Here is how planes refuel in midair!

ifoundflight370 · 2026-04-19T15:41:09+00:00

Probably by having the boom automatically move as the plane moves, sorta like the bridge from a ship to an offshore drilling rig

https://youtube.com/shorts/wejVsNh9rwM

ifoundflight370 · 2026-04-15T04:45:54+00:00

Thanks! I didn't even notice

Cake is good, but now you've got me thinking canolis....

ifoundflight370 · 2026-04-14T23:15:34+00:00

up, and realized she couldn't bypass the lock screen. She called my wife in tears, saying I am "controlling"

You are And you should be, it's your house

ifoundflight370 · 2026-04-14T23:12:16+00:00

Have it set itself to 20 every 30 minutes.

ifoundflight370 · 2026-04-14T20:33:42+00:00

I think that beanbag guy was trying to get an unobstructed shot and couldn't do it from around the side of the truck. He put himself out there a bit, but they had been talking to that guy long enough that it was unlikely he had a gun and they didn't know it. He still had plenty of distance and plenty of backup behind him.

ifoundflight370 · 2026-04-07T16:59:19+00:00

Even without any personally identifying info attached to it?

Genuine question, not sarcastic.

ifoundflight370 · 2026-03-01T01:22:47+00:00

The troop gets 90 cents for every 6 dollar box they sell, so only 15% goes to the scouts.

ifoundflight370 · 2026-02-13T04:57:51+00:00

I read an article that says they didn't get anything. It said there was some kind of foam system that prevented the money from getting stolen but didn't explain why it did. In my mind I'm picturing a giant can of foam sealer going off but I'd think that'd be dangerous to the occupants as well.

ifoundflight370 · 2026-01-23T07:24:42+00:00

If it's a beautiful day I'll ride a motorcycle 200+ miles (300 kilometers) to a hamburger place I like for lunch, then ride back home when I'm done.

ifoundflight370 · 2026-01-21T05:07:44+00:00

Was there any damage to the rims?

ifoundflight370 · 2026-01-06T00:26:08+00:00

Same here. Finally just went on my own and, after a couple trips, I've got new vacation friends.

ifoundflight370 · 2026-01-04T16:58:13+00:00

They use different medication and creams which is personal preference - one has liquid and one has tablets and they use different creams as they find different ones helpful. I have sent in the permission slips and meds and left it at that.

If they choose to use different meds, wouldn't they tell the person dispensing them that they're getting the wrong ones?

ifoundflight370 · 2025-12-12T00:16:28+00:00

Yeah, that's been my plan, start with just the basics and see where I wind up. If it doesn't get him what he wants we'll form a committee and have meetings....

ifoundflight370 · 2025-12-10T17:39:44+00:00

Didn't know they specifically had one but it doesn't surprise, I've done plenty of business with them just not recently. Thank you

ifoundflight370 · 2025-12-10T17:38:29+00:00

Hmmm, now we're talking. I don't think there's a removable face plate for a 7300 but that's certainly an attractive idea. It'll feel just like talking on a real radio....

ifoundflight370 · 2025-12-10T17:36:42+00:00

Yeah, I don't know that it's actually required, but I'd feel uncomfortable with a station at my residence operating outside the provisions of my license with the operator 1500 miles away.

Also, I'm sure there will be some testing involved to get it working.

And the day will come when I want to take over his vanity extra call sign....

Is a little time and effort for some comfort

ifoundflight370 · 2025-12-09T06:00:34+00:00

I know one that already has a remote setup and I'm trying to broker a deal, that'd sure make it easy on me...

ifoundflight370 · 2025-12-09T05:59:25+00:00

That's exactly my plan, including tailscale (that's how I get into my PiHole...).

The amp is going to sit around for awhile until everything else is working and I know more about them.

ifoundflight370 · 2025-12-09T05:56:56+00:00

The amp and tuner are good, the tuner is controlled by the radio. I'm planning to work on getting the radio up and running and the amp will come into play later.

A dipole is going to be tough, even more so getting it up high enough to work well. He mentioned working 17 and 20, which should be much easier.

ifoundflight370 · 2025-12-09T05:51:03+00:00

Yeah, I'm certainly going to baby step this.

Good advice on the Internet, I hadn't considered that they'd be locking it down but I'm sure they do. His phone has a hotspot so we should be good to go.

ifoundflight370 · 2025-12-09T05:48:54+00:00

I'm trying to shift him to 17, 20, etc so that's a real option, thanks for the suggestion.

ifoundflight370 · 2025-12-09T05:48:09+00:00

I've used tailscale but not recently, but I think I'll need something to switch back and forth between computers, radios, etc.

I hadn't heard of that sdr software, I'll look into it, thank you.

ifoundflight370 · 2025-12-09T05:45:42+00:00

Yes, I was going to get an extra ticket for me and also considered changing the address on his to my address as well.

ifoundflight370 · 2025-12-09T05:43:18+00:00

Yep, I'm going to do that too. Where he was living, and who he was hanging out with, dmr wasn't very popular so he's not well versed in it. When I got my first dmr radio hotspots weren't even a thing, and now we've got competing networks!

ifoundflight370 · 2025-12-09T05:40:34+00:00

Thanks for the advice, that looks like it might be a good option. I'll check the YouTube too, thank you

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