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MilanNNPhoto of Boeing 747 in Frankfurt’s museum!
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fourbyThe Boeing 737 Technical Site
If like me, you like the Boeing 737, (we all have our favourite aircraft 🙂 ) then take a look at the technical site. Here you will find operational, mechanical and training notes; articles and photos contributed by 737 pilots and engineers from...
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MithheruInteresting screenshot
I was flying from Victoria, BC (CYYJ) back to Seattle (KSEA) when I saw this off in the distance to the left. Is this {insert your diety here} checking in on me? Perhaps my flight was to be blessed or maybe another flight and I just happend to see this....
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LionoThe IT Crowd (Sitcom)
Does anyone here from the UK watch the IT crowd on Channel 4? Here's the link for the show http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/I/itcrowd/ There are showing next weeks episode online now. From what I can tell you can only view th...
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fourbyPC Help Please
I need help please. On monday, my Norton antivirus expired, so yesterday I bought the 2006 version. After loading it up, registering, running live update, I've now got a problem, that I did'nt have before. Dont get me wrong, it has loaded, updated, and i...
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99joleggNasty Virus
Hey all, Theres a very harmful virus going around at the moment: ➡ Published Date: 03 February 2006 A DESTRUCTIVE time-bomb computer virus is set to detonate today, users are being warned. The bug, known as BlackWorm, Kama Sutra, Mywife or...
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MilanNNTOWER ATC simulator.
Where can i find TOWER ATC simulator for free?...
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hms_endeavourQantas
Hi,i'm going to go to the island of Bahrain in the persian gulf in my spring school holidays(in two weeks!!!! 😀 ). And I'm gonna fly on qantas on the way there and fly back on emirates!Does anybody have any comment son those two airlines?I haven't...
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LionoSelf Build PC advise Please
I'm in the process of planning my next PC. hopefull by Monday I should know if I have enough money (keeps fingers crossed). The question I have is, is it worth paying out for a sound card or do I use the onboard sound? Cheers Liono...
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yoyomanSuperb Aviation Music Soundtrack "Birds of War"
Hello dear members, I'm a composer of aviation music and my last track called "BIRDS OF WAR" features authentic sounds from WWII digitally remastered by Tomahawk Films. Today it is ranked number 5 in the charts containing 12.500 tracks. To fin...
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SteveTBeing a Moderator
In one of my recent topics I have posted some plane spotting photos and one member, Tailhook mentioned me as a moderator! 😀 😳 What do you think? Do you think I really could me a moderator? I WOULD LOVE TO BE ONE and it would be a...
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PanAmericanFavorite Aircraft to your airport
I see a lot of visitors here at McCarron. Here's my favorite aircraft that I've seen come in here: Airbus A340-Philipene Airlines Antonov AN-225-?? Air Force One Bombardier Challenger 600 Boeing 747-400 Virgin Atlantic Boeing 727-200 Champion Airl...
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jarred_01Any scanner or radio junkies here that could help me?
Hey everyone, I'm looking to buy a base station scanner in the future to supplement my 72XLT handheld, and was wondering if anyone here would be albe to advice me on buying antennas? I'm looking to mount it on the roof so that it has a height advant...
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jarred_01Are there any aviation photographers here?
Hey everyone, Just wondering if anyone here submits their aviation pics to airliners.net, jetphotos.net, or other online photography sites, I would be interested in viewing all of your submitted photos. Thanks, Jarred....
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CrashGordonPaging Greekman72
There are two airports near Athens. One is southwest of Athens below Faliron Bay, near Glifada. The other is southeast of Athens, just west of Ziorti Bay. Just when I need Google Earth to labels on things, it doesn't have them. What are their names ...
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crosscheck9scary
Ok, so I'm taking a break from studying, but take a look at the photo in this link....absolutely unreal!! http://www.airliners.net/open.file/995911/L/...
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CrashGordonLooking for an airport.
I am looking for an airport that is reasonably close to McLean, Virginia that is untowered and outside the multitude of controlled airspace in the Washington, DC area. It should have enough runway for a Citation-X...
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flightcheckPireps? Acars?
I've seen around things called Pireps and Acars and i was curious to see wat they meant?...
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99joleggWhat is a block?
Hey, A bit of a strange question, but I was wondering, what is a block, as in the American term of distance? Its often used on American sitcoms to describe the distance of one place to another e.g. two blocks away. Is one building considered a 'block...
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fourbyIs The Parking Brake Off ??? DOH!!!!!!!!
May have already been seen, but thought I'd post it anyway. http://www.dauntless-soft.com/PRODUCTS/Freebies/USAirParkingBrake/...
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TartanaviationMan Sets of Fireworks at Aircraft on Approaches - Edinburgh
Take a look at this article. In my opion it is a crazy action. The reason as to why i am showing you this specific article is the fact that i live quite near to Edinburgh airport. (EGPH) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4650342.stm...
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PanAmericanDo You Still Feel Safe
Read this story about a Northwest Airlines Flight Attendent: http://www.startribune.com/462/story/206533.html...
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ranaldloads of popups
in the last 5 days I have been getting so many adverts and anoying pop ups even on sites like flyaway and I have noticed a deacrese in performance on my PC has been running slowly and FPS are very low :x I have scanned with Spybot S&D and Ad-Aware both pr...
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Fire_Emblem_MasterHere's a zinger for ya.
Does anybody know the "phobia" for the fear of werewolves? If there is one, I think I've got it. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big kid, 6'3", 210lbs, quite muscular, but there's just something about werewolves that still to this day makes me sometimes hide, u...
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fourbyAviation Humour
I've been reading some of these.. http://www.schiratti.com/humour.html I've almost stopped laughing :rofl:...
