Rodger Pettichord Posted May 13, 2022 Posted May 13, 2022 Hi all. Just heard that master plane-painter Ted Wolf is doing some fun stuff with a Grumman Albatross. I'm flying a Grumman G-73 Mallard out of Tahiti in the islands and atolls of French Polynesia as background for my in-progress novel, Other forum readers are on 'round-the-world jaunts in twins. In other words, a lot of us are doing interesting specific things in specific planes right now. Which brings us to this week's topic. THIS WEEK'S MEANINGLESS TOPIC: What plane are you flying right now and what adventure are you on?
Sniper31 Posted May 13, 2022 Posted May 13, 2022 I am on the 'Adventure' of learning how to fly the PMDG 737. Since I have almost always flown GA or multi prop birds, passenger and cargo jets are a new thing for me. Landon
TuFun Posted May 13, 2022 Posted May 13, 2022 Bring out the old timers from years gone by... Howard's, MAAM B-25's, O-2, and the latest flight taking the Albatross from dry dock back in the air.
Ken Q Posted May 13, 2022 Posted May 13, 2022 I'm flying my favorite Mooney M20M (Bravo), as usual. I've tried a number of aircraft in FSX, including the C152, V172, C182, and Turbo Centurion. Also the Mooney Ovation. I still always come back to the Bravo, for one thing Tom Tsui's did a great set of gauges for the Saitek/Logitech FIPs for this plane, which I use in my cockpit. My current project is getting through the "I Ratings" (Instrument Quals) on PilotEdge. I'm about halfway there, having completed the I 5. Ken
TerribleT Posted May 13, 2022 Posted May 13, 2022 I'm operating the A2A Cherokee 180 through the current weather event we're having in SE Qld Aust and currently OTG Warwick before heading East towards the Coast. Weather is quite challenging as is the terrain at low levels.
adambar Posted May 14, 2022 Posted May 14, 2022 Same as Landon. As of right now I kicked the TV in and ripped the door off the frig trying to get some beer. The only thing that went flying was the remote control among other things.
flyingleaf Posted May 14, 2022 Posted May 14, 2022 1 hour ago, adambar said: ripped the door off the frig trying to get some beer The most important move is to quickly duck tape that ripped off fridge door before the beer gits cold Adam. k.
Ken Q Posted May 14, 2022 Posted May 14, 2022 Probably should have used some WD40. Then you could open the door rather than ripping it off. But now that you did, Adam is right. Duck Tape right away! Ken
Rob Abernathy Posted May 14, 2022 Posted May 14, 2022 PMDG 737 for me now too. As for the beer fridge, if it's stuck grab a hammer (number 2 tool besides duct tape)
flyingleaf Posted May 14, 2022 Posted May 14, 2022 5 hours ago, flyingleaf said: cold Ah, shoot I meant to say before it git's "warm". But seeing the good comments I think it ain't a huge mistake.
adambar Posted May 14, 2022 Posted May 14, 2022 Thanks for the advice fellas, but I just put some plastic wrap over the opening, filed off the burrs where the hinges were, picked up the door which already had beer and a pound of ham salad in it and sat it beside my desk. Got so frustrated I ate the whole pound of lunch meat and drank all the beer.
gumbypickett Posted May 14, 2022 Posted May 14, 2022 8 hours ago, adambar said: Same as Landon. As of right now I kicked the TV in and ripped the door off the frig trying to get some beer. The only thing that went flying was the remote control among other things. What, you mean you still have beer in the fridge? How is this possible. That's right its nearly bed time here. cheers Gumby
adambar Posted May 14, 2022 Posted May 14, 2022 14 minutes ago, gumbypickett said: What, you mean you still have beer in the fridge? How is this possible. That's right its nearly bed time here. cheers Gumby Not any more Gumby.
W2DR Posted May 14, 2022 Posted May 14, 2022 8 hours ago, Ken Q said: Probably should have used some WD40. Then you could open the door rather than ripping it off. But now that you did, Adam is right. Duck Tape right away! Ken When I was just a little guy my daddy gave me this advice..."If it moves and it shouldn't, get the duct tape. If it should move and it won't, get the WD40". Wise words indeed.
BradB Posted May 14, 2022 Posted May 14, 2022 You beer drinking blokes , this sounds like a pretty nice upgrade : Cheers John
Sniper31 Posted May 14, 2022 Posted May 14, 2022 We used more duct tape in the Infantry than I have ever seen. It was as important as our weapons! Can be used to fix ANYTHING In fact, if you have ever watched the show Myth Busters, they did an entire episode where the two main guys were "marooned" on an island with a supply of duct tape. They had to survive with only that...had to make clothes, shelter, food and water containers, shoes, hunting weapons and tools. Really showcased what all duct tape can do. But, I digress...where is the cold beer? I'm thirsty Landon
Rodger Pettichord Posted May 14, 2022 Author Posted May 14, 2022 I take it that this week's topic should have been beer, not flying stuff, So here's to you.
boetie Posted May 15, 2022 Posted May 15, 2022 16 hours ago, Rodger Pettichord said: I take it that this week's topic should have been beer, not flying stuff, So here's to you. Six degrees Rodger, I'm sure it'll come back to planes and adventures (maybe?) Hopefully yours Graeme
gumbypickett Posted May 15, 2022 Posted May 15, 2022 1 hour ago, boetie said: Six degrees Rodger, I'm sure it'll come back to planes and adventures (maybe?) Hopefully yours Graeme Oh it wasn't just beers, it was the duct tape as well. cheers Gumby
Stillwater Posted May 16, 2022 Posted May 16, 2022 Hard to get back focus after that excursion with the cracked fridge and the need to find an alternative storage place for the liquids. My upcoming flight activities... Now that we all do not care longer about the pandemic (and as we do not collect any useful figures about it any more), we start flying again in real life. My sim plan is to prepare these flights and do what I have booked before the real ones. But with different planes, as I do not want to stick on the 320/737 combination in continental flights. Instead, I will enjoy the heavies, which also is a privilege of p3d, still.
wain71 Posted May 16, 2022 Posted May 16, 2022 after months of testing the BAE 146, it's release has meant for a short period I have been able to go back to basics and I've been flying the A2A cub in P3D, going nowhere just looking around ......had a few beers Saturday after a days painting at daughters renovation house, I think I deserved 'em too....
gumbypickett Posted May 16, 2022 Posted May 16, 2022 21 minutes ago, wain71 said: after months of testing the BAE 146, it's release has meant for a short period I have been able to go back to basics and I've been flying the A2A cub in P3D, going nowhere just looking around ......had a few beers Saturday after a days painting at daughters renovation house, I think I deserved 'em too.... That's a fair call I reckon regarding your refreshments. cheers Gumby
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