tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post4925256355511179759..comments2024-03-29T02:32:07.583-07:00Comments on Chant du Départ: DensityOldAFSargehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-20059628263065921982018-03-05T14:59:19.919-08:002018-03-05T14:59:19.919-08:00That would work also.That would work also.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-1256970857459014292018-03-05T14:58:41.856-08:002018-03-05T14:58:41.856-08:00I hadn't really thought of it that way, but ye...I hadn't really thought of it that way, but yes!juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-70053642508507560662018-03-05T14:58:04.455-08:002018-03-05T14:58:04.455-08:0040K was just about right on the money. And yes, t...40K was just about right on the money. And yes, the block cracked. I don't know what they did other than charge me $600 to fix it. They said they replaced the engine, but what do I know. Didn't have any problems afterword engine wise. Being T-boned "adjusted" the frame a bit which caused it to vibrate oddly when passing through 55 MPH, hence the poor man's cruise control comment. Got me to and from the base while in UPT so it filled its function.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-16400312848678995502018-03-05T14:54:26.181-08:002018-03-05T14:54:26.181-08:00The cats knocked the box of pictures off the shelf...The cats knocked the box of pictures off the shelf in the closet. Came across that one as I refilled the box. Once again, Schmedly is functioning as my editor.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-65903717682113262062018-03-05T14:52:53.778-08:002018-03-05T14:52:53.778-08:00Yeah, I ditched it when I graduated from UPT, sold...Yeah, I ditched it when I graduated from UPT, sold it to one of the guys in my class who returned as a First Assignment IP and got married. I think I got $100 for it. juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-65869683910774343112018-03-05T14:45:39.777-08:002018-03-05T14:45:39.777-08:00Vegas. Had one, spent way too much money keeping i...Vegas. Had one, spent way too much money keeping it going.Well Seasoned Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670165728759453075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-2135251696049548812018-03-05T14:40:50.754-08:002018-03-05T14:40:50.754-08:00To McFly really was your density. Nice one!To McFly really was your density. Nice one!Hogdayafternoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188146617570775741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-41436463444992693452018-03-05T13:59:33.883-08:002018-03-05T13:59:33.883-08:00Ah yes, the old graduation from (insert phase/comm...Ah yes, the old graduation from (insert phase/command here) pictures... Sigh...Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-65916609586766025502018-03-05T13:25:38.339-08:002018-03-05T13:25:38.339-08:00I seem to have a similar suave nature around women...I seem to have a similar suave nature around women ;-) <br /><br />You had a lot of guts requesting to do a loop as a fledgling! I had forgotten about the "Spirit of America" Vega. You want to talk about a shop that was niche oriented here, in town there was a shop dedicated to the Cosworth Vega. <br /><br />What I don't understand about GM - at least the old GM - that Vega engine was crap - long stroke aluminum block - no cast iron sleeves - the rings and the cylinder basically went kaput at about 40,000 miles. <br /><br />About that time, the German company Mahle perfected a process - called Nikasil- that would make the cylinder wall of an aluminum enginke diamond hard. Amazing thing is that I have an old SL500 - 22 years old - and it usues virtually no oil at 186,000 miles. With an aluminum block. <br />To this day the process is used. <br /><br />Anyway SOP in those days to fix a Vega engine was to insert cast iron sleeves in the engine. The Vega was one of the reasons millions of people gave up on GM. <br /><br />As for me I had a Pinto. Turned down a friend's 1972 Porsche 356B for $1200 and bought a new 1972 hatchback Pinto. Then went into the Army 6 months later. <br /><br />T-37, the 2000 lb Dog Whistle - I love it. I worked for Cessna in the early 80s when they were trying to get the contract for the NGT - Next Generation Trainer. Air Force never got it off the ground, so to speak.<br />Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05720206407574457665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-6648867267180252172018-03-05T12:21:58.316-08:002018-03-05T12:21:58.316-08:00Pick a good time to balance the amount of light in...Pick a good time to balance the amount of light in the morning and in the evening year round, then leave it alone.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-45055495054041242162018-03-05T11:47:03.145-08:002018-03-05T11:47:03.145-08:00Andrew,
That's not a bad idea, or just leave i...Andrew,<br />That's not a bad idea, or just leave it at DST all year round. (I like longer sunshine periods after work, YMMV)juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-43438638163201413022018-03-05T11:45:34.936-08:002018-03-05T11:45:34.936-08:00Yeah, that started when I started College. My Dad...Yeah, that started when I started College. My Dad was stationed in Columbus MS which was 915 miles from Dorm to Home. Took for frickin' ever at 55 (OK 60). Junior year he got transferred to Nellis. I thought "Hallelujah, it's closer!" Then I drove it the first time. It was closer. It was 914 miles. And Arizona would position Highway Patrol cars in groups of 3. You'd pass the first one doing 55ish, get over the next hill and accelerate, right into the second. Aggressive deceleration might get you passed him, then up over the next hill the thought "can't be any more for a while." would get you stopped by the third. You may surmise how I know that. Fortunately, the Vega didn't really handle very well much above 60 anyhow, sort of a built in cruise control.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-69658292288294513112018-03-05T11:40:01.310-08:002018-03-05T11:40:01.310-08:00How about we pick a time halfway between regular a...How about we pick a time halfway between regular and DST and call it quits. Screw the Brits and their Greenwich time, they're a lost country.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-87545478318431191342018-03-05T11:28:29.067-08:002018-03-05T11:28:29.067-08:00Ah, yes, remembering the double nickel.
