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Old 9th August 2010 | 00:49
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Loose rivets
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From: Walton on the Naze Essex.
Then there was the crab that couldn't marry the lobster princess cos he walked sideways. One day he turned up in front of the lobster king, walking as straight as a die. The King was amazed and the princess delighted.

Why? etc., etc.

I always walk like this when I'm pi$$ed.

He never became a prince.

Then again, you blokes don't know y'er born.
This thread has just brought back a horrible memory of my first command days on a Dak.

Taxiing at Amsterdam, Highway on the right - down below a steep bank; cars whizzing by. Strong X-wind. Left brake fading, more right engine. Going faster. Both of us standing on the left brake. Swinging right, more right engine...even better view of cars. More engine - more speed. Considered Mayday and taking off on taxiway. Considered throwing some of the bricks that I was sitting on, out and under the left wheel. Ug! Bag brakes.

Can't you use differential power, or does that burn the brakes too much?
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