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Posted by gdrudd13
- April 04, 2014, 22:44:11 PMQuote from: bikerbob5864 on April 04, 2014, 11:54:51 AMOne of these days I want to go there. My grandpa (who was also an engineer) went up there many times as a representative of the aircraft company he worked for. He said it was pretty incredible.Our Brothers/Sisters in Wisconsin know all about aviation as they host what is considered the Sturgis of the Aviation World...........Oshkosh!
Quote from: greenbarn on April 04, 2014, 20:24:54 PMThis made me laugh. I actually took several classes that dealt extensively with rockets. And the degree does nothing except get you weird looks from other engineers when they find out you ride a motorcycle and work on cars, and also from other riders who can't believe that I'm an engineer.What's that they say..... It doesn't take a rocket scientist to appreciate a great bike.... It must help, though
Posted by greenbarn
- April 04, 2014, 20:24:54 PMQuote from: gdrudd13 on April 03, 2014, 22:35:57 PMWhat's that they say..... It doesn't take a rocket scientist to appreciate a great bike.... It must help, thoughCurrently I am employed as a Research Engineer at NIAR (National Institute for Aviation Research). I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University.
Posted by Troll
- April 04, 2014, 12:02:53 PMB'Gosh 
Posted by bikerbob5864
- April 04, 2014, 11:54:51 AMI love the Aviation field. My Father was a pilot and my Uncle was a Blimp Pilot during WW2 chasing subs. Physical limitations forced me to relinquish my Pilots license and I miss it very much. Our Brothers/Sisters in Wisconsin know all about aviation as they host what is considered the Sturgis of the Aviation World...........Oshkosh! 
Posted by gdrudd13
- April 03, 2014, 22:35:57 PMGuess I never posted anything, here goes...
Currently I am employed as a Research Engineer at NIAR (National Institute for Aviation Research). I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University. What my job entails is designing the test structures and methods for doing static and fatigue structural testing on full-scale aerospace components. Basically what that means is we pull on airplane parts to make sure they don't break as part of the aircraft getting its FAA certification. Sometimes we test aircraft/components that have seen service to see how strong they still are.
As for other jobs, I have worked in the food industry (not a restaurant though), did interior trim carpentry/remodeling for several years in college, did a stint working as a delivery person on the college campus, and worked for a short time putting farm implements together in Oklahoma before ending up at the company I work for now with various job titles. Where I work now, I have worked as an engineer, in the instrumentation lab, and also for several years disassembled military aircraft so they could be inspected for cracks, corrosion, or other damage to help sustain the rest of that aircraft type still in active service.
This pretty much covers my work experience. Not bad for being a young guy lol.
Posted by Reveen
- April 03, 2014, 17:52:11 PMI'm a graphic artist working for my local city government. Great job, get to be creative, great hours, love what I do!
Posted by chief
- March 21, 2014, 22:25:34 PM[ot]You are so right! I remember when you had to get an operator to make an overseas telephone call... and it might take you hours to get through![/ot]
Quote from: bikerbob5864 on March 21, 2014, 22:14:58 PM[ot]You know, this is kind of off topic, but my Wife just leaned over my shoulder to see what I was doing........and we both commented about how truly amazing this medium really is. We're both of an age that in out 20's there was no such thing as Internet, cell phones, and all this stuff. I still find it amazing. I mean.........when I was in school, you had to take out a loan to buy a television and you bought it at a furniture store! What sparked this is that I saw a post from a pediatrician in Poland!!!! amazing.........
sorry............I'll go away now....................Bob[/ot]
Posted by bikerbob5864
- March 21, 2014, 22:14:58 PM[ot]You know, this is kind of off topic, but my Wife just leaned over my shoulder to see what I was doing........and we both commented about how truly amazing this medium really is. We're both of an age that in out 20's there was no such thing as Internet, cell phones, and all this stuff. I still find it amazing. I mean.........when I was in school, you had to take out a loan to buy a television and you bought it at a furniture store! What sparked this is that I saw a post from a pediatrician in Poland!!!! amazing.........
sorry............I'll go away now....................
Bob[/ot]
Posted by Jobi
- March 21, 2014, 16:21:07 PMPediatrician-in-training.
Posted by moosewing3
- March 20, 2014, 19:32:17 PMFormer power lineman, ran strip clubs for a few years, was self employed for a few years with my own utility construction company building high speed network (trunk lines) when the internet was new. Got sick of all the travel, sold out and have been a federal correctional officer for the last 14 years.
Posted by Backinsaddle
- March 05, 2014, 19:55:53 PMI've been doing video production for over 30 years. Videographer, audio engineer, editor, and lighting. I've been lucky to travel and get paid. I've shot everything from webcasts, live concerts, broadcast news, national marketing campaigns, and movie trailers.
BackinSaddle 
Posted by Milky1112
- March 05, 2014, 05:28:35 AMQuote from: bikerbob5864 on March 05, 2014, 01:17:27 AMWell put sir. I do miss the comradery we developed in the military because no matter what branch.. who you work with day in and day out becomes your family. It's something that's hard to find on the Civilian side of the world. As for riding a drifter? Just something about that old school look that draws me in. Been an old car guy most of my life.. so only a natural fit for me. Thanks to all who have served, or who have family that has served as well. I will gladly call all of you here my brother/sister. Semper Fortis.I guess most former Military types like the "Outside looking in" type of lifestyle that being a "biker" gives. I'm sure most of you are well aware that most of the 1% clubs are loaded with former Military and were started by WW2 Vets looking for the excitement and comradeship that they had experienced in the War. Setting ourselves apart from the "Civilians"is what it's all about, being different in a world of conformity and standing out away from the crowd, rather than blending into it. Within the Motorcycle world, riding a Drifter is really standing out, and saying "Look at me"!!
Like I've always said,"It's all about the show!!!" If you haven't been in the Military, being a Biker just shows that you have the will and the heart............Maybe that's why we all call each other Brother/Sister. Semper Fidelis
Posted by bikerbob5864
- March 05, 2014, 01:17:27 AMI guess most former Military types like the "Outside looking in" type of lifestyle that being a "biker" gives. I'm sure most of you are well aware that most of the 1% clubs are loaded with former Military and were started by WW2 Vets looking for the excitement and comradeship that they had experienced in the War. Setting ourselves apart from the "Civilians"is what it's all about, being different in a world of conformity and standing out away from the crowd, rather than blending into it. Within the Motorcycle world, riding a Drifter is really standing out, and saying "Look at me"!!
Like I've always said,"It's all about the show!!!" If you haven't been in the Military, being a Biker just shows that you have the will and the heart............Maybe that's why we all call each other Brother/Sister. Semper Fidelis
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 04, 2014, 22:53:16 PMI said the same thing when I first came here was seemed to be a large number of military members or ex military here.....
Posted by greenbarn
- March 04, 2014, 21:24:19 PMSomebody needs to do a study on why so many military folks are riding Drifters!! Although I didn't serve in the military, my Dad did, and I have the utmost respect for you guys. Thanks for your service.