Say what you will, Jerry never did this…

[MidlifeFlyer]

Meh, I’d rather “any traffic plz advise” than not.

You might get my typical reply (if it’s not too busy).

“It’s bumper to bumper on Route 1.”

 

[arkflyr]

The largest uncontrolled airport I have operated at is KLAS.

That was wild, and even funnier the ramp control was still open.

 

[derg]

What if — and I know this sounds crazy — but what if everyone was making the AIM-recommended calls already and you just shut up and listened on CTAF instead of clogging up the airwaves with something that manual literally says not to use, verbatim?

If I was king, I’d make the radiotelephone license mean something.

 

[Skåning]

No, but I was correctly trained to start with, and did it for years at the Brasilia and RJ level.

Wait, you flew the Brasilia??!?!!

 

[derg]

and you don’t want me being king.

I keep receipts, know where all the bodies are buried and I’d make the ghost of Robespierre scream “Sacre Bleu!”

 

[Autothrust Blue]

Wait, you flew the Brasilia??!?!!

Demurely, in my best smooth Picard: “Oh, yes.”

 

[derg]

Demurely, in my best smooth Picard: “Oh, yes.”

Very mindful?

 

[bp]

Wait, you flew the Brasilia??!?!!

he flew the brasilia?
and the 757?!
which one had the rounder airspeed indicator?

 

[Richman]

If I was king, I’d make the radiotelephone license mean something.

I got all my amateur radio tickets a bunch of years ago. There is a written exam for each level, and there are 3 levels.

Most everyone here could probably pass the entry level exam first try with no study, and could easily score in the high 90s with one low pass through the test guide. Granted, it’s probably harder than filling out your name and address, which is all that’s required for the restricted radiotelephone.

But they get progressively harder. The intermediate test required some study, and by the time you get to the “amateur extra” test, there is a good bit of theoretical math and related WTFery. Ironically, the last test coveys the least amount of additional privileges, and even hardcore Hams admit the last level is pretty much for bragging rights.

 

[Wardogg]

I got all my amateur radio tickets a bunch of years ago. There is a written exam for each level, and there are 3 levels.

Most everyone here could probably pass the entry level exam first try with no study, and could easily score in the high 90s with one low pass through the test guide. Granted, it’s probably harder than filling out your name and address, which is all that’s required for the restricted radiotelephone.

But they get progressively harder. The intermediate test required some study, and by the time you get to the “amateur extra” test, there is a good bit of theoretical math and related WTFery. Ironically, the last test coveys the least amount of additional privileges, and even hardcore Hams admit the last level is pretty much for bragging rights.

I’ve wanted to do this for years and just haven’t pulled the trigger. I spend too much money actually pulling a trigger I’m afraid to add another cash sucking hobby.

 

[Autothrust Blue]

I got all my amateur radio tickets a bunch of years ago. There is a written exam for each level, and there are 3 levels.

Most everyone here could probably pass the entry level exam first try with no study, and could easily score in the high 90s with one low pass through the test guide. Granted, it’s probably harder than filling out your name and address, which is all that’s required for the restricted radiotelephone.

But they get progressively harder. The intermediate test required some study, and by the time you get to the “amateur extra” test, there is a good bit of theoretical math and related WTFery. Ironically, the last test coveys the least amount of additional privileges, and even hardcore Hams admit the last level is pretty much for bragging rights.

I really ought to be more up on my Morse than I am, what with this thing not displaying the identifier for me, but the last time I flew something that didn't was probably 10 years ago.

 

[Richman]

I really ought to be more up on my Morse than I am, what with this thing not displaying the identifier for me, but the last time I flew something that didn't was probably 10 years ago.

Code isn't required for any of the tests.

Ham isn't really a money sucking hobby. Some make due with just a handheld that can reach out to repeaters.

 

[DPApilot]

If I was king, I’d make the radiotelephone license mean something.

Does being a "short king" as the kids say count?

 

[derg]

Mesomorphic is the preferred nomenclature.

 

[ahw01]

If I was king, I’d make the radiotelephone license mean something.

In Europe you have a radiotelephony exam y’all. Not a $60 card.