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- Wed May 01, 2024 4:54 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: Formula One
- Replies: 134
- Views: 11072
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Re: Formula One
U.S. Congress members demand answers on Andretti's exclusion from Formula 1 Former F1 world champion Mario Andretti held a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol with Michigan Rep. John James to make their case for admitting Andretti Cadillac on the grid. https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/us-congre...
- Wed May 01, 2024 4:05 pm
- Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
- Topic: A grave mistake
- Replies: 511
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Re: A grave mistake
CNN gets a rare look at the Iranian missiles and drones that hit Israel https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/01/middleeast/iranian-missiles-drones-that-hit-israel-mime-intl/index.html Link has pics. “You have to ask the Israelis,” Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Brigadier General Ali Belali says with a smirk whe...
- Wed May 01, 2024 2:51 pm
- Forum: Sport
- Topic: Wing foiling
- Replies: 3
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I used to windsurf (or sail board) but after a trip to the Maldives, I tried wing foiling. It's an interesting activity whereby instead of a fin, you have a hydrofoil (2) underneath and its purpose is to elevate the board above the water. Propulsion is from either a small motor or a wing (not a sai...
- Wed May 01, 2024 2:49 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
Got the results from my electricution yesterday-both hands have carpel tunnel, one also has arthritis. I go under the knife in June. I also have a colonoscopy in a couple of weeks. Fun times ahead. Think of it as giving you something to do when you are not in the garden. Also, the repairs to hands/...
- Wed May 01, 2024 2:46 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
- Replies: 19842
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
A couple of reasons are possible fot 9H-GLOBL's routings. Sector training for the pilots. Ie need X number of sectors to be released. That FL looks below RVSM. Numerous reasons for that. Dodgy autopilot, transponder not working properly, felt like it... :) I don't know, just guessing :) No RVSM cap...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:00 pm
- Forum: Engineering/Technical Discussions
- Topic: Massive Airports Coming to a Desert Nowhere Near You
- Replies: 3
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Massive Airports Coming to a Desert Nowhere Near You
Dubai reveals massive plans for the world’s busiest airport https://www.cnn.com/travel/dubai-world-cental-al-maktoum-airport-expansion/index.html CNN — When it comes to airport expansion projects, the Gulf States are abuzz and the competition is fierce. A mammoth airport in Saudi Arabia has already...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:56 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
- Replies: 19842
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
Let's hear it for healthy boobs!
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- Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:39 pm
- Forum: Aviation Incidents
- Topic: More Boeing Bad News
- Replies: 1051
- Views: 54262
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Re: More Boeing Bad News
Since he lives on the water he should keep it for a swim dock or something similar.
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- Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:43 am
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: Friday Jokes
- Replies: 10954
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- Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:04 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: Electric Bikes
- Replies: 1
- Views: 87
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Electric Bikes
I just saw a TV ad for this bike:
https://lectricebikes.com/products/xp-black
On sale for $999 w/standard battery or + $200 for extended range with free accessory package.
Anyone have any info on this bike / company?
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https://lectricebikes.com/products/xp-black
On sale for $999 w/standard battery or + $200 for extended range with free accessory package.
Anyone have any info on this bike / company?
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- Mon Apr 29, 2024 3:23 pm
- Forum: Aviation Incidents
- Topic: How Not To Evacuate a Mad Dog
- Replies: 0
- Views: 68
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How Not To Evacuate a Mad Dog
Unbelievable! :-o Less than three hours to repack slides and depart. :-? Accident: Laser MD83 at Caracas on Apr 28th 2024, smoke in cabin after landing By Simon Hradecky, created Monday, Apr 29th 2024 10:42Z, last updated Monday, Apr 29th 2024 11:03Z A Laser Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83, regist...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:05 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: Friday Jokes
- Replies: 10954
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I don't suppose that the prosecution could just play this at each of his trials.
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- Sun Apr 28, 2024 4:11 pm
- Forum: Companion animals, birds, etc.
- Topic: Utah Cat Ships Self to California Via Amazon
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Utah Cat Ships Self to California Via Amazon
Utah cat found in Amazon warehouse a week after sneaking into a return box Galena, a timid indoor cat, survived for six days without food or water before being discovered by a warehouse worker in Los Angeles. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/utah-cat-found-amazon-warehouse-week-sneaking-ret...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:08 am
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: Electric Cars II - Not Silly!
- Replies: 857
- Views: 54235
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Re: Electric Cars II - Not Silly!
Federal regulator finds Tesla Autopilot has 'critical safety gap' linked to hundreds of collisions The NHTSA report comes as Tesla signals it is betting its future on autonomous driving. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/feds-say-tesla-autopilot-linked-hundreds-collisions-critical-safety-ga-rc...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:53 pm
- Forum: Aviation Incidents
- Topic: Delta flight makes emergency return after exit slide separates from Boeing aircraft
- Replies: 6
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Re: Delta flight makes emergency return after exit slide separates from Boeing aircraft
So the slide decided that there was an emergency and exited?
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- Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:50 pm
- Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
- Topic: Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war
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Re: Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war
US announces $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/us-announces-usd6-billion-long-term-military-aid-package-for-ukraine/index.html US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Friday a $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine — ...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:01 pm
- Forum: Where Are They Now
- Topic: Departed During 2024
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4436
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Re: Departed During 2024
Moody Blues cofounder Mike Pinder, last surviving original member of band, dies at 82 Pinder's family's statement described him as a “musician, father, cosmic philosopher & friend” who “lived his life with a childlike wonder, walking a deeply introspective path which fused the mind and the heart.” ...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:25 am
- Forum: Space Related (& Freight) Ops
- Topic: Bad News for Boeing Starliner
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2409
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Re: Bad News for Boeing Starliner
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/25/world/boeing-starliner-launch-spacex-delays-scn/index.html After years of delays and a dizzying array of setbacks during test flights, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is finally set to ...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:21 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: Electric Cars II - Not Silly!
- Replies: 857
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Re: Electric Cars II - Not Silly!
No worries. I would suspect that most EV maintenance would only be available the dealerships unless a factory trained mechanic broke away and opened a niche EV repair shop. I remember seeing a piece, I think on CBS Sunday Morning last year, about a shop that specialized in diagnosing EV battery pack...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:40 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: Electric Cars II - Not Silly!
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Great. Anecdotal data is all we really have now. Arizona is as close to ideal as it gets for EV use/charging, rural Canada about the worst. I'd be interested in sales, and his business model too. What's the local situation like for mechanics? I have used three different garages over the years but I...