Determinator

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[–] Determinator 3 points 5 months ago

This just isn't true. Part 121 operators develop and manage their own maintenance plans. That is done in conjunction with Boeing and the FAA but their maintenance plans may very well deviate from Boeings prescribed service and intervals per their standard maintenance manual.

[–] Determinator 2 points 7 months ago

Again, I understand the sentiment but this is not an example of them "getting away" with anything.

If anything this is indicative of a healthy Quality Management System given that this condition was identified and contained prior to any impacted articles entering into service.

[–] Determinator 5 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Look I'm all for the "Fuck Boeing" circlejerk but as someone who actually works QA at an aircraft manufacturer this is likely a whole lot of nothing.

I'd be shocked if you could find a single aircraft of any make in service that didn't have dozens of misdrilled holes.

Without any context this is just fear mongering.

[–] Determinator 2 points 1 year ago

I know, definitely managing my expectations cause of that. Will be interesting to see how he performs relative to Yuki at least.

[–] Determinator 15 points 1 year ago (9 children)

Really looking forward to seeing how he performs this weekend, hoping he performs in line with all the hype surrounding his Sim work and test time in the Red Bull.

[–] Determinator 28 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So the general consensus is that these power ratings are a fuckin joke right?

[–] Determinator 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'd equate it more closely to reading a book as a leisure activity as there are noted benefits to both but neither are strictly necessary for survival.

There's also a degree of mental conditioning to it as well. Once you start feeling and seeing the results, it reinforces the workout itself as the activity responsible for that and makes the workout itself more enjoyable as a result.

Plus I just enjoy pushing myself. Mentally and physically I enjoy a challenge and powerlifting is an easily quantifiable way to accomplish that.

[–] Determinator 2 points 1 year ago

Rough go of things for de Vries but I'm excited to see Danny Ric back on the grid

[–] Determinator 6 points 1 year ago

That's how I feel as well, I lift first thing in the morning before work and I feel like it helps carry me through the day.

Also helps to feel accomplished honestly, despite how shitty the rest of the day may be at least I did something to better myself.

[–] Determinator 14 points 1 year ago (8 children)

Apparently I'm in the minority here but I love working out. Specifically powerlifting. Cardio is ok after the fact but I don't particularly enjoy it during, but lifting heavy is a huge stress relief and something I look forward to daily.

[–] Determinator 146 points 1 year ago (8 children)

Norris on hards defending against Hamilton on softs was some serious driving. Hell of a day for Lando.

[–] Determinator 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In general i definitely recommend buying used. For those criteria specifically I'd recommend looking for a used Honda Rebel.

If you're open to naked sport bikes with a more upright riding position you could look at cb300, z300, mt-03 which should have pretty reasonable insurance rates as well.

Also kind of depends on your size as well in my opinion, if you're 6'6 320 a 300cc may feel a bit anemic even as a beginner. Regardless I'd recommend erring on the side of smaller displacement for your first bike. While it's true that at the end of the day it does all come down to throttle control, a smaller cc bike will provide a wider margin of error as well as being lighter and more maneuverable.

 

First of H.G. Wells work that I've read and I really enjoyed it. Reminded me a lot of Jules Verne though a bit lighter on the technical aspects and heavier on the social commentary.

The foresight to predict things like climate change was impressive but it was the implications with regards to capitalism and the system of haves and have-nots that's really sticking with me.

Planning to read War of the Worlds next, then maybe The Invisible Man.

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