Another pointless thread
Posted 30/05/2010 - 21:52
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Hardgravity wrote:
It does that Cedric, trouble is I'm working at 14.00 tomorrow and the attic, that is bedroom, is a mess.
It all started with the wardrobe....
Sounds like you need a couple of large Velux windows and some studio gear to me
It does that Cedric, trouble is I'm working at 14.00 tomorrow and the attic, that is bedroom, is a mess.
It all started with the wardrobe....
Posted 01/06/2010 - 01:35
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Reading AVWebFlash this morning - an engine borescope was being done last Saturday on the mothballed Concorde at Le Bourget, with a view to seeing if it could fly again - taxi tests to follow?
Posted 01/06/2010 - 11:09
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There was something on the BBC website link about Concorde flying again in a heritage capacity. I can't see it happening myself, there would be far too much money involved to get it airworthy and certificated again, and then to keep it flying would be a very expensive exercise.
But stranger things have happened...it would be wonderful to see it in the air again, and there could possibly be a market for (very expensive) flights over the North Pole or something similar. One problem anyone wanting to get it flying again could have is that it was exempt from a lot of noise regulations simply because of what it was, so that could be a major stumbling block to any commercial venture with it.
Recurrent training for pilots would be very expensive too: it means keeping a simulator operational, and the costs associated with that.
But stranger things have happened...it would be wonderful to see it in the air again, and there could possibly be a market for (very expensive) flights over the North Pole or something similar. One problem anyone wanting to get it flying again could have is that it was exempt from a lot of noise regulations simply because of what it was, so that could be a major stumbling block to any commercial venture with it.
Recurrent training for pilots would be very expensive too: it means keeping a simulator operational, and the costs associated with that.
Posted 01/06/2010 - 11:11
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A-G - Another Vulcan, perhaps...
Where's Oggy when you need him
Where's Oggy when you need him
Posted 01/06/2010 - 11:18
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I would love to see it flying again, and yes, the Vulcan project got off the ground. Lets hope that they can get Concorde flying again, but unfortunately, I have my doubts.
It would be interesting to see Oggy's thoughts on this, as you say.......
It would be interesting to see Oggy's thoughts on this, as you say.......
Posted 01/06/2010 - 11:23
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Just seen that the Concorde simulaor at Brooklands is still operational, so disregard my comment about the cost of recurrent training...I think I might have to have a go in that myself next time I am back in the UK......£395 for two hours flying on it sounds like a bargain to me.
Posted 01/06/2010 - 12:01
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Well - my 14 cu yd dustbin has bow been taken away
Got a nice wee series of pics on the Optio of that - didn't use the other beastie as it was wet
Got a nice wee series of pics on the Optio of that - didn't use the other beastie as it was wet
let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
Posted 01/06/2010 - 12:04
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I suppose it`s a "has bin" now !
I`ll get my coat..............................................
Wheely - I will................
I`ll get my coat..............................................
Wheely - I will................
K20D,*istD ( now a dedicated M42 digital ),K100D,MZ5N,P50,ME Super,Spotmatic 1000,Spotmatic,ESII,ES,H2.18-55 II,18-55,75-300 FAJ,35-80 FA,80-200 F,28-105 FA,Sigma 24-70 AF Aspherical,Sigma 28-300 Hyperzoom , Praotor II 500 M42,Centon 500mm mirror,and a few Pentax M42 Taks,super-Taks,smc Taks,A and M lenses.Benbo trekker,7dayshop monopod and a Lowepro rucksack.
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
Posted 01/06/2010 - 12:13
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TOZZA27 wrote:
I suppose it`s a "has bin" now !
I`ll get my coat..............................................
Wheely - I will................
Taxi for one!
I suppose it`s a "has bin" now !
I`ll get my coat..............................................
Wheely - I will................
Regards
David
Retired at last - now all that time for photography - you would think: wink:
David
Retired at last - now all that time for photography - you would think: wink:
Posted 01/06/2010 - 12:14
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Hmmmmmm
With apologies for the darkness - just downloaded straight from the beastie - was sheltered in my garage - this is part of a series of 6
With apologies for the darkness - just downloaded straight from the beastie - was sheltered in my garage - this is part of a series of 6
let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
Posted 01/06/2010 - 12:16
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Guy on Safari was entering all the data re game sightings into his journal - along with their GPS positions! Doesn't he realise they will have moved next time he goes on a drive? (He came from across the pond)
Regards
David
Retired at last - now all that time for photography - you would think: wink:
David
Retired at last - now all that time for photography - you would think: wink:
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