why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

tim60 · 02-08-2018, 05:59 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

A waste of good food.

I thought that one would only throw the ones that had little splits and mould growing.

tim60 · 02-08-2018, 07:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Thus far the 787 with composite wings is the only airliner that does that. I saw a video of the first flight, and as the pilot was maneuvering through various turns the wings appeared to “flap” much like a bird. They flex quite a bit more that metal wings.

Amazing how flexible aircraft are, even the all metal ones.

The ability to flex makes them able to withstand more rough weather and turbulence than making them rigid, like the pre 1950s ones.

robtcorl · 02-08-2018, 07:33 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

I'm disappointed. I was hoping they could be flapped like birds' wings during flight

For your viewing enjoyment:

Youtu.be

**savoche** · 02-08-2018, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by tim60

The ability to flex makes them able to withstand more rough weather and turbulence than making them rigid, like the pre 1950s ones.

Sounds reasonable. <Insert fitting Chinese saying here> It would be interesting to be aboard in a bit of rough weather just to have a look at the wings "in action". Not sure it's a sight suited to calm the nerves of those less enthusiastic about flying, though.

RoxnDox · 02-08-2018, 09:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Oh yeah, well............

Youtu.be

robtcorl · 02-08-2018, 01:50 PM - **1 Like**

Here's a topic we haven't covered yet.
Swallowed Bombardier Beetles Spew Hot Chemicals From Their Butt To Make Predators Vomit

bertwert · 02-08-2018, 02:31 PM

Doesn't look like we have, I czeched the tags list - though it's a wee bit short and outdated.

arctic cold, bacon, basque paella, beer, caffeine, camera, canada, catch 22, cheddar, cheese, dachsunds, dew, drink, dslr, gin, igunaq, k-mount, k3, kids, lutefisk, marital relations, mother, mountain, norm, patent, pentax k-3, pentax lens, possums, research, ricoh, sandwich, scotch, shirley, snoring, spam, toilet, tokyo, veggies, vermont, world

robtcorl · 02-08-2018, 04:25 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

Doesn't look like we have, I czeched the tags list - though it's a wee bit short and outdated.

arctic cold, bacon, basque paella, beer, butt juice shooting beetle, caffeine, camera, canada, catch 22, cheddar, cheese, dachsunds, dew, drink, dslr, gin, igunaq, k-mount, k3, kids, lutefisk, marital relations, mother, mountain, norm, patent, pentax k-3, pentax lens, possums, research, ricoh, sandwich, scotch, shirley, snoring, spam, toilet, tokyo, veggies, vermont, world

Czech again Bert.

**Ex Finn.** · 02-08-2018, 04:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Czech again Bert.

How in the heck did you dig that up? Unless, you have the advantage of having read all the posts starting from page 1...

robtcorl · 02-08-2018, 05:05 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

How in the heck did you dig that up? Unless, you have the advantage of having read all the posts starting from page 1

So you're saying you haven't read them all?

**Ex Finn.** · 02-08-2018, 05:30 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

So you're saying you haven't read them all?

I have read every one from day one.
Well, almost.
Might have missed couple due to being occupied with the Weber.

Just trying to politely imply that our wind instrument player might have a lot to catch up to do.
Maybe not all his fault due to our mods limiting the number of "tags" allowed. They should be unlimited on this thread IMO!

Racer X 69 · 02-08-2018, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

Might have missed couple due to being occupied with the Weber.

That should be reason enough to get a pass.

Especially if you were using it to cure some bacon.

Racer X 69 · 02-08-2018, 07:50 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

Sounds reasonable. <Insert fitting Chinese saying here> It would be interesting to be aboard in a bit of rough weather just to have a look at the wings "in action". Not sure it's a sight suited to calm the nerves of those less enthusiastic about flying, though.

I went for a ride in a 747 once, about 30 years ago (long before I worked in the Big Shed) from Seattle to Minneapolis. My seat was in the last row, at the very back, on the aisle.

I looked forward several times during the flight. I could see all the way to the front of the plane.

What I saw would scare anyone who doesn't have a good understanding of how large aircraft are designed and expected to operate.

The floor undulated, twisted and buckled.

A lot.

Just like it was designed to do.

Racer X 69 · 02-08-2018, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

I don't think it will fit at a near airport...

golden bc airport - Google Search
Best photo I could find online:

Originally posted by rod_grant

Probably not to Wangaratta; they would have to truck it in and then truck it out!
This is the size that is more common here; (plus an odd corporate commuter).

Those aren't airports, they are airstrips.

Far too small to accommodate a commercial airliner.

The pavement alone would buckle under the weight.

And of course the length of the strip would be too short to safely land one of those big birds.

Much like these two:

Orcas Island

Friday Harbor

robtcorl · 02-08-2018, 08:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I went for a ride in a 747 once, about 30 years ago

My one and only ride on a 747 was around that time too, nonstop flight from St Louis to Honolulu, none of this hub hopping crap.
Window seat by the left wing, couldn't see the floor doing the shimmy shimmy shake, just the wing and engines.