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99joleggFsPassengers Upgrade...
Hey all, A new FsP upgrade is coming within the month for those that are interested. Details... ➡ http://www.fspassengers.com/forum/read.php?f=2&i=2156&t=2156 😉...
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tomthetankX Plane
There is a free demo available for X Plane The screenshots look good ➡ http://www.x-plane.com/default.html Demo here ➡ http://www.x-plane.com/demo.html...
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verygom"gliding configuration"
An Air Accident Report, concerning an Evergreen Intl Airlines cargo 747 en route for Wright Field NY from Ramstein Germany - (4/04/2004), mentioned with some concern that having lost one engine and the three others down on thrust passed over heavily popul...
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tomthetankThis is going to be expensive
OK,OK I know some of you dont like Dell PCs, :fear: but you have to like the look of this awsome bit of kit :drool: Dont ask how much,because if you have to ask,you cant afford it. :nope: http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_quadsli.html http:...
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jarred_01Cool NOTAM Site
Hey guys, If anyone is interested in finding out NOTAMS for a particular airport, take a look at the below link and type in your airport code. ➡ https://www.notams.jcs.mil/...
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jarred_01NDB/DME Approach
Hey guys, My local airport (NZHN) has a training facility based there which is specifically set up for easyJet trainees from the UK. Recently they have been practicing a lot of VOR/DME and NDB/DME approaches, I know this because I have been listening t...
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MartinGIL-2 FB Key Problem
Hi all-Just bought IL-2FB-Really like it but have an annoying glitch-when i crash or bail out or just want to end the mission i press escape and nothing happens-i have to ctrl-alt-del to get out of the game which is annoying-any ideas?...
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CoasterXtremePhoenix East Aviation
Hi I have acctually been thinking of going to Phoenix East Aviation to become a commercial pilot. I was wondering if anyone on this forum has acctually been to this school and if so what do you think of the school? I have also heard that airlines are hav...
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GuestRamp agents
I am 17 and looking for a part time job as a baggage handler or as they offically call them ramp agents. I am looking to be employed by servisair at a London airport (UK) but does anyone know the minimum age I can apply?...
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Chris102Norton
I've decided I should uninstall Norton because it's taking up too much space. Is there a freeware antivirus program with firewall and real-time scan?...
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Chris102Evacuation Slides
Would anyone know if a 747-200 has emergency evacuation slides? I wasn't sure - I thought they were just on smaller aircraft....
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Chris102eBay Addiction?
Is there such thing as an eBay addiction? The reason I'm asking is because I'm now buying about 2-3 items per day on eBay, and my family thinks this qualifies as an addiction....
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jarred_01ATIS Question
Hey guys, I was looking at the latest online ATIS at Coolangatta airport (Australia) and found this info on it. I put a screenshot below so it is easy to see. Have a look where it says 'light ra and reduced vis to w of the field due an isol ts'. ...
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Micahxbox360
hi guys, i have just ordered one of these, with promised 24 hour delivery. Does anyone else have one and if so what do you think, and what game should i get first? Micah 😉...
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Greekman72Vitual Radar.
I make a deal with dear Santa to bring me the follow as a gift... 😉 ➡ http://www.freebytes.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=611...
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Micah[ Poll ] Antivirus?
Hi Guys, At the moment i am using McAfee as my virus program. i used to have Norton, and it has to be said that i always felt far safer with Norton, so i have just bought their internet security suite to install. I was just curious on what antiviru...
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Fire_Emblem_MasterFEM to play "Der Metzgermeister" in Mock Rock '05
Yes, it is true. FEM's drama class is having a "Mock Rock" Where you pick a song and lip-sync to it. I picked "Mein Teil", like the one in my sig image. I have on a chef-coat, blood drips from my mouth as I sing, and my pappy made me a 15 inch aluminum "k...
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sonicninjaPlane Graveyard
What a sad sight for these old "war horses" HARRIER JAGUAR SHACKLETON HUNTER LIGHTNING BUCANEER If I win the lottery this weekend I will buy all these and put them in my garden and install a 32" TFT and new pc in all the cockpits and ...
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SamIntelChristmas/airplane song
A friend sent this to me: Twas the night before Christmas, and out on the ramp, Not an airplane was stirring, not even a Champ. The aircraft were fastened to tie downs with care, In hopes that come morning, they all would be there. The fuel truck...
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sonicninjaRANK STRUCTURE FOR SITE
How many posts exactly are there for each promotion?? Ive been a member since Nov 03 and finally i reached Chief Captain today 😀 . :groupwave: Mind you I have been away at sea on my submarine a few times during this period, but then someone has...
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sonicninjaSome Flying Jokes
Heres a few jokes to put a smile on everyones face 😀 A plane was taking off from Kennedy Airport. After it reached a comfortable cruising altitude, the captain made an announcement over the intercom, "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captai...
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sonicninjaFlyaway Sales Room
I think it would be great to have a sales room on this site for selling old/unwated Flight Simulator software/hardware. What do you think to that? I personally have quite a few bits n bobs that I would like to sell on and im sure a few members of this ...
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TartanaviationCorsica/Corse - Some Nice Photos
I went to corsica two years ago and it has never left my head. I thought that the landscape was breathtaking and the scenery as well. When i am older i would like to go back again and pay a visit, although i saw most of this small island during the summer...
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jarred_01'Mayday' Series
Hi there, Has anyone here seen the documentary series called 'Mayday'? I remember seeing the series on TV here approximately a year ago. Does anyone know if you can buy the series on DVD/VHS? Thanks, Jarred. 🙂...
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MeatBall27FS10?
OK ok so FS9 was alright, anyone know anything about the upcoming FS10? ❓ ❓...
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