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Comment This always happens. (Score 1) 264

This happens in every city Uber operates in. SF tried to shut them down and so did DC. But so far nobody has been able to stop them, and I hope it stays that way. While I can't say I'm a fan of their prices (Uber fares tend to be about 1.5x-2x a normal taxi fare), they're solving real problems in a calcified industry that treats its customers like crap.

Comment Re:That does not compute. (Score 1, Informative) 148

You can become a fully qualified, FAA-certified airframe or powerplant tech with a two-year degree from most community colleges, as long as the school is certified under FAR Part 147. I know people like to look down their noses at community colleges but these graduates really are qualified, and they have to pass the same FAA exams as every other mechanic.

Comment Re:CGP Grey (Score 0) 395

Aeronautical Information Manual, section 4-2-12: "FAA uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) for all operations. The word 'local' or the time zone equivalent must be used to denote local when local time is given during radio and telephone communications. The term 'Zulu' may be used to denote UTC."

Comment Re:Organized trolling campaign by GreatBunzinni (Score 4, Informative) 265

Where did you find that definition? I've never know "shill" to mean anything like that. The definition I have is "an accomplice of a hawker, gambler, or swindler who acts as an enthusiastic customer to entice or encourage others." They work with con men to give them an air of legitimacy.

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