02-08-2018, 04:33 PM - 1 Like	#44394
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by robtcorl Czech again Bert. How in the heck did you dig that up? Unless, you have the advantage of having read all the posts starting from page 1... Last edited by Ex Finn.; 02-08-2018 at 04:55 PM.

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02-08-2018, 05:59 AM	#44386
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by Racer X 69 A waste of good food. I thought that one would only throw the ones that had little splits and mould growing.

02-08-2018, 07:05 AM - 1 Like	#44387
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Thus far the 787 with composite wings is the only airliner that does that. I saw a video of the first flight, and as the pilot was maneuvering through various turns the wings appeared to “flap” much like a bird. They flex quite a bit more that metal wings. Amazing how flexible aircraft are, even the all metal ones. The ability to flex makes them able to withstand more rough weather and turbulence than making them rigid, like the pre 1950s ones.

02-08-2018, 07:35 AM	#44389
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by tim60 The ability to flex makes them able to withstand more rough weather and turbulence than making them rigid, like the pre 1950s ones. Sounds reasonable. <Insert fitting Chinese saying here> It would be interesting to be aboard in a bit of rough weather just to have a look at the wings "in action". Not sure it's a sight suited to calm the nerves of those less enthusiastic about flying, though.

02-08-2018, 01:50 PM - 1 Like	#44391
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Here's a topic we haven't covered yet. Swallowed Bombardier Beetles Spew Hot Chemicals From Their Butt To Make Predators Vomit

02-08-2018, 02:31 PM	#44392
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Doesn't look like we have, I czeched the tags list - though it's a wee bit short and outdated. arctic cold, bacon, basque paella, beer, caffeine, camera, canada, catch 22, cheddar, cheese, dachsunds, dew, drink, dslr, gin, igunaq, k-mount, k3, kids, lutefisk, marital relations, mother, mountain, norm, patent, pentax k-3, pentax lens, possums, research, ricoh, sandwich, scotch, shirley, snoring, spam, toilet, tokyo, veggies, vermont, world

02-08-2018, 04:25 PM - 3 Likes	#44393
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by bertwert Doesn't look like we have, I czeched the tags list - though it's a wee bit short and outdated. arctic cold, bacon, basque paella, beer, butt juice shooting beetle, caffeine, camera, canada, catch 22, cheddar, cheese, dachsunds, dew, drink, dslr, gin, igunaq, k-mount, k3, kids, lutefisk, marital relations, mother, mountain, norm, patent, pentax k-3, pentax lens, possums, research, ricoh, sandwich, scotch, shirley, snoring, spam, toilet, tokyo, veggies, vermont, world Czech again Bert.

02-08-2018, 05:05 PM - 2 Likes	#44395
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Ex Finn. How in the heck did you dig that up? Unless, you have the advantage of having read all the posts starting from page 1 So you're saying you haven't read them all?

02-08-2018, 05:30 PM - 2 Likes	#44396
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by robtcorl So you're saying you haven't read them all? I have read every one from day one. Well, almost. Might have missed couple due to being occupied with the Weber. Just trying to politely imply that our wind instrument player might have a lot to catch up to do. Maybe not all his fault due to our mods limiting the number of "tags" allowed. They should be unlimited on this thread IMO!

02-08-2018, 07:34 PM	#44397
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by Ex Finn. Might have missed couple due to being occupied with the Weber. That should be reason enough to get a pass. Especially if you were using it to cure some bacon.

02-08-2018, 07:50 PM - 2 Likes	#44398
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by savoche Sounds reasonable. <Insert fitting Chinese saying here> It would be interesting to be aboard in a bit of rough weather just to have a look at the wings "in action". Not sure it's a sight suited to calm the nerves of those less enthusiastic about flying, though. I went for a ride in a 747 once, about 30 years ago (long before I worked in the Big Shed) from Seattle to Minneapolis. My seat was in the last row, at the very back, on the aisle. I looked forward several times during the flight. I could see all the way to the front of the plane. What I saw would scare anyone who doesn't have a good understanding of how large aircraft are designed and expected to operate. The floor undulated, twisted and buckled. A lot. Just like it was designed to do.

02-08-2018, 07:55 PM	#44399
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by bertwert I don't think it will fit at a near airport... golden bc airport - Google Search Best photo I could find online: Originally posted by rod_grant Probably not to Wangaratta; they would have to truck it in and then truck it out! This is the size that is more common here; (plus an odd corporate commuter). Those aren't airports, they are airstrips. Far too small to accommodate a commercial airliner. The pavement alone would buckle under the weight. And of course the length of the strip would be too short to safely land one of those big birds. Much like these two: Orcas Island Friday Harbor

02-08-2018, 08:08 PM - 1 Like	#44400
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I went for a ride in a 747 once, about 30 years ago My one and only ride on a 747 was around that time too, nonstop flight from St Louis to Honolulu, none of this hub hopping crap. Window seat by the left wing, couldn't see the floor doing the shimmy shimmy shake, just the wing and engines.