Making up ...Ah, yes, remembering the double nickel.<br />Making up for lost time today by driving 80.<br />Daylight Saving makes as much sense.<br />We could cut down on the number of hours it takes to get somewhere by making hours 90 minutes long.<br />Hmmmm.(not necessarily your) Uncle Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705753220273516841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-48681164102756811802018-03-05T11:10:51.091-08:002018-03-05T11:10:51.091-08:00Generally, although there were a few......Generally, although there were a few......juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-39963984704005653532018-03-05T11:04:15.685-08:002018-03-05T11:04:15.685-08:00"You can tell it's a student. He's lo..."You can tell it's a student. He's looking for his ass with both hands."<br /><br />So, the instructors only needed one hand?<br /><br />To quote Bob Hope: Thanks for the memories.<br /><br />Thanks for the post.<br />Paul L. QuandtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-31807032641155364772018-03-05T08:23:47.322-08:002018-03-05T08:23:47.322-08:00Thanks....for both.Thanks....for both.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-81935727075150785232018-03-05T08:23:22.979-08:002018-03-05T08:23:22.979-08:00Yes, flying fast at low level is fun and exciting,...Yes, flying fast at low level is fun and exciting, sometimes a little too exciting.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-65570527726509538402018-03-05T07:44:56.294-08:002018-03-05T07:44:56.294-08:00Whatta great Flash-Back story!
(Cute Kid, too...he...Whatta great Flash-Back story!<br />(Cute Kid, too...heh!)BarbaCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14620177194149542393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-57548150546963400762018-03-05T07:34:25.219-08:002018-03-05T07:34:25.219-08:00I enjoyed watching the VNAF A-37's approaches ...I enjoyed watching the VNAF A-37's approaches at Cam Ranh Bay. They would come screaming at full grunt on the deck, chandelle up to pattern altitude, and circle to land. Looked like fun.<br />Flugelmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00158548139451148587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-18005718053746078412018-03-05T07:27:27.581-08:002018-03-05T07:27:27.581-08:00Never mind. Too late!Never mind. Too late!juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-41781355844522831472018-03-05T06:45:35.443-08:002018-03-05T06:45:35.443-08:00Whatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwh...Whatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhat?OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-12792448786587900922018-03-05T06:00:07.519-08:002018-03-05T06:00:07.519-08:00Thanks. Glad to see you're back up and runnin...Thanks. Glad to see you're back up and running. The Tweet was a fun airplane, reliable and forgiving (as long as you had enough altitude).<br /> <br />Unsolicited advice, I'd EEEAAASSSe back into the Internet usage. Now that you've gone through cold turkey withdrawal, you could easily overdose if you do too much too fast. <br /><br />Just sayin'juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-68041221560547248422018-03-05T05:51:35.765-08:002018-03-05T05:51:35.765-08:00Thanks STxAR! I know where you were hoeing weeds....Thanks STxAR! I know where you were hoeing weeds. Made a few passes over head in the Mighty Cessna 150 while in ROTC Aviation Fam program.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-81064753523018095972018-03-05T04:59:04.691-08:002018-03-05T04:59:04.691-08:00Great story Juvat. (As you can see I am on the Web...Great story Juvat. (As you can see I am on the Web and back in the future, so to speak.)<br /><br />A buddy of mine in Omaha started his career working on Tweets. He was fond of that wee jet. I seem to recall they had some in Panama that he worked on. But my memory ain't what it used to be and I'm too lazy to look it up. (And the Internet is right there, waiting...)OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.com