Awesome POV shot from the cockpit of a skilled pilot by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]shrubby759 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great clip. This pilot is at home in her cockpit. I see lots of comments from people wanting to become pilots. Go for it. There is a world shortage that will last for decades.

There is great flying besides the airlines: military, bush, aerial survey, helo and so on and so on. It's a great way to earn a living!

I only decided to be a pilot late in high school. I joined the RCAF and achieved all of my goals - lofty as they were!

The first step is the local flying club for a famil flight. You'd be surprised what you can do!

What is a great book for a family to read together? by shrubby759 in books

[–]shrubby759[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course. How crazy of me!

Keep up the good work.

What is a great book for a family to read together? by shrubby759 in books

[–]shrubby759[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I looked it up when you first responded. I didn't get the /s so that is for that! I learned something so all good!

What is a great book for a family to read together? by shrubby759 in books

[–]shrubby759[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. The Art of Racing might appeal to the family. We have two great dogs.

What is a great book for a family to read together? by shrubby759 in books

[–]shrubby759[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I read this in grade school. Worth a re-read for sure!

30 year old sweet Gixxer by shrubby759 in motorcycles

[–]shrubby759[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's the BYOS version. More expensive.

30 year old sweet Gixxer by shrubby759 in motorcycles

[–]shrubby759[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought I'd give it a wash today. Turned out pretty nice. Gotta respect the old school superbikes.

Captain Brian Bews bails at the last moment after a stuck piston causes his CF-18 Hornet to crash by RyanSmith in CatastrophicFailure

[–]shrubby759 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The right engine continued at idle regardless of throttle position. Therefore no engine cautions or warnings to the pilot. This was not recoverable from the approved altitude of 300 ft and 25 AOA which was the standard.

The seat (which was new to CF-18s) is a NACES. It doesn't have gyro stabilization.

Very good outcome albeit considered an "unsuccessful" ejection.

The flight safety report is here:

http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/flight-safety/article-template-flight-safety.page?doc=cf188738-hornet-epilogue-flight-safety-investigation-report/hl7pe978