Mr. Tact wrote on Jan 30, 2025, 11:08:
Yeah, I look forward to an explanation of why a training mission is following the Potomac River next to the Reagan airport.

That appears to be the normal route for these air taxis. So a training flight on the same route they normally fly is probably nothing out of the ordinary.

Night flights are disorienting to begin with, but you have to know how to fly them. If the helicopter had TCAS enabled, you can add more stress to the situation with it blaring Traffic Traffic.

RedEye9 wrote on Jan 30, 2025, 10:15:
Damn, passenger plane flying normal stabilized approach is hit by an Army National Guard "Gold Top" UH60 or VH60 helicopter on a training exercise.

Yeah, I look forward to an explanation of why a training mission is following the Potomac River next to the Reagan airport. Seemingly this corridor is well known for having heavy air traffic. I'm guessing military helicopters don't have voice recorders. They were notified of the plane and the crew told ATC that they had the plane in sight and would maintain visual separation. Either they were looking at the wrong thing, or badly misjudged the distance, or perhaps had a catastrophic loss of attention. If there was a voice recorder the last minute might tell us which...

Damn, passenger plane flying normal stabilized approach is hit by an Army National Guard "Gold Top" UH60 or VH60 helicopter on a training exercise.
Blancolirio Potomac Mid Air Collision DCA 1/29/25

Gold Top's are used to ferry vip's and for evacuation of same and/or government officials. If you ever see 10 of them over Washington DC you might think
'Ummm… something’s going on and we’ve got 25 minutes’.

Riahderymnmaddog wrote on Jan 29, 2025, 22:13:

Burrito of Peace wrote on Jan 29, 2025, 17:14:
I prefer to call it "vigorous adventuring". A couple of weeks back, the dogs and I were on an extended trek during that polar vortex storm that hit and wilderness camped throughout it.

Idk but that sounds awesome to me.

It was! I found it to be quite invigorating and challenging.

Burrito of Peace wrote on Jan 29, 2025, 17:14:

The Flying Penguin wrote on Jan 29, 2025, 15:31:
I actually do stupid stuff, BoP, like mountain biking in the middle of nowhere where it could take hours for someone to carry me out, or for me to walk out, not to mention some of the planes we fly can easily cut a limb down to the bone, so I think one of those in my go-bag for emergencies is a good idea.

I prefer to call it "vigorous adventuring". A couple of weeks back, the dogs and I were on an extended trek during that polar vortex storm that hit and wilderness camped throughout it.

Idk but that sounds awesome to me.

Here is the TCCC training material and if you’re like me and want to get straight to the point, the TCCC algorithm.

Not everything mentioned here is legal as a civilian, and it does require practice. Lots of practice… you can tank a hands on in person stop the bleed class, the one i took was pretty ok. We had bleeding mannequins and you had to plug the holes and apply pressure to control the bleeds. Not as cool as the Army Blood lab, but better then nothing.

They live streamed the XB-1 using starlink with an iphone attached to the network. https://youtu.be/Fo6ZyNl9ISY?si=crYuZaEEtbppcMJ7&t=127c[ scott manley

Doomsday Clock - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

I long ago lost track of all the things that I am supposed to be terrified about. Ignorance isn't normally an admirable trait, but in this regard it absolutely is bliss as the saying goes.

The Flying Penguin wrote on Jan 29, 2025, 15:31:
I actually do stupid stuff, BoP, like mountain biking in the middle of nowhere where it could take hours for someone to carry me out, or for me to walk out, not to mention some of the planes we fly can easily cut a limb down to the bone, so I think one of those in my go-bag for emergencies is a good idea.

This just made me go through my go-bag and car first aid kit and restock. Lot's of old crap in there that was way past it's shelf life.

I feel you though I prefer to call it "vigorous adventuring". A couple of weeks back, the dogs and I were on an extended trek during that polar vortex storm that hit and wilderness camped throughout it. That was fun! Many people in my inner circle used phrases like "crazy", "goddamned stupid", and "do you want to die".

