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

MarkJerling · 03-13-2019, 04:51 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by gaweidert

They really need to go back to these. My wife's uncle logged thousands of hours piloting these while he was in the Air Force.

Inflight entertainment consisted of watching for hydraulic leaks.

eddie1960 · 03-13-2019, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Inflight entertainment consisted of watching for hydraulic leaks.

ha well played

**clackers** · 03-13-2019, 05:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by gaweidert

They really need to go back to these. My wife's uncle logged thousands of hours piloting these while he was in the Air Force.

Yeah, my dad worked on a lot of those in The Pacific.

Parallax · 03-13-2019, 05:42 PM - **4 Likes**

In other news......
We're in the midst of a $&@#+& blizzard!

**monochrome** · 03-13-2019, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

In other news......
We're in the midst of a $&@#+& blizzard!

Yeah, there was a brief news item here this morning on Colorado being slammed this year. I imagine you’re also in the basic path.

dbs · 03-13-2019, 08:32 PM - **1 Like**

The closest to a blizzard is Lake Eyre filling up.....slowly

Dave

tim60 · 03-13-2019, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by dbs

The closest to a blizzard is Lake Eyre filling up.....slowly

Dave

That is something when it happens. Charter flight to get a look and all that.

dbs · 03-14-2019, 01:40 AM

Originally posted by tim60

That is something when it happens. Charter flight to get a look and all that.

Hi Tim

It is happening again, thats about 3 times in 10 years.....thank you Queensland

Dave

Racer X 69 · 03-14-2019, 02:17 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Very nice! Is that the one with the folding wing tips?

Yes.

Racer X 69 · 03-14-2019, 02:21 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

In other news......
We're in the midst of a $&@#+& blizzard!

Guess that means you will have to get up two hours early and shovel the walk before heading to work, eh?

Racer X 69 · 03-14-2019, 02:33 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

You realise how big that building is when you realise that the 777x is 76.7m long, and the tail height is 19.7m. So, that's about as tall as a six storey building.

Today it is the largest building in the world.

I first entered the place back when they only made the 747 there, and had just broke ground to add on for the 767, which had not yet started production. I went in on an engineering students only tour. Somewhere I have a bunch of pictures I shot (they actually allowed us to bring our cameras in) of the 747 assembly line.

When first opened they discovered a problem with the building design. Being a large uninsulated metal box, with no hvac systems the humid Pacific Northwest air condensed on the ceiling. There were ‘rain storms’ inside.

Some fans were added to circulate the air and that relived the indoor mini weather systems.

Today there are five airplanes manufactured there, and the building had nearly tripled in size since first opening in the late 1960’s.

**gaweidert** · 03-14-2019, 03:39 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Inflight entertainment consisted of watching for hydraulic leaks.

Actually my uncle's first coast to coast flight was on a DC-3 in the late 1940's. My uncle had never flown before. While over the southwest the left side engine started to backfire and shoot flames out. Next to him was a woman with a small child. She asked if this was normal. He assured her it was to keep her calm. After a bit the pilot feathered the engine and announced that they had to shut it down, but the plane was perfectly safe with one engine and they continued flying. Shortly afterwards they reached their next stop. There a new engine was trucked out to the plane, the bad engine was replaced and they finished their journey.. Air travel has improved a bit since then.

As to hydraulic leaks, in 2000 I was in Rochester, NY on a Sunday afternoon for the first leg of a trip to Vancouver, BC. After the plane was loaded, the pilot announced that they had finished their last leg wit ha little less hydraulic fluid than they had started with. There would be a slight delay while they checked this out.

After a few minutes the pilot came back on, and announced that everyone was to gather up their carry on luggage and depart the plane as quickly as possible. When I got back in the terminal I looked at the plane. Hydraulic fluid was pouring out of the plane ( 737) and there was already a puddle under the plane as big as the plane itself. Whoever caught the original problem may have saved a lot of lives that day.

As it was already late Sunday afternoon, there were very few ticket agents at the airport and United only had two people to reschedule over 100 passengers. So I started walking down the line asking various airlines if they could get me to Chicago by a certain time so I could catch the plane from there to Vancouver. Made it with a half hour to spare.

**gaweidert** · 03-14-2019, 03:58 AM - **3 Likes**

I forgot to add that the C47/DC-3 in that photo is sporting the markings it had on June 6, 1944 when paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division jumped from it into Normandy. In 2014, the plane was flown back to Europe as part of the 70th Anniversary ceremonies and flew over the area where it dropped it's troops on that day. In the co-pilot seat was one of the paratroopers who jumped from the plane that day. Here is a shot of it flying over Normandy with a C-130 as a companion.

**CharLac** · 03-14-2019, 05:26 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

She's a beauty, and who needs a kaythree with a shot like that with an apple.

Yup, agreed, going out to buy a cell phone and throwing out all my Pentax kit. Unless someone wants it...nah, why would anyone want a kaythree...in the bin it goes.

**CharLac** · 03-14-2019, 05:35 AM

Originally posted by gaweidert

They really need to go back to these. My wife's uncle logged thousands of hours piloting these while he was in the Air Force.

