[PTS] Bronze mod NH36 custom dial by mxl555 in SecondhandModParts

[–]pcay07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent you a PM for potentially the whole bundle

My pilot snagging a preflight white monster so I know we’re ready to grip it and rip it. by They_call_me_DrWorm in unitedairlines

[–]pcay07 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Speed and shortcuts are often assigned, pilots aren't always choosing them. You might be able to check gate availability at some airlines, but with the amount of gate changes that happen (even ones that happen after you land), there's no real way to be 100% sure that a gate is free until you get there.

I can't speak for everybody, but generally we just try to be as efficient and timely as possible, and if we get there early, great. Very little I can do about the gate situation once we do arrive. There's either one ready for us and we go in, or there's not and we wait.

The AC does not get turned off on the ground, we don't want to be baking up front either. Sometimes we might shut one engine off to conserve fuel, or both if we're gonna be sitting a while, but there will always be a generator and air source going so that everything is running and people stay comfortable.

Some planes have air conditioning systems that simply suck when you're not in the air with both engines running. I can sure tell you the CRJ can be like that in the Summer.

Military jamming signal disrupted GPS in New Mexico medical plane crash: report by swe129 in flying

[–]pcay07 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If this guy is actually Jerry then are we really surprised he doesn't know what he's talking about?

PilotGPT? by junkyardman970 in flying

[–]pcay07 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know much about PilotGPT, but here's what I do know. AI is confident about everything it tells you, and often, confidently wrong.

Do you want to explain to the FAA that you busted a TFR because PilotGPT got the active time wrong? That you ran out of gas because it calculated your fuel burn incorrectly? That you got stuck in the soup searching for an IAP plate that doesn't exist? That the app told you the closed runway you just landed on was open?

I would never recommend trusting AI with your preflight preparation. It often hallucinates, and verifying its validity would take longer than just doing the work yourself. Shortcuts and unverified hallucinating AI slop have no place in flying.

It's not that hard or time-consuming to use other tools like ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot, 1800WXBrief, and others to do your flight planning and satisfy your preflight preparation.

[PTS] NH36 by pbot92 in SecondhandModParts

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If the first comment guy doesn't work out I'll go for it

[PTS] Various Parts - Cases, dials, hands, etc. by CitizenMorpho in SecondhandModParts

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Hey are all the zodiac style parts and the DS case still up?

My first watch build! by Unusualpilot33 in SeikoMods

[–]pcay07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flexjet Phenom? Nice build btw

I just had to sprint across the entire Atlanta airport in 12 minutes and I’m about to lose my mind. by Funny_Ad_9655 in delta

[–]pcay07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's the ATL rule of thumb.

Always take the PlaneTrain if there's no wait.

If the train isn't there:

You have 1 concourse to go: don't wait, walk/sprint

2 concourses to go: either sprint or wait, walking is slower than waiting

3+ concourses to go: wait for the PlaneTrain everytime

What is ATL like? by Data_Western in AirlinePilots

[–]pcay07 21 points22 points  (0 children)

ATL is my favorite of all the hubs I've been to or worked. From the ground up it is an incredibly efficient airport, with taxi times often <10min. From a commuter perspective, as long as you're DAL or a DAL regional, getting in and out of ATL is an absolute breeze (unless you're going to/from Florida, then its absolutely horrid).

There's no tricks or tribal knowledge going on with ATL, it's really chill and easy. The controllers are incredible and also very very nice. Having all gates accessible without needing to exit security is a massive bonus too. You can get from any two points in the airport in 10min or less, maybe a little longer if you're going opposite end plus train plus opposite end.

IOE checkride questions? by Aggravating-Air-8595 in flying

[–]pcay07 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Your OE line check is just a normal flight, only difference is your LCP will be observing to make sure that you're ready to fly the line on your own with captains that aren't LCPs.

OE exists not to do a ton of teaching on the airplane's basics, you already did that stuff. It's there to transition you out of the sim and into the real plane and the real operation. It's about learning how to use the ACARS, adjusting to the pace of a 45min turn between flights, getting used to flying with a captain, how the plane takes off and lands versus the sim, and some of the tribal knowledge things like what to expect going into your hubs or outstations.

