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by cpd
Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:41 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Most annoying car features
Replies: 72
Views: 2725

Re: Most annoying car features

A lot of old cars had column shifters - even mid 50s vintage. I remember the early 70s when a floor shift, especially "four on the floor" or "t-bar auto" were a big selling point for sportier models. More standard was "three on the tree". Five speed column shift manual...

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by cpd
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:02 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Most annoying car features
Replies: 72
Views: 2725

Re: Most annoying car features

A lot of old cars had column shifters - even mid 50s vintage.

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by cpd
Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:37 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Most annoying car features
Replies: 72
Views: 2725

Re: Most annoying car features

Just out of curiosity, what's wrong with SUVs. 90% of them are pointless. 4Runner, Forester, etc, I get the purpose but things like the Taos, Corolla Cross, Nissan Kicks, etc,. they serve no purpose. The Taos for example, does nothing that the Sportwagon didn't already do. The majority of them are ...

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by cpd
Sun Mar 19, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Wizz Air gets a visit from the bailiffs.
Replies: 24
Views: 4374

Re: Wizz Air gets a visit from the bailiffs.

I agree with the complainant- this is the only way you'll get your money back. Having an airplane impounded will get the airline's attention. Yes, this is the way with airlines. The heavy handed approach is the only way. Otherwise they will behave in the “we are bigger than you, what can you do” ma...

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by cpd
Sat Mar 18, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: How to: Take Air to Air pictures from Airbus Cockpit?
Replies: 2
Views: 335

Re: How to: Take Air to Air pictures from Airbus Cockpit?

I doubt the OPs camera equipment is the issue, it’s more likely the windows in the plane itself. If possible I’d be constructing a makeshift hood to go over the front of the lens that can block out stray light and reflections from elsewhere in the flight deck. One end attaches to the lens, the other...

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by cpd
Sat Mar 18, 2023 6:41 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Settings for overcast skies?
Replies: 2
Views: 229

Re: Settings for overcast skies?

Other than setting the white balance to overcast/cloudy, what settings do you use to shoot an airshow when the sky is overcast? Meter mode? Exposure compensation? Manual exposure settings, I prefer to not let the camera do its own thing in those situations. You can take test photos of less importan...

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by cpd
Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Boeing: "737MAX crash victims didn't have time to suffer," so we owe less.
Replies: 82
Views: 11402

Re: Boeing: "737MAX crash victims didn't have time to suffer," so we owe less.

Forgive me y'all, but seriously: this is the work o' the Devil. :mad: https://onemileatatime.com/news/boeing-737-max-crash-victims-suffer/ Boeing's argument in court is that their 737MAX crash victims "didn't have time to suffer," and thus its liability should be lessened. I get that they...

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by cpd
Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:37 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: New defence pact AUUKUS
Replies: 811
Views: 83683

Re: New defence pact AUUKUS

https://www.news.com.au/technology/inno ... 1a8e19bafc
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It looks like we will have Tomahawk missiles as well:

https://www.news.com.au/technology/inno ... 1a8e19bafc

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by cpd
Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Is the GOP's war on "woke" a party winner, but an overall loser?
Replies: 88
Views: 4040

Re: Is the GOP's war on "woke" a party winner, but an overall loser?

It really is simply a case of numbers, pretty certain if they were dedicated to developing, attracting girls/women in more numbers at a early age we would certainly be seeing more on the grid. It is very much a case of numbers and women in F1 and the pipeline to F1 have said that. Karting numbers i...

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by cpd
Fri Mar 17, 2023 5:15 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Is the GOP's war on "woke" a party winner, but an overall loser?
Replies: 88
Views: 4040

Re: Is the GOP's war on "woke" a party winner, but an overall loser?

So we should not allow people to transition at all? Because there might be an athlete somewhere who transitioned to female at some point that might win something at one point? Why is it, then, that cis-females can and are encouraged to play in traditional male sports against cis-men? Some choices h...

