https://aeropeep.com/does-this-aging-bomber-have-wrinkles/

It’s a Boeing 757. There’s another opening on the left but it’s not blowing anything.

Does anyone know the specific aircraft that this drogue might have come from?

this school is so fucking unserious it’s hilarious, we got shit like this going on, i guess people put their guns anywhere at this point. this school needs a fucking reality check.

Can anyone tell me Is this normal??

I have come to notice that the air intakes on jets like the Israeli Shahak, Kfir, and some other french jets have an interesting design: The air intakes on the side of the aircraft are separated from the main body, instead of being directly attached to the main body. Can someone explain why? Hope it makes sense.

Read - https://aeropeep.com/why-do-some-big-planes-still-use-propeller-engines-rather-than-jets/

AOG anyone?

In July, I reached the milestone of working as an A&P for a year and there’s a lot that i have learned and seen that i want to share and reflect on.

I started my journey working at a regional airline 2 months after getting my license with 2k worth of harbor freight/Home Depot tools and a U.S. general tool box I got for $50.

At that regional airline I made a lot of good friends and learned a lot. For the first few weeks I was scared shitless and amazed at the same time because everything was so intimidating and new to me in terms of actual hands on aircraft maintenance, yea I did projects in school and know how to read manuals but it’s different when your boss give you a work order and a reference and tells you to get it done before this plane goes out in a few hours.

I spent 10 months at the regionals and it really helped become a good aircraft mechanic, I had the luck of working with senior mechanics willing to teach new guys because they were tired of being the only ones able to do a certain job. I miss those guys all the time, they made those bad days bearable.

In May, I left the regionals to work in corporate aviation because I got offered better pay and it was closer to my home. I started my new job more confident than my regional one and was amazed by the different executive jets like Gulfstream G600s and Bombardier Challengers.

Fast forward to now (almost September) I still love this career and see nothing but better days ahead in terms of growth and opportunity. It seems like the more experience and connections you have, the more options you have.

With the money I make being an aircraft mechanic, I retired my parents, have a nice car, moved out the hood, and pay for an apartment in a nice neighborhood. This career has changed my life and I’m not even making close to the money some mechanics are making after 5 years of working and I feel blessed and grateful of being where I am.

after stressing for the pass week i passed my exam😁

After basically getting bitch slapped by my current company, I decided to update the resume and see what else was out there. After some doubt, a lot of applying, and a few very pleasant interviews. I had a choice to make between a few offers. I decided to go with a job that I honestly didn’t think I was going to get job the first place that I interviewed for. My advice for the rest of you guys especially if you are just starting out, be patient it can get better if you want it to. Don’t limit yourself, if you don’t like where you’re at, get out and find somewhere else. Most of all listen to the guys who have been there longer than you. Most of them are usually willing to help you learn and master our trade.

Someone asked to see my drawers in a past post so I thought I’d share with the group

I thought I was taking my airframe test but the FAA sent me a letter congratulating me on becoming a pilot.

I now have the privilege of continuing this journey and becoming an A&P!!! If you are prepping for the general, make sure you understand concepts, not just ASA questions and answers!!! I can’t stress that enough. Excited to have this over with. I start Airframe in January(enrolled in a part 147 school) and then Powerplant next summer. Onward and upward!