That’s honestly a pretty poor design then. Most airline requirements these days include a meal table that maintains its position regardless of the back position.

What you’re describing is called “seat articulation” and yes it does appear on economy seats on most widebody aircraft where the back and bottom are linked together. The seat pan tracks forward when recline is requested. This does require greater pitch as there are regulatory limits to how close you can place seats…

Not completely correct. Meal tables (at least the ones I’m aware of) in economy class are not tied to the recline mechanism or back pivot so there’s no change to table height. The table remains stationary regardless of back movement. Hence why it impacts laptop screens when reclining.

It all depends on who you fly with. LCCs (Low Cost Carriers) are notorious for getting every last inch of space possible for seats, which typically means little to no recline on last rows.

They do exist already. However much like your La-Z-Boy, they are larger more complicated seats than the bare bones Economy class seat with multiple linkages. They require greater pitch and are typically Business Class or Premium Economy.

As he is in the last row, which typically has zero recline, he most likely opted for the absolute cheapest flight cost possible. You get what you pay for.

What’s the cheapest base-model car available in the US that has a manual? I’m thinking if I was either a poor college kid or a recent grad (I’m neither at this point) and wanted a manual for the least amount of New Car money, what could I get?

Looks like I missed the boat on this article, but I’ll always cherish the hours my dad and I spent in the garage working on my first motorcycle, a Honda CB350. I heard many stories that I’m sure he was waiting to tell me when Iwas “mature” enough. We pulled the engine twice for various repairs/maintenance and…

GMC Acadia

What I struggle with is towing capacity. I could see getting rid of my 3-row SUV if I can get similar 5700 lb towing capacity (I could live with 4500-5000). Pulling a camper, or a trailer with OHV’s and motorcycles is not uncommon for me and the fam.

When my Cherokee lease (ugh) was up, I had the car professionally detailed and cleaned prior to the inspection. The inspector couldn’t find a single thing wrong and said it was the nicest one he’d had to inspect. Worth the money!

I do not want a Honda E Type R

Neutral: I’d happily consider a hybrid or full EV motorcycle if the cost was close to existing used bikes. I’ve got ICE bikes for long rides but my commute is about 8 miles to work.

In British slang “Dog’s Breakfast” means something all messed up. A real shit show. Could have evolved from that if there were issues with the front end. (Issues with a LR? What?!)

As long as it can tow a Road King to Americade, it should be just fine.

It’s... it’s just so...ugly!

Hotel? Trivago!

Where’s the Ducati?

Studies have shown engineers consistently underestimate the amount of effort required on a project. You’ll be there at least two additional days.

Supposably.