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    I survived the great earthquake of 2024!

    10:25 am this morning, epicenter near Whitehouse Station, NJ (about 25 miles away from us). While it was fairly mild at magnitude 4.7-4.8, apparently it holds the distinction as the strongest quake ever recorded in NJ. Shook our house pretty good for 10-15 seconds, and made quite a bit of...
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    Aeroflot forced landing of 737 with 422 on board?

    OK, we'll assume Ukrayinska Pravda got a few things wrong with this article: https://www.yahoo.com/news/boeing-737-422-passengers-onboard-044055292.html The headline calls it a crash landing, but in the text it is referred to as a forced landing. The cause was "chassis issues". No mention...
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    Masters of the Air--coming to Apple TV

    I just saw this trailer pop up, hadn't previously heard anything about this series. Masters of the Air
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    Fun flight

    I'm kind of wishing I'd been on this VietJet Air flight from Bangkok to Taiwan...it sounds hysterical. https://nypost.com/2023/10/05/escaped-smuggled-rat-otter-terrorize-passengers-on-flight-to-taiwan/ A woman smuggling animals had both a large white rat and an otter escape in the passenger...
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    For Sale Positive Flying, new and unused copy

    I have a copy of Positive Flying that is still in the original shrink wrap. Will sell for $15, which includes shipping (book rate) in the US.
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    How do other countries handle flight restrictions around VIPs?

    I raised this question in the middle of another thread, but I'd like to give it better exposure to those who can answer. How do other countries handle VIP TFRs? Say for a head-of-state or monarch who is traveling about their home country, or out of country. How much airspace is...
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    Person jumps from aircraft landing at RDU

    NBC evening news reported it was the pilot who jumped, the only news article I can find says it was a passenger, but in any event the jumper hasn’t yet been found. The aircraft had a gear collapse on landing...
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    Planned attempt to catch a falling rocket booster with a helicopter

    You might think Red Bull was attempting this, but no. https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/catch-falling-rocket-with-helicopter-yes-thats-plan-2022-04-28/ Coverage to live stream starting at 6:35 EDT today. https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-helicopter-catch-launch-webcast
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    Two Blackhawk Helicopters crashed at Snowbird Resort, Utah No injuries

    I haven't seen this posted yet: I first saw it reported by Ski Magazine. Yesterday two National Guard Blackhawks were landing just outside the ski area boundary adjacent to Snowbird's Mineral Basin chairlift. In the ensuing white-out, apparently one landed hard and a severed rotor blade took...
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    Virgin Galactic, I have a number for you to call.

    Virgin Galactic's Spaceship 2 violated it's clearance on descent; the FAA is investigating. https://www.yahoo.com/news/during-richard-bransons-spaceflight-virgin-001310244.html
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    Alligator Eats Drone (and ignites the battery pack)

    Here is something you don't see every day. https://gaterrocks.iheart.com/featured/clint/content/2021-08-31-florida-alligator-smokes-from-mouth-after-snatching-drone-out-of-mid-air/
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    Is your mechanic tall enough?

    Because embarrassing, expensive things can happen if you use a short mechanic! https://www.yahoo.com/news/british-airways-jet-collapsed-nose-152651834.html
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    Yak destroyed when pilot bails during taxi test (snake in cockpit)

    I haven't seen this posted here yet...the headline from Plane and Pilot is: Pilot Saves Life By Jumping From Speeding (And Perfectly Good) Plane On Takeoff https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/news/the-latest/2021/01/28/pilot-saves-life-by-jumping-from-speeding-and-perfectly-good-plane-on-takeoff/...
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