Ford C-Max Energi Part 2

A full week on the ticker. Remember the very important point presented in part 1. That point was Ford says to wait at least 1000miles before making any mileage calculations. This implies there may be some break in mixture settings that prevent it from reaching...

Sopwith Camel and Spitfire

Hear and see two classics flying together. Great demonstration and audio of radial throttle by ignition. I think I could find a better way to remove the wheel chocks, how about you? 😉

Keith Shaw’s Radical RC 1905 Wright Flyer Part 6

Some final photo’s from Keith: Orville in his aircraft/ Last two. Attempt to show Orville “flying”. Last photo is from pre-detailing to show rib and spar details. Done with a light brown Prismacolor marker available from craft stores like...

American Dream

Great animation telling the history of Monday and threats to our freedom and independence. It’s inescapable, we’ve slid way down the hill. I am unsure if it can be turned around or perhaps the best we can do is stick our feet through the floorboards and...

Ford C-Max Energi Purchased Part 1

2012 C-Max Energi C-Max Energi[/caption]It was time to purchase a new car. My wife and I are fans of Top Gear, a european auto show. On that show they don’t like many cars, however, they all love the Fiat 500 Abarth. We also liked the Ford C-Max. These cars do...

Utah Teachers Flock to Gun Training

Clark Aposhian, President of the Utah Shooting Sport Council, demonstrates with a plastic gun during concealed-weapons training for 200 Utah teachers Dec. 27, 2012, in West Valley City, Utah. (Rick Bowmer/AP Photo) The perception of schools as sanctuaries from...

Barcodes don’t belong on ……

In the grocery checking out couple weeks ago. Wife wants a Sunday paper which is past the register. I grab the paper, hold it up for the cashier. “Got a paper.” he acknowledges. I stick it in a bag, he says, “Wait, I need to scan that.” I...

Keith Shaw’s Radical RC 1905 Wright Flyer Part 5

Pilot Front Detail At the field. Note the “cross-country fuel tanks”. Each tank contains two A123 cells inline, housing made of 1/64 ply and card stock. The 4 cells and holders weigh about the same as a 4 amp-hr 3s LiPo pack, but produce a little higher...

Is Capiltolism Humane?

Another great talk given my Milton Friedman. What are the results of various systems of government? This talk was given before socialism/communism in the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) had failed. 45 minutes. Although not mentioned in the talk, it is also...