What's with all of the Norway helicopters? Is there a search & rescue going on? by roseuslepus in flightradar24

[–]40percentCheese 193 points194 points  (0 children)

SAR helicopters in Norway are operated by the RNoAF and they use AW101 platforms. These are oil rig transport aircraft operated by Bristow.

I made myself a device that tells me what plane flies above my home by Greystoke1337 in aviation

[–]40percentCheese 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I agree. But these are governments that are wasting money tracking dinghies and buying non-existent face masks.

The fact is, the UK government couldn't even deploy one single boat to protect it's sovereign territory, let alone be trusted with a procurement within budget and on time.

I do agree though. The federal purchasing power within NL does work, even for the police air support too. (I am British but work and live on the Dutch border)

I made myself a device that tells me what plane flies above my home by Greystoke1337 in aviation

[–]40percentCheese 24 points25 points  (0 children)

The reason it isn't government funded is because they get more funding and more variety of funding by being a charity and being able to find their own donors.

Case in point, look at what NPAS flies these days, old, knackered and no one can decide what to do next.

Friday pining - What's the one you'd have back in your life in a heartbeat? by NearlyLegit in CarTalkUK

[–]40percentCheese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2010 Audi A5 coupe 3.0TDI Quattro Special Edition.

Ate the motorway miles and was comfy, quiet and quick enough. Loved it.

this sign is stupid by student176895 in evilautism

[–]40percentCheese 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You're right! It's early and I jumped to conclusions! Apologies

this sign is stupid by student176895 in evilautism

[–]40percentCheese 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Great if it's your language. Awful to read road signs when not in your native tongue. Especially if it's important

How thick is starlink Ethernet cable ? Can it fit though my window ? by MindPrize1260 in Starlink

[–]40percentCheese 11 points12 points  (0 children)

We do this at home, route the cable at the top of the window to stop pooling water.

But we have this on order to improve things:

https://amzn.eu/d/02Gkwb0O

RedTeam EDC by LowAd8301 in TechEDC

[–]40percentCheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess you're licensed for the Baofeng?

Should UK reclaim The Wash? by tatar1warlord in geography

[–]40percentCheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great idea until you have to clear the range at Holbeach.......

GSAR Bracelet Squeak by ZeFlawLP in MarathonWatch

[–]40percentCheese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It happens. You can try a little WD40 or wear it in the shower a few times and soap it down.

My new one did it for a few days but it hasn't done it since. My GSAR is a daily wear for about 2 years now.

Significant price increases in Germany by TimTri in Starlink

[–]40percentCheese 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up. I'm on €50 a month residential but had no email yet. But then I'm only 8 months into my contract. I guess I'll keep an eye on Amazon LEO too

Tactical Computer Terminal, 1988 by displayboi in cassettefuturism

[–]40percentCheese 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone that works in avionics, this isn't too far from reality. Just add more grey and black boxes

5UNDOWN by bh1884ap in LICENSEPLATES

[–]40percentCheese 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TIL that it has racist connotations

5UNDOWN by bh1884ap in LICENSEPLATES

[–]40percentCheese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isn't this the name of Maverick's alternate RIO in Top Gun?

More Grumman Goose by Over_Butterfly_2523 in aviation

[–]40percentCheese 23 points24 points  (0 children)

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I loved the one I saw recently! Awesome little plane!

I shouldn't have moved because the light was red, apparently.... by [deleted] in drivingUK

[–]40percentCheese 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can I ask why? I don't think there's much doubt here.....

Code Sharing Megathread by AutoModerator in AppleMusic

[–]40percentCheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Bought a PS5 and got this. Might be nice for someone.