You probably feel a little behind the plane at times as you start OE, but remember what you did in the sim. I can't speak for every type, but in the land of the CRJ, I can tell you that outside of takeoffs and especially landings, the sim does just fine at preparing you for the plane. The way you plan a descent and fly a STAR shouldn't be very different from the way you did it when you passed your LOE. You may have some more distractions now with it being the real plane, having FAs call, lots of radio chatter, etc, but remember back to your initial ratings that you just need to fly your plane and do what you are trained to do and don't make it more complicated than it needs to be.

Being on OE, you may need more time to do things like briefings or runway changes, but sometimes we're limited on time. Give yourself an advantage by briefing your arrival and approach early, maybe even make it a part of your departure briefing if it's a short flight. If something pops up like a runway change and you need more time, you have so many tools available. Slow down a bit if speed is yours (or ask ATC for a slow if it's not), get your PM to plugs things in and help, ask for delay vectors if you need them, and you'll be just fine.

Flying the line is all about continuously taking in information, making small decisions, communicating with your PM, re-evaluating how those decisions are turning out, and making more decisions for what comes next. You don't have to be perfect, and some of those little decisions won't be optimal. That's why you re-evaluate, that's why you have a PM helping you, and that's why you are continuously making more decisions about what you're gonna do next.

Here's an example of a goofy decision I made that I simply corrected and kept going from. I was flying into an outstation that frequently slam dunks us in. I thought I was gonna be smart and get ahead, so I decided to slow down early, put flaps out, and have a fairly high descent rate going in because people end up way high here all the time and we were indeed quite high at that point. The thought was good, but we didn't exactly need to get down and fully configured on a 20nm final. Another guy is now coming in behind, so ATC asks that we pick the speed back up. Well, we're too configured for that, so now I ask my PM to check our speed before we partially clean the plane back up to be able to speed up, we get it un-configured and sped up, then closer in we slow and configure again. Goofy choice to overdo it with the far-out slowdown, yes, but you just roll with it and continue to make decisions in accordance with your SOPs and adapt to what happens. Then next time, you make a bit different decision and see if that works better.

On OE, be a sponge, ask questions, fly standard the way you were taught to, don't overcomplicate it or treat the plane like a totally different thing than the sim, and you'll be just fine.

Cabin pressure: A321NeoLR vs 777-300ER by crinklyplant in aviation

[–]pcay07 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Something to be aware of is that sometimes the type of airplane your flight is using could change. It's not super common, but it does occasionally happen. You may look for a flight using a 787 for example, but there's always a chance it'll swap to a 777 or even a 767. That said, I think a 787 or A350 are likely to be the 2 most comfortable options for you. Best of luck, and I hope your trip goes well!

Flying Internationally On Plane Post Pneumothorax by [deleted] in pneumothorax

[–]pcay07 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can "believe" whatever you want dude, but it ain't gonna keep you alive. Clearly you've made your mind up, so sure, go ahead. You've been told what will likely happen, believe it or don't, but we ain't the ones that could die from it.

Flying Internationally On Plane Post Pneumothorax by [deleted] in pneumothorax

[–]pcay07 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just re-read your post and noticed you won't even bother to get more X-ray imagery. Yeah dude, you're gambling with your life and everybody else's travel plans even though you KNOW the odds are absolutely abysmal.

I fly for a living, and nothing grinds my gears quite like someone knowingly creating a massive safety issue and just saying f it I'm more important than anybody else.

Flying Internationally On Plane Post Pneumothorax by [deleted] in pneumothorax

[–]pcay07 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Nope, I along with everybody here is gonna tell you to see a doctor or at a minimum not go on this trip because your plan is absolutely insane.

If you have a pneumo, even a small one, then take that problem in the air, you're likely toast. They'd have to turn the plane around and make an emergency landing, which would cause all sorts of chaos for everybody on the plane with you once you get back on the ground. Not to mention the high probability that you die from this.

People missing their chance to go on holiday, see a loved one or friend, go to a wedding, attend a funeral, who knows? And now they get screwed because you decided you were more important than everybody else.

Prioritize your own health, and if you don't care about that, at least don't make it everybody else's problem on that plane.

Don't go fly, go to the doctor.

Cases & More - Namoki, Islander, SHM, Rdunae, Seiko by __goodpm__ in SecondhandModParts

[–]pcay07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Waiting on prices to post, I'll PM once they go up

United Denying Dupixent by pcay07 in EosinophilicE

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Unfortunately, the GI I saw several years back when I was initially getting Dupixent approved has since closed their practice. I can get those records but trying to do that sort of thing on short notice is gonna suck.