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by 3WE
Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: (More) IA image creation shenanigans
Replies: 74
Views: 1345

Re: (More) IA image creation shenanigans

...EVANIE and his sterile mask!
In this case more than justified by your chemtr... sorry, "cropdusting" :roll:
Death to all weeds, insects, diseases. Squid are next. [Not italics]We will save you. Face diapers are optional.
by 3WE
Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:59 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: THERE HAS BEEN A NEAR TOTAL SHIP-BRIDGE DISASTER!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 278

Ship departure procedures…

I read where the ship’s initial departure had tug boat assistance or accompaniment, but that when the ship got “up to speed/~9 kts” the tugboats were dismissed.

The pilots apparently “called for them to return” when the power failed, but likely too late for then to rendezvous and do anything.
by 3WE
Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:29 pm
Forum: Aviation Discussion Forum
Topic: This alternate-units stuff is getting out of hand...
Replies: 16
Views: 939

Re: This alternate-units stuff is getting out of hand...

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by 3WE
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: THERE HAS BEEN A NEAR TOTAL SHIP-BRIDGE DISASTER!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 278

It’s not_only Flyover, but…

Floatunder.

Looks like we need to get to work installing safety piers…


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Not_pictured: Almost 20 additional bridges.

Footnote: Gabe, your Hell-Better Bridgeoengineer Buddies can’t seem to agree on the procedures for designing these things.
by 3WE
Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:45 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Railroad Thread
Replies: 542
Views: 202011

March 28, 2024

Who the hell is a TV programming director here, that would schedule stuff for our entertainment.

Runaway train (the one with Captain Kirk and the durnk inverted MD-80 pilot) is on TV tonight.

Basically a true story (but with mucho TV embellishment and inaccuracies).

There is a lot of braking.
by 3WE
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:40 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: (More) IA image creation shenanigans
Replies: 74
Views: 1345

Re: (More) IA image creation shenanigans

MUY BIEN!!!!! This is a new level of brill-yunt. Fotografia numero uno: I’m looking a bit feminine. Fotografia numero dos: Gabriel is HOT! Sorry, Gabe. Fotografia numero tres: Backwards… I’m the old guy. Fotografia numero quatro: Indeed! . I see flyboy, Dummy and Bobbie. Fotografia numero cinco: Th...
by 3WE
Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: JetPhoto Pre-Screening Thread...
Replies: 187
Views: 50715

Looks not_stabilized.

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by 3WE
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: THERE HAS BEEN A NEAR TOTAL SHIP-BRIDGE DISASTER!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 278

Re: THERE HAS BEEN A NEAR TOTAL SHIP-BRIDGE DISASTER!!!!!!

Quote=Gabriel

Train brakes suck.
I blame:

1. Engineers
2. Economics
3. Greedy, profit-driven, Boeing executives
4. The squid
5. Donkeys (the original railroad locomotives)
by 3WE
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: Aviation Discussion Forum
Topic: What a story
Replies: 5
Views: 121

Re: What a story

To be honest, it is a nice story but I felt it was a tad "scripted" for amazement, like when movies that tell a real story but have to make it more dramatic so it's not boring….I also fail to find a good "so what" to take away…The closest one is that the guy recommends that we f...
by 3WE
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: THERE HAS BEEN A NEAR TOTAL SHIP-BRIDGE DISASTER!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 278

Re: THERE HAS BEEN A NEAR TOTAL SHIP-BRIDGE DISASTER!!!!!!

…To get an idea of the energy involved, i used the following website with approximate data reported in the press: 95,000 US Tons 9 Knots 538,325,440 foot-pounds https://www.omnicalculator.com/physics/kinetic-energy In view of the lively debate about braking on the railroad thread, I used representa...
by 3WE
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: (More) IA image creation shenanigans
Replies: 74
Views: 1345

Re: (More) IA image creation shenanigans

1. Excellent

2. Next project: Gabriel and 3BS teaching flyboy, Bobby, Dummy and Kent Olson how not_to stall while ITS operates a McDonalds Jumbo Mac…

3. I am not_young.
by 3WE
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:59 am
Forum: Aviation Discussion Forum
Topic: What a story
Replies: 5
Views: 121

Re: What a story

what is the key message here?
Are you Flyboy?
With reading, there’s some techniques- first and last sentences/paragraphs…video, not so much.

