Shawn the Plane Doctor
@planedoctor.bsky.social
33 year old aircraft mechanic, student pilot, and all around aviation enthusiast.
I like to teach what I know! Have a question? Let's learn!
I like to teach what I know! Have a question? Let's learn!
So like, we're not calling them #Skeets are we? I will lose my mind immediately if some boomer fox news anchor mentions anything about anyone skeeting with a straight face.
December 21, 2024 at 4:04 PM
So like, we're not calling them #Skeets are we? I will lose my mind immediately if some boomer fox news anchor mentions anything about anyone skeeting with a straight face.
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An interesting project out of @techpurdue.bsky.social: « The solar-powered system … uses automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data and computer vision to activate runway lights in real time. » Continue reading their press release below. | 🛩️ 🏫
Purdue SAFE-RWSL surveillance system built to prevent airport runway incursions
Purdue researchers have developed a patent-pending, economically viable, simplified light system to automatically indicate an airport runway’s status to pilots, pedestrians and vehicle operators.
www.purdue.edu
December 20, 2024 at 11:10 PM
An interesting project out of @techpurdue.bsky.social: « The solar-powered system … uses automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data and computer vision to activate runway lights in real time. » Continue reading their press release below. | 🛩️ 🏫
I swear an engineer and a mechanic dated at some point in history and it went poorly so now, as is tradition, engineers will crawl naked through a mile of broken glass and Legos just to fuck over one mechanic.
December 19, 2024 at 6:43 PM
I swear an engineer and a mechanic dated at some point in history and it went poorly so now, as is tradition, engineers will crawl naked through a mile of broken glass and Legos just to fuck over one mechanic.
December 15, 2024 at 12:48 AM
Whats the coolest livery you've seen? Od say this one is up there for me.
#aviation #southwest #airline #livery #plane
#aviation #southwest #airline #livery #plane
December 14, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Whats the coolest livery you've seen? Od say this one is up there for me.
#aviation #southwest #airline #livery #plane
#aviation #southwest #airline #livery #plane
December 14, 2024 at 2:08 AM
During A&P school a few years ago, "napping" in a JT8D
December 14, 2024 at 1:49 AM
During A&P school a few years ago, "napping" in a JT8D
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The airport threw a party at the gate for the last Mad Dog flight. By random chance a photographer with the AP was on the flight and he took some pics of the festivities. Here’s the water canon salute as they headed to the runway. 🙁😭 @kiwiflyer.me @atclew.bsky.social #avgeek #aviation #airplane
December 13, 2024 at 10:28 PM
The airport threw a party at the gate for the last Mad Dog flight. By random chance a photographer with the AP was on the flight and he took some pics of the festivities. Here’s the water canon salute as they headed to the runway. 🙁😭 @kiwiflyer.me @atclew.bsky.social #avgeek #aviation #airplane
What a privilege to see the #AN124 a marvel of modern #aircraft #engineering that time it came through #KDEN
December 12, 2024 at 4:06 PM
What a privilege to see the #AN124 a marvel of modern #aircraft #engineering that time it came through #KDEN
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A small airplane crashed in Victoria, Texas, after making an emergency landing on a road.
The plane apparently hit three cars, leaving one person seriously injured.
The plane apparently hit three cars, leaving one person seriously injured.
December 11, 2024 at 11:39 PM
A small airplane crashed in Victoria, Texas, after making an emergency landing on a road.
The plane apparently hit three cars, leaving one person seriously injured.
The plane apparently hit three cars, leaving one person seriously injured.
I may be an #AircraftMechanic but I'm also a #StudentPilot
I think every mechanic should have some #Flying experience and every #Pilot should have some experience turning a wrench. It makes you better all around.
I think every mechanic should have some #Flying experience and every #Pilot should have some experience turning a wrench. It makes you better all around.
December 11, 2024 at 4:06 PM
I may be an #AircraftMechanic but I'm also a #StudentPilot
I think every mechanic should have some #Flying experience and every #Pilot should have some experience turning a wrench. It makes you better all around.
I think every mechanic should have some #Flying experience and every #Pilot should have some experience turning a wrench. It makes you better all around.
Someone remind me to dig up some of the neat Stearman photos I have
December 11, 2024 at 6:44 AM
Someone remind me to dig up some of the neat Stearman photos I have
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I like when Harrison Ford gets paid a big stinky paycheck because you know exactly where that money is going: comical amounts of weed and a small plane or helicopter that he will crash in a golf course
December 11, 2024 at 5:20 AM
I like when Harrison Ford gets paid a big stinky paycheck because you know exactly where that money is going: comical amounts of weed and a small plane or helicopter that he will crash in a golf course
A couple amazing views of the #RockyMountains from the #Denver International Airport
#DIA #KDEN #Airport
#DIA #KDEN #Airport
December 11, 2024 at 12:48 AM
A couple amazing views of the #RockyMountains from the #Denver International Airport
#DIA #KDEN #Airport
#DIA #KDEN #Airport
Aw, for me? You shouldn't have! (But I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth)
December 10, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Aw, for me? You shouldn't have! (But I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth)
December 10, 2024 at 3:46 AM
December 9, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Hey! So, I'm an A&P mechanic and student pilot. When I'm not wrenching on planes, I'm learning to fly them. Where are my other mechanics and/or pilots? What are the weirdest write-ups or in flight moments you've had? #aviation #aircraftmechanic #pilot #firstpost
December 8, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Hey! So, I'm an A&P mechanic and student pilot. When I'm not wrenching on planes, I'm learning to fly them. Where are my other mechanics and/or pilots? What are the weirdest write-ups or in flight moments you've had? #aviation #aircraftmechanic #pilot #firstpost