Hangar Chat

I recently became aware the 03/21 runway at Lisbon (LPPT) had changed to 02/20 last May. Aivlasoft’s EFB showed the change as I flew out of it quite by chance. After a forum discussion yesterday I was made aware an updated file was available on SimMarket and after I installed it all was well. Last year I wrote to Navigraph asking if they could publish runway designation changes for each AIRAC cycle. Here’s the discussion… https://forum.navigraph.com/t/runway-designation-changes/7760 As you can see they refused on grounds of confidentiality. Huh? It’s about to become public knowledge. 🙄 Having a fair number of 3rd airports it would be helpful to be…

I know some of you may have read a recent post of mine regarding ChatGPT, and I was surprised how many had not heard of the AI model, which seems to be everywhere these days. There were some negative replies, mainly from those who had not heard about the AI program, but more replies from those who have used it and found it helpful. Just as some follow-up information I thought it would be fun to ask ChatGPT about updating FSUIPC. I'm not advocating it's use or suggesting anything by writing this post, but just purely for information... Q) How do i update FSUIPC in MSFS2020 A) To update FSUIPC in MSFS2020, you will need to follow thes…

Good for her. I wish her well. She's where I was about 66 - 67 years ago. https://www.today.com/news/veteran-pilot-jumps-young-pilot-saw-something-go-wrong-rcna77135 Noel

Gerald the drystone waller is spot on here!

See https://www.pcworld.com/article/1674070/steam-will-drop-windows-7-support-in-2024.html

I've always wondered why the US Air Force has the only air force with this type of plane, and why that is. Now I think I know. The bird is the fastest living thing in the planet. It makes sense to copy nature.

Interesting video & hints: POOR MAN'S MIXED REALITY Reality Mixer Demo - YouTube Not simulator-specific, although the author is using XP11 ( and explains XP12 VR isn't yet optimized for such a solution ) but other platforms will do as well...

If both pilots become incapacitated? story in today’s Washington Post https://wapo.st/3z1rBaZ sherm

That’s what it comes down to now: deliver the package or risk losing your job (he even had the presence of mind to take the obligatory proof-of-delivery photo 👏) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amazon-delivery-driver-drops-off-package-police-stand-off-north-carolina/

Take your pick: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1233400865/ https://www.ebay.com/itm/204066823944

I'm brteaking down today and shopping for the ingredients for my own style of Mulligatawny Soup. I'll make the soup tomorrow in a crock pot. Mulligatawny Soup Hawiian Style An East Indian recipe modified by Noel. 1 pound raw shrimp cut into pieces 1 large onion - chopped 4 celery stalks - sliced into 1 inch chunks 4 carrots - sliced into 1 inch chunks ½ fresh pineapple cut into 1 inch chunks 1 package sliced mushrooms 6 whole cloves 6 tsp curry 3 tsp seasoned salt 3 tsp seasoned pepper 1 medium apple cut into 1 inch chunks 1 32oz package chicken stock 1 large can pineapple juice 4 cups water Put all ingredients into a crockp…

Why its called a jet when its ducted fans is the mystery, I guess its because it sounds sexy. Awesome concept anyway, and now making good progress. Note the subtle, computer controlled, movements of the ducted fan panel. The nice thing about now, is that there are so many innovative concepts around, big props, multiple small props, ducted fans, so much creativity and innovation. Its a fascinating time.

Combination of spreading themselves out to increase surface area, use of the tail to stay the right way around, and low body weight.

"For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing insurance companies to write off cars with few miles - leading to higher premiums and undercutting gains from going electric." "Battery packs can cost tens of thousands of dollars and represent up to 50% of an EV's price tag, often making it uneconomical to replace them. While some automakers like Ford Motor Co (F.N) and General Motors Co (GM.N) said they have made battery packs easier to repair, Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) has taken the opposite tack with its Texas-built Model Y, whose new structural battery pack has been described by experts as …

Apparently I am not even close.

Noel

Just a heads up on how its going, for those of us who keep checking in on the games progress, 10 billion years after the initial Kickstarter, and after a zillion dollars of development heck....

So they have clever lines all prepared...

I think I like it. No noise, no high speed propellers threatening your cat, or kids playing on your drive.

Time is our most precious commodity. See:

I have never learned much about Audie Murphy until having watched this video biography. What is most surprising however, is that he was barely twenty years old when he was awarded the MOH, and had gone from Private to 2nd LT in that short period of time.

Friday evening I made macaroni and cheese for dinner. I chopped up half a brick of SPAM to put in it. One package of Kraft macaroni and cheese is too much for me to eat at once so I saved half of it for last evening's dinner. I started to eat it and it seemed kind of mushy and bland so I added a handful of trail mix to the bowl and stirred it up a bit. That made all the difference with the various nuts and raisins and whatever they put in the trail mix I buy. The next time I make it I'm going to add peanuts to it. I like crunch. That's why I toast bread and English muffins so they're burnt a bit. And I fry bacon extra crisp. WalMart has a store br…

I never heard about this before. https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/18/9-11-the-fifth-plane-suspicious-passengers-food-united-23-hijackers/ Noel