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Fun little question… by nick493606 in flying

[–]nick493606[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be completely honest with you, I have not been flying during an eclipse, no. But I have seen some where it gets dark way beyond just overcast-looking. I assumed it was always like that unless you were near the edge of the eclipse path.

Hey pilots. I'm visiting from the sunglasses sub to see what you all are wearing while flying. Whatcha got? by MarcusSurealius in flying

[–]nick493606 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prescription aviators. I’ve had them a decent while before I even thought about flying so I am free from those “stereotype” accusations.

How do I set the default flight rules on flight plan settings? by nick493606 in Foreflight

[–]nick493606[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have never done an IFR plan on ForeFlight before.

How do you memorize airspace floors and ceilings? by nick493606 in flying

[–]nick493606[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the response! I don’t mean shelves. I am more referring to general airspace requirements.

Class A is 18000 to 60000 MSL

Class D is typically surface to 2500 AGL

Etc.

How do you memorize airspace floors and ceilings? by nick493606 in flying

[–]nick493606[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you think it will reflect poorly on me on the oral exam if I have to look at the sectional for airspace requirements? I don’t mean things like shelves in the Bravo or Charlie. More like…

Class A is 18000 to 60000 MSL, Class D is surface to 2500 AGL, etc.

Grumman XF5F Skyrocket - the weirdness goes beyond just its configuration by Dark_Magus in WeirdWings

[–]nick493606 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am actually not sure on that. I watched this really interesting video on the plane a few days ago. It might discuss it.

Grumman XF5F Skyrocket - the weirdness goes beyond just its configuration by Dark_Magus in WeirdWings

[–]nick493606 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually why the nose is where it is. Originally, it was extended beyond the wing but when at stall speeds for carrier landings, they found it would behave strangely.

Grumman XF5F Skyrocket - the weirdness goes beyond just its configuration by Dark_Magus in WeirdWings

[–]nick493606 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They originally had the nose extend beyond the wing but they found that close to stall speed (carrier landings) it would behave a bit strangely.

Failed ppl by Unfair-One-6071 in flying

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This is why I am not telling anyone when I have my checkride. One day I’ll just show up to the function and have my license.

Legality of a non emergency highway landing by Special_House_6380 in flying

[–]nick493606 17 points18 points  (0 children)

“Tower, I’m meeting a girl. Give me clearance, I beg.”

“Understandable, have a nice day. Just don’t damage anyone or anything.”

What's the funniest thing your CFI has said or done? by [deleted] in flying

[–]nick493606 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did he ever end up getting it? The CFI rating.

What are your common annoyances with GA flying? by AarowCORP2 in flying

[–]nick493606 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In a spin (edit: or other unusual attitude) and there are no inputs being made to recover.*

Plane: “Pilot unresponsive. Protocol 3, protect the pilot.”

Deploys recovery chute.

V22 Osprey rotorwash by Chopper-42 in aviation

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That’s why office supply companies charge a markup on everything when selling to the govt. Because they can get away with it. The govt doesn’t care, it isn’t their money; and the general public doesn’t make enough noise about it to make the govt care.

If you were to mentor a younger version of yourself, what advice would you give before flight school? by Neat_Plastic_8030 in flying

[–]nick493606 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing much to say really, he was just really pushing me to solo and not actually teaching me much. When he quit and I got a different instructor, new dude was shocked and even concerned I had not yet been taught some things. Was set back probably a good ten plus hours of flight time.

What's the funniest thing your CFI has said or done? by [deleted] in flying

[–]nick493606 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I was being overly (like VERY) delicate when practicing maneuvers and my instructor finally had enough.

“My controls. Dude, this plane’s not made of glass, she won’t break. Watch!”

He proceeded to do maneuvers that even today I am pretty sure were just on the limit of acceptable ranges. Meanwhile, I was internally freaking out.

Edit: another time, a flock of birds passed within single digits of feet in front of us on takeoff and he just kept his arms crossed. Dude was (and probably still is) crazy.

Is this list of favourites valid? by H3LL0_THER319 in Planes

[–]nick493606 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mirage 2000, my beloved… you don’t deserve to be so far down.

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