flying dog Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I am working on the list of the "functions"...... Anyone got any others/extra ones: If the stone is wet: It is RAINING. If the stone is covered with a clear coat of water: It is ICY. If you see the stone’s shadow on the ground: It is SUNNY. If the stone is white on the top: It is SNOWING. If you can’t see the stone: It is FOGGY. If the stone is swinging on the rope: It is WINDY. The strength of the wind will be indicated by how far from the vertical the rope is. The direction of the wind will be indicated by reading the numbers under the stone. (Note: The value is not fixed as different stones have different weights and so They need calibrating before an accurate reading can be taken.) If the stone is jumping up and down: There is an EARTHQUAKE. If the stone is gone: There is a CYCLONE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff13 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 If the stone is Blurry it is foggy If you can't see the stone it is night time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Ok, foggy/night. As it is a WEATHER rock, I "erred" on the side of "if you can't see it, if is foggy" rather than night. The ICE line needs work, I just don't know how else to describe it. Open to thoughts. Thanks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Ok, More questions: Rainy, Foggy. That would constitute IMC. Which other things would this apply to? FLOOD - what aviation term would that have if it was an airport? (Closed is obvious, but is there another more "techie" term?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Raised dust, sandstorms, snowstorms smoke haze, smog. Aerodrome unserviceable due.... Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Facthuter, Thanks. But "Raised dust" (etc)...... I don't know how to apply that to the appearance of "the rock". I changed the original so it is: If you can't see it: It is NIGHT If you can't see it from a distance: It is FOGGY. But that is about the best I can do to include that. NIGHT, FOGGY, IFR/IMC. (Which term is the correct?) I am sumising that they make it IMC which forces IFR. Though "NIGHT" isn't really a weather condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 It is supposed to be a WEATHER Rock. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 It is supposed to be a WEATHER Rock. Nev Yes.... So how do I "include" the dust parts of your original reply to the rock? Just asking. This is the newer list: If the stone is wet: It is RAINING. *1 If the stone is under water: There is a FLOOD. *2 If the stone is warn: It is SUNNY. If the stone is coated with ice: It is FROSTY. If the ice is thick: It is a HEAVY FROST. If you see the stone’s shadow on the ground: It is CLEAR. CAVOK If the stone is white on the top: It is SNOWING. *3 If the stone is hard to see from a distance: It is FOGGY. *1 If you can’t see the stone: It is NIGHT. *1 If the stone is not hanging vertical: It is WINDY. The strength of the wind will be indicated by how far from the vertical the rope is. The direction of the wind will also be indicated by reading the numbers under the stone. Further, if the direction is changing, then it can be taken that the wind is VARIABLE. (Note: The value is not fixed as different stones have different weights and so they need calibrating by a qualified person before any readings can be taken.) If the stone is jumping up and down: There is an EARTHQUAKE. *2 If the stone is gone: There is a CYCLONE. *2 *1 IFR flights only permitted in IMC conditions. *2 Airport CLOSED *3 Please check that it is not patches of white, in which case it is more than likely to be bird $hit than snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 The topics I listed are in aeroplane related operational criteria. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgmwa Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 If the stone is Blurry it is foggyIf you can't see the stone it is night time If the stone is blurry, you've had too much to drink. If you can't see the stone, you've passed out. rgmwa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 If the stone is talking to you, you are stoned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Rock Submerged >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> You've landed at the Floatplane base by mistake. Rock hanging upwards >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Some dumb Pommie has landed and messed with it. Rock whizzing around in circles making a "Gerzing Gerzing Gerzing " sound >>>>>>>>>>> Crocodile Dundee been making bush phone calls with it. > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Rock hanging there without string - you've landed at the International Space Station by mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikky Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 You're using the rock as a pillow. Don't fly - you're p!ssed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Those persisting with this conversation have rocks in their heads. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff13 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Those persisting with this conversation have rocks in their heads. Nev In that case they will have no problem predicting the weather will they? Cheers Geoff13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I have no idea . Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 If the stone is dissolving it is acid raining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howard Hughes Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Does this help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 HH, yes, that is from what I am basing this. I am just wanting to make it a bit more aviation themed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRviator Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 You mean like in Panna? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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