am a lot more comfortable at 70.
Manfred
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:40:14 -0600
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While talking (e-mailing) about cars and motorcycles on Joe Amelia's
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but a bit heavy. I now fly
a Challenger single place. A lot more fun and lighter! I attached a
picture of it.
Manfred
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:36:11 -0600
From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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That's a nice looking machine! It looks like there might be a bit too
much that would get in the way of photography though ---
I learned in a Piper Vagabond, then a Cessna 150, and ended up with a
Cessna 140.
On Feb 12, 2008 9:21 AM, MG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That is what I learned to fly in
. :-)
Manfred
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:03:25 -0600
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That's a nice looking
Nah, the engine is fine just where it is. That way I don't get used to
it keeping me cool, just in case it should stop, at least I won't start
sweating!
Manfred
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:17:26 -0500
From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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OK - you've widened my horizons - now I have more planes to sort
through. Photography is the driving force for my renewed interest in
flying. Low, Slow, and open are the main criteria. Last time I was PIC
was probably '76 or '77.
On Feb 12, 2008 8:34 PM, MG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I haven't
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They were working on a vest that would inflate which I think carried a
CO2
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They were working on a vest that would inflate which I think carried a
CO2
They were working on a vest that would inflate which I think carried a CO2
canister much like an air gun. If I remember, you were tethered to the bike
with a cord, much like a seadoo, and if you left the bike and pulled out the
cord, the vent would inflate. Not sure if such a thing went into
Friend of mine has an old Frog eye, no belts, no
side, back or front protection, and forget about rollover protection.
Are you referring to the late 50's-early 60's Austin Healey Sprites? My dad
has always called them Bug Eyes, but Frog Eye works too! I had a neighbor
with a '59, but I never
Talking about safety and accidents, I get a kick out the
friends who state that they would never ride something as
dangerous as a motorcycle. But the same friends will charge 80
MPH down the interstate in a steel box, with less than a 1/2
second reaction time between them and a car in any
Yes, he bought and restored it. He and his Dad are both interested in old
British cars. His Dad has two Austin Healey 3000. One Healey is mint, and
the other is being restored. The restored 3000 has an auto tranny. :-( I
think Moss still vintage races an old 3000, and his navigator is a woman
Geez, I just checked that Breezy link. Think I'd rather take my chances
riding a sport bike, naked, at speed than climb aboard that flying thing!!
hee hee.
Ed
300E
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They were working on a vest that would inflate which I think carried a
CO2
canister
Say what you want, but when this guy goes out, even
here in Florida where it is often over 100F on the
pavement, he's got full riding gear on: leathers,
boots, full face helmet, and gloves.
The wife calls me Mr. Safety. I like to think about
it as Mr. I Plan on Living Well into my 90s.
Dan
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But you're strapped in, and it has wings! I wonder if you can loop
one -- that ought to be more fun than in a Citabria! I actually
rationalized my BMW's as a poor substitute for flying.
On Feb 11, 2008 9:44 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Geez, I just checked that Breezy link. Think I'd
The problem of protecting bikers who get thrown is interesting. One
solutions would be strategically placed bags on special clothing worn by the
rider that would inflate on contact with the road and stay inflated for X
number of seconds until the rider quits sliding or rolling. There could
What's the old saying, cow hide cheaper and easier to replace than human
hide.
Ed
300E
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Say what you want, but when this guy goes out, even
here in Florida where it is often over 100F on the
pavement, he's got full riding gear on: leathers,
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They were working on a vest that would inflate which I think carried a
CO2
canister much like
While talking (e-mailing) about cars and motorcycles on Joe Amelia's
SL list - years ago - a Dr. reminded us of the old saying - a
motorcycle is flesh around metal, while a car is metal around flesh.
He also remarked about being the track Dr. somewhere in the NE - and
finding the remains of a
Doubt many of those calling you a wuss have dusted the road with their
backsides yet. hee hee.
Ed
300E
On 11/02/2008, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yep, asphalt is very abrasive, even at slow speeds.
I travel to Wisconsin about once a month and they don't have helmet laws
up
there.
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