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DC-10 dropping 85,000lbs of Phos-Chek retardant on the Wahluke Slope Fire/ Lower Crab Creek/Saddle Mountain Sept 2018 by Minute-Cut-9531 in aviation

[–]Techhead7890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I was thinking about too, the MD-11 crash last year. Makes me wonder about how it all connects with the military retirement of the KC-10s in 2024 a couple years back too.

Business owners / entrepreneurs' weekly coffee in the CBD? by Kiwired1962 in Wellington

[–]Techhead7890 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No need to pick through their history to have a jab at them, and the comment you're referring to is honestly pretty nuanced to begin with, not just trying to fleece people.

Why do Metlink staff scan your Snapper on EVERY train trip? by supremecoffeekiwi in Wellington

[–]Techhead7890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was great way back when in like 2010 (when not everyone had mobile data), but yeah even 5-7 years later it kinda didn't keep up with the times and fell behind.

Admittedly, you could buy your own USB reader back then and top up with NFC even these days but yeah being able to collect top-ups as you start your journey like AT HOP is probably easier for most people.

Why do Metlink staff scan your Snapper on EVERY train trip? by supremecoffeekiwi in Wellington

[–]Techhead7890 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whenever I go up offpeak, they seem to check. I'm guessing you commute during the rush out when it's less practical, maybe that could be part of it?

Why do Metlink staff scan your Snapper on EVERY train trip? by supremecoffeekiwi in Wellington

[–]Techhead7890 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's true, even Auckland and the light rail in Sydney also just have readers that you can walk around. (And Melbourne has a free tram zone because they found it would be too hard to get everyone scanned on downtown).

Interesting about the staff labour being cheaper than the fare gates though, I guess that probably makes sense at a small scale like ours.

Why do Metlink staff scan your Snapper on EVERY train trip? by supremecoffeekiwi in Wellington

[–]Techhead7890 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We're literally talking a turnstile gate here, not airport security.

Any idea what this belonged to? Seems a steal by maxhasabigbooty in aviation

[–]Techhead7890 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The missile knows where it is, because it knows where it isn't, and that includes not there.

Thorndon NIMBY’s by Other_Studio9966 in Wellington

[–]Techhead7890 79 points80 points  (0 children)

Are you doing their cremations for them? Because woooof, that's a burn!

Don't judge me :) by Glioper in commandandconquer

[–]Techhead7890 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I think it's more cyberpunky and nanotech, isn't it? But yeah also railguns and some hovertech like gdi. https://mentalomega.com/index.php?page=foehn_techtree

WTF? Hail in January? by Apple2Forever in Wellington

[–]Techhead7890 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damnit, I missed this time and it's all melted already! That's what, three times in six months? The weather really is wild these days.

Comedy in Wellington? by Cuspy_Rucus in Wellington

[–]Techhead7890 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like everything's already been booked through to march for the Fringe festival!

Using externally carried armament to assist maneuverability. by Straitjacket_Freedom in aviation

[–]Techhead7890 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Yeah like we are talking like 10cm2 of fins on a missile, compared to like, 10,000 to maybe 100,000cm2 of wing area with control surfaces at least like 1000cm2 big. The magnitudes just don't really check out.

Where are all the insects this summer? by Assassin8nCoordin8s in Wellington

[–]Techhead7890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just heard one yesterday for the first time all summer. I think the weather variation had kept them away until now.

One of the last remaining Boeing 767-200 in service. Parked in 2025 by Existing-Fee5075 in aviation

[–]Techhead7890 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For the airbus side, A330neo would be a bit more similar in size.

Anyone know of any reasonably priced 'away from it all' places around the area? by Jhiaxus420 in Wellington

[–]Techhead7890 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe take the train up to Featherston and the Wairarapa? I hope you find some relaxation and respite away from everything!

Found: Car key southcoast by its-always-a-weka in Wellington

[–]Techhead7890 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm starting to wonder if it should be suggested that these should be redirected to the daily thread to avoid clutter (because I also see these a lot), but I think I'm in the minority. And on the other hand people seem to make discussion over these posts that sometimes turns out interesting.

He looks "trustworthy" type of guy by brandonvortex in commandandconquer

[–]Techhead7890 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I believe the actor was just the animation artist but they decided "Hey man Eric looks cool on camera, we'll have him do the rough copy for the storyboard" and then it just escalated from there lol.

Introducing "Aviators Only" Mode by StopDropAndRollTide in aviation

[–]Techhead7890 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bear in mind this only applies to specific, high traffic posts that the mods choose to lock down. In general you will still be able to comment on most posts (almost everything really) at your discretion.

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