From that link the 737 has a pretty good record. Better than the A300 and MUCH better than the A310. The 300/400/500 models are about equal to the A319/320/321.
And the Concorde looks like suicide, but the total flights number is much smaller.
Something else to keep in mind, the fatal accident rate per person-mile traveled of all of these models are waaaay lower than the US interstate system.
Here's the thing, we have been monitoring Voyager 1 and 2 since they left Earth. So really there are a LOT more than 2 points of data, it's actually 2 continuous arcs through space. Sure, 200 more probes would provide a much nicer data set, but funding that (then having to wait 30 years) just isn't sexy.
If only Dr. Octavius would have possesed such a technology then maybe a lot of destruction could have been avoided. General Atomics, why did you take so long?!
How does the Air Force have reporters "out in the field"? Strap them to a wing? I suppose you could get them to sign a paper and strap them into a family model jet and take them along for the ride...
You're sick of techie holy wars. But you're reading/. comments? If you can't stand baseless bickering over meaningless arguments, it's best to probably stay away from the Comments section of this site.
If only there were some way he could spin this so he was also saving children wrapped in American flags from burning buildings. Won't someone please think of the children?
He was just making fun of your incorrect use of the word 'loose'. Loose != lose.
If you loose something, you let it go, "Loose a cannon barrage." Loose of course can also be used as the opposite of tight. "Your shoestring is loose."
To 'lose' a court case means that you lost the case.
With a picosecond of thought you would realize I offering a joke.
I do however like the suggestion of an encryption scheme that decrypts certain information on a volume depending on what key it is given. That could actually work while sidestepping the obstruction charges. Until the data is cracked, then you'd be boned.
Simple solution: You have a new encryption scheme where there are 2 private keys. The first one allows decryption, the second wipes the drive. Guess which one you give to the police?
No, the A-10 does not have electrical flight control actuators. It has two seperate hydraulic systems and a manual (wire and pulley) backup.
The lack of an accurate bombing computer is NOT a feature, it was a cost saving measure. The reason it could be accurate is flies SLOW and had to fly at much lower altitudes... which is also why they were exposed to so much ground fire. It also is what limits the A-10 in this current world of near-precision cheap JDAMs. It doesn't have the electronics needed to interface with JDAMs to "hot load" target coordinates. This is changing with the A-10C, but it took a significant chunk of money to get that capability.
The 'Hawg was designed to inflict as much damage to Rooskie tanks as possible once they swarmed through the Fulda Gap in Europe. And it is one hell of a CAS airplane, especially with the amazing GAU-8 cannon system!
It's major failing is speed, even with the C model. An F-15E of F-16 can be where the air support is needed much faster than an A-10, they just don't have the oomph to hustle up to a target when it is really needed.
The people don't want DRM, they don't want iTunes upgrades removing features.
Guess what? The Creative Zen series is now infested with DRM and has lost features as well. I know because I got f%$^ed buying a Zen Sleek. And on the box it says "Win98/ME/2K/XP compatible". Great, I'm running Win2k. Get home and try to install the required interface software (no UMD device here, oh no). The installer comes up with "Incorrect Operating System". I say WTF? Double check the box "Win98/ME/2K/XP compatible". WTF again. Go to the Creative site, download the software from there, same s$%&. Email Creative asking WTF. Get a response 2 days later saying "To properly support PlayForSure the Zen product you purchased is only supported by Media Player 10, which requires Windows XP".
So I go back to the store I bought it and returned it, bought a NON-PlayForS$%t iRiver player instead. The funniest part was that the Zen Sleeks on the shelf when I went back had a sticker over the requirements on the back covering up the O/S section, it now says "Windows XP" only. Asses.
Useless trivia fact: while the F-15 can perform this maneuver, the F-16 lacks the thrust/mass ratio to sustain that climb for more than a second or two.
Totally wrong.
F-15C max take off weight (MTOW): 68,000 lbs. F100-PW-220 engines max thrust in full AB: 23,830 lbs x 2 = 47,660 lbs.
F-16C MTOW: 37,500 lbs. GE F110-GE-129 max thrust in full AB: 29,000 lbs.
With a standard fuel/weapons load (which is lower than the MTOW) the F-15 and F-16 have about the same thurst to weight ratio, and both can pull some eye-watering "max performance" climbs. Of course the F-22 leaves them both in the dust.
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And robots. Giant robots.
From that link the 737 has a pretty good record. Better than the A300 and MUCH better than the A310. The 300/400/500 models are about equal to the A319/320/321.
And the Concorde looks like suicide, but the total flights number is much smaller.
Something else to keep in mind, the fatal accident rate per person-mile traveled of all of these models are waaaay lower than the US interstate system.
...helps prevent people from developing a short tempered personality.
I don't believe that. If you've ever watched someone play AB or WSG in WOW, you'll see just how short tempered players can get.
Nonono. The obvious solution is to award Halliburton a no-bid multi-trillion dollar contract to combat the shrinkage.
Here's the thing, we have been monitoring Voyager 1 and 2 since they left Earth. So really there are a LOT more than 2 points of data, it's actually 2 continuous arcs through space. Sure, 200 more probes would provide a much nicer data set, but funding that (then having to wait 30 years) just isn't sexy.
