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Aviation BS and Photo Thread

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by JB, Feb 26, 2016.

  1. Jul 6, 2017 at 11:50 AM
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    TeecoTaco

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    Two A10's just flew by southbound on the St. Clair river, headed to Selfridge I'm assuming. Great sight to see!
     
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  2. Jul 6, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    Scott B.

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    From my recent trip to South Dakota...

    p20.jpg
     
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  3. Jul 6, 2017 at 10:32 PM
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    Mooney update: New cylinders are in - just waiting to bolt up the repaired exhaust stack. :woot: Should be able to take it up on Monday just in time for my Bday
     
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  5. Jul 7, 2017 at 8:17 AM
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    Flew by a massive fire in downtown Oakland this morning. It was HUGE!!!
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  6. Jul 7, 2017 at 10:48 AM
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  8. Jul 7, 2017 at 12:29 PM
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    787
     
  9. Jul 7, 2017 at 12:32 PM
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    CaptAmerica Asphalt Avenger! TTC#13

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    That was some dense, humid cold air. Biggest chemtrail, ER, contrail I've ever seen.
     
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  10. Jul 7, 2017 at 4:31 PM
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    One of the last 767's in the old silver livery.
    IMG_3489.jpg
     
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  11. Jul 10, 2017 at 7:30 AM
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    Mooney engine runs good... 206 strut rebuilt... time to fly finally :D
     
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  12. Jul 11, 2017 at 1:57 AM
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    Here's the huge beast that pays my bills

    [​IMG]
     
  13. Jul 11, 2017 at 6:21 AM
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    744?
     
  14. Jul 11, 2017 at 6:51 AM
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    ended up linking to your website robert - looks like fun :D :woot:
     
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  15. Jul 11, 2017 at 9:37 AM
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    Thats a -8 freighter I believe.

    448k kg MGTOW. I think we have 4 newer ones with an MGTOW of 452k KG, but dont quote me on that. I have been right up at 448k KG coming out of Asia quite a bit and the thing is a beast. For those metric challenged thats 985k pounds... The -8 has so much power that when you go from takeoff power(which is always de-rated) to climb power, the power comes UP, where as most turbine airplanes going from TO power to CLB power, the power drops off slightly. Ive never done a full thrust takeoff in the 747(either 400 or -8), its always de-rated.
     
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  16. Jul 11, 2017 at 9:40 AM
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    I dont have a ton of pictures on there of my current job. My current company is pretty strict with social media and pictures of stuff we haul. We haul some cool stuff, but I cant share pictures of it.

    I just opened that smug mug site so I am still loading it up.
     
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    The body looks super clean so I'd guess 747-8F. Plus you can kiiiiiiiiind of make out the chevrons/saw tooth pattern evident on the -8 engines when you enlarge the photo (on the far side).
     
  18. Jul 11, 2017 at 11:48 AM
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    I can't see the sawtooth pattern on the engines but it is one very clean aircraft
     
  19. Jul 11, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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    jbmccul

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    For those of you that are frequent travelers do you have any recommendations on carry-on luggage? I need to replace my current bag and while I don't want to shell out $750 for a Tumi I'd like something that can stand up to the test of time. Any feedback is appreciated.
     
  20. Jul 11, 2017 at 12:01 PM
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    IPNPULZ

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    Deeper in the South…….
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    going to be fun!
    I have this and it has held up well.....

    http://www.511tactical.com/dc-flt-line.html
     
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