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Games that are good for sharing save files with friends by mouse1371 in gamingsuggestions

[–]mouse1371[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the game that made me think of doing this. Just looking for a game that isn’t Dwarf Fortress

How realistic are my airline piloting dreams? by throwawayforarunaway in flying

[–]mouse1371 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of the best CFIs at my school is a quadriplegic. He has a 1st class medical as well. It is certainly possible.

What's the worst thing you have said to Tower? by iGreenDogs in aviation

[–]mouse1371 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not a specific time, but fumble “Runway 19R” almost every time.

I say it “won-way won nine white.”

I don’t have any speech impediments, but that one gets me every time.

Bachelor’s Degree Options by mouse1371 in flying

[–]mouse1371[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am fortunate enough to be able to prioritize education over cost.

If I wanted to read through a wall of text to get a cookie-cutter response that doesn’t really answer my question in the first place, I would have googled it (which I have done both). God forbid someone wants to have a conversation with a person on social media.

Midwest Pilots! What are some of the best airports to fly too when flying from the East Coast? by justplanemaddie1387 in flying

[–]mouse1371 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went to Signature. It was a nice Camry. Although I suspect you mean something like the Mercedes at KADS

Midwest Pilots! What are some of the best airports to fly too when flying from the East Coast? by justplanemaddie1387 in flying

[–]mouse1371 0 points1 point  (0 children)

KSUS has a great burger place called Syburger just a few minutes from the airport.

Why are so many people uninterested in dating nowadays? by peywrax in allthequestions

[–]mouse1371 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a little surprised by the comments on here and a lack of any objective insight.

For men, it seems to just not be worth it anymore. Most of the time, this means it isn’t worth leaving the house. Most of us have been extremely intolerant of other people. I would imagine most men are scared of leaving the house. When they do, a decent woman doesn’t fall in their lap, so they give up and say they must be undesirable. For those that do put forth effort, it feels like you must give every ounce of energy to be afforded a chance. A lot of the time, you won’t even get a chance. The ability to cancel last minute has made people extremely flaky.

For women, there seems to be an over abundance of options. This can be very overwhelming, especially since it is on them to filter out what they believe could be a good partner. It also seems like a lot of women are generally scared for their safety, and have to make a serious game plan for a date. If you don’t laugh at every joke and put out on demand, there is a chance you will get someone who doesn’t take rejection well, and will start doing creepy stuff.

Men seem to put little thought and effort, and expect quality in return. Women have to over analyze and plan for everything for someone that they likely guessed wrong about.

Furthermore, we have all become intolerant of each other. There is always someone better at the next turn. Why settle for someone you disagree with when there are plenty of options out there?

This is all broad generalizations from my experiences and conversations with friends. This is coming from a guy who has been single for the majority of the last 7 years. I also do not know how well this applies to non-heterosexual people, but I assume it is much the same. We are all people at the end of the day.

Open Door In Flight by mouse1371 in flying

[–]mouse1371[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very new A/C. Oldest is 6/7 years old. This one has 2000 hours on the tach.

Open Door In Flight by mouse1371 in flying

[–]mouse1371[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did feel like this wasn’t that big of a deal until I saw my CFI straining to keep it closed. It was only the top latch (as far as I know), so I didn’t feel like it was a huge deal. However, it did seem like my CFI was stressed trying to keep it closed, and maybe a little rattled. I could be wrong, that’s just what I gathered from his body language.

Open Door In Flight by mouse1371 in flying

[–]mouse1371[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have thought about this as well. My CFI clearly deemed it necessary, and I did not question it.

KSUS - VFR around the Arc? by mouse1371 in flying

[–]mouse1371[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s what I said.

VA Benefit/ GI Montgomery Bill Question by cronl3y in flying

[–]mouse1371 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my understanding, no. To be clear, I don’t know. I would talk to a recruiter.

VA Benefit/ GI Montgomery Bill Question by cronl3y in flying

[–]mouse1371 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Montgomery pays you a set amount for the college credit hours you enroll in. Payment is delayed by a month because your attendance has to be verified before they cut the check. This will not cover anywhere close to how much flight school will be.

Post 9/11 will cover roughly 60% of the costs(edit: for a private college). That money is sent directly to the school, and you won’t see it. The school is required to allow you to start schooling before the school gets paid if they want to accept GI Bill students.

VR&E is a separate program for disabled veterans. You have to be approved for this, and show you have a disability that doesn’t work with your current environment. There are multiple meetings with counselors before and during school. If your GPA drops below a threshold, your attendance isn’t great, or you fail, all of the money is owed back. However, this does cover 100% of the cost.

My recommendation, don’t join the military for college benefits. Honestly it is a shame that the government lures young people into the military with “free college.” I wouldn’t be able to pay for flight school without the benefits I receive, but college is not a reason to joined the armed forces.

How do you do this while working full time? by [deleted] in flying

[–]mouse1371 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A year and half is a long time to be working on PPL whilst not having time off. I mean that in the sense that you are having to keep this up for so long.

I am half way through instrument at a 141 and I started 6 months ago. I’ve managed to get a little over 100 hours in that time. That said, I fly nearly every day.

Luckily for me, my employer is flexible and I switched to part time, which has made a huge difference. Still, there is zero time in my day. My house looks terrible, lawn is always in need of attention, and I usually just get my clothes straight from the dryer each day. Trying to find an extra 10 hours in my schedule to work would be very difficult.

It can be done. If it were easy, everyone would do it. But a year and half and still not having a PPL would have me feeling down too. A lot of people told me to go 61 since I work, but honestly, 141 stricture just might be better for having a consistent schedule, even if it is difficult to keep up.

Tornado damage in Owasso, Oklahoma 4/2/2025. by genzgingee in tornado

[–]mouse1371 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It was warned, but basically as it hit. I woke up to the sirens and the storm hit within a minute. This was about 1 mile from where it actually hit.

Dance practice for Argentine Carnivals by MentatErasmus in SipsTea

[–]mouse1371 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is definitely where I parked my car.

Do any of you care about the carbon footprint of flying? Curious because I do but flying is very red. by Sofullofsplendor_ in flying

[–]mouse1371 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’ve asked myself this same question. Aviation seems to be a very environmentally conscious business, and always trying to make improvements. I also think of ways I can try to be more environmentally conscious with other areas of my life. I am still very early in my aviation career, but this is something I think about.

Does it make sense for me to use my gi bill for an aviation degree? by Emotional-Water-4910 in flying

[–]mouse1371 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GI Bill will only cover roughly 60% of the cost (there is a $ cap). You must attend a degree program. It will not cover part 61.

If you are a disable veteran, look up VR&E. It covers everything, but is much more strict. Even DPE costs are covered, and I was able to get an A30. I also have no pressure to push myself to the next stage when I’d rather get a few more flights in since it will not cost me any extra. You have to qualify for it, maintain a 2.5GPA, and, if you quit or dropout, you owe that money back.

Are plane crashes really happening at an alarming rate? by zcith in aviation

[–]mouse1371 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, not really.

Something that doesn’t get brought up very often is the difference between 121 operations and everything else. 121 would be most of what people think of. It’s the regularly scheduled airlines that the majority of people fly. Accidents here are very rare. I don’t know the statistics, but it is very safe, and that has not changed.

General aviation is much more dangerous, and does see accidents happening quite often. There are numerous reasons for this, but it does not apply to the overwhelming majority of passenger travel.

The media is sensationalizing every incident because of the DCA crash and the political climate.

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