Plus, I’m not_sure that Gabriel actually makes 45-minute-long posts.
by 3WE
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: THERE HAS BEEN A NEAR TOTAL SHIP-BRIDGE DISASTER!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 278

Re: THERE HAS BEEN A NEAR TOTAL SHIP-BRIDGE DISASTER!!!!!!

Media reports speculation that dirty fuel was involved. They should wait for the final report.

I like Gabieees suggestion and safety tugboat accompaniment.
by 3WE
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:25 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: THERE HAS BEEN A NEAR TOTAL SHIP-BRIDGE DISASTER!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 278

Re: THERE HAS BEEN A NEAR TOTAL SHIP-BRIDGE DISASTER!!!!!!

This may not be 100% accurate, but the ship was apparently able to communicate its emergency and gave law enforcement 90 seconds to block the bridge, and no traffic went down, except for a pothole repair crew of 8, 2 of which were rescued.
by 3WE
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: F.A.O.: 3WE
Replies: 1059
Views: 240517

Re: F.A.O.: 3WE

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I want one!
I thought that was you standing next to your full size 150/2?
by 3WE
Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:16 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: THERE HAS BEEN A NEAR TOTAL SHIP-BRIDGE DISASTER!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 278

Re: THERE HAS BEEN A NEAR TOTAL SHIP-BRIDGE DISASTER!!!!!!

We, somewhat routinely run barges into bridges in flyover, and as J alluded to, it's often due to a power failure or a breakaway. I suppose our saving grace is that the barges are smaller. Maybe we need new procedures, regulations and oversight for more tugboat presence/assistance. I ASSUME the J's...
by 3WE
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: THERE HAS BEEN A NEAR TOTAL SHIP-BRIDGE DISASTER!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 278

THERE HAS BEEN A NEAR TOTAL SHIP-BRIDGE DISASTER!!!!!!

Baltimore, MD 3/26/2024.

Per, you are on the spot as we will be doing outside analysis and liberal recommendations.

Gabriel, are you satisfied with the braking abilities of cargo ships?

I’m blaming a lack of redundancy in control systems.
by 3WE
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: F.A.O.: 3WE
Replies: 1059
Views: 240517

Re: F.A.O.: 3WE

No.

The only acceptable Cessna livery is red on white.

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And only WOW and Braniff may use Purple.
by 3WE
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:14 am
Forum: Aviation Discussion Forum
Topic: What a story
Replies: 5
Views: 121

Re: What a story

Apologies, it’s 45 min…Gabrilian as we say.

A guy saw a crash and it was ugly, and he decided to be a pilot.

Unique, but what is the key message here?
by 3WE
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum
Topic: 737 Max troubles;:The latest news...
Replies: 192
Views: 46044

Fire Boeing Executives

Ericie's link above...

Evan (and all of us) win.

Problems all solved.

Fly Boeing Jets.
by 3WE
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:20 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Airyplany pix
Replies: 3
Views: 89

Re: Airyplany pix

As they say on Facebook: Like(Thumb up emoji)
by 3WE
Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum
Topic: 737 Max troubles;:The latest news...
Replies: 192
Views: 46044

Re: 737 Max troubles;:The latest news from [i]there[/i]

Someone brought up that crazy drill-in in China.

Officially unsolved, but kinda looks like a pilot suicide to us, I think.
by 3WE
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Gawd...
Replies: 5
Views: 100

Re: Gawd...

I focus on killing shit. Making it rain, or spread mind-control squid nanoprobes or flourinating your teeth for Chinese tracking devices is not my forte.
by 3WE
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:44 pm
Forum: Aviation Discussion Forum
Topic: Flyover, but with banjos...
Replies: 2
Views: 80

Flyover, but with banjos...

And, of course, politics, management, and law enforcement and guns... Kind of strange. And great media coverate, not a hint of "why". Airport executive shot in firefight with federal agents at his home in Arkansas Patrick Smith and Deon J. Hampton Updated Wed, March 20, 2024 at 9:07 PM CDT...
by 3WE
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: Aviation Discussion Forum
Topic: This is kind of neat
Replies: 2
Views: 70

Re: This is kind of a double post

About a week ago, we had some lively thunderstorms with huge hail and tornado warnings. I continue to be amazed at the diversity of aeroplanie routes- some flights thread needles, some flights go hundreds of miles out of the way, some flights punch through cells.


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