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by cpd
Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:21 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread
Replies: 12672
Views: 961655

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread

Mig 29 is a step but old. At least it is known by Ukraine.

I think the Gripen would be a good step.

Cue outrage by Russia and its crowd of supporters.

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by cpd
Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Most annoying car features
Replies: 72
Views: 2725

Re: Most annoying car features

I’m totally on board with the piano black hate, and would like to add “carbon fibre” (or fiber). It mostly isn’t so looks as fake as it is. I am glad the matte finish was just a one year thing and it went away. It’s still a thing on carbon bicycle frames and a massive pain in the a…. Looks okay for...

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by cpd
Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Prop lands on helipad on top of Burj al Arab
Replies: 11
Views: 2911

Re: Prop lands on helipad on top of Burj Dubai hotel

Red bull advert or stunt… :roll:

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by cpd
Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:52 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: New defence pact AUUKUS
Replies: 811
Views: 83683

Re: New defence pact AUUKUS

http://www.buildsubmarines.com

Tugg


Thanks. Was hoping to find something local but will look to see what’s about.
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Tugger wrote:
cpd wrote:
Apparently recruitment will be underway for roles supporting this effort. It looks very interesting.

Yup. If you are interested, look here: http://www.buildsubmarines.com

Tugg


Thanks. Was hoping to find something local but will look to see what’s about.

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by cpd
Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:36 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Most annoying car features
Replies: 72
Views: 2725

Re: Most annoying car features

The only thing I find annoying in a modern car is Gloss/Piano Black trim, especially on frequently touched areas. Those things are fingerprint magnets. Everything else, I'm fine with. Yes! Klavierlack - scratches easily and looks putrid in about 2 minutes. Light coloured dashboards too, they reflec...

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by cpd
Tue Mar 14, 2023 5:00 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Most annoying car features
Replies: 72
Views: 2725

Re: Most annoying car features

- unpopular opinion there’s such a thing as TOO quiet and too smooth. I like to at least hear that the thing is working lol. Phantom has the "ready" indication on the instrument display so you know it's running. You still hear a very small amount of the engine but it is almost silent and ...

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by cpd
Tue Mar 14, 2023 3:08 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Most annoying car features
Replies: 72
Views: 2725

Re: Most annoying car features

1. beep, beep, beep warnings for everything and anything. Yes I know the door is open because I opened it. 2. Excessively noisy "fart" modes for the look at me up-and-coming real-estate agents and their little shopping trolleys on wheels. Make it quiet outside and put a super loud sound ri...

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by cpd
Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:15 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: New defence pact AUUKUS
Replies: 811
Views: 83683

Re: New defence pact AUUKUS

Apparently recruitment will be underway for roles supporting this effort. It looks very interesting.

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by cpd
Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:32 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: New defence pact AUUKUS
Replies: 811
Views: 83683

Re: New defence pact AUUKUS

The announcement today says: 3 Virginia class submarines with option for two more, then the remainder are the SSN-AUKUS which will be new submarines that will serve both Australia and UK, with these new designs having US reactor and some other tech. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/14/auku...

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by cpd
Mon Mar 13, 2023 6:07 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: 10% of all new new vehicles sold were EV's
Replies: 502
Views: 19506

Re: 10% of all new new vehicles sold were EV's

In my city among EVs it is either a Tesla or a Polestar 2. Those are the most common ones. Polestar was a bit behind the Hyundai group into the market but they’ve now overtaken them.

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by cpd
Mon Mar 13, 2023 6:04 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Is the GOP's war on "woke" a party winner, but an overall loser?
Replies: 88
Views: 4040

Re: Is the GOP's war on "woke" a party winner, but an overall loser?

These dead ends are going to be the end of right conservative parties. Eventually they will come back to sensible but boring policy and the interesting characters will probably be left out of the party. Even in my country the previous conservative government (hugely voted out) has totally toned down...

