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Early prototype tests suggested that the siting of the transponder was not ideal, and that having to land to squawk standby was operationally a little restrictive.
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Keeping Labour MPs 'on message' via pagers hadn't worked, but wiring them up to the National Grid was probably a bit extreme, mused Brian as he switched the system to live.
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"The thing is" said Brian "we've used a lots of COTS software in this aircraft, which has brought the price down by 50%. Occaisionally Microsoft Windows for Warplanes (TM) needs to be re-booted. To prevent the pilot pushing the button by mistake we've put it here."
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Half bonus point for mbga9pgf, Double points for smartase C-bert. It is indeed a pre-production Dave. Another bonus point for what bit it is (should be easy).
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Remember how licking a square 9volt battery gave you a little shock well putting your finger in her gives you a bloody big...........agh b*strd
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Remember how licking a square 9volt battery gave you a little shock well putting your finger in her gives you a bloody big...........agh b*strd