[MBZ] Cool Cockpits

A lot of those bring back old memories.   Walt Lasher Seattle W140 S350 Diesel -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090220/ff3f3a63/attachment.html

[MBZ] thoughts on NY plane crash?

Walt wrote:   But I will say, it is really interesting to listen to Non-Aviation types discuss A/C incidents/accidents.  (Retired  18,000 hrs. ATP ASEMELS, Rotorcraft-Helicopter, DC-3) Is that mostly military time, Walt? - that is quite a nice record. Mao   *** About 1500 hrs is

[MBZ] thoughts on NY plane crash?

**You have to have a minimum of 1500 hours to get your ATP.  As I understand it the F/O was a flight Instructor for years to build time (a usual way to build time)   ** You fly the plane first. Can't see any reason to call Mayday and take time to talk to ATC under the circumstances, (low

[MBZ] Question: Rear view mirror on 1992 W140

The inside rear view mirror has developed a small rattle and I want to nip it in the bud. It's NOT the automatic type. What I want to know is, is there any tricks to cracking the case to get inside? I just want to get in and take a look around and see if I can tighten something.   Walt

[MBZ] Question: Rear view mirror on 1992 W140

The inside rear view mirror has developed a small rattle and I want to nip it in the bud. It's NOT the automatic type. What I want to kinow is, is there any tricks to cracking the case to get inside? I just want to get in and take a look around and see if I can tighten something.   Walt Lasher

[MBZ] living in -80 temps

Well I never saw -80 F, but saw -50 a several times and -40 was common. We stopped flying (except emergencies) at -40. Ay -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[MBZ] living in -80 temps

I never saw -80, did see -50 several times and worked in -40 all the time.  We stopped flying at -40 except for emergencies. At those temps your aircraft or vehicle was either inside or plugged in. In most cases vehicles were just left running 24/7. In the Arctic the only time I saw a vehicle

[MBZ] do babies fart?

Congratulations: Like Mr. Bush the list appears to have hit an all time low. We need 2 lists, one to deal with MB's and one for other stuff. Either that or send one batch with MB related info and one with OT stuff (which appear to be most). You can send your flames to me here on the list.   Walt