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by 3WE
Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Railroad Thread
Replies: 540
Views: 201586

Aggie thoughts on what [i]we[/i] should do about braking…

Several disjointed thoughts: The hell-better Aeroengineer has not offered suggestions, just complaints. Maybe our current braking needs to be as it is to 1) prevent wheel sliding/flat spotting which do sometimes happen. Maybe our current braking needs to be as it is to prevent derailments/damage whi...
by 3WE
Sun Mar 31, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: Aviation Safety Discussion Forum
Topic: 737 Max troubles;:The latest news...
Replies: 192
Views: 45570

Fire Airbus Executives!

https://avherald.com/h?article=5169614a&opt=0&fbclid=IwAR0GcLxsWHT1U0fKjY1yAyVsjrr5cO5uGUV4HHhva42yXyaeWBrgOgjiYT8_aem_AS-m26cHHKZmd75NuCkqG-TidjFmnGQc43-blTjVupP8FKOGWOcmbFSXR46TMnev5jQ Double posting that maybe this deserves more press coverage (maybe not- not like it’s next to someone’s s...
by 3WE
Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: The Waldo Pepper Lounge
Topic: The "Funny Reddit aviation post" thread
Replies: 28
Views: 3021

Re: The "Funny Reddit aviation post" thread

That’s kind of interesting…makes you want to compare a Jumbo APU and a JT-8D
by 3WE
Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: (More) IA image creation shenanigans
Replies: 74
Views: 1281

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: 249

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: 926

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: 249

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: 540
Views: 201586

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: 1281

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: 184
Views: 50433

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: 249

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: 107

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: 249

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: 1281

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: 107

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: 249

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: 249

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: 1053
Views: 239934

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: 249

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: 249

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: 1053
Views: 239934

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: 107

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: 45570

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: 84

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: 45570

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.

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