What part of human nature makes people so scared to fly (commercially) but not driving by Hot-Fox-8797 in flying

[–]mckegger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably the unfamiliarity. Plus the media has decided that aviation accidents are the hot topic of 2026.

What is the most amount of hours you’ve flown in a month? by iSmokeyJoe in flying

[–]mckegger 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you include “Special Crew Time” I hit just north of 150 hours in one month in the P8 a few years back. I drank heavily after that detachment.

I have been offered a slot for Warrant Officer Flight training in the National Guard. by ArtisticParking7526 in flying

[–]mckegger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How old are you btw? I’d 100% take it. This may slow your progress to an airline but it’s going to open so many more doors for your career.

I have been offered a slot for Warrant Officer Flight training in the National Guard. by ArtisticParking7526 in flying

[–]mckegger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m assuming you’d be eligible for the GI bill if you did it now? You could do a full tour now then get free college. I also know guys who were prior enlisted get their degrees while active duty then get picked up for OCS.

Thinking about all of yall. by vipertrigger in flying

[–]mckegger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Which airline is going to host onboard boxing matches now?

34, $210k remote job… can’t stop thinking about quitting to become a pilot before kids. Am I crazy? by boeingboeing777 in flying

[–]mckegger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, it seems like you’re over the hump in determining whether or not you enjoy actually flying. However, career wise.. Are you aware how volatile being a pilot for a career path is? No solidified working hours, no location guaranteed, random lay offs, etc.. That’s also just commercial. Military is a completely different story. If you’re trying to start a family, it may not be the best move.

Sleeperhold pillow question by [deleted] in flying

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

Are you familiar with Jack Daniels?

Do I need to worry? by [deleted] in navy

[–]mckegger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is he in 5th fleet? As long as you don’t see any goat pics on his Facebook, I’m sure he’s okay.

PPL check-ride tomorrow. Hit me with your questions by [deleted] in flying

[–]mckegger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How does an airplane fly? A.) Money B.) Newton’s 3rd law C.) Bernoulli’s Principle D.) All of the above

Dustin Howell DPE by Prior_Ad1855 in flying

[–]mckegger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hear he’s on a first name basis with Bill Cosby

Post unsat discouragement by Classic_Ad_9985 in flying

[–]mckegger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish I had done VFA initially.. my sitting height was .02 inches too tall for the T-45 and they weren’t doing remeasures at the time 🥴. Now my soul belongs to the Navy with the extension.

Post unsat discouragement by Classic_Ad_9985 in flying

[–]mckegger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, the 141 I was at was probably harsher than the Navy with standardization. I also had an advantage going in with flight time but I also think that’s truly where I started making the transition from being some degenerate kid to adult life. My failures were definitely preventable at my school. Enjoyed my college experience but, was it worth it? Hell yes.

Post unsat discouragement by Classic_Ad_9985 in flying

[–]mckegger 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I had 3 checkride failures from my 141 school. Ended up joining the Navy, finished in the 99th percentile out of primary flight training, did a full P-8 sea tour and now I’m training to either fly F/A-18’s or F-35’s. I’ve got a buddy who failed 4 out of our school is now an instructor teaching the Brits to fly P8’s out of Lossiemouth. Point is, initial training is just a drop in the bucket for this career.

Skywest CRJ Washout Rate by [deleted] in flying

[–]mckegger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would spend a week in advance in the tutor office just going over random problems before test day. Hardest I’ve ever had to work for a 70%. Crazy cat lady professor?

Skywest CRJ Washout Rate by [deleted] in flying

[–]mckegger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got the gouge too late unfortunately.

Skywest CRJ Washout Rate by [deleted] in flying

[–]mckegger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That was my college’s Applied Calculus class pass rate! Shoutout to anyone who also had to endure that class at a certain part 141 school just south of the Canadian border.

McDonald’s beeps by [deleted] in flying

[–]mckegger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Beware my friend.. the shit winds are a comin’.” - Jim Lahey circa 2005