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ricardian wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:53 am

FD2 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:18 am

All pilots take note!
Flying on Empty.jpg

So there are aircraft that continue to fly on empty fuel tanks? Do tell...

Factual reporting for once!

PP

Thanks for the Links Grumpy! I do a LOT of snorkelling around these parts so have my own gear. Especially Mask & Snorkel!!! The snorkeling inside the reef was almost as good as outside of it. Corals better outside but fish the same inside, just smaller. Only disappointment was lack of pelagic fish ...

All that I had was an old iPad that has a very tired battery. They want almost what a used iPad costs just to replace the battery. ~X( Consult YouTube, see if there's a step-by-step guide to replacing the battery yourself. I've done that to a few phones and laptops, although we don't have Apple pro...

At a previous place of employment I had numerous encounters with The Rich, The Rich and Famous, Those Who Thought They Were Famous, and quite a few other types. CEOs, entertainers, sports figures, politicians, etc. Just like amongst "commoners" they run the gamut from genuinely nice, caring people t...

FD2 wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:10 pm

Our ships visited Copenhagen in 1967 and nearly all the cadets went to visit the brewery. Carlsberg and Tuborg tastings after the lecture were excellent. Sadly I've now lost the little enamel elephant lapel badge.

A good excuse to go back for another.

PP

Went on a dive trip there '96 or '97. We stayed at one of the resorts and did one or two 2-tank dives a day outside the reefs. The rest of the time was either snorkeling in the lagoon, riding scooters around the 4 X 5 mile island, or drinking beer in the pool. Food and beer at the resort was very ex...

Neighbor across the street recently had an additional foot or so of insulation blown into his attic. I was there when he was getting a spiel from a different insulation installer who quoted ~$10,000 + for the job. A different installer did the job for less than 20% of the first quote. I plan to have...

First official 100^o F temp. recorded today.
I have managed to not use the A/C yet as overnight temps are cool enough to leave doors and windows open then close them as OAT equals indoor temp.
Not looking forward to electric bills when 24/7 A/C will be necessary.

PP

Smeagol wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 21, 2024 12:12 pm

Like Fox3, I learned to fly before I had a driving licence...but my steed was rather more mundane, a Piper PA28.

D#1 is also a member of your club.
PA28 as well.

PP

1DC wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:30 pm

Got wordl in two, anyone else do it?

Got yesterday's in two.

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House passes critical aid to Ukraine and Taiwan along with a TikTok ban A vote on an aid package to Israel is underway. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-vote-critical-aid-ukraine-israel-potential-tiktok-ban-rcna148395 WASHINGTON — The House on Saturday passed a long-awaited bill with...

New FAA rest rules to address 'fatigue' issues with air traffic controllers The mandate comes amid heightened scrutiny of near-miss incidents. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said it could backfire. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-faa-rest-rules-address-fatigue-issues-air-...

But is the deaccelerator pedal more effective that the accelerator pedal?

PP

I hear that Trump's accountants may be available.

PP

RSS Leeham News and Analysis Boeing unlikely to meet FAA’s 90-day deadline for new safety program April 18, 2024 https://leehamnews.com/2024/04/18/boeing-unlikely-to-meet-faas-90-day-deadline-for-new-safety-program/ Boeing appears unlikely to meet a 90-day deadline to submit a comprehensive plan to ...

Dickey Betts, co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, dead at 80 https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/18/entertainment/dickey-betts-death/index.html Dickey Betts, a guitarist and the co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, has died, according to a family statement shared with CNN on Thursday by his longtime...

Prince Harry now officially considers the U.S. — not Britain — his primary residence The change was revealed in a filing with the U.K.'s Companies House on Wednesday. It comes as Prince William returns to royal duties on Thursday for the first time since Princess Kate's cancer announcement. https:/...

Finally decided to bite the bullet and take unresponsive desktop to the computer doctor. Turned out to be a failure of the graphics card. :(( Wallet lighter but slowly getting everything reconnected. Wound up buying a used Surface Pro 4 and dock to use for travel, should I get back into that habit. ...

$14.5M gold heist from Toronto airport results in charges for airline employee and 8 others Peel Regional Police said Wednesday that 6,600 gold bars worth more than 20 million Canadian dollars ($14.5 million) were stolen, the biggest gold theft in Canadian history. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/worl...

Alaska Airlines passenger captured by FBI after repeatedly groping woman on flight Prosecutors say Desmond Bostick covered his hand with a blanket while groping the woman throughout their flight from San Diego to Seattle https://www.foxnews.com/us/alaska-airlines-passenger-captured-fbi-after-repeat...