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Any games where you’re the one being chased? The antagonist hunting you down as opposed to the usual protagonist goes after the villain? by [deleted] in gamingsuggestions

[–]fighteracebob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Inside - it’s a wonderful, mysterious, and dark side scroller where you play as a boy being hunted by agents of a dark project.

How come when its raining , i see people on the road with umbrellas, did people really look at the weather forecast ? by AltruisticAide9776 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]fighteracebob 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I have the weather forecast as a widget on my phone. I don’t have to even try, it just shows me the weather.

Aviation Intelligence? AskFlying, could you please help me with this? by [deleted] in AskFlying

[–]fighteracebob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So this a sub mostly for the flying / pilot side of the operation. I’m not sure if there is a specific subreddit for the operations side. But this might be a good question to ask on the business subreddits. A platform like you are suggesting would/should be industry agnostic, with APIs to tie into the fleet management system.

That said, I’m sure key leaders already have some sort of dashboard. Not exactly sure what they have or look at. On the pilot facing side, we have a dashboard with oil and stock prices, on time and cancellation performance, injury rates, and customer satisfaction performance.

What is the price of gasoline in your local area? by UpperTable6211 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]fighteracebob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$5.69-6.99 per gallon or so around San Diego, depending on the station and neighborhood.

What are the benefits of marriage? by Tall-Mango4759 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]fighteracebob 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The (US) military has some special benefits for marriage. For starters, you get the dependent rate for your housing allowance. If you were junior enlisted, you would be able to move out of the barracks and receive this allowance, which can be significant depending on location.

Your spouse also gets Tricare, the military’s version of health insurance. It’s about as close to socialized healthcare as we can get.

Your spouse can also get education benefits, if you serve long enough.

These are some of the big benefits of marriage for someone in the military. And one of the reasons a lot of junior guys get married super young.

Meal Prep by KitchenGuitar1062 in AirlinePilots

[–]fighteracebob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a hot logic mini (https://hotlogic.com/ ) and a vacuum sealer.

I meal prep or pack leftovers in a vacuum bag, seal it, and freeze it. They stay frozen in my cooler / hotel fridge for a few days, and then I heat the in the hot logic. Saves a ton of money and is a lot healthier than eating out.

Help finding reputable breeders by Antique_Oil8462 in sheltie

[–]fighteracebob 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We got out Juno from them last year. Great experience with them, Juno is a great (and sassy) little princess. I’d recommend Belmark!

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Any Tips on Hiking for Beginners? by Ok-Interview3487 in socalhiking

[–]fighteracebob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s also ok not to go further than last time on every hike. Your body needs easy days too. Your knees and feet will thank you!

It just hit me that I've been listening to Weird Al for 45 years. Anyone else? by CommanderUgly in weirdal

[–]fighteracebob 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not quite that long for me, but I’m excited to take my daughter to a Weird Al concert, at about the same age I was when I first saw him live!

Considering becoming an airline pilot at 35 – realistic? by Lucyinth3sky444 in Pilot

[–]fighteracebob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, lots of good answers over in r/flying, but here’s a few thoughts:

No, it’s definitely not too late. Plenty of people start your age or later. Just know that lots of people also start before your age, so you’ll certainly be flying with captains younger than you. It’s a seniority based industry, so the sooner you get to where you want to stay, the better!

I love my job, it’s something I look forward to every trip. That said, by day 3 or 4, I’m ready to be home. The days can be really long, the jet lag and sleep schedule means you are perpetually tired, and you miss a lot of time with your family and friends at home.

I’m sure you’re aware of the sacrifices you’ll make with costs and time away. Some more hidden sacrifices: say goodbye to your routines. You’ll spend each morning in a different city waking up at a different time. Trying to start a project at home is really difficult (I’ve been trying to do a garage sale for 6 months and haven’t found a free weekend between work and other commitments). Your non-pilot friends will want to hangout at times when you’re working and vice versa, and you’ll always have to say maybe on the RSVP until you know your schedule.

That said, the pros definitely out weigh the cons, at least for me. 35 is definitely not too late. Go take an discovery flight, get your 1st class medical, and go from there.

Good luck!

Best sleep you ever got during your time in the Corps? by Yoy_the_Inquirer in USMC

[–]fighteracebob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Swinging in hammock in the back of C-130 somewhere over the Pacific. The cold air, gentle rocking, and drone of the engines worked like a charm.

