Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe's Recent Activity

  1. Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe replied to the thread Things Flight Instructors get Wrong - VOR isn't what you thought, etc..

    Tough crowd.

    Jun 6, 2023 at 3:30 PM

  2. Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe liked SkyChaser's post in the thread Track car daily driver recommendations.

    The grocery-hauler Miata: [ATTACH] And all in: [ATTACH] As you can see, there's even a little space in the back that went unused! :D

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  3. Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe liked Jim K's post in the thread the "not worthy of it's own thread" thread.

    I need a hit of caffeine in the morning too, but that seems a little extreme. :D

    Jun 6, 2023 at 2:18 PM

  4. Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe liked Lycosaurus's post in the thread Lets make Friday 'Joke Day'!.

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  5. Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe replied to the thread the "not worthy of it's own thread" thread.

    :-) But, as it turns out, it has started working again.

    Jun 6, 2023 at 11:13 AM

  6. Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe liked DaleB's post in the thread the "not worthy of it's own thread" thread.

    They’re still too crunchy?

    Jun 6, 2023 at 11:11 AM

  7. Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe replied to the thread the "not worthy of it's own thread" thread.

    You may be surprised to hear that dunking your (hard wired) earphones in your coffee is not a good idea.

    Jun 6, 2023 at 9:02 AM

  8. Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe replied to the thread Buzzing houses going in Schuylerville NY.

    And/or worthless - Amazon "Stun Guns" [MEDIA]

    Jun 6, 2023 at 8:59 AM

  9. Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe replied to the thread Typical Guy Wires.

    Assuming a 45 degree angle (base of cable = tower height away from tower), 500 foot tower, at 100 AGL it would be (500-100) = 400 feet.

    Jun 6, 2023 at 7:38 AM

  10. Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe liked WDD's post in the thread Things Flight Instructors get Wrong - VOR isn't what you thought, etc..

    This is interesting. Some I already knew, but "how a VOR works" was completely new to me - I had always believed the standard...

    Jun 6, 2023 at 7:34 AM

  11. Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe replied to the thread Saw a Tesla semi today.

    2008 Ford Focus and a 4x8 trailer from the low price tool importer chain. Upper 30's MPG (40 if I try hard) for every day. 1/2 yard of...

    Jun 6, 2023 at 6:11 AM

  12. Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe replied to the thread Lets make Friday 'Joke Day'!.

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    Jun 5, 2023 at 4:22 PM

  13. Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe replied to the thread Detroit Grand Prix PIREP.

    Didn't see the race, but did see the F-some number go by east of the house on their way in and out. I assume Toledo ANG? But you know...

    Jun 5, 2023 at 12:02 PM

  14. Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe liked WDD's post in the thread the "not worthy of it's own thread" thread.

    I just spent 10 minutes watching a video about a wheel nut. And my geek spirit animal approved.

    Jun 5, 2023 at 11:57 AM
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