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Installing instruments and avionics in small aircraft
On Dec 31, 2:44 am, Martin Hotze wrote:
schrieb: Dunno. Somehow shakes head just doesn't cut it. I really wish the groups host (Google?) there is no special host, and for chrissake this is not google at all. would get into the 21st century and allow more than just text here. eeh, what do you know about usenet? There are numerous times I've wished I could include a drawing with a post, or a small photo. then move on to a web based forum. THIS is usenet. Or the sound of someone laughing himself to death. Or a raspberry. A groan. Or a barfing sound. You know--the sort of things that would add immensely to the conversation. oh. really? invite all the folks to a chat (hopefully irc and not a webbased thingy) or to a forum. Got to be so nasty? I don't know much about computers or the internet or usenet or anything else in cyberspace, and I suppose it shows. I enjoy the give-and-take of the discussions and only if someone persists in posting erroneous information do I lose my patience. You give me no slack at all. And Google is what I use for the groups. I understand that there are others who use newsreaders or email-based stuff, but that's all I know. I'm a 54-year-old Commercial Pilot/Instructor/Aviation College teacher and aircraft mechanic, not a keyboard whiz. There are other things to do that become a digital whiz, like building and flying airpl;anes and boats and old trucks. You know, the *real* world out there. Dan |
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Installing instruments and avionics in small aircraft
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Dunno. Somehow shakes head just doesn't cut it. I really wish the groups host (Google?) would get into the 21st century and allow more than just text here. Sorry Dan, just 'ol timer mutterings. Back in the dark ages America On Line gave their users access to newsgroups and we had to endured years of inane AOL requests/comments. Now it's Google folk we grump at when we're tired. To answer your question, newsgroups are by definition text based so we have to rely on ":-)", "big grin", "::smirk::" etc. to convey non-text information. As mentioned, there are web based and other new fangled internet things (so I've heard!) that allow fancier conversations. I'm a 54-year-old Commercial Pilot/Instructor/Aviation College teacher and aircraft mechanic, not a keyboard whiz. There are other things to do that become a digital whiz, like building and flying airpl;anes and boats and old trucks. You know, the *real* world out there. Too true. Newsgroups have their use but they ain't real world. Regards, David Varidel ----- There are 10 types of people in this world - those who use binary, and those who don't. |
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Installing instruments and avionics in small aircraft
On Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:42:48 +0100, Martin Hotze
wrote: schrieb: Got to be so nasty? well, sorry - but the 'big masses' washing in through this google-usenet-interface makes me think that the neverending September is coming back. I don't know much about computers or the internet or usenet or anything else in cyberspace, and I suppose it shows. no, not really. :-) most of the internet/usenet users care next to nothing about what they use or what they do. This compares to a pilot who jumpes on a plane without checklist and turns on every knob and kicks every switch without knowing what he does. It isn't really that hard to read up the basics, and it doesn't take much time, too. I enjoy the give-and-take of the discussions and only if someone persists in posting erroneous information do I lose my patience. You give me no slack at all. And Google is what I use for the groups. I understand that there are others who use newsreaders or email-based stuff, but that's all I know. using usenet through a webbased frontend is the second best way to access the groups. I prefer the text base *stuff* as it is less likely to contain termites. It's the same reason my e-mail reader is "text only" as HTML e-mail can be dangerous. I'm a 54-year-old Commercial Pilot/Instructor/Aviation College teacher and aircraft mechanic, not a keyboard whiz. I was only slightly younger than that when I graduated from College and started a new career( quit work and went back to college full time at age 47 ). I did teach in college as a GA, but a good job offer came along which ended my attempt at a masters in CS. well then, welcome to usenet. bg The climate is sometimes cold. Cold, hot, and sometimes...even in between. There are other things to do that become a digital whiz, like building and flying airpl;anes and boats and old trucks. Do 'em all. :-)) hmm. You know, the *real* world out there. you're sure? http://ars.userfriendly.org/cartoons/?id=20000612 Now retired, having worked as a project manager installing large networked computer systems, a developmental analyst, and sys admin with a