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by cpd
Sun Mar 12, 2023 7:19 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Saudi Arabia presents Riyadh Air
Replies: 151
Views: 20710

Re: Saudi Arabia presents Riyadh Air

Will they serve alcohol?? Is it that necessary? Surely someone can go 10-12 hours without alcohol… Nicer to not have pax nearby who are inebriated and an airline with strict standards all the better for those of us who want a peaceful flight. That said, I don’t see a reason to go for this airline v...

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by cpd
Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread
Replies: 12672
Views: 961655

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread

That’s always been the elephant in the room - the pro Russian posters. Evidently they are gearing up again. :( Hopefully the tanks arriving and other weapons will bring about quicker change. Interesting to look at how many senior people the Russians have lost and how a major superpower is struggling...

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by cpd
Sat Mar 11, 2023 2:03 am
Forum: Site Related
Topic: What happened to the Russian invasion of Ukraine civil aviation news/discussion threads?
Replies: 6
Views: 749

Re: What happened to the Russian invasion of Ukraine civil aviation news/discussion threads?

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1470285&p=23710211#p23710211
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1470763&p=23690709#p23690709

I'm not asking for them to be put back, just observation.
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The off-topic messages are not stuck to the top again either:
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1470285&p=23710211#p23710211
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1470763&p=23690709#p23690709

I'm not asking for them to be put back, just observation.

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by cpd
Thu Mar 09, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: RIP Chaim Topol
Replies: 4
Views: 511

Re: RIP Chaim Topol

He was brilliant as Milos Columbo.

RIP.

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by cpd
Thu Mar 09, 2023 2:12 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: New defence pact AUUKUS
Replies: 811
Views: 83683

Re: New defence pact AUUKUS

Australia to buy 5 Virginia class submarines, US to forward deploy subs to Western Australia. It also seems like the Australians, UK and US will collaborate in a new sub class. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/australia-expected-buy-up-5-virginia-class-submarines-part-aukus-source...

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by cpd
Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: Technical/Operations
Topic: Lockheed Tristar original FMS
Replies: 35
Views: 3590

Re: Lockheed Tristar original FMS

I find myself wondering what delights Lockheed could bring to the commercial aviation table today. I flew on a few 1011s when I was in my late 20s (I'll be 74 in a few weeks :old: ), and found it to be a true wonder. I also wonder the same thing, the L1011 really was innovative. Lockheed is one who...

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by cpd
Fri Mar 03, 2023 1:54 am
Forum: Site Related
Topic: SSL error with mobile Brave, Opera
Replies: 5
Views: 581

Re: SSL error with mobile Brave, Opera

https://airliners.net in Chrome/Android, but not when using https://www.airliners.net


I just checked in Chrome and that worked fine on MacOS 13.2.1, also in Firefox too.

the version without www redirects me to the www version and no certificate error.
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AeroVega wrote:
Getting the same when using https://airliners.net in Chrome/Android, but not when using https://www.airliners.net


I just checked in Chrome and that worked fine on MacOS 13.2.1, also in Firefox too.

the version without www redirects me to the www version and no certificate error.

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by cpd
Thu Mar 02, 2023 9:06 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Sad news on ABCDList.NL
Replies: 23
Views: 6202

Re: Sad news on ABCDList.NL

yyztpa2 wrote:
https://www.abcdlist.nl/main.html
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I've appreciated Peter's good work in keeping up to date with production status, especially for the A220 program


Oh no that’s awful. :( a friend of mine fell victim to the same thing.

It’s a terrible disease and that message is ominous.

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by cpd
Thu Mar 02, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: SUVs and emissions.
Replies: 48
Views: 2099

Re: SUVs and emissions.

We are seeing the awful impacts gas powered SUVs have on the environment. Electric powered SUVs also use more resources to make a battery than a smaller electric car. SUVs combined emit more emissions than countries. We know that human caused climate change is a huge problem. Will we need to ban SU...

