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@blainplanes.bsky.social

From Chicago bike lanes to the North Atlantic tracks, with a subway ride or two in between

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Well Isle Royale NP is closed in the winter…

17.02.2026 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I wonder how many people are in this picture. Maybe 0?

17.02.2026 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I have not but it looks good!

17.02.2026 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh?

17.02.2026 01:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I really want to go to Houghton

17.02.2026 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Guys be like I needed this, and it's just a cortado outside on a 64 degree winter day.

16.02.2026 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I love how you can tell even the dogs on their walks love it's 60 degrees out

16.02.2026 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
View looking east from the Skydeck at top of the Sears Tower towering over the Loop, Millenium Park, Chicago Harbor and Lake Michigan. // Image captured at: 2026-02-16 20:06:12 UTC (about 1 min. prior to this post) // Image sourced from: youtube.com/@earthcam // Current Temp in Chicago: 64.27 F | 17.93 C // Precip: broken clouds // Wind: SW at 25.322 mph | 40.75 kph // Humidity: 63%

View looking east from the Skydeck at top of the Sears Tower towering over the Loop, Millenium Park, Chicago Harbor and Lake Michigan. // Image captured at: 2026-02-16 20:06:12 UTC (about 1 min. prior to this post) // Image sourced from: youtube.com/@earthcam // Current Temp in Chicago: 64.27 F | 17.93 C // Precip: broken clouds // Wind: SW at 25.322 mph | 40.75 kph // Humidity: 63%

Current* conditions near Chicago, IL:

16.02.2026 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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😍πŸ₯¨

16.02.2026 07:54 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
View of Chicago skyline from William E. Dever Crib in Lake Michigan east of North Avenue. // Image captured at: 2026-02-15 22:20:01 UTC (about 17 min. prior to this post) // Image sourced from: glerl.noaa.gov/metdata/chi/ // Current Temp in Chicago: 52.41 F | 11.34 C // Precip: clear sky // Wind: N at 5.458 mph | 8.78 kph // Humidity: 64%

View of Chicago skyline from William E. Dever Crib in Lake Michigan east of North Avenue. // Image captured at: 2026-02-15 22:20:01 UTC (about 17 min. prior to this post) // Image sourced from: glerl.noaa.gov/metdata/chi/ // Current Temp in Chicago: 52.41 F | 11.34 C // Precip: clear sky // Wind: N at 5.458 mph | 8.78 kph // Humidity: 64%

Current* conditions near Chicago, IL:

15.02.2026 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 68    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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March is shaping up to be just like February.

15.02.2026 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nice hotel views

15.02.2026 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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You do not want to know how expensive these chocolates are

15.02.2026 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) | SKYbrary Aviation Safety Definition A Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) has been defined by ICAO asΒ "a data-driven means of continuously monitoring and maintainingΒ fatigueΒ related safety risks, based upon scientific princ...

That would fall under FMRS, with each route needed approval and has special rules

skybrary.aero/articles/fat...

14.02.2026 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah it does get complicated, and even we have questions about it. Thankfully we get told what time we turn illegal. This helps too:

far117understanding.com/wp-content/u...

14.02.2026 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

V1 is only really used in transport category multi engine airplanes, not basic light props. But by definition your V1 speed cannot be more than Vr (rotate).

14.02.2026 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Left vs right doesn’t really matter, it’s the back to front that does. Have to counter balance cargo and fuel.

14.02.2026 03:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How about this
www.reddit.com/r/flying/com...

14.02.2026 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
View looking east from the Skydeck at top of the Sears Tower towering over the Loop, Millenium Park, Chicago Harbor and Lake Michigan. // Image captured at: 2026-02-14 03:36:13 UTC (about 1 min. prior to this post) // Image sourced from: youtube.com/@earthcam // Current Temp in Chicago: 42.76 F | 5.98 C // Precip: clear sky // Wind: SSW at 8.053 mph | 12.9 kph // Humidity: 59%

View looking east from the Skydeck at top of the Sears Tower towering over the Loop, Millenium Park, Chicago Harbor and Lake Michigan. // Image captured at: 2026-02-14 03:36:13 UTC (about 1 min. prior to this post) // Image sourced from: youtube.com/@earthcam // Current Temp in Chicago: 42.76 F | 5.98 C // Precip: clear sky // Wind: SSW at 8.053 mph | 12.9 kph // Humidity: 59%

Current* conditions near Chicago, IL:

14.02.2026 03:36 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Nope

14.02.2026 03:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is @apoure25.bsky.social wheelhouse

14.02.2026 02:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Not sure if the 777 can over wing, but I know the 757/767 can.

14.02.2026 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Now you can also have spoilerons and flaperons which use part of the spoilers and flaps to help the ailerons with roll.

14.02.2026 00:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Flaps extend to create a larger wing area and camber (shape of the wing)

Spoilers extend upwards to create drag and dump lift by disrupting airflow.

Ailerons counter each other (one goes up, other goes down)to roll the aircraft.

14.02.2026 00:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Kania LOI is the closest thing you'll find but it says if you have intent to fly you can log it.

www.faa.gov/about/office...

13.02.2026 23:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yes. www.ecfr.gov/current/titl...

13.02.2026 23:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

3 152s

13.02.2026 23:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What's the question, I can try to help answer* (from a US/FAR117 standpoint)

13.02.2026 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No motor, just engine thrust

13.02.2026 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The fuel is pumped into the wings from the truck, aka its pressure. But if need be we can get refueled via the wings.

13.02.2026 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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