degree in computer science (earned at age 50) in my last incarnation I'd say the link shows reality for a fair number in the profession. OTOH I fly ( http://www.rogerhalstead.com/833R/833R_frame.htm and am instrument rated) , am building a Glasair III http://www.rogerhalstead.com/G3_files/GIII_Diary.htm, Amateur Radio Operator (Extra class) http://www.rogerhalstead.com/ham_files/boatanch.htm (constructed my own tower and antenna system http://www.rogerhalstead.com/ham_files/tower.htm ) and still do my own climbing. http://www.rogerhalstead.com/ham_files/Tower29.htm although it takes me a lot longer to get "up there" than it used to. Also a couple of hours up there is about it compared to spending most of the day working on a tower. In a previous life, or it seems like it, I was an instrument technician for over 26 years and prior to that I farmed until age 21. At that point I figured there had to be a better way to make a living. I find, if a person puts their mind to it they can do lots of things albeit sometimes accompanied by a lack of sleep. Roger Dan ;-) #m |
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Installing instruments and avionics in small aircraft
On Jan 1, 7:20*pm, "Roger (K8RI)" wrote:
On Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:42:48 +0100, Martin Hotze wrote: schrieb: * * * Got to be so nasty? well, sorry - but the 'big masses' washing in through this google-usenet-interface makes me think that the neverending September is coming back. I don't know much about computers or the internet or usenet or anything else in cyberspace, and I suppose it shows. no, not really. :-) most of the internet/usenet users care next to nothing about what they use or what they do. This compares to a pilot who jumpes on a plane without checklist and turns on every knob and kicks every switch without knowing what he does. It isn't really that hard to read up the basics, and it doesn't take much time, too. I enjoy the give-and-take of the discussions and only if someone persists in posting erroneous information do I lose my patience. You give me no slack at all. * * * And Google is what I use for the groups. I understand that there are others who use newsreaders or email-based stuff, but that's all I know. using usenet through a webbased frontend is the second best way to access the groups. I prefer the text base *stuff* as it is less likely to contain termites. It's the same reason my e-mail reader is "text only" as HTML e-mail can be *dangerous. I'm a 54-year-old Commercial Pilot/Instructor/Aviation College teacher and aircraft mechanic, not a keyboard whiz. I was only slightly younger than that when I graduated from College and started a new career( quit work and went back to college full time at age 47 ). I did teach in college as a GA, but a good job offer came along which ended my attempt at a masters in CS. well then, welcome to usenet. bg The climate is sometimes cold. Cold, hot, and sometimes...even in between. There are other things to do that become a digital whiz, like building and flying airpl;anes and boats and old trucks. Do 'em all. :-)) hmm. You know, the *real* world out there. you're sure? http://ars.userfriendly.org/cartoons/?id=20000612 Now retired, having worked as *a project manager installing large networked computer systems, a developmental analyst, and sys admin with a degree in computer science (earned at age 50) in my last incarnation I'd say the link shows reality for a fair number in the profession. *OTOH I fly (http://www.rogerhalstead.com/833R/833R_frame.htm*and am instrument rated) , am building a Glasair IIIhttp://www.rogerhalstead.com/G3_files/GIII_Diary.htm, Amateur Radio Operator (Extra class)http://www.rogerhalstead.com/ham_fil...m*(constructed my own tower and antenna systemhttp://www.rogerhalstead.com/ham_files/tower.htm) and still do my own climbing.http://www.rogerhalstead.com/ham_fil...29.htmalthough it takes me a lot longer to get "up there" than it used to. Also a couple of hours up there is about it compared to spending most of the day working on a tower. In a previous life, or it seems like it, I was an instrument technician for over 26 years and prior to that I farmed until age 21. At that point I figured there had to be a better way to make a living. I find, if a person puts their mind to it they can do lots of things albeit sometimes accompanied by a lack of sleep. Roger * * * Dan *;-) #m- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Much respect Roger. Wil |
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Installing instruments and avionics in small aircraft
On Jan 1, 2:42 am, Martin Hotze wrote:
You know, the *real* world out there. you're sure? http://ars.userfriendly.org/cartoons/?id=20000612 Dan Good cartoon. I know people like that. They buy SUVs and then are scared when they get off the pavement. Probably couldn't start a campfire and roast a wiener. They're the ones that'll be afraid of mice but will try to feed the bears. Dan |
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