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by cpd
Wed Mar 01, 2023 6:59 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Greek Head On Train Collision
Replies: 20
Views: 1715

Re: Greek Head On Train Collision

The Greeks handed over management of their public rail system to an Italian firm. They don't really have the track usage warning and deconfliction systems that other nations do. These two trains traveled on the same track for some time, with no one noticing. Greece or Italy? I'm no fan of the Itali...

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by cpd
Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Top 3 Favorite and Top 3 Least Favorite Presidents in the U.S.
Replies: 31
Views: 2154

Re: Top 3 Favorite and Top 3 Least Favorite Presidents in the U.S.

Favorites: Trump, Washington, DeSantis Least: Obama, Biden, Clinton DeSantis isn't a President! ;) From those that I can remember, Obama is someone I could relate to and just seems to have a common decency that is lacking in politics. Clinton, unsure about, Biden seems to be decent. Out of them all...

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by cpd
Sat Feb 25, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Airline Cruise Speed changing over decades
Replies: 69
Views: 9926

Re: Airline Cruise Speed changing over decades

I was amazed when Boeing introduced the 737-300/400 and 500 with much more efficient CFM56 engines but retained the same basic wing as the far shorter range 737-200 It made for a painfully slow optimal cruise Mach around .73, if flying into a strong headwind it took forever to get anywhere, combine...

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by cpd
Sat Feb 25, 2023 2:44 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Airline Cruise Speed changing over decades
Replies: 69
Views: 9926

Re: Airline Cruise Speed changing over decades

A380 missing too I think. It is reasonably quick as well and I still see plenty of them flying.

Concorde obviously way faster than all of them at M2.01.

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by cpd
Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread
Replies: 12672
Views: 961655

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread

And Prigozhin is having fun messing with the Kremlin and military leaders by posting pictures of fighters killed in Ukraine. Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin has gone from accusing the Russian military of treason to flooding the internet with gruesome photos of the country’s war dead. “Who is...

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by cpd
Wed Feb 22, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Rep. Greene calls for "national divorce"
Replies: 119
Views: 6831

Re: Rep. Greene calls for "national divorce"

As if MTG hadn't proved that she is so Dozed that she doesn't understand Red vs Blue, she comes along with this completely Dreamland idea about 5 year bans from voting if you move from Blue to Red States. And Sean Hannity Approved this statement. https://www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/sean-hannity-e...

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by cpd
Sun Feb 19, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread
Replies: 12672
Views: 961655

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread

Are the tanks actually going to be delivered or are they stalled again by the politicians? https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/very-difficult-terrifying-new-putin-prediction-in-wars-12th-month/news-story/4e2f535f60839aca623c884057a94409 Old news (January 22nd) and not accurate an...

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by cpd
Sun Feb 19, 2023 4:25 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread
Replies: 12672
Views: 961655

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread

https://www.news.com.au/technology/inno ... 4057a94409
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Are the tanks actually going to be delivered or are they stalled again by the politicians?

https://www.news.com.au/technology/inno ... 4057a94409

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by cpd
Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:36 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: President Carter enters hospice care
Replies: 21
Views: 2001

Re: President Carter enters hospice care

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-19/ ... /101995264
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It sounds like the end is nearing. :( Hopefully he will be comfortable and surrounding by his family.

Cancer is a really rotten thing, it appears he managed to get through it for a time.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-19/ ... /101995264

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by cpd
Fri Feb 17, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Galaxy S22 Ultra
Replies: 3
Views: 2423

Re: Galaxy S22 Ultra

Granted I’m only looking at the original photos on a smartphone screen but they look great for a phone camera!

How things have advanced. The photos are still at some distance too.

My work phone is iPhone 13 which is reasonably good for camera but not that good.

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by cpd
Tue Feb 14, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: Military Aviation & Space Flight
Topic: North American UFO airspace closure Thread
Replies: 95
Views: 6543

Re: North American UFO airspace closure Thread

https://youtu.be/YocN6EMHChE

Interesting thing from Mark Felton.
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Although it’s been seen as ironic to have expensive fighters or missiles taking down these balloons, they could be made to have a sinister purpose as in WW2:

https://youtu.be/YocN6EMHChE

Interesting thing from Mark Felton.

