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Forum: ATC Issues
13th Oct 2014, 11:55
Replies: 5
Views: 4,119
Posted By SawMan

Ham Radio nut here, not ATC. Satellites are the...

Ham Radio nut here, not ATC. Satellites are the obvious answer, but Hams use "Repeaters" (hears on one freq, simultaneously rebroadcasts it on another where all listen) which could be done with a few...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2014, 11:48
Replies: 24
Views: 18,032
Posted By SawMan

Non-pilot here again but with some knowledge in...

Non-pilot here again but with some knowledge in this matter. Most helmet manufacturers prohibit any kind of addition or alteration to their products, with none that I know of allowing anything like a...
Forum: North America
9th Oct 2014, 08:11
Replies: 4
Views: 6,490
Posted By SawMan

Worth seeing

I'm just SLF but have kept up with this here in depth. Overall it was a good show, keeping in mind that the intended audience was the general public. One of the two 'issues' I had with it were that...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Sep 2014, 01:10
Replies: 121
Views: 27,471
Posted By SawMan

Don't overlook the possibility of 'scavenge...

Don't overlook the possibility of 'scavenge finds', perhaps things from discovered crashed planes from a war in the past, or things that get washed ashore (can be tied in with a storm). Such things...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
13th Sep 2014, 13:48
Replies: 41
Views: 16,672
Posted By SawMan

"Buck" knives used to advertise their blades...

"Buck" knives used to advertise their blades being tapped with a hammer and cutting a bolt. They would do this because the blade was harder than the bolt, and with the gentlest of 'taps' and enough...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
2nd Sep 2014, 06:39
Replies: 2
Views: 2,714
Posted By SawMan

Same here but I mute all but the most critical...

Same here but I mute all but the most critical functiions. If you're paying attention you don't need a sound to inform you of what is going on. If you're not paying attention no sound can help the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
2nd Sep 2014, 00:03
Replies: 41
Views: 16,672
Posted By SawMan

I agree with the tools needing to be adequate for...

I agree with the tools needing to be adequate for the job expected of them. I don't play the 'brand name game' though I have a lot of Snap-on, Mac, and Cornwell tools (which may be a US only brand?)...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
24th Aug 2014, 01:59
Replies: 41
Views: 16,672
Posted By SawMan

When the management asks why the work isn't...

When the management asks why the work isn't getting done, and the engineer replies "All the cheap supplied tools recommended by the accountants are U/S so until more are procured...." then Management...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2014, 10:45
Replies: 29
Views: 4,599
Posted By SawMan

I'm a Ham radio hobbyist so it's easy for me. For...

I'm a Ham radio hobbyist so it's easy for me. For new learners it can seem overwhelming until you learn the trick. Don't look, listen- morse is about sounds, not symbols. Code learning tapes are...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Aug 2014, 12:49
Replies: 28
Views: 7,582
Posted By SawMan

I'm just a Ham radio operator here, not a pilot,...

I'm just a Ham radio operator here, not a pilot, but I know radio. VHF radio is very particular about line-of-sight, and anything between the antennas can attenuate signals significantly, just as can...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2014, 12:33
Replies: 70
Views: 33,651
Posted By SawMan

It's Arkansas, what do you expect? (Americans...

It's Arkansas, what do you expect? (Americans will understand the humor). The delay between purchase and use of equipment is commom here, usually due to current budget constraints and as a way to...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jul 2014, 01:27
Replies: 15
Views: 15,929
Posted By SawMan

Air India Birdstrike KEWR

All OK but blew some tires on landing. Apparently ingested a bird into left engine shortly into flight which caught fire causing a
return.
Flight lands safely after bird strike sparks fire...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jul 2014, 16:47
Replies: 33
Views: 32,317
Posted By SawMan

Part of the problem is when the passenger...

Part of the problem is when the passenger compartment is 'sealed', ie windows closed. Then the explosion pressurizes the whole area. I like a bit of fresh air while driving so I usually have a window...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jul 2014, 05:46
Replies: 127
Views: 48,999
Posted By SawMan

Perhaps I am just too logical, but if security...

Perhaps I am just too logical, but if security can be heightened, doesn't that automatically indicate that it was actually lax prior to this?

By announcing raised security all you're doing is...
Forum: Tech Log
31st May 2014, 00:16
Replies: 25
Views: 21,191
Posted By SawMan

And the unasked question is: At what point does...

And the unasked question is: At what point does the extra cost, weight, and bulk become less profitable than with a more standard battery technology? Seems to me we're getting to that waypoint pretty...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
25th May 2014, 09:46
Replies: 28
Views: 4,653
Posted By SawMan

Wow, a lot more responses and info than I...

Wow, a lot more responses and info than I expected :ok: I had heard of Ubuntu being relatively easy to learn and work with, but I'd never heard of Mint, and it seems to have some advantages over...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
23rd May 2014, 23:48
Replies: 28
Views: 4,653
Posted By SawMan

Linux for Beginner?

