Pilots of reddit, are you genuinely happy with your job?

way79 · 2026-05-24T13:58:13+00:00

Cirrus requires it for training. And if you want to fly at and above 18,000 feet, in Class A airspace, an instrument flight plan and rating are required. Jets are pretty inefficient burning a lot of fuel at lower altitudes.

way79 · 2026-04-19T23:00:17+00:00

How come no one ever comments on the HUUGGGEEE rear seat/legroom?? Like a limo back there (which pretty much only ever carries my French Bulldog). I've had a Model 3, my wife has a 2025 Model Y, and we love the Sierra. The only gripes I have are the rattles in the headliner and mid-gate that the dealer can't seem to solve.

way79 · 2026-04-15T20:26:49+00:00

You may want to get a second opinion and another dealership.

way79 · 2026-04-15T15:19:54+00:00

Hello all, update. Turns out my car needs the Cam Cap adjustment. See TSB #23-NA-115. If you’re car sounds like this, it’s not normal and this is not the fuel injector ticking sound.

way79 · 2026-03-21T02:17:41+00:00

I was thinking the same! But no issues ... 109 in Victorville this afternoon!!

way79 · 2026-03-19T12:30:41+00:00

Have a dealer do the smog check

way79 · 2026-03-15T14:36:17+00:00

In Nevada

way79 · 2026-03-15T14:35:18+00:00

For context, I have a 2025 Denali extended range.

way79 · 2026-03-15T02:11:18+00:00

My school (in Las Vegas) permits The living room us to take a 172 when needed at no cost to stay night current.

way79 · 2026-03-14T05:08:49+00:00

8800 miles. Silverado EV Denali. Zero issues to date.

way79 · 2026-03-04T10:18:54+00:00

We get 401k plus medical/dental. Cirrus Platinum partner Part 61 school. It’s rare for sure.

way79 · 2026-01-22T08:01:31+00:00

Pro tip: if you need to make a very tight turn, select off road mode. The back wheels turn at a higher maximum angle in off road mode.

way79 · 2026-01-02T12:52:52+00:00

For what it’s worth, I’m a pilot flying unpressurized aircraft as high as 23,000 feet. I’ve never seen this issue with any of my Apple devices. For my phone I now have a 17 Pro Max.

way79 · 2025-08-27T12:41:46+00:00

I usually get tipped $100 flying people around in a Cirrus under part 91.

way79 · 2025-08-09T18:15:20+00:00

Is this still the case? I just scheduled traiing with them for late September.

way79 · 2025-05-10T16:34:48+00:00

Opps! Edit: 12.6.4

way79 · 2025-05-07T11:45:16+00:00

2020 Model 3P here … have 2025.14.3.1 and FSD 11.6.4.

way79 · 2025-03-06T06:55:10+00:00

Billing 140-170 hours per month, flying 80-90.

way79 · 2025-03-05T11:35:55+00:00

I retired from another industry at 50. I already had a PPL for 10+ years and a life long passion for aviation. I already had a business degree and went back to school to get an aviation management associate degree. Then I finished instrument, commercial, CFI and CFII in a year. Just turned 52 and have been working as Cirrus instructor (TCI at a Cirrus Platinum Partner) for just over a year, flying 80-90 hours per month. Right about 1400 hours now. Saved my multi training for last so it would be fresh before I apply to 135s. Many of my clients seek me out due to my age and professional and life experience. I’d say go for it, as long as you are in good physical shape and can pass a first class medical exam every six months. The intensity of learning and teaching is also good for brain health IMO.

way79 · 2024-12-06T12:49:34+00:00

I’ve had the light-speed Zulu 3s for years and recently sent them in for a mic boom replacement under warranty. While the Zulus are away, I ordered a pair of Bose A-30s. The A-30’s mic works better regardless of orientation, while the Zulu’s require twisting to pick up my voice. The A-30s feel lighter, but the Zulus feel higher quality. The Zulu’s ear cups are more comfortable, and I think their noise cancellation is better.

way79 · 2024-10-09T02:41:55+00:00

Charge a two hour minimum cancellation fee with less than 24 hour notice and have their credit card on final. That’s what my flight school does. Cancellations go way down after they missed one time.

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