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by cpd
Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Philippines urges China to halt any "provocative act" after laser aimed at vessel
Replies: 8
Views: 1261

Re: Philippines urges China to halt any "provocative act" after laser aimed at vessel

Phillipines needs some artificial islands for research purposes, with a nice runway and some fighter planes and missiles based on them…

Watch China throw a tantrum about that.

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by cpd
Tue Feb 14, 2023 6:23 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Car oil change intervals
Replies: 48
Views: 2175

Re: Car oil change intervals

I just picked up a 2019 BMW 530i. Just 25k on the clock. The service interval says 10,000 miles for an oil change which seems very high. Yes I know its a full synthetic oil but still. I took it to BMW service and asked and the service advisor insisted 10k is OK. I was thinking I should change it ou...

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by cpd
Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:56 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread
Replies: 12672
Views: 961655

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread

Russia attacked the Zatoka bridge in Odessa with what appears to be a maritime drone; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLaGjHQ0g8A It's time to give the Ukes weapons to take out the Crimean bridge. If Ukraine had never given up its heavier weapons all those years ago Russia wouldn’t be invading at a...

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by cpd
Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:46 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: New defence pact AUUKUS
Replies: 811
Views: 83683

Re: New defence pact AUUKUS

Would it makes sense for the UK to expand their capabilities a bit? Who knows, the way things are going, Canada may even want some SSNs in the future and their shipbuilding industry seems to be at or beyond capacity with their Type 26, icebreakers, replenishment ships, etc. In the late 60's and ear...

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by cpd
Mon Feb 13, 2023 6:25 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: NFL playoffs!
Replies: 143
Views: 6051

Re: NFL playoffs!

I just happened to watch one of the kicks where the player went down.

That looked nasty from the slow motion video seeing the foot and ankle.

I didn't see any of the rest of it as the political fights, showbiz circuses and other stuff aren't all that interesting.

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by cpd
Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:41 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AA Passenger Unable to Stow Bag in Overhead Bin - Gets Offloaded
Replies: 205
Views: 21776

Re: AA Passenger Unable to Stow Bag in Overhead Bin - Gets Offloaded

The passenger really had to be a pain, I can't believe no other PAX would help stow the bag. But what if the other PAX got injured? Note the union rule someone mentioned! It's not okay for the cabin staff to get injured, but okay for the PAX to do this and get injured... Hmm... As a passenger I wou...

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by cpd
Tue Feb 07, 2023 11:54 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Major Earthquake in Turkey & Syria Feb. 6-7.8 level-1000's dead
Replies: 52
Views: 3911

Re: Major Earthquake in Turkey & Syria Feb. 6-7.8 level-1000's dead

Some historic landmarks are gone completely, just rubble left. It's a very bad earthquake.

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by cpd
Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:46 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Qantas, Air France in talks over direct Australia-Paris flights
Replies: 189
Views: 27561

Re: Qantas, Air France in talks over direct Australia-Paris flights

The fastest and easiest option would be SYD-DXB-LYS then train to Geneva. If you fly to CDG you'll have to catch the train from CDG to Lyon then Lyon to Geneva. Seems I may as well just fly my existing way to Geneva with Emirates (SYD-DXB, stop overnight then DXB-GVA) then I get my transfer from Ge...

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by cpd
Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:47 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Qantas, Air France in talks over direct Australia-Paris flights
Replies: 189
Views: 27561

Re: Qantas, Air France in talks over direct Australia-Paris flights

This could sway me, but I'm normally flying Emirates. Direct flight, then Paris to Geneva on the train? Is it better than SYD-DXB-GVA though... That is a stopover but GVA is closest to my destination. The fastest and easiest option would be SYD-DXB-LYS then train to Geneva. If you fly to CDG you'll...

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