"that should buff right out...." -Del Griffith I am surprised the tail didn't fall off actually! LOL

(Written on 01/09/2015)(Permalink)

analog can be better than digital - just as autopilots can lead to over dependence on automation and not enough hand flying experience - using computers to design everything robs a skill as well.....it's necessary when you build a plane in 100 different places like we do today - there is something to be said for locking everyone in one room and hammering out all the issues in once place at one time.

(Written on 01/04/2015)(Permalink)

Speed of Light =" C" Speed of Sound = "Mach" Speed of Government = ? May I suggest " <0 "

(Written on 12/05/2014)(Permalink)

I like his idea, I'll just use a pellet gun and watch out for what is downrange best I can. Some of these drone pilots are actively pushing the limits, trying to be a-holes about all this. The younger generation has little respect for anything- and doesn't believe in consequences for their actions. I am appalled by the conversations on youtube with people flying above clouds and buzzing things - I live near Ohare and Ive seen drones flying very high, near traffic patterns for approach and departure corridors. These guys must be taking video of the planes - it's dangerous but they don't care one bit!! it is those guys who ruin it for everyone - but for some reason drones bring out the worst in more people than nearly any other flying object to date. If they keep it up they will need to register each and every drone with an N number

(Written on 11/29/2014)(Permalink)

Not to mention usage fees for airspace access. Look, the reason why they had to do this was simple - just look on youtube and see what some of these morons are doing. The LATEST one I saw was a guy flying through a layer of overcast to the sunny clear skies above.... some 2000 feet up! These guys MUST Be taught basic airspace knowledge and set forth rules of where, when, etc you can fly. With drones that can fly long distances well beyond visual range, we aren't talking about remote controlled aircraft anymore. And all it takes is one of these drones with a RED EPIC and TAREDEK transmitter on an OCTOCOPTER with a PL Lens coming through the windscreen of a plane, or into the engine to really put some good ol' blood on the runway. I am all for freedom and liberty, but just look at how these morons are behaving and it's clear that something has to change so that these idiots can be stopped.... sot hat they actually are breaking laws so they can be prosecuted. IF THEY ARE S

(Written on 11/26/2014)(Permalink)

So much for Sterile Cockpit!

(Written on 10/30/2014)(Permalink)

I disagree - a HUGE crime against humanity was committed by naming the WIFI Hotspot "Al Quida.." We need to find the people responsible and torture them until they give up the reason for their blatant attack on our western culture. We should do a rendition flight to a non-extradition, torture legal nation where we can hold the prisoner 1. Without charging them of any specific crime 2. Not allow them due process 3. Not give them their day in court 4. Not show them the "evidence" against them 5. Not honor any habeas corpus requests 6. Use "enhanced interrogation techniques" Wait - isn't this type of government the very thing we are trying to rid the world of? Don't we WANT democracy, freedom, unalienable human rights, constitutional freedoms and protections.... ISN"T THAT WHAT WE ARE SUPPOSEDLY FIGHTING FOR? BY TURNING INTO A POLICE STATE THAT JUSTIFIES ILLEGAL SEARCH AND SEIZURE, CONSTITUTION SHREDDING BEHAVIORS - WE ARE LETTING THE BAD GUYS WIN I hope somed

(Written on 10/29/2014)(Permalink)

Two pictures of the Piaggio P180 on the banner but not on the list? It's an amazing aircraft that deserves to be there more than the Eclipse 550. A turbo prop that does Mach .7 at 41,000 feet is amazing.... a jet that does that is common.

(Written on 10/21/2014)(Permalink)

1. It would be in everyones best interest (the banks, airline, Boeing, shareholders) if the deal were renegotiated. 2. Why did the banks sign off on that kind of deal. It is the underwriters job to make sure the borrower can repay the debt, know the industry, etc. 3. Proof again that the upper management that makes millions, who supposedly have ALL the answers and know what they are doing are in fact completely inept and just along for the highly paid ride. The fact that NO ONE knew that this disaster was coming should be surprising, but it isn't. And greed is not good. the movie "Wall Street" was wrong.... Money being motivation is a good thing... blind greed is horrible. Look at Alibaba - they are a publicly traded company, and the shareholder is not #1. Finally someone gets it. The customer is number 1, the employees are number two and the shareholders are #3. THAT is how you do business.

(Written on 10/20/2014)(Permalink)

"I'd buy that for a dollar" - Looks better than an SUX6000, doesn't it "Murphy"

(Written on 10/17/2014)(Permalink)