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--- start [2017/01/29 19:33] – [Airplanes] david
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 ====== Current Events ======
+  * [[computers:tricksandtips]] <- these ARE the droids you're looking for ([[computers:tricksandtips#git|git help]]) <- what you are really looking for
+  * NASA Links: (from email today 2025.01.15)
+    * [[http://www.nasa.gov]] [[http://science.nasa.gov]] [[http://plus.nasa.gov]] [[http://ciencia.nasa.gov]]
+Order this flight bag:  [[https://www.sportys.com/pilotshop/flight-gear-hp-ipad-bag.html]] not sure what to put on the outside, I guess your name... but feel like it should be something clever too hehe.
+Sony TV Settings
+  * Update the TV firmware first!
+  * Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] — [External inputs] — [HDMI signal format] — Enhanced Format
+Whoa, [[http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-pancreatitis#1]] could this be you?
+{{::news.png?200|}}
   * The Netgear ReadyNAS Duo is awesome.  I want to upgrade the ram so it has plenty of space to play around.  The $50 rebate visa I can use to quadruple the ram, so according to the [[http://www.readynas.com/?page_id=83|compatibility list]], I should buy this one from Crucial:  [[http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145068&Tpk=CT12864X335|Crucial 1GB 200-Pin DDR SO-DIMM DDR 333 (PC 2700) Laptop Memory Model CT12864X335 - Retail ]]
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-  * I had a Harp and a Pilsner in honor of the passing of Gary Gygax on March 4th, 2008.  You sir, will be missed.  (and on vacation:  1 beer (wed), then 2 small glasses (Saturday) of wine and then 3 beers yesterday (Sunday the 30th))
+  * I had a Harp and a Pilsner in honor of the passing of Gary Gygax on March 4th, 2008.  You sir, will be missed.  (and on vacation:  1 beer (wed), then 2 small glasses (Saturday) of wine and then 3 beers yesterday (Sunday the 30th))  Did I mention that I mailed Gary a letter (when I was 12 or so!?) asking him how much damage a glaive (from Krull) would do and I believe his response was 3-12 damage.  I don't have the letter, but it was really nice that he mailed me back!
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 ===== Short TODO List =====
+  * Scoping out 65" television upgrade, this one keeps coming out on top:
+    * 1st pick: Sony X900F Series 65"-Class HDR UHD Smart LED TV B&H # SOXBR65X900F MFR # XBR65X900F
+    * 2nd choice: Samsung UN65NU8000FXZA Flat 65" 4K UHD 8 Series Smart LED TV (2018)
   * Google is hiring (has 900 openings), APL, NASA Civil Service.
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 |June 2005|Had to phone in, but was never selected to show up.  |
 |July 2008|Was selected as the alternate on a DUI case, but wound up on the jury!  |
+|July 2017|Bypassed on one jury selection, probably will be on the second.. was NOT selected!!  Would have been one week |
 ===== Voting =====
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 ===== Airplanes =====
-  * [[aircraft:home|Thoughts on airplanes]]
+  * [[aircraft:home|Thoughts on airplanes]]  <- Flying!
-  * [[http://www.liveatc.net/feedindex.php|Live air traffic control]] feeds can be found here.  This is great fun to listen to.
-  * [[http://www.trade-a-plane.com/|Trade-A-Plane]] is a great place to spend money you don't have.
-  * [[http://www.aso.com/|Aircraft For Sale Online (ASO)]] is another great place to spend money you don't have.
-  * [[airplanes:adsb:start|ADS-B reception]] with a little SDR and dump1090 program
-==== Factory ====
-Here are the factors for me choosing a plane:
-  * Low wing (I like the look, and they handle turbulence better than high wing aircraft)
-  * 4 seats
-  * fast and effecient
-  * fixed pitch propeller
-  * fixed landing gear
-To that end, the following planes stand out for me for a first plane:
-  * Beech Musketeer / Sundowner
-  * Grumman AA5 (all of the 4 place singles are pretty awesome) [[http://www.grumman.net/cgrcc/aa5.html|Great Grumman Information]]
-  * Piper Cherokee 180 (including: Archer, Dakota or Warrior)
-  * Socata TB-10
-=== Progression ===
-With unlimited funding, this looks like the path to take 8-)
-  * Cessna 150/152 (you can get child seats in these)
-  * Cherokee 180 / Cessna 172  <- I may skip to here due to 4 family members
-  * Cherokee 235 / 260 (if you want 6 seats)
-  * Lancair ES / Diamond DA40 / Cirrus 20
-  * Beech A36 / Mooney / Meyers 200 (Something Fast)
-  * Lancair ES-P / Columbia 300 or 400 (The Lancair dominates with pressurized cruising)
-  * EADS Socata TBM 850 or pressurized Piper (Mirage)
-  * Cirrus Vision Jet
-=== Costs ===
-Unless you fly a lot, renting is always going to be cheaper.  Nice to have your own plane, but you'll pay!  Why not just try renting for a while and see how often you use it?  I did for a while, was great but didn't set aside the funds in the budget to keep it up.
-==== Homebuilt ====
-  * [[http://www.cozyaircraft.com/|Cozy Mark IV]] would be my first choice with a [[http://www.deltahawkengines.com/|DeltaHawk Diesel]] motor. ([[http://www.canardzone.com/forum/index.php| Cozy Forum]]) ([[http://www.cozybuilders.org/|Cozy Builder's Forum]])
-  * [[https://www.vansaircraft.com/public/rv10.htm|Vans RV-10]] is a great 4 place.
 ==== Remote Control (RC) ====
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 [[Wines Brewed]] \\
+[[brewing:wine_steps:start|Wine Steps]]
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 ===== Travel Tips and Planning =====
+{{::marriott_reward_hotels.jpg|}}
   * [[http://www.kayak.com/]] shows you lots of combinations of what airlines will get you from where to where.
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-  * [[wishlist:2016:christmas|Christmas 2016]]
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