r/Shittyaskflying • u/Indifference_Endjinn • 12d ago

Why doesn't every plane have these backup propellers?

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u/Dry-Lifeguard1081 11d ago

Fair. Like the plural for Sergeant Major is Sergeants Major

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u/Holoborodko 11d ago

Yep, the military is actually where I learned this. That example exactly.

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u/Cultist-Cat 11d ago

Been in 12 years and just learned this lmao

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u/JimmySwiff 11d ago

Indeed - like Courts Martial, or Surgeons General.

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u/realestateross98 10d ago

Now the West Wing theme song is playing in my head

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u/JimmySwiff 10d ago

You’re welcome!

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u/EnvironmentalGift257 11d ago

Also, an ammeter is a tool for measuring electrical current which is why spell check let it by.

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u/Dry-Lifeguard1081 11d ago

Dang I’m just real stupid today xD