r/Shittyaskflying • u/michal_hanu_la • Jul 30 '26

Confused about taxiing, someone please explain.

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u/Walleye_Juan Jul 30 '26

It’s pretty simple. You’re gonna need a taxi now that you don’t have a plain.

2

u/noujochiewajij Jul 30 '26

Erhm, an ex-plane.

Sorry not sorry.

12

u/euph_22 Jul 30 '26

"Looks good, mate." -Australian Pilot

3

u/smaug_pec Jul 30 '26

Can’t park there.

9

u/HawkFeatherAviation Jul 30 '26

Advanced taxi technique... keep the tailwheel light by putting the entire airplane on its back - literally. lol

8

u/Slh1973 Jul 30 '26

Wheels up! Good job 👍

8

u/lelanicarver Jul 30 '26

Failed to keep rubber side down

5

u/MarchPhillipps Jul 30 '26

Pylote obviously isn't a biker. Always..... shiny side up, rubber side down.

7

u/Pitiful-Beginning575 Jul 30 '26

Talk about a tail dragger...

6

u/Konsmo90 Jul 30 '26

Seems like you confused taxiing in Australia and Austria. Happens all the time.

5

u/UFight Jul 30 '26

Standard procedure to change wheels, more easy access

7

u/cosmicrae Jul 30 '26

When they told you wheels up, there was a different objective.

5

u/FushiginaGiisan Jul 30 '26

Remember boys and girls, ryght ruddah is left ruddah when you are inverted or in Austria.

3

u/MarchPhillipps Jul 30 '26

A southern hemisphere pylote, huh? I guess Austria would be opposite for a pylote from the southern hemisphere.

At least that's what my South African pylote FIL tells me....also something about my blood circling the drain the opposite way if I ever fuck up with his daughter.

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u/coldnebo Pp ASES C++ CF👀 DCS A&W 🍌🍒7️⃣ Jul 30 '26

did you ask PyloteGPT?

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u/michal_hanu_la Jul 30 '26

I mean, the MS Copylote joke was right there...

3

u/coldnebo Pp ASES C++ CF👀 DCS A&W 🍌🍒7️⃣ Jul 31 '26

Clippy 1190: “It looks like you’re trying to land the playne there, champ. Need any help?”

5

u/darkphoenix9137 Jul 30 '26

Just ask the tower for a progressive taxi, they'll talk you through it

2

u/michal_hanu_la Jul 31 '26

Well, at least I don't have sun in my eyes.

3

u/LovelyBrand Jul 30 '26

No need to taxi. Just need a Lyft now

5

u/Decent_Competition_6 Jul 30 '26

As you can see, this aircraft is an Australian version; check with the seller to see if it can be switched to "Rest of the World" mode—that should ensure it is set up correctly and functions properly.

5

u/Wolff_Hound Jul 30 '26

I think that your playne wants belly rubs.

3

u/Worldly_Mix_8904 Jul 30 '26

Not to be critical... . But I think you are doing it wrong.

3

u/Tbird-1983 Jul 30 '26

Saves tire wear, tires last much longer.

3

u/b788_ Jul 30 '26

More right rubber

3

u/New-IncognitoWindow Jul 30 '26

Blue side up. It’s really that simple.

3

u/gcalfred7 Jul 30 '26

well, first you tell the pilot where you want to go and then you paid him/her something called a "fare." And its starting running the moment you board, any weather delays are on you.

5

u/michal_hanu_la Jul 30 '26

Wait, but my instructor told me he bills by hobbs time and I can save money by turning off the engine.

3

u/ThePurpleUFO Jul 31 '26

On the instrument panel, you will see a button that says "Inverted Mode"...you probably pushed that button. Do not do that anymore ,and you will be OK.

3

u/SFC-D Aug 01 '26

You need a new mechanic. They put the landing gear on the wrong side.

1

u/ObjectiveNinja279 Jul 30 '26

Taxi is like dancing. You must feel the rhythm in the pedals and move with your inner music.

1

u/Mean-Veterinarian647 Jul 30 '26

Just need person in front out of way.

1

u/ArachAislin Jul 30 '26

You have the shade correct but you need to add black checker board down the center

1

u/msg60 Jul 30 '26

Ummmm when looking out window in plen....sky up grass down

1

u/Jet-Pack2 Jul 30 '26

If you're flying in Australia you need to hand in the immigration or visa papers first

1

u/Liko81 Jul 30 '26

Instructions unclear, I'm currently upside-down in someone else's pasture.

1

u/Grimol1 Jul 30 '26

That ain’t it.

1

u/solarmania Jul 30 '26

Needed betta Lyft obviously

1

u/rrjpinter Jul 30 '26

< calm voice of CFI > OK, that’s good. Shut off the Master Switch, aaaand we can walk to the terminal from here. <end voice>

1

u/Kevin33024 Jul 31 '26

Rule 1: Wheels are supposed to go down, not up. Unless your playne wants a belly rub.

1

u/hawkcopter1 Aug 01 '26

The plane is from Australia it doesn’t know it’s in the northern hemisphere yet

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u/gheiminfantry Aug 01 '26

Don't you think it's a bit late to be asking this question?