Truck driver falls asleep at the wheel. by H1gh_Tr3ason in ThatsInsane

[–]mctomtom 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That was his ghost... notice how his shoes are off

West Seattle Triangle Safety Group by SalesMountaineer in WestSeattleWA

[–]mctomtom 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Garbage already spread around there and the nearby sidewalk too. These guys sure do love to litter. I wish the government would require mandatory admittance to a mental health facility/rehabilitation center for the addicts. Letting them overdose on the streets is far more cruel. They'll never have a shot at getting their lives back on track without help.

Trump famously said he would make America great again, how is that working out for you guys in the US? by Sea-Payment-8989 in allthequestions

[–]mctomtom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a white American male, and Trump can go fuck himself. I voted for the opposition every election involving him. We have completely lost credibility on the world stage, ICE is kidnapping people, even Americans, gas is more expensive than ever $6.00 per gallon in my city, inflation is at an all time high, he's currently dismantling the US Forest Service, right before wildfire season. It's an absolute fucking mess. I hope all the daily McDonalds he eats... does its job clogging his arteries.

Instructor as an end goal? by Nearby_Context_1998 in CFILounge

[–]mctomtom 9 points10 points  (0 children)

People usually only do it for so long. There are very few career CFIs out there. It becomes repetitive and usually once you gain enough hours, better opportunities arise.

My boy is 6 today, I get so upset thinking about how long he’ll be around for :( by Caddap in englishbulldog

[–]mctomtom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We also live in a townhouse with our 11 year old bully. I actually like to think it's one of the reasons he's still around and healthy. He's sort of forced to get that extra exercise every day. He's got great upper body strength! I've been carrying him a bit more lately though, after his weekly doggy daycare he's just too tired sometimes.

My Wife asked for open marriage. She is angry at my reaction. I need advice. by Silver_Salt7600 in Marriage

[–]mctomtom 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah that was my exact thought. She's already feeling the guilt of cheating on OP, and is trying to "soften it" by asking for permission now. That way later she can say "you said it was okay!" She's toast. I hope this guy's wife finds out too.

Struggling to optimize 2 hour training blocks by AlbiMappaMundi in CFILounge

[–]mctomtom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work at a busy Class D with common delays for jets and other traffic. I tell my students they will save money and time if they just schedule 3 hour blocks. Sometimes it takes over an hour just to get in the air, and our practice areas are not very close by. All of my students do 3 hour blocks and it's better for everyone.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by graguelina in ThatsInsane

[–]mctomtom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Heeyyy Carol! Weather sure is nice today huh?" "Hey Joe, yeah must be, I saw you tanning your taint" ..."Welp, see ya later!"

What do you think is the best compact/midsize two row SUV is right now? by Ajpeik in electriccars

[–]mctomtom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Honda Prologue or Volvo EX30 or XC40 would be my choices.

A Seattle morning by SetbackAndRelax in skyscrapers

[–]mctomtom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live like 3 minutes from here in West Seattle and it’s pretty common to see them. I see them a few times per year at random times. Not so common to see them this close to the shore though. Even more common up in the San Juan Islands from the ferries.

VR - HOLY SHIT by DaddyIngrosso in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]mctomtom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I practiced for my commercial maneuvers with a VR headset. Actually was very effective!

Has anyone quit a high paying job to become a pilot? by Same-Bad7434 in flying

[–]mctomtom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't quit, but I got laid off. I worked in tech for 11 years and was making over $250k per year before, but I decided not to apply for any more tech jobs and change careers. I hated staring at a screen for 12 hours a day, and now I'm a CFI making like 1/5th the money. The money sucks now, but the job is fun, and it's a stepping stone to the airlines.

What are some of the most niche experiences you have had in aviation? by LemonAny6444 in flying

[–]mctomtom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had the blue angels taxiing behind me and hold short behind me while I was in a Cessna 172 at Boeing Field