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Random thoughts / pics thread

the Ferret said:
That explains it then. Congrats on the approaching nuptials.

BTW you guys remind me of me and Mrs Ferret. She loves adventures, motorcycle riding, mountains. We have moto traveled all over the US, Canada and Europe. Couldn't find a better companion. Started riding together 49 years ago come November. She has had her own bike a couple of times but prefers just to ride with me. Using intercoms the last few years has only enhanced our riding experience. Tomorrow we celebrate 47 years of wedded adventure bliss. It's great to have someone to share your passions with.

On the way to Florida 1977

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The Dragon 2012

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Glacier Natl Park 2013

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Just riding around home 2020

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We go to Robbinsville every couple of years. Usually stay at Two Wheel Inn or the Marriott there in town, but that Blue Mountain Lodge looks like it has great views compared to the places we usually stay lol.
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That's awesome man! Lots of great trips and memories there! And yes, Blue Mountain Lodge is near perfect. And only about 5 min from Robbinsville off of 129. I used to just ride all the way through, go up Foothills Pkwy, and then stay the night in Maryville, but I think Blue Mountain may become our choice of lodging for now. They have a great room with pool table, guitars, nice couches, tv, etc. in the middle of the building, which is also where a DELICIOUS complimentary breakfast is served. And they have formal dinner by reservation in the evenings. On Friday nights, they also have a BBQ on the deck near their dock on the lake directly across the road from the lodge, but unfortunately we were only there for Saturday night, so no outdoor BBQ. Maybe next time. And it wasn't terribly expensive either, $161 tax and all.

We stayed in Room #3 which is on the 2nd floor atop the grand staircase. The property is made to where you can drive uphill behind the buidling, level with the 2nd floor, which is where they allowed me to park under the covered walkway. Like I said, VERY positive experience there. Bathroom in the room was tiny, but that's not a big deal at all as long as it's clean, and it was.

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Twincam said:
Not bike related but it's my favorite shot from work!

Keepin' em flying!
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If I had to guess, that looks like the power plant out of some variety of chopper. What aircraft is that for?
I'm an engineer with a contractor on the East Coast that maintains and modifies aircraft for the RCAF, international militaries, and some civilian operators. Specifically, the department I work in services the CP-140 Aurora fleet.
Unfortunately no photos, the thing about secret-level clearances and controlled goods is I have to be moderately vague about work-related topics. :)
 
TheIronWarrior said:
If I had to guess, that looks like the power plant out of some variety of chopper. What aircraft is that for?
I'm an engineer with a contractor on the East Coast that maintains and modifies aircraft for the RCAF, international militaries, and some civilian operators. Specifically, the department I work in services the CP-140 Aurora fleet.
Unfortunately no photos, the thing about secret-level clearances and controlled goods is I have to be moderately vague about work-related topics. :)
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Larzac engine for an Alpha Jet. 3200 issh thrust. It's a baby engine.

But ssshhhhhh, I'm in the same boat as you. That photo should not exist! Controlled goods are in provision here too, even though I work for a private company.
 
Twincam said:
Larzac engine for an Alpha Jet. 3200 issh thrust. It's a baby engine.

But ssshhhhhh, I'm in the same boat as you. That photo should not exist! Controlled goods are in provision here too, even though I work for a private company.
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We're a private company too, just catering to military contracts as our primary source of work.
The AJet is a neat little bird, seen a good few of them in and out of the Halifax Int'l. I'd love to find myself at the controls of one someday.
I assume the ones I saw and the private company you work for are somewhat closely related. ;)
 
TheIronWarrior said:
We're a private company too, just catering to military contracts as our primary source of work.
The AJet is a neat little bird, seen a good few of them in and out of the Halifax Int'l. I'd love to find myself at the controls of one someday.
I assume the ones I saw and the private company you work for are somewhat closely related. ;)
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Aviation is a small world in Canada heh. You are probably right with your guess. And if I am guessing right, I think I have a friend who works for the same company as you, but here in Mirabel on F-18's!
 
Twincam said:
And if I am guessing right, I think I have a friend who works for the same company as you, but here in Mirabel on F-18's!
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Close, we work hand-in-hand with them often on projects, but we're the "other" RCAF contractor in Halifax :)
We also support the Snowbirds in Trenton and have a sister division (same parent company) in BC working on Hercs. At YHZ, we also support the Cormorants and (until their retirement) had supported the Sea King.
 
I just watched a documentary of Frank Whittle. He was a Brit who invented the turbojet engine. He did his thesis on future aircraft technology and realized that planes of the future had to fly much higher and faster than piston engines allowed. He realized that the engine was the major stumbling block to future aircraft. He began thinking about a completely different kind of engine.

He tried to build a working version of his turbojet engine. He built it a shoestring budget. The first few iterations ran away and exploded before he finally got things figured out. He got a patent for it and presented it to the British government in the 1930's. Had they pursued it, the Battle of Britain would have been fought with British jet fighter aircraft against the Luftwaffe.

The government finally acknowledged his design concept and then covered it with the official secrets act which made getting funding more difficult because he couldn't tell potential investors what he was working on. It took RAF encounters with the German ME262 before they realized that the jet engine aircraft was feasible. It turns out that although the government covered his design with the official secrets act, they allowed the patent to become public. Germany based their jet engine fighter technology on his patent drawings.

The British government then gave an order to build the engine to Rover who knew nothing about jet engine manufacturing and what dimensions were important and what were not. Manufacturing problems delayed it 2 years. They finally moved production to Rolls Royce who realized that it was the future of aircraft powerplants and made a viable product out of it.

The German government proved to be just as inept as the Brits as Heinkel already had a working jet but top military leaders favored the Messerschmitt company and authorized them to build the jet which caused a delay of 2 years in their jet fighter development. This was sort of a race to see who could delay development the longest.

Once jet aircraft became a reality, he thought about the fact that the jet was not fuel efficient and suggested the turbofan which dramatically increased the efficiency of the engines and which are used in most commercial aircraft today.

This guy was the Tesla of aircraft engine design.
 
Janus said:
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Explored a local logging road. Found a network of national park roads at the end of it.
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That looks exactly like what I like to do. Lately, I often find a two track forest road with grass down the middle to be more inviting than a freshly paved twisty mountain road (providing I’m riding the right machine for it). One good thing about forest roads is that the traffic is always light.
 
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The primary reason I own a motorcycle. Parking a car at work: $916/year minimum, up to $1300. Outdoor lot, snow in winter, rain in summer, 10+ min walk from the affordable lot to my desk.

Motorcycle parking: $139/year. Indoor, heated garage. 1 floor directly below my desk, ~2 mins walk.

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halfSpinDoctor said:
The primary reason I own a motorcycle. Parking a car at work: $916/year minimum, up to $1300. Outdoor lot, snow in winter, rain in summer, 10+ min walk from the affordable lot to my desk.

Motorcycle parking: $139/year. Indoor, heated garage. 1 floor directly below my desk, ~2 mins walk.

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For me, the best part is enjoying the commute. The cost savings is just icing on the cake.

Show this to your coworkers and convert some cagers!
 
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