My Dad too. He worked for the Department of Transport calibrating Instrument Landing Systems in one. I even got to take the wheel while flying up North with him once.

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03-13-2019, 04:51 PM - 2 Likes	#64141
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by gaweidert They really need to go back to these. My wife's uncle logged thousands of hours piloting these while he was in the Air Force. Inflight entertainment consisted of watching for hydraulic leaks.

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eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by MarkJerling Inflight entertainment consisted of watching for hydraulic leaks. ha well played

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by gaweidert They really need to go back to these. My wife's uncle logged thousands of hours piloting these while he was in the Air Force. Yeah, my dad worked on a lot of those in The Pacific.

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	In other news...... We're in the midst of a $&@#+& blizzard!

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Parallax In other news...... We're in the midst of a $&@#+& blizzard! Yeah, there was a brief news item here this morning on Colorado being slammed this year. I imagine you’re also in the basic path.

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dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	The closest to a blizzard is Lake Eyre filling up.....slowly Dave

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tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,743	Originally posted by dbs The closest to a blizzard is Lake Eyre filling up.....slowly Dave That is something when it happens. Charter flight to get a look and all that.

03-14-2019, 01:40 AM	#64148
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Originally posted by tim60 That is something when it happens. Charter flight to get a look and all that. Hi Tim It is happening again, thats about 3 times in 10 years.....thank you Queensland Dave

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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: 28,067	Originally posted by Parallax In other news...... We're in the midst of a $&@#+& blizzard! Guess that means you will have to get up two hours early and shovel the walk before heading to work, eh?

03-14-2019, 02:33 AM - 2 Likes	#64151
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: 28,067	Originally posted by MarkJerling You realise how big that building is when you realise that the 777x is 76.7m long, and the tail height is 19.7m. So, that's about as tall as a six storey building. Today it is the largest building in the world. I first entered the place back when they only made the 747 there, and had just broke ground to add on for the 767, which had not yet started production. I went in on an engineering students only tour. Somewhere I have a bunch of pictures I shot (they actually allowed us to bring our cameras in) of the 747 assembly line. When first opened they discovered a problem with the building design. Being a large uninsulated metal box, with no hvac systems the humid Pacific Northwest air condensed on the ceiling. There were ‘rain storms’ inside. Some fans were added to circulate the air and that relived the indoor mini weather systems. Today there are five airplanes manufactured there, and the building had nearly tripled in size since first opening in the late 1960’s.

03-14-2019, 03:39 AM - 2 Likes	#64152
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by MarkJerling Inflight entertainment consisted of watching for hydraulic leaks. Actually my uncle's first coast to coast flight was on a DC-3 in the late 1940's. My uncle had never flown before. While over the southwest the left side engine started to backfire and shoot flames out. Next to him was a woman with a small child. She asked if this was normal. He assured her it was to keep her calm. After a bit the pilot feathered the engine and announced that they had to shut it down, but the plane was perfectly safe with one engine and they continued flying. Shortly afterwards they reached their next stop. There a new engine was trucked out to the plane, the bad engine was replaced and they finished their journey.. Air travel has improved a bit since then. As to hydraulic leaks, in 2000 I was in Rochester, NY on a Sunday afternoon for the first leg of a trip to Vancouver, BC. After the plane was loaded, the pilot announced that they had finished their last leg wit ha little less hydraulic fluid than they had started with. There would be a slight delay while they checked this out. After a few minutes the pilot came back on, and announced that everyone was to gather up their carry on luggage and depart the plane as quickly as possible. When I got back in the terminal I looked at the plane. Hydraulic fluid was pouring out of the plane ( 737) and there was already a puddle under the plane as big as the plane itself. Whoever caught the original problem may have saved a lot of lives that day. As it was already late Sunday afternoon, there were very few ticket agents at the airport and United only had two people to reschedule over 100 passengers. So I started walking down the line asking various airlines if they could get me to Chicago by a certain time so I could catch the plane from there to Vancouver. Made it with a half hour to spare.

03-14-2019, 03:58 AM - 3 Likes	#64153
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	I forgot to add that the C47/DC-3 in that photo is sporting the markings it had on June 6, 1944 when paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division jumped from it into Normandy. In 2014, the plane was flown back to Europe as part of the 70th Anniversary ceremonies and flew over the area where it dropped it's troops on that day. In the co-pilot seat was one of the paratroopers who jumped from the plane that day. Here is a shot of it flying over Normandy with a C-130 as a companion.

03-14-2019, 05:26 AM - 2 Likes	#64154
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by robtcorl She's a beauty, and who needs a kaythree with a shot like that with an apple. Yup, agreed, going out to buy a cell phone and throwing out all my Pentax kit. Unless someone wants it...nah, why would anyone want a kaythree...in the bin it goes.

03-14-2019, 05:35 AM	#64155
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by gaweidert They really need to go back to these. My wife's uncle logged thousands of hours piloting these while he was in the Air Force. My Dad too. He worked for the Department of Transport calibrating Instrument Landing Systems in one. I even got to take the wheel while flying up North with him once.