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Sophie Splawinski

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(She/Her) avgeek and wx nerd, dreams of flying a C172. Opinions my own. Led the creation of a website to help teach folks about weather and its impacts on aviation, check it out at: avmet.navcanada.ca

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100%. I just dont know if I remember a time when it was this blatant and this long-lasting. It's just so gross.

06.03.2026 20:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

These kinds of people also tend to make the sorest losers.

06.03.2026 20:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That last line sounds like youre describing my boys πŸ˜‚

05.03.2026 19:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Adrian!!

05.03.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Woman standing in front of a plane

Woman standing in front of a plane

Got signed off by my flight instructor today to get my pre-solo check ride!! It was also an absolute joy up there, not to mention warm enough to be in a sweatshirt for the walk around.

05.03.2026 03:35 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Meteorologists: It’s a bunch of storm chasers too close to the hook.

04.03.2026 03:26 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Post an iconic horror movie image;
Jump scare hall of fame:

05.03.2026 02:46 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Definitely feels good. Thanks friend ☺️

03.03.2026 00:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
White owl in the background just above the snow-covered horizon

White owl in the background just above the snow-covered horizon

Spotted at the airport today: a chonky snowy owl!!

03.03.2026 00:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks friend ☺️

02.03.2026 22:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic showing red lines indicating flown path around and over ottawa airport

Graphic showing red lines indicating flown path around and over ottawa airport

They went well! Perspective changes were wild: from 3300ft/75ft to 8000ft/200ft rwysπŸ˜† but good radio work opportunity and ATC were awesome-got us in twice between IFR traffic (Wake turb practice and complex instructions). PFLs were a lot of fun. Putting it all together with gauging glide distance.

02.03.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I hate this timeline

02.03.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Woman in a blue winter jacket standing in from of a cessna 172 aircraft

Woman in a blue winter jacket standing in from of a cessna 172 aircraft

What an incredible day to fly. PFLs and runway changes today in my favorite bird.

02.03.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Carb icing chart for pre flight calculations to help determine carb icing risk.

Carb icing chart for pre flight calculations to help determine carb icing risk.

I genuinely cannot wait to actually plot on the graph again. So glad I brought my heated socks this morning.
Is it spring yet?

02.03.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There's one a few minutes from my house too... such bad news πŸ˜…

01.03.2026 14:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cat lying on a desk leaned up against a woman who is smiling

Cat lying on a desk leaned up against a woman who is smiling

Kitteh loves WFH days. I love the snuggles and added warmth.
Happy loaf kitteh.

27.02.2026 14:49 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My kids every night at bedtime.

27.02.2026 04:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Post old memes to confuse young people

(My favorite game with my 18 and 10 yos)πŸ˜†

27.02.2026 03:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a woman is wearing a shirt that says `` i have no words '' Alt: a woman is wearing a shirt that says `` i have no words ''

*stares into the abyss*

27.02.2026 01:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not going to lie...this scenario 100% crossed my mind beforehand. It was a very real possibility πŸ˜‚ especially given it had been a few years since I last tried this.

26.02.2026 04:34 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Woman in a gym doing a squat on a Swiss ball.

Woman in a gym doing a squat on a Swiss ball.

I may be old(er), but I'm pumped that I'm still (somewhat πŸ˜…) able to tuck squat and balance on a Swiss ball.
You can take the girl out of ski racing but you cant take the ski racing out of the girl!

26.02.2026 04:11 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Man with a facial expression that says "not bad" next to a smiling woman with the words "everything hurts and im dying" written below her.

Man with a facial expression that says "not bad" next to a smiling woman with the words "everything hurts and im dying" written below her.

Getting old sucks. At least back then the pain came usually came with a good story πŸ˜†

25.02.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Her interview response for how she can answer questions so quickly is now saved in my bookmarks. πŸ”₯

25.02.2026 18:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh my goodness that face just smushed into the couch cushions reminds me so much of my Dexter. He was the bestest doggo... great dane/boxer mix and the biggest cuddle bug. GDs have such a goofy and amazing personality ❀️

24.02.2026 01:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Woman in sunglasses standing on a snow-covered lake under a blue sky

Woman in sunglasses standing on a snow-covered lake under a blue sky

Today feels like a perfect winter day

21.02.2026 18:28 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man with his eyes closed in a dark room with blue lights behind him Alt: a man with his eyes closed in a dark room with blue lights behind him

When you absolutely nail a spicy crosswind landing

21.02.2026 00:13 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is the movie that'll get me into a movie theater for the first time in.... many many years. Cant wait.

20.02.2026 19:35 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Same!!!

20.02.2026 19:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In the words of Rebecca Welton (Ted Lasso): boss. Ass. B*tch. πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯

20.02.2026 00:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

TIL there is a rock named "devil's butt" in Czech Canada National Park

18.02.2026 02:21 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0