I'm refurbing an old laptop (the HD died) so I've got a blank slate to start with. I've been wanting to give linux a try so I thought this might be a good time. Some info on what I've got and what I...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2014, 02:16
Replies: 10
Views: 4,100
Posted By SawMan

I've head some NWS Severe Weather training and I...

I've head some NWS Severe Weather training and I know that tornados are totally not predictable. There can be 150Kph winds on the ground and almost calm at 25M up- or there can be several hundred Kph...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Apr 2014, 20:37
Replies: 20
Views: 8,763
Posted By SawMan

The Difference

All leaders command, but not all commanders lead. One can command from a desk in a faraway place, but you can't lead from there :8 Either way can achieve great results with the right people involved,...
Forum: Questions
28th Mar 2014, 21:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,252
Posted By SawMan

Wet and dry snow are very different things. Here...

Wet and dry snow are very different things. Here in the SE US, us locals like to listen to the northerners who move here talk about how good they drive in the snow. We take bets on how far they will...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Mar 2014, 12:39
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,220,233
Posted By SawMan

Economics and Experience

The reason so many US Police Ops use Bell singles is that they are usually sourced at deep discounts from the US Military, which also provides a large pool of type-experienced Pilots with many hours...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Mar 2014, 06:19
Replies: 877
Views: 453,175
Posted By SawMan

Pitts, you or I would but people who have that...

Pitts, you or I would but people who have that much nous don't always think like that. The uber-wealthy don't think like us or we would likely be that wealthy too, wouldn't we? Having built for...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2014, 03:10
Replies: 877
Views: 453,175
Posted By SawMan

Especially when you look and find that she posted...

Especially when you look and find that she posted the first reference given on this thread to the aircraft being registered as "G-LBAL", which would make it seem that she is who she claimed to be....
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Mar 2014, 10:11
Replies: 50
Views: 39,405
Posted By SawMan

Belt and Suspenders together

The best protocol would be wireless AND hand signals. And not much expense to do that- none if they already have wireless headsets. A cost comparison of one incident versus the purchase of wireless...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Feb 2014, 08:42
Replies: 8
Views: 3,256
Posted By SawMan

Beware the bored- their next action is always...

Beware the bored- their next action is always unpredictable :suspect:

My work sometimes re-habs rental houses and while the average prospective tenant likes carpet, none of those houses get any...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Feb 2014, 08:30
Replies: 21
Views: 4,543
Posted By SawMan

Attention Span

The old adage about people having an attention spam of about two minutes is true :bored: And it's far less than that unless you keep them interested completely. In most situations there is a direct...
Forum: North America
25th Feb 2014, 08:32
Replies: 10
Views: 2,447
Posted By SawMan

Not a pilot, just a 'weather nut' here :8 ...

Not a pilot, just a 'weather nut' here :8

South-west and West will be better during the times you seek. WX comes up from the Gulf and sweeps the mid-US and east coast frequently then, making it...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2014, 09:38
Replies: 137
Views: 67,674
Posted By SawMan

Hey Moderators!

This lovely story deserves a 'sticky' as it will be highly interesting to all for ages to come. My highest kudos for the approach being taken to create another flying jewel and for sharing it with us...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Feb 2014, 09:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,944
Posted By SawMan

But gosh, weren't computers supposed to make...

But gosh, weren't computers supposed to make things faster, better, more reliable, and easier? :ugh: At least that's what they all said when the "better" technology got foisted onto an unsuspecting...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Feb 2014, 09:25
Replies: 50
Views: 9,613
Posted By SawMan

I seem to recall a study that claimed people paid...

I seem to recall a study that claimed people paid more attention to a child's voice than an adult's, especially the children who were listening. We all know kids don't listen to us adults so at least...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jan 2014, 13:29
Replies: 30
Views: 15,529
Posted By SawMan

Make no assumptions with insurance- read and...

Make no assumptions with insurance- read and understand the policy before money changes hands. Never let your broker change your anything without obtaining your express permission first- and get that...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Jan 2014, 10:25
Replies: 32
Views: 8,035
Posted By SawMan

@ExXB- You say it would never work in larger...

@ExXB- You say it would never work in larger markets, but why not? The only differences I can see is in the numbers of persons to be screened. Or are you thinking of the collective screaming of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Jan 2014, 08:49
Replies: 32
Views: 8,035
Posted By SawMan

Names withheld to prevent controversy

I worry more about the ubiquitous lithium batteries allowed on the plane than about Grandma's fingernail file or Uncle Joe's penknife. Many have already shown here that there are ways around the...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2014, 12:55
Replies: 11
Views: 2,463
Posted By SawMan

Button Enhancement

Not a pilot but I'm a 'radio nut', I've also found my fat fingers press the wrong buttons all too often :ugh: My solution is to glue a shirt button or a small 'anything I've got that fits' onto the...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
16th Jan 2014, 01:09
Replies: 111
Views: 31,382
Posted By SawMan

It at least makes for better cockpit visibility...

It at least makes for better cockpit visibility so you can look out the windows hoping to find a landmark a bit more easily :8
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