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by _s 7y ago
Yup; https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reduced_vertical_separation_... A plane can ascend/descend fast, but generally stick to either 500 or 1000ft/min.
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Ask HN: Practical ideas/cases for newer languages such as Go, Rust, Elixir?
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by _s 7y ago
Some GA aircraft did leave the factory with that option ... most owners have since promptly disabled it.
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by _s 7y ago
Commercial aircraft likely have quite the list of checks to do when on base / final approaches; but we learn BOUMFISH / PUFLR: B - Brakes: Checked / Working O - Oil: Temps/Pressures Green U - Undercarriage: Down / G
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by _s 7y ago
Most aircraft still rely on NDB/ADF and VOR/CDI for navigation - GNSS (GPS) is still relatively new. A lot of my navigation training involved a stop watch, map and a compass just a year or so ago! --- https://en.wikiped
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by _s 7y ago
I think some context might help; Australia, or NSW already has pretty lengthy requirements for getting a drivers license, plus fairly strict road rules. You have to "log" over a hundred hours of driving as a learner, and then you
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by _s 7y ago
Is that because “they” refers generally to a plural? I’ve started using it to refer to singular people as a neutral reference but haven’t had anyone attempt to correct it.
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by _s 7y ago
The captain lays out his selection of the airfield, runway and approach procedure fairly succinctly in the PDF, and the limited but stable control he had over the aircraft.
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by _s 7y ago
Toyota Production System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just-in-time_manufacturing Took a lot of concepts we take for granted today, put them together to build "lean" manufacturing; also loosely inspiring mod
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by _s 7y ago
Japanese manufacturers have found a good balance between simplicity and modern tech (see Mazda, Suzuki). German cars tend to be over-engineered; lots of modern tech in the vehicle + manufacturing, whereas American cars tend to be quite the
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by _s 7y ago
VW are also rolling out the same "Virtual Cockpit" display, just skinned differently across Skoda, Seat, VW, Audi, Porsche, Lambourghini, Bentley, Bugatti :)
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by _s 7y ago
Perhaps explicitly setting the types might do it? const x: number[]= [1,2] const y: number | undefined = x[666] const z: number = y + 3 EDIT: Just tried, still works
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by _s 7y ago
A "Pro" user to most companies is someone who can send / receive emails, and create / edit / share documents, plus google things they don't know. A "regular" user is one who uses their device primaril
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by _s 7y ago
I’ve been using a Fuji / Xerox Docuprint M225 for a 5 or so years now. Replacement toner was dirt cheap, and I expect to continue using this printer for another 5 or so years. Works with AirPrint and Google Cloud Print. WiFi can be fin
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by _s 7y ago
Depending on which country (ergo the Aviation Org i.e. FAA/CAA/EASA/CASA) is designated the home base for the company; the amount of hours flight crew are allowed to fly and be on standby is legally restricted, and so is the
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by _s 7y ago
Don’t forget some AI, machine learning and microservices!
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by _s 7y ago
I actually just lean forward a little bit with my Samsung Odyssey (original) if I want to know the exact figure - but I learned to fly in old 6-pack C152's so I'm quite used to the gauges and can generally tell I'm on the rig
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by _s 7y ago
I can pretty much guarantee a beat up old FWD car will tackle pretty much all towing and farm driving (having lived and worked on a farm). For the really gritty stuff on the farm you have your tractors and earth movers and whatnot. What mak
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by _s 7y ago
Well ... depending on where you are in the US, certain officials and municipalities are already doing exactly what you describe, while many would openly like to do so except that some pesky laws and constitutional rights seem to be in the w
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by _s 7y ago
I think it's called "development lag" in children, and there were a few studies done on how most eventually catch up to their peers. There are some contributing factors such as right/left hand dominance, vision and/
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by _s 7y ago
> This is how invention is done. > It seems designs can be iterated on and tested in just a few days. > In today's aviation world, if an idea can make it into the air in less than 5 years it's a miracle. I don't see
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by _s 7y ago
Profit before people / product / planet. It’s been the downfall of many companies, and in this case, has resulted in the unnecessary death of many individuals. Boeing is currently in the spotlight, but there are so many other comp
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by _s 8y ago
... I think both made errors there unintentionally.
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by _s 8y ago
The replacement is more likely the Apple Watch and wireless head / earphones.
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by _s 8y ago
Of course - generally the expectation is that control surfaces will not move on their own accord, unless specifically asked to; either directly by the pilot by moving the yoke/stick, trim wheel, rudder etc, or indirectly by setting the
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by _s 8y ago
I think context is what helps - - I’ve just taken off, and am going through the after take off checklist: Set the airspeed, power, climb rate, heading, talking to ATC, planning the next stage of the flight - Perhaps I’ve just raised the fla
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by _s 8y ago
It probably is a memory item, but it's not something they got to immediately, and I'm guessing here because runaway trim symptoms are slightly different to what MCAS was doing. This happened to me a while ago involving trim, and
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by _s 8y ago
This is rather inflammatory at best, and pretty derogatory to the vast majority of pilots who spend upwards of $100,000 to gain the skills necessary for an ATPL, spending anywhere from 1000-2500 hours flying aircraft older than yourself usi
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by _s 8y ago
We're not the target audience. For programmers, developers etc, Apple has the Mac Pro.
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by _s 8y ago
Many reasons - the main one being drawing improper conclusions from the minimal data set available and passing them around as factually correct. Speculation is fine, it's when someone is on Fox News as an Aviation "Expert" cl

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