Recent content by twinjet

I was an especially poor (read: lazy) college student. ****ed away a few thousand at a degree I didn't belong in. Few years pass and I'm no longer eligible for federal aid. Transitioned to another program but couldn't finish due to my pocket having emptied itself and my current situation. I'm...

Thanks for your advice. I am looking at local clubs to join but am also reading numerous to buy vs not-to-buy threads. Would love to buy a plane, but I don't have that kind of capital just yet! Dang, I knew a social worker wouldn't get me anywhere! No certification of any sort. I have only...

You can't research without the facts. I appreciate yours.

One car on loan that is halfway paid, a base model Honda Civic. In the three years we've had it the most we've spent on repairs is about $200. $400 if you include tires. We have enjoyed those savings since day one. Coupled with HE laundry machines, it's a match made in heaven. Cable was never...

Yep, we have not paid for cable service since we bought our own place in June. As for coffee, I only drink black. Valuable advice, thanks. As for diapers, we only use cloth. Disposables are only used as a last resort. Thanks for that, the thread didn't pop up in my search. Yep, some people...

Wow! Came across this today... I never really wanted to fly fighters before. Now I really don't want to!

Good argument, I like that. My only concern being the additional $1,000+ per year in costs when I have gym access at work and a $20 monthly Planet Fitness membership that'll do the job. I see the cost savings as 10% of the goal to PPL.

I will privately message you with details.

Excuse my ignorance -- would hidden networks be any better off than those displayed on WiFi menus? Or does KRACK circumvent that precaution?

Hey all, Recently decided I want to become a commercial pilot, all out of pocket. This means sacrifices will be made. Money in/outflow -Cut back on expensive date nights with Mrs. twinjet. (-) -Work any/all overtime available, music gigs as they come. PT jobs. (+) -Potentially cancel...

It had never occurred to me that there was an observed Wright Bros day. Now, I know. Very cool!

How is your training coming along?

Started the environmental science program in 2012, eventually wanting to work as an environmental engineer. Really interesting stuff, but my first-ever ramp job at an airport made me a convert. I left the program and began AMT studies in 2015 but dropped that due to financial and schedule...

Ah... Thanks! I reckon I'll recognize the question when I see it? Uh-oh. Where I come from, we have a running gag -- we fire the drummer, regardless of the situation!

Thanks for the warm welcome, always great to chat with another low-ender.