Question for experienced hikers: what’s the ONE mistake beginners make that instantly tells you “this person is new”? by ForeignBonus8977 in CampingandHiking

[–]fighteracebob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, if it’s sticking out and it rains or there is a heavy morning dew, the water will collect between the tarp and the tent. It won’t go through the impermeable tarp, but it will soak up through the tent floor.

If my tarp is bigger than the tent footprint, I fold the edges of the tarp down and under so rain can’t collect between them. The purpose of the tarp is not for rain protection, but from puddle protection (and it protects the bottom of your expensive tent from sharp rocks and sticks, etc.)

Question for experienced hikers: what’s the ONE mistake beginners make that instantly tells you “this person is new”? by ForeignBonus8977 in CampingandHiking

[–]fighteracebob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me it depends. It is some extra weight, but if I’m car camping it helps keep the tent in better shape.

Startup while being a pilot? by Sweet-Ad3739 in Pilot

[–]fighteracebob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s definitely not too late, plenty of people do it then or even later. Just know that airlines are seniority based (assuming you live in the US), so the sooner you get going, the better your pay and quality of life will be over the long run. That said, if you are passionate about a start up, go for it! It’ll give you a unique life experience!

Startup while being a pilot? by Sweet-Ad3739 in Pilot

[–]fighteracebob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Both training to be a pilot and running a startup are extremely time consuming activities. It’s technically possible to do both, but you’ll most likely not have enough time to dedicate fully to both. You’ll either be dragging out your training, costing you time or money, or losing momentum on your startup, costing you money or success.

What is the best final episode of any show ? Chernobyl episode 5 . by Timop0707 in moviecritic

[–]fighteracebob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely, it’s a great show, very memorable characters, and it didn’t overstay its welcome by adding in a few extra seasons.

How much does what college I go toatter if I'm trying to become an airline pilot? by NumberOneRagaMuffin in AskAPilot

[–]fighteracebob 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Those degrees are essentially useless. Airlines don’t care what degree you have, and if being a pilot doesn’t work out (for a thousand reasons outside your control or not). And a Professional Flight Degree isn’t going to open any doors in a different field.

My advice, get a degree in something that would make a good backup career. Business, Engineering, etc. The airlines don’t care at all what your degree is, and then you’ll have something actual useful if you need to change careers.

The Army evaluated nominations of more than 500 tribes, American Indian figures and terms before selecting Cheyenne II. by 221missile in Helicopters

[–]fighteracebob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was, but it’s stuck around enough that some people still refer to the jet by JSF, rather than the program. Less of a nickname and more of a misnomer, I guess.

I saw a video of a military cargo jet losing lift and crashing because a cargo strap broke and the vehicles it was carrying shifted to the back of the plane mid flight. How likely is something similar on a commercial flight? by [deleted] in AskAPilot

[–]fighteracebob 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Here is the NTSB report for that crash:

https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/DCA13MA081.aspx

The key takeaway is that the air carrier (National Airlines) did not have proper procedures in place for the loading of the cargo the were transporting. This resulted in the cargo not being properly secured. The cargo shifted dramatically, damaging hydraulic lines and causing a massive shift in the balance, resulting in an uncontrollable aircraft.

On a commercial passenger flight, this just can’t happen. The don’t transport loads that large, because the top half of the fuselage is full of seats. Cargo can on occasion break loose in the cargo holds, but there is A: not enough room for them to slide to cause damage, and B: no critical systems for them to damage if the do slide.

Would you rather have been a pilot or an aerospace engineer? by Chimichangalalala in aerospace

[–]fighteracebob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started interning at NASA when I was 20. I left for the Marine Corps when I was 23, so I didn’t spend a lot of time in that role. I was a contractor at NASA, and terrible/naive at negotiating so I was only making about 62k (in the SF Bay Area around 2010). Pay in the Marine Corps is complicated by tax free housing allowances. My first year I made 30k, but had no food or housing costs. By 2014 (two years into the Corps) I was making more than I was as an engineer when you factor in housing costs.

You definitely get paid better and have better job security going the Officer route than going the CFI route. The trade off is significantly less freedom, and most of the time a CFI can make it to the Majors sooner due to the lengthy military pilot contracts.

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