The scars of an aviator
Well … crap. The ‘rona finally got me. Or I got it. Let’s say, we got each other. Son A got it too. Son B and wife are negative so far, but we all know how it goes. I have a whole range of symptoms, but so far it’s not too bad. But then I’m only on day 1 since the first diagnosis. Anyway, I’ll try and stay positive! No, wait …
Anyway, about today’s strip: As a cartoon artist, my life isn’t quite as rugged and hazardous as the one of an aviator. Ailments consist of deteriorating eyes and pain in the shoulder or elbow. But I once got myself a paper cut in my office … in the eye! Yikes! I bent down to pick something up underneath a table, and when I got up again, I cut myself right on my eye lens on the corner of a sheet of paper that hung over the edge of the table. After the first panic and a quick visit to the optometrist, it turned out not to be as bad as it sounded. Fortunately, the cut wasn’t very deep and it healed within a few days.
Obviously, this particular scenario could never happen to Chuck, because he is always wearing his sunglasses for protection!
Stef
Is there an FAA form ID10T?
But…but…NOBODY uses the paper forms anymore! Everyone uses the online version of IACRA! How did he get a paper cut on a keyboard???
[I know, they’re still accepted. But the last time I saw a paper version being used, student pilot certificates and third-class medicals were on the same sheet of paper.]
As for ID-10-Tango forms, I don’t have any spares, but I do have about 100 ft of flight line, so it won’t be an issue binding those up if you do find them. I used my last copies to order some fowler flaps from Roost-Air…because, you know, any self-respecting chicken wouldn’t be caught dead without fowler flaps…I’ll show myself out.
Looked up form 8710-1, it’s an application for a rating. I was expecting it to be something for when a pilot screws up, as Chuck does a lot, and he was actually seeking sympathy for having to do the form. But it seems this is actually something good.
As for the Form 1D10-T, as a future teacher I’m debating what I’ll have that be in my class. Maybe a late homework excuse form? Or a form students have to fill out to get their confiscated phones back?
Bummer news re getting personal with La Rona. All the best for a mild engagement and fast recovery 🙂