flying dog

As much as I despise win doze, these annoying android things as nearly as bad. They save files to some of the most obscure and mind baffling places. Now I have lost the sample!

Of, the village idiot watched it - finally I have a pretty high regard for James, but there was a problem with how he was describing the speed of sound. Listen to attached. In cold air the speed is lower but the air is too thin...... or something like that. He does go on to maybe explain it. I am still watching it and it is on pause. Could some clever clog can help me. Update: the file is too big to upload and despite my efforts I can't edit it on the android tablet. That is 4 apps and 1 code later. When I get a chance I will turn on the pic and edit/ upload it.

Wednesday 20:30. Finally, some good shows for us.

Just saw the advert. Wow! I think it is on at 20:30. Just if anyone is interested.

If anyone saw it: The other night on the news a couple of people in England were launching balloons to go into "low earth orbit" with FULL TELEMETRY! You got back REAL TIME videos! They are selling the kits and sending them "all over"....... For about 250 Pounds (English money - not weight). But COULD we buy one and LEGALLY launch one HERE IN OZ?

HH, yes, that is from what I am basing this. I am just wanting to make it a bit more aviation themed.

Yes.... So how do I "include" the dust parts of your original reply to the rock? Just asking. This is the newer list: If the stone is wet: It is RAINING. *1 If the stone is under water: There is a FLOOD. *2 If the stone is warn: It is SUNNY. If the stone is coated with ice: It is FROSTY. If the ice is thick: It is a HEAVY FROST. If you see the stone’s shadow on the ground: It is CLEAR. CAVOK If the stone is white on the top: It is SNOWING. *3 If the stone is hard to see from a distance: It is FOGGY. *1 If you can’t see the stone: It is NIGHT. *1 If the stone is not hanging vertical: It is WINDY. The strength of the wind will be indicated by how far from the vertical the rope is. The direction of the wind will also be indicated by reading the numbers under the stone. Further, if the direction is changing, then it can be taken that the wind is VARIABLE. (Note: The value is not fixed as different stones have different weights and so they need calibrating by a qualified person before any readings can be taken.) If the stone is jumping up and down: There is an EARTHQUAKE. *2 If the stone is gone: There is a CYCLONE. *2 *1 IFR flights only permitted in IMC conditions. *2 Airport CLOSED *3 Please check that it is not patches of white, in which case it is more than likely to be bird $hit than snow.

Facthuter, Thanks. But "Raised dust" (etc)...... I don't know how to apply that to the appearance of "the rock". I changed the original so it is: If you can't see it: It is NIGHT If you can't see it from a distance: It is FOGGY. But that is about the best I can do to include that. NIGHT, FOGGY, IFR/IMC. (Which term is the correct?) I am sumising that they make it IMC which forces IFR. Though "NIGHT" isn't really a weather condition.

Ok, More questions: Rainy, Foggy. That would constitute IMC. Which other things would this apply to? FLOOD - what aviation term would that have if it was an airport? (Closed is obvious, but is there another more "techie" term?)

Ok, foggy/night. As it is a WEATHER rock, I "erred" on the side of "if you can't see it, if is foggy" rather than night. The ICE line needs work, I just don't know how else to describe it. Open to thoughts. Thanks though.

I am working on the list of the "functions"...... Anyone got any others/extra ones: If the stone is wet: It is RAINING. If the stone is covered with a clear coat of water: It is ICY. If you see the stone’s shadow on the ground: It is SUNNY. If the stone is white on the top: It is SNOWING. If you can’t see the stone: It is FOGGY. If the stone is swinging on the rope: It is WINDY. The strength of the wind will be indicated by how far from the vertical the rope is. The direction of the wind will be indicated by reading the numbers under the stone. (Note: The value is not fixed as different stones have different weights and so They need calibrating before an accurate reading can be taken.) If the stone is jumping up and down: There is an EARTHQUAKE. If the stone is gone: There is a CYCLONE.

The only thing I could add to what she needs to do/be is: Nice on the eyes.

Any crash from which you can walk away is a good crash. Shame about the plane, but good that the people weren't hurt.

Tuche! (how ever you spell it)

Thanks. I guess I was a bit "quick" in saying Antanov. So if it is to do with the G20 in BNE, why land at SYD? It isn't like they are close to each other...... Limited Parking at BNE?

