TIL my spouse thinks avionics fixes can wait till Monday

A critical alert popped up on Sunday, and my spouse was mad I had to go. They just don't see why avionics can't wait. How do you deal with family who doesn't get the rush?

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olivia3807mo ago

Last Thanksgiving, I tried to use a car analogy for avionics and ended up making the whole table think planes run on gasoline. My cousin still asks if I check the oil when I go to work. The thing is, with avionics, if a warning light comes on, it's not like your car's check engine light where you can drive it for weeks. In planes, that light could mean a sensor is failing that tells the pilot how high they are. So when I get called on a Sunday, it's because someone needs to know if they're flying level or about to meet the ground. I've given up on family getting it and just keep a go-bag by the door.

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emeryt257mo ago

Yikes, that's tough. I once tried to explain avionics to my family and ended up confusing myself more. Avionics are like the brain of the plane, so if something's wrong, it's not just a fix it later thing. Family often sees it as just another job, but in aviation, later could mean big problems. My mom still thinks I just turn wrenches on fancy cars, so I feel your pain. How do you even start to get them on the same page?

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taylor826mo ago

Honestly, is it ever that big a deal though? Most of those warnings are just false alarms from finicky sensors. They probably call you out on a Sunday for something that could easily wait until Monday morning.

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