For the aviation fans

[DJR]

 

It is believed that it is the way the early Polynesians navigated their canoes across the Pacific. They basically hooped from island to island and they knew that if there was a cloud regularly in the same place, there must be land. Then they had someting to aim for even if they could not see the island.

Edited December 7, 2020 by DJR

[Lotus]

It is believed that it is the way the early Polynesians navigated their canoes across the Pacific. They basically hooped from island to island and they knew that if there was a cloud regularly in the same place, there must be land. Then they had someting to aim for even if they could not see the island.

Good thing they didn't use that approach to Bikini Atoll later on.

[The Ouzo]

Are Denel testing engines ? 

 

Being at home for the last week or so its now become a regular thing to hear a Jet engine being put through its paces.

But it seems to be coming from Denel and not ORT.

[Kranswurm]

Super planes.

The French can really build high quality equipment and weaponry,not to mention Nuclear Plant, and the rest.

[Lotus]

 

The French can really build high quality equipment and weaponry,not to mention Nuclear Plant, and the rest.

 

True. Some of the best ships in Nelson's fleet were French prize ships.

[Long Wheel Base]

Are Denel testing engines ? 

 

Being at home for the last week or so its now become a regular thing to hear a Jet engine being put through its paces.

But it seems to be coming from Denel and not ORT.

There are a few maintenance organizations that side now that have become more active. Safair obviously now have a lot more aircraft that they flying and maintaining. Lift are using Globals aircraft and they are also that side. Even comairs other service provider, lufthansa is that side. 

[Warthog]

https://twitter.com/GenChuckYeager?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

[MrJacques]

https://www.unilad.co.uk/technology/scientists-have-created-a-plane-that-flies-using-ion-thrusters-and-no-fuel/

[Lotus]

https://twitter.com/GenChuckYeager?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Up there (literally) with the Wright brothers and other legends of aviation.

 

Never really cared about the space program. When asked about the moon he said "It's there".

[SwissVan]

Thanks to MTBeer for posting this on the Hot off the press thread

 

Legend

Chuck Yeager, pilot who was first to break sound barrier, dies at 97

Chuck Yeager, pilot who was first to break sound barrier, dies at 97 | US news | The Guardian

[Patchelicious]

He was a hero and inspiration to many!

 

“You do what you can for as long as you can, and when you finally can't, you do the next best thing. You back up but you don't give up.”

Edited December 8, 2020 by Patchelicious

[Bateleur1]

Chuck Yeager. Absolute Legend. If there was someone with balls of steel then it was him.

[Spokey]

Pretty excited, my new office. Boss is keeping us on for his new aerie. Hitting the books now!

[Bateleur1]

Its a beaut!

[RoddieJ]

Now that is a thing of beauty...!!

[kosmonooit]

Nice workplace!  Are those control sticks linked?