superdylan posted:

Where's the MSFS mod to do phos-chek bombing runs

Lord Stimperor posted:

Well Neofly lets you do that. Spawns fire and smoke on the map, sends you there and tells you to scoop up some water and dump it on the fire. Even plays some bathtub sounds.

Ardeem posted:

That happened in 2019.

Nebakenezzer posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwABJGzifao

Arson Daily posted:

Wtf is a semi nuclear bomb

INTJ Mastermind posted:

“Thermonuclear”

Nebakenezzer posted:

So something small but cool has happened: that crashed B-24 in Gander Lake has been found. It's at aprox. 150 ft. There are no pictures of the entire wreck (NL freshwater for reasons picks up a lot of tannin when draining thanks to the many many bogs, and so has a particular tea color) but it is well preserved in some ways.

[70 year old landing light]

Platystemon posted:

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/pilot-seen-flying-boats-horsetooth-reservoir-before-crash/

Zero One posted:

According to someone from Reddit who says this was a school rental plane and the pilot who crashed was an ATP at a regional airline.

One quick trick to screw up your life. The FAA hates it!

BIG HEADLINE posted:

There's now a civilian-owned F-16 fleet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34Sa0vzmBfs

They bought them from Israel and two of them evidently took part in the Osiraq raid.

Kesper North posted:

Paging Aluf Yooper from the DCS thread for comment

BIG HEADLINE posted:

There's now a civilian-owned F-16 fleet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34Sa0vzmBfs

They bought them from Israel and two of them evidently took part in the Osiraq raid.

Kesper North posted:

Paging Aluf Yooper from the DCS thread for comment

JudgeJoeBrown posted:

https://twitter.com/TpyxaNews/status/1571416890848825350?s=20&t=7gY3tg6WSRRI2yJCiwxtNQ

Seems safe.

mobby_6kl posted:

^^^
Have you considered adding some kind of warning sound like the EVs have to scare them away?

mobby_6kl posted:

Really easy to forget that planes have been a thing since way before we could navigate accurately with a $100 device in our pocket

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While initially aimed at the commercial market, the Next Generation remains a good example of how the new breed of turboprop is differentiating itself from the stodgy, ultrapractical blade-spinners of old. This new guard is quickly becoming known as luxe and tech-savvy aircraft that can fill the roles of small- to mid-sized jets.

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The evolution derives from a generational shift, as those under 40 see the market with a greater focus on both convenience and sustainability. “A propeller looks old-fashioned, while a jet is cool and more modern,” says de Segovia. “But the new generation is less concerned with perception, and at end of day, go for efficiency.”

At Beechcraft, the 90-year-old turboprop manufacturer, the movement has led to a reworking of its venerable King Air brand, which first took flight in 1964. Christi Tannahill, senior vice president of customer experience at Textron Aviation, Beechcraft’s parent, points out that recent models such as the King Air 360 and 260 are no longer as utilitarian as previous generations. “The fit and finish have dramatically improved,” she says, noting the upgrades were inspired by luxury SUVs.

On the tech side, Beechcraft has introduced auto-throttle to the cabin as well as digital pressurization that decreases cabin pressure for a more comfortable flight. The 11-seat King Air 360 cruises at 312 knots with an 1,806-nautical-mile range, while the nine-seat 260 nearly matches those numbers.

While those aren’t jet speeds, de Segovia argues that turboprops have an advantage thanks to less time spent interacting with air traffic control—plus, since they are more efficient at medium altitudes, they reach their cruising speeds sooner than jets. “Especially in congested airspace, there’s often no advantage to flying a jet,” he claims.

Daher’s single-prop TBM 960 also runs at more than 300 knots while, in the cockpit, the integrated flight deck includes everything from an auto-landing system to icing detection and protection. The cabin serves up jet-like features, including ambient strip lighting integrated into the header and electronically dimmable windows controlled by a “passenger comfort display.”

And then there are the running costs. De Segovia points to a customer who flies about 500 hours annually: After switching to a turboprop, he saved $400,000 in operating fees while giving up very little luxury. “There’s no comparison between now and 10 years ago,” he says. “Turboprops have amenities for all types of passengers, with a lot of ramp appeal.”

Nebakenezzer posted:

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introduced auto-throttle to the cabin

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pressurization that decreases cabin pressure for a more comfortable flight.

vessbot posted:

Cojawfee posted:

"Attention passengers, this is your captain speaking. You're all going to take a little nap now."

BIG HEADLINE posted:

That does raise an interesting question - what's the true "First Class" experience? 12+ hours of food and booze or "knock me out and wake me up when we're beginning our descent?"

BIG HEADLINE posted:

That does raise an interesting question - what's the true "First Class" experience? 12+ hours of food and booze or "knock me out and wake me up when we're beginning our descent?"

BIG HEADLINE posted:

That does raise an interesting question - what's the true "First Class" experience? 12+ hours of food and booze or "knock me out and wake me up when we're beginning our descent?"

madeintaipei posted:

"Gin or Valium?, Gin or Valium?, Gin or Valium?"

"Oh, I ordered the kosher meal."

"Gin or Valium?"