A little OT, but the slope group is a lot more fun than some of the more relevant groups and since one or two of you have asked...

My latest rebuild. 276" span, nominal wing loading of 140-230 oz/sq ft. 15,200 oz. empty, room for ~10,300 oz ballast...and it's slower than a decent DS ship but can sustain it longer and farther

I'm taking some time off from R/C to rebuild my RV-4 from the inside out. First flight was in early 2004 and I flew it as much as could in 2004 , then life got in the way and it was disassembled and moved from the midwest to the west coast. It's getting a new panel, paint, electrical, and an engine overhaul.

I'm still cutting wings if anyone needs anything - it's 'fire and forget' and I'm in the shop anyway

Anyone know of a paint shop in Socal that will rent booth time?

Nauga,
who is off to look for his parachute

My egress brief for a tactical airplane (now retired) that will remain nameless:

"Basically, if you need to get out you can't, and if you can get out you don't need to. Any questions?"

"I had the right to remain silent...
I just didn't have the ability."
- Ron White

Q: What's the difference between a dog?
A: The other leg is shorter.

(the build thread is in the comments)

Heard while airborne somewhere over central Missouri on a very gusty day with no other radio traffic on freq:
"Hermann traffic, ** is left downwind...um..left upwind for 25...
(pause)
"Hermann traffic, ** is now left downwind for 25...wait..left upwind for 7...
(pause)
"Hermann traffic, ** crosswind, wait, base for...
(brief pause)
"Heck, any traffic over Herman get outta my way, I'm comin' in!"

"Dude, you're on fire!"

He was. No lasting damage.

There's a secret message on the back of this page. Print it out to read it.

Comment from a postflight debrief: "I'm not arguing with you, I'm just telling you you're wrong!"

Quote from a defense contractor's company newsletter, circa 1989: "We're actually on schedule, we're just running a bit behind."

If the psychic hotline is for real, why don't they call me when I need them?

[paraphrased to protect all parties, but true]
"If you're going to do business with us you've GOT to follow our standards!"
"Can we get a copy of your standards documents?"
"We haven't written them yet."

I used to worry that I was growing apathetic but now I just don't care.

So why is it that I can remember the theme songs (including lyrics) to 'The Banana Splits', 'Lancelot Link (Secret Chimp)', and 'Scooby Doo', but can't remember my own zip code?

And in the blink of an eye it was gone.

Sign on a program manager's office wall:
"Never trust an engineer - under pressure they tend to blurt out the truth."

Anarchists' club: Unauthorized personnel only.

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