I'll try to get the piccie but I saw the small Antanov landing YSSY 16R at about 16:40 See below

So long as it is a canal and not a camel! That would be embarasing!

Errrrr........ Picture supplied in post #2.

Thanks. The goose showed me the wrong picture. The one he meant is a Beoing. There was the 747, and the VP's 737 and the airbus. Something big was happening.

Update: Picture attached.

Sorry folks, no picture included here. I saw a picture of one of the Yank "Big Wigs" and some one showed me a picture. Looking at the wing tips, it was an Airbus. Little triangle above AND below. But the guy who took it said it wasn't. I've never seen a Boeing with the "triangle" (winglet) both above and below the wing tip. Anyone?

I think there is more to "Deep pockets". You need LONG ARMS too! Otherwise you can't use the pocket's depth to any advantage. Alas I lack both.

Times were tough for jobs and everyone was feeling it. After a long time an old battery went to a job interview. Knowing he was old, he didn't hold much hope of getting the job, but if he didn't try, he wouldn't get the benefits. He walked into the room and straight ways the CEO looked at him and said "You are hired!" Well, the battery was surprised to hear this. He asked why he got the job. The CEO replied: "I took one look at you and saw you still have potential."

To establish a baseline in controlled environment there is on problem.

A Man's Age -- as Determined by a Trip to Bunnings You are in the middle of some kind of project around the house --. Mowing the lawn, putting in a new fence, painting the living room or whatever. You are hot and sweaty, covered in dust, lawn clippings, dirt or paint. You have your old work clothes on. You know the outfit -- shorts with the hole in the crotch, old T-shirt with a stain from who-knows-what and an old pair of tennis shoes. Right in the middle of this great home improvement project you realize you need to run to Bunnings to get something to help complete the job. Depending on your age you might do the following: In your 20's: Stop what you are doing. Shave, take a shower, blow dry your hair, brush your teeth, floss and put on clean clothes. Check yourself in the mirror and flex. Add a dab of your favourite cologne because you never know, you just might meet some hot chick while standing in the checkout lane. And you went to school with the pretty girl running the register. In your 30's: Stop what you are doing, put on clean shorts and shirt. Change shoes. You married the hot chick so no need for much else. Wash your hands and comb your hair. Check yourself in the mirror. Still got it. Add a shot of your favourite cologne to cover the smell. The cute girl running the register is the kid sister to someone you went to school with. In your 40's: Stop what you are doing. Put on a sweatshirt that is long enough to cover the hole in the crotch of your shorts. Put on different shoes and a hat. Wash your hands. Your bottle of Brute Cologne is almost empty so you don't want to waste any of it on a trip to Bunnings Check yourself in the mirror and do more sucking in than flexing. The hot young thing running the register is your daughter's age and you feel weird thinking she is spicy. In your 50's: Stop what you are doing. Put on a hat; wipe the dirt off your hands onto your shirt. Change shoes because you don't want to get dog crap in your new sports car. Check yourself in the mirror and you swear not to wear that shirt anymore because it makes you look fat. The Cutie running the register smiles when she sees you coming and you think you still have it. Then you remember the hat you have on is from Gold Coast's Bait & Beer Bar and it says, 'I Got Worms.' In your 60's: Stop what you are doing. No need for a hat anymore. Hose the dog crap off your shoes. The mirror was shattered when you were in your 50's. You hope you have underwear on so nothing hangs out the hole in your pants. The girl running the register may be cute, but you don't have your glasses on so you are not sure. In your 70's: Stop what you are doing. Wait to go to Bunnings until the Chemist has your prescriptions ready, too. Don't even notice the dog crap on your shoes. The young thing at the register stares at you and you realize your balls are hanging out the hole in your crotch. In your 80's: Stop what you are doing. Start again. Then stop again. Now you remember you need to go to Bunnings. Go to K-Mart instead and wander around trying to think what it is you are looking for. Fart out loud and you think someone called out your name. You went to school with the old lady who greeted you at the front door. In your 90's & beyond: What's a bundings ? Something for my garden? Where am I? Who am I? Why am I reading this? Did I send it? Did you? Who farted?