I wasn't trying to wholly dissuade you, just give you a better picture of when it would be appropriate to apply. I keep an expanded first aid kit in both trucks, my 30L backpack, and my 70L backpack. My 30L is my "everyday carry" bag and the one I also take to work with me. Given our propensity here in the States for school shootings, it seemed wise to me be able to patch myself or someone else up until proper medical aid can arrive.

I go through my kits on a quarterly basis and rotate out what is nearing expiration date. I keep a little slip of paper in each of them with item, quantity, and installed date written in pencil so it is easy to amend and update as needed. It's in a tough plastic sleeve that I have adhered to the underside of the lid.

Now we know why DCS Combat Flight Simulator added the F-35 crash module.
Blancolirio USAF F-35A Crash Eielson AFB Fairbanks AK 28 Jan 2025

Mr. Tact wrote on Jan 29, 2025, 16:03:
I generally like Veritasium, but that title has me wondering if I want to watch that episode....

It's pretty good.

I generally like Veritasium, but that title has me wondering if I want to watch that episode....

Starbucks cutting things from the menu to stem losses when the losses don't have much to do with the menu and everything to do with their pricing and business practices is the most predictable thing I will see all week I am sure.

I actually do stupid stuff, BoP, like mountain biking in the middle of nowhere where it could take hours for someone to carry me out, or for me to walk out, not to mention some of the planes we fly can easily cut a limb down to the bone, so I think one of those in my go-bag for emergencies is a good idea.

This just made me go through my go-bag and car first aid kit and restock. Lot's of old crap in there that was way past it's shelf life.

Double post.

GRRM Shares His Glowing Review Of New Game Of Thrones Show, But Warns Certain Fans "This One May Not Satisfy" - ScreenRant. Wonder if he'll ever figure out the one thing that *would* satisfy fans. Thanks RedEye9.

GRRR don't remind me! To think of the hundreds of hours I've spent reading those 5 books, and then the addendums and the novellas... and waiting! always waiting.
Darned old guy needs to fire up WordStar on his 386 and complete Book 6!

Edit to add: from his blog, this particular little bit (SIGH):

Meanwhile, we’ll be moving on to “The Sworn Sword,” the second tale of Dunk & Egg. And once I finish THE WINDS OF WINTER, I will need to get hopping on “The Village Hero,” and all the other tales that await the lads.

Barry Michael Cooper, ‘New Jack City’ Screenwriter, Dies at 66

RIP Barry. Always liked NJC, good flick. He also wrote Sugar Hill and Above the Rim, also good films. I'll have to give those a rewatch soon.

Riahderymnmaddog wrote on Jan 29, 2025, 14:21:
I used HemCon first, Combat gauze is made with quick clot and can cause thermal tissue damage because of the heat it generated. but I carried it too, as well as straight up quick clot. Remember the first step in TCCC is to return fire with aimed precise fire. Never came across a GSW that I could treat with a tampon.

The TCCC course I took was for civvies as I am one these days. List of gear was oriented to what a normal person could reasonably obtain. I knew many corpsman when I was in, however, who carried tampons to stuff in deep wounds as packing and then slapped a sealer over the top until a casualty could medevac out. As a packing for what you, a person who was not being supplied by Uncle Sam, could reasonably acquire it was highly recommended.

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TFP, don't. Combat gauze is for true SHTF situations with heavy bleeding and being way the Hell and gone from a medical facility without evac being available. Like a "I gotta walk my wounded ass off this mountain, out of these woods, and drive myself to the hospital" situation.

For your prop slice, I'd rinse the wound with distilled water, pack it with MediHoney or Tegaderm, and then wrap it with sterile dressing. Then head to an emergency clinic or hospital for examination. Though, if you have the fortitude and steady hand, you'd could learn and practice how to suture and suture the wound yourself.

I never pull out

privately developed aircraft has flown faster than sound
Concorde, round deux. Now for the extra uber-rich.