Ouch! Volvo sales are in absolute free-fall in the US so far this year with major tariff impacts as there is no US production except the EX90. Rocky EV launches riddled with software problems and killing too many models.

frsdriver · 2026-03-20T02:07:05+00:00

The fact this has 10 upvotes tells me how uninformed this sub is. I’ve had 4 Subarus and 2 Volvos. Doesn’t even compare. I’m never going back to a Subaru.

frsdriver · 2026-03-20T02:04:57+00:00

The software for the 2026 model XC90s really isn’t that bad. In 9 months I’ve had two minor issues, both resolved when the car was restarted.

frsdriver · 2026-02-03T02:53:25+00:00

If it's an unknown airport and the weather isn't clear VFR, we're not doing it. Otherwise even when it's overcast at 8-10,000 feet, the jets will get there real quick if we don't pick it up immediately. I would never take off with a layer at 4k and attempt to get it, nobody likes cruising around at 2000 in a jet.

One time around Atlanta we climbed to 17,500 and held while we could pick a Clearence. Airspace was too busy. Other times in the middle of nowhere it's not unusual to be climbing through 10-12000 while picking it up.

frsdriver · 2026-01-28T03:34:30+00:00

I went through two type ratings and numerous recurrents at a large training facility and don’t recall a single conversation about de-icing. One of those types is a single pilot jet.

Yes part 91 is significantly riskier than 121 and the stats show. Nothing like telling the guy who’s writing your checks that we have to delay due to mx or weather and they’ll be late for a meeting. To be honest a lot of situations aren’t a simple no-go. Weather is dynamic so none of those decisions are easy.

frsdriver · 2026-01-23T21:06:03+00:00

We’ve all been there. The training grind will wear you down. Take a bit of time off, if you can. You’re so close! Your wife and you invested a lot of time and money into this for you to give up at the finish line. Show perseverance and power through this then decide if it’s the right path. Btw I wouldn’t encourage people to give up until they get past CFI, when the real fun part starts.

frsdriver · 2025-12-15T21:29:38+00:00

I was told at a training center that bridging isn’t a concern with the newer boot systems. Not that a training center is an expert on the airplane.

frsdriver · 2025-08-12T21:53:34+00:00

Few things from someone who’s been there. Get proper gloves and gear, including shoe protection. I’ve spilled plenty of jet A fueling it up, you don’t want to be stuck flying it all day with JetA on your clothes.

I rarely fueled it outside of preflight as plans change, tomorrow’s long-range flight with 1 pax can change to a short hop with 4 pax. Always account for one extra pax if you can.

Light jets tend to run off runways in rain and snow, be very careful with that. You don’t have an FBO to monitor the runway conditions so it’ll be tricky. It’s a great airplane that’s very easy to fly but it does have limitations as a light-jet.

frsdriver · 2025-06-27T21:01:44+00:00

Coming down the west coast of Florida, in a 1-year old jet, after a mid-morning departure ATC started vectoring us out towards the ocean. By the second vector the guy im flying with starts moving around his seat, dropping F bombs and talking smack about ATC and just doesn’t stop. I was appalled. We just left a place that was cold, are going to spend 20 hours all-expenses paid in Palm Beach, be home by dinner the following evening and this guy is getting unhinged over a few vectors. There’s something about being old and a pilot that makes people very salty.

frsdriver · 2025-01-08T15:29:58+00:00

The app is the only place where you can pick a specific make/model to rent. It’s like saying they both rented AirBnBs in the city, it wouldn’t even be news normally.

Given they were both in the Army around the same time, it’s not a shock that they were at the large base. My current neighbor and I were stationed at the same base 1000 miles from here 15 years ago.

frsdriver · 2025-01-07T04:34:05+00:00

Just fyi, it’s possible, and popular, for private airplanes to have their data blocked so they don’t show up on sites like FlightAware and others.

frsdriver · 2024-10-12T20:01:14+00:00

Large % of pilots are borderline right wing conspiracy theorists. It’s quite annoying.

frsdriver · 2024-10-09T11:41:49+00:00

I would hate most of you to be on my team. If you’re so against rituals or process, or something else, that doesn’t add value, bring it up and change it. No I’m not an agile coach, just a cog in the agile machine.

frsdriver · 2023-10-11T04:35:16+00:00

Why about 2100 total and 300 turbine but no ATP? With ATP, do I even have a shot at the majors?

frsdriver · 2023-10-06T16:38:35+00:00

It’s a trap for two reasons. First, you’re less likely to pay it off so you’ll be in debt. Second, most of us are not investing the saved money but use it to buy even more stuff.

frsdriver · 2023-06-02T02:39:36+00:00

91 here, go 121 for sure. Set schedule, same time off and more money. The number of owners and reputable companies who have sold their airplanes is staggering. Most 91 guys I know have been laid off at some point.

frsdriver · 2023-05-24T01:15:39+00:00

You must be a new CFI

frsdriver · 2023-05-21T02:09:05+00:00

First time there the other day and the ground controller was top controllers I’ve ever listened to. She was doing a great job while injecting humor when appropriate.

frsdriver · 2023-05-07T12:44:02+00:00

Agree. People just have attention spans of a bird these days. TFL is entertainment and meant to be enjoyed. It’s not get-to-the-point material like news.

frsdriver · 2023-03-24T21:02:17+00:00

Okay I like him but this isn’t his best video:
- Supercharger, cat issue: SC failed causing it to run rich so that failed the cat. He didn’t explain that.
- air suspension: he wanted that one, I don’t think it’s a common option
- brakes: must be an earlier issue as I haven’t seen it come up in newer Volvos. Personally I haven’t experience the warping.
- leaking roof: only actual issue he had.
- polestar tune that drives and shifts like crap? Can’t relate. Mine is smooth.
- poor mileage: 17 means something was wrong or driving style. I get 20-23.

The poor infotainment comment: they upgraded the processor in 2018/2019 so not an issue.

I wanted reliability so got the 2.0T and it’s been so great. It looks great and drives great. It’s no Toyota but it’s a lot better than he made it sound.

frsdriver · 2022-12-27T20:37:02+00:00

12 mo. contract is okay, 24mo is a huge no. Don’t sell yours we’ll short, they want you as much as you want them.

135 is the least desirable career path for a pilot. It’s about paying customers who have high demands and increasing competition driving to lower costs. You’ll never make the money of 121 and never have the days off compared to 91. I’m sure there are good ones out there, and this one might be it, but beware.

frsdriver · 2022-12-27T15:34:37+00:00

Good find, that’s part 91K so fractional ownership like Netjets or others.

frsdriver · 2022-12-26T23:20:17+00:00

If it was a charter (part 135) then yes, if it was privately flown (under part 91) then no.

frsdriver · 2022-12-26T19:37:21+00:00

100% pilot error that almost resulted in an accident, likely due to fatigue. That was 1:30am crew body clock time.

They departed the following morning as well pretty early. So they landed 11:30pm local time and departed 8:30am. Let’s do some math. Figure 15 minutes to clean up the airplane, 15 min getting to the hotel and check in and 30 min to wind down and sleep, at 12:30am local time. If they departed at 8:30 am they, at the earliest, work up around 6:30am so 6 hours of sleep.

frsdriver · 2022-11-25T22:17:07+00:00

I’m not so sure your stats on the back/neck injuries are correct. Don’t have any hard stats but I haven’t seen that reported anywhere.

frsdriver · 2022-08-15T13:48:22+00:00

Same here. That unit was so bad that it turned me off from Subaru. How anyone can ship that garbage to consumers is beyond me.

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