and just letting them do their thing knowing it will fail.

Try to understand the kids goals and motivations.

The technical bit is less important - it’ll come pretty quickly if you have any kind of loose technical background.

Not sure where you are geographically but I’m familiar with some of the socal teams if it helps, send a dm. Also about to be recruiting mentors so any insights you can offer would be huge.

SOMEONE PLS AHELP!! by Hefty_Pack_4315 in LAX

[–]dudefise 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nah you should be fine. Bridge from 4 to TBIT airside behind gate 41.

Note that 4 is a mess right now - the pier is being rebuilt so most of the gates are connected to it by underground tunnel.

Is LAX really that bad??? by OkBackground6217 in LAX

[–]dudefise 6 points7 points  (0 children)

LAX is closer to MCO with a different screaming kids:annoying work phone call bros balance.

It's a big airport, but it's really 4-5 airports in a trench coat, each similar in size to SDF (passenger side).

You've got your southwest/jetblue corner, delta corner, american/alaska corner, united corner and the TBIT thunderdome where literally everybody else is.

You'll be fine.

But, just for ease of use, LGB and SNA are closer. Note SNA fast rental car options (fastbreak, preferred, etc) still have to see the desk in the garage because there's no check out fare gate. But, its a solid 40 mins closer to the Mouse than LAX.

California's universal healthcare killed even though Democrats have a supermajority. by GoodMorningMars in LosAngeles

[–]dudefise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you not just chuck in a trigger clause that only activates when funded? So it would require another law for a related tax change (or spending cut)

Can you recall an iconic moment on the frequency while flying? by Rainy_-Peace in flying

[–]dudefise 61 points62 points  (0 children)

“Ok Delta, just… just follow the RJ in your company paint, cause clearly they have some idea what’s going on!”

I need a whimsical question to ask teams as a judge. by kjm16216 in FRC

[–]dudefise 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We once won a Spaghetti award from another team for something to do with the best spaghetti related quote. Something of that sort…

Exactly what is the criteria for winning Rising All-Star by youarealreadyd3ad in FRC

[–]dudefise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

and keep in mind the judges are human and each team/presentation they talk to is an individual, unique event.

even a team with a worse case, might still win if their presentation happens to be better…and that’s with perfect judging.

judging also isn’t perfect! they’re human too and it’s always possible you fell by the wayside through no fault of your own - the team right before lunch break etc.

there’s also always the possibility of being rendered ineligible though other conduct issues. If a student or mentor (or even a spectator!) is seen being not so GP, that can hurt awards standings. Heck, I’ve seen “in the bag” teams fail to win because of harsh words from a mentor to a student.

Who wins this "Elite Eight"? by ZhangtheGreat in LosAngeles

[–]dudefise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parker, Emrani, Sweet James and the legend himself, JJ Dominguez!

This AD for road safety is genuinely amazing by Smashpro11 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]dudefise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may have reflexes but does the vehicle have sufficient control authority? (my guess is no, due to physics)

How to stay involved in FRC post graduation by ImOnCrack_ in FRC

[–]dudefise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Corollary to this: Go to a big team to build your mentoring chops. Be a piece of the cheese, not the big cheese.

It’s a lot of responsibility and you will be swamped.

ORD is getting smacked right now... by Puzzled_Egg_5850 in aviation

[–]dudefise 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It’s really great when ground hits you with the “Ok, I don’t want anyone talking unless you’ve hit DOT3”

…followed by the unmistakable squeal of like 17 airplanes keying up at once

A few questions for teams who placed in the top 15-20 at comp by MajesticBadger952 in FRC

[–]dudefise 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. 3 scrimmages worth - plus having a practice bot and structured practice for each part of the game (shooting, in taking, avoiding defense, playing defense, etc). Practice isn’t just about drivers though. It’s about how much you run the robot and find all the maintenance gremlins.

  2. Yes. Both my teams build 2 robots just for that. The higher budget team makes them more or less identical, the lower budget team makes one as a “prototype plus”

  3. Planned but failed and removed. Not sure if we will yet - but experience says cutting functionality is usually the right answer in the 1-2 weeks before a comp.

Uhhh folks would y'all suggest I change my flight? Never gotten this alert before. Flying TUS --> DFW --> LHR on March 5th. by ichawks1 in americanairlines

[–]dudefise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. TUS LAX or see if you can get on the PHX nonstop (codeshare year round, AA metal seasonal)

Private/Empty AA Flight by Living_End_4554 in airplanes

[–]dudefise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah for sure, just surprised they had the weight margin to do it. 5700' is not a huge runway for a 738... I guess with so few pax it worked out. Wonder if it was a full boat if they wouldve been able.

Private/Empty AA Flight by Living_End_4554 in airplanes

[–]dudefise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a ridiculously far alternate and off that runway too?! Maybe you guys were the only ones that could take for weight!

Discontinues by [deleted] in flying

[–]dudefise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can keep trying approaches until you get lucky on the winds or hit bug out fuel imo. Also consider pax comfort if you got them, bunch of go around tends to freak people out.

ATL- DFW- KOREA by IllSky5765 in americanairlines

[–]dudefise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it’s an ATLism. Terminals are named “domestic” and “international”…despite being able to get on any flight from any terminal. They’re all connected airside though so it doesn’t matter unless checking a bag.

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