Abby Craig (u/abbycraig)

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Had a wake-up call about our surface communication setup

I always thought our radio checks were overkill, lol. Last job, we had a minor issue with the coms, and for a second, I couldn't hear topside. It was just static, and I panicked a bit. We sorted it out quick, but it made me think. If that happened during a real emergency, we'd be in deep trouble. Now I see why we run those checks so often. It's not just busywork; it's what keeps us safe down there. I've started doing extra tests on my own gear too. Honestly, it's a small thing that makes a big difference.

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abbycraig•3d ago

From a stubborn Cessna's engine saga, I'm starting to doubt the sacred cow of full oil changes every 50 hours.

I think extending oil change intervals based on oil analysis actually PREVENTS more wear than sticking to the RIGID schedule everyone swears by.

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Had a wake-up call about our surface communication setup

From a stubborn Cessna's engine saga, I'm starting to doubt the sacred cow of full oil changes every 50 hours.

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