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Scientists don't suppose themselves to be always irrefutably correct. Thus is science.
You lie! Everyone knows the heliopause exists only because the Designer placed it there! To suggest otherwise blasphemes the Designer!!! (/sarcasm)
If only Dr. Octavius would have possesed such a technology then maybe a lot of destruction could have been avoided. General Atomics, why did you take so long?!
How does the Air Force have reporters "out in the field"? Strap them to a wing? I suppose you could get them to sign a paper and strap them into a family model jet and take them along for the ride...
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/. comments? If you can't stand baseless bickering over meaningless arguments, it's best to probably stay away from the Comments section of this site.
You're sick of techie holy wars. But you're reading
No, that's not evil, it's protecting America... err... China from the terrorists. Look, you're either with us or with the terrorists. Which is it?
Political clout!? Surely sir you jest! /sarcasm
If only there were some way he could spin this so he was also saving children wrapped in American flags from burning buildings. Won't someone please think of the children?
He was just making fun of your incorrect use of the word 'loose'. Loose != lose.
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If you loose something, you let it go, "Loose a cannon barrage." Loose of course can also be used as the opposite of tight. "Your shoestring is loose."
To 'lose' a court case means that you lost the case.
English grammar are fun.
if(installed ram min requirement) cout "NEED MORE RAM"
if(free HD space min requirement) cout "NEED MORE HD SPACE"
Hmmm, that doesn't compile on my machine. Am I missing some #includes?
Without audio output capability the ultrasonic mind control service won't function properly. Duh!
With a picosecond of thought you would realize I offering a joke.
I do however like the suggestion of an encryption scheme that decrypts certain information on a volume depending on what key it is given. That could actually work while sidestepping the obstruction charges. Until the data is cracked, then you'd be boned.
Simple solution: You have a new encryption scheme where there are 2 private keys. The first one allows decryption, the second wipes the drive. Guess which one you give to the police?
Careful! The chip the government implanted in your head is STILL recording your thoughts!! Keep that tinfoil hat on tight!
WHAT!? Aluminum foil!? No! You've really done it now! Aluminum doesn't stop the mind control rays! We're all doomed! DOOMED!
Also: The Pentagon blew itself up on 9/11! Woe unto you all! WOE I SAY!!
No, the A-10 does not have electrical flight control actuators. It has two seperate hydraulic systems and a manual (wire and pulley) backup.
The lack of an accurate bombing computer is NOT a feature, it was a cost saving measure. The reason it could be accurate is flies SLOW and had to fly at much lower altitudes... which is also why they were exposed to so much ground fire. It also is what limits the A-10 in this current world of near-precision cheap JDAMs. It doesn't have the electronics needed to interface with JDAMs to "hot load" target coordinates. This is changing with the A-10C, but it took a significant chunk of money to get that capability.
The 'Hawg was designed to inflict as much damage to Rooskie tanks as possible once they swarmed through the Fulda Gap in Europe. And it is one hell of a CAS airplane, especially with the amazing GAU-8 cannon system!
It's major failing is speed, even with the C model. An F-15E of F-16 can be where the air support is needed much faster than an A-10, they just don't have the oomph to hustle up to a target when it is really needed.
The people don't want DRM, they don't want iTunes upgrades removing features.
Guess what? The Creative Zen series is now infested with DRM and has lost features as well. I know because I got f%$^ed buying a Zen Sleek. And on the box it says "Win98/ME/2K/XP compatible". Great, I'm running Win2k. Get home and try to install the required interface software (no UMD device here, oh no). The installer comes up with "Incorrect Operating System". I say WTF? Double check the box "Win98/ME/2K/XP compatible". WTF again. Go to the Creative site, download the software from there, same s$%&. Email Creative asking WTF. Get a response 2 days later saying "To properly support PlayForSure the Zen product you purchased is only supported by Media Player 10, which requires Windows XP".
So I go back to the store I bought it and returned it, bought a NON-PlayForS$%t iRiver player instead. The funniest part was that the Zen Sleeks on the shelf when I went back had a sticker over the requirements on the back covering up the O/S section, it now says "Windows XP" only. Asses.
Remember kids:
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Freedom is slavery
Ignorance is strength
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Excellent, now I have your IP address, SSN, home address, bank account # and PIN. Thanks!
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Useless trivia fact: while the F-15 can perform this maneuver, the F-16 lacks the thrust/mass ratio to sustain that climb for more than a second or two.
Totally wrong.
F-15C max take off weight (MTOW): 68,000 lbs. F100-PW-220 engines max thrust in full AB: 23,830 lbs x 2 = 47,660 lbs.
F-16C MTOW: 37,500 lbs. GE F110-GE-129 max thrust in full AB: 29,000 lbs.
With a standard fuel/weapons load (which is lower than the MTOW) the F-15 and F-16 have about the same thurst to weight ratio, and both can pull some eye-watering "max performance" climbs. Of course the F-22 leaves them both in the dust.
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What we have to keep in mind here is that in 25 years all we'll be hearing from people living on Cape Cod is "glug glug glug". :D