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  1. X3 Skier

    Walmart drones are here.

    A solution in search of a problem.
  2. X3 Skier

    Boeing’s on a streak...

    I learned a long time ago, When the heat’s on somebody else, it’s not on you.
  3. X3 Skier

    LATAM 787 incident caused by FA?

    https://apple.news/AiSLMhQONQ9--B5FORVXFWA “Sorry Captain, could you readjust your seat?”
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    Do you think a bachelors degree will ever become necessary again to become a pilot at the airlines?

    If you spend two years at a community college before university, it’s a LOT cheaper than all 4 at a U. It’s definitely worth a look. I always wanted to be a fighter pilot but when my eyes when bad I decided to be an engineer and design them. Worked out for me. Good luck.
  5. X3 Skier

    “If you need anything I’ll be in the back.”

    “Did either of you have the fish?”
  6. X3 Skier

    Hitler rant parodies on Youtube

    It’s ALIVE!!!!
  7. X3 Skier

    EFBs - New Advice From Our Friends At the FAA

    It is amazing how much band width is consumed making a mountain out of a molehill. BFD! It’s advisory. If one wants interpret it in the most restrictive way possible, please do so and attach the logbook entries so we can all be enlightened.
  8. X3 Skier

    Facebook Follies

    If a pig can run as fast as a treadmill moves, can the pig fly?
  9. X3 Skier

    Boeing's streak continues: 737 Gear Collapse

    And in other news, passenger has flat tire driving home from the airport after a flight on a Boeing airplane. Sues for replacement tire. Wins $3B judgement against Boeing. NTSB issues recommendations for tighter QC of Boeing tires. FAA issues emergency AD to inspect all automobile tires in...
  10. X3 Skier

    Alec Baldwin shoots and kills cinematographer.

    Interesting. https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/workplace-safety-regulator-says-management-failed-in-fatal-shooting-by-alec-baldwin/PXN4BOT2YJAIZHI3IEDYWSFHBM/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ddn_MorningBriefing_9207008
  11. X3 Skier

    Rough River '24! (2I3, 4/26/24 - 4/28/24

    He just couldn’t take the hot sauce. I OTOH wisely declined the opportunity and have always returned.
  12. X3 Skier

    What's Flying Like in Retirement?

    Been there a couple times when I was flying out of Jack Brown’s. Nice place.
  13. X3 Skier

    It’s just a ****ing game

    Agree with most all that (1946 Ercoupe, 2016 BMW X3) But I do have a girlfriend and an Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch (given to me by my late wife in 1978 after graduating from Stanford GSB)(The-company BTW totally paid for the school.at full salary)
  14. X3 Skier

    Henning gone west

    One of the first (of many) characters I enjoyed of POA. especially the Nuclear Submarine Power Plant idea. RIP
  15. X3 Skier

    It’s just a ****ing game

    I heard Taylor Swift’s boyfriend played at the Usher Concert yesterday. I missed it.
  16. X3 Skier

    Something I Never Knew

    I do like the uni on the left seater.
  17. X3 Skier

    Masters of the Air--coming to Apple TV

    This exhibit at the National Museum of the USAF has a German Air to Air Missile deployed later in the war. Obviously, the series has a time warp encounter allowing it to be used against the 100th...
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    Homebuilt planes are SOARING in popularity - but after two deadly US crashes in two weeks just how safe is this high-flying hobby?

    Using “journalism” and “standards” in the same sentence seems to be a bit of an oxymoron these days ;). Thanks, Ron, for all you do
  19. X3 Skier

    Car Sellers Beware

    Tried this one on me recently on a $150 item on Craigslist I called my bank and they verified it was a scam attempt.
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    Father of an Aspiring Female Pilot

    If there is an EAA Chapter near you, inquire about a Ray Scholarship. They provide $10000 toward a Private Pilot Certificate. My Chapter has sponsored four young people so far and they now have their certificates. One female is now flying Helos for the US Army and a second young lady is now in...
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