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Oh, just on something semi-related: I don't want to simply go there see the show and come home. I would like to do something after/before the show - depending on if the plane flys into Oshkosh or not. If it does, it would be AFTER the show. If it doesn't, it doesn't matter when. I was wondering what else I could do/see while there. Seattle, Cape Kennedy, LasVegas...... Plane grave yard?

Ok, I've seen the "new" Planes which have flashing landing lights. Supposedly to scare the birds. Question: Is that another setting or is it a different "function" of the Landinglights switch? As in: Are there: Off, On, Flashing. Or is it just OFF, ON. But the ON is either (depending on the plane) ON or flashing.

I don't want to be a wet blanket, but there seems to be MANY people offering trips to Oshkosh. Shop around.

So, Ok, I'll ask here only to make a fool of myself: Could someone please post here the date/s of Oshkosh this year? And maybe a link to find out more about the Oshkosh explorer. Please.

Could it also be that the government is stopping Telstra from competing, and if "they" did do a large network for people which is/was better than the Optus's, IInet's etc.... That then those would be allowed to use the network Telstra made? The government are screwing EVERYONE because they are stopping open competition on a level playing field and telling the players what they can and can't do. Which is annoying considering the government are supposed to be there for the greater good of the people, not THEMSELVES.

Ok, skipping to the end of the posts.... The "problem" is that most of society are now expecting/demanding wireless phone/mobile coverage everywhere. Alas probably half of these twits are also complaining about these antennas being next to the school where THEIR kids go. Put them next to schools where our kids are NOT attending. The old NIMBY attitude.

They aren't that expensive either.

I would really like to go again. It has been so long. And with the dollar how it is, it would be terriffic. But don't want to make promises I can't keep.

Would you (and your instructor) mind trying this: http://www.recreationalflying.com/downloads/showentry.php?e=7&catid=4 You will need EXCEL.

Thanks. No, the account details were there and I pressed menu / refresh. It said the emails would show up soon. Alas that was as far as it went. In the memory section the phone said I had 7meg left on the phone. I un-installed a 5 meg app and... Suddenly things worked. I am really going to have to update to 2.2 so I can put the apps on the SD card.

Hi folks, This time I am really stuck. HTC desire 2.1 I switch on the 3G and it is connected. I then go to the GMAIL icon/widget and click. "Your email will appear shortly." Yeah, right. It doesn't. I can't delete the account as the phone says other apps need it. Strange how that works, but anyway. When I go into settings/Accounts & sync/google I get an error on the Sync contacts. There is a little error message at the bottom of the screen: Sync is currently experincing problmes. It will be back shortly. Now, something to mention: I was in the applications/manage applications and was going through clearing the caches/data stuff. I accidently cleared both GMAIL and GMAIL STORAGE. But looking at them both now they are 16.00KB and 48.00KB It is a bit annoying not having e-mail on the phone. Can someone please help me?

I found this app. Yeah, it will probably chew up your allocated bandwidth as it is internet needing. http://www.appbrain.com/app/flightradar24-free/com.flightradar24free But it works quite well in/for Sydney.

I was talking to someone who said that in the old analogue days, they had full coverage all the way over Bass Straight.

David, "Obviously every continent will want its own Datum for the same local purposes." Isn't that what I said in my example?

Sorry, but this also may be a good read. http://www.geowebguru.com/articles/199-map-projections-and-coordinate-systems-part-2

Oh, P.S. I also think it is to do with the different STYLES of maps. There is the "Flat" one, where the world is simply a FLAT, RECTANGULAR shape. Then there is the one where the world is a zig-zag shaped thing which is more accurate to the actual size/shape. I forget the names, but Lambert conformal conic comes to mind. The polar areas are "distorted" with the rectangular maps and look bigger than they are due to how the map is drawn. Sorry, getting off topic. If you are interested: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Map_projection

Well, that is a good question. Alas the answer isn't as simple as it seems. Ok, my understanding of why we have different datums. I may be wrong, but I am sure the idea is correct. OK, maps originally didn't have Lat/Long. This was a later addition. And there are MAPS and there are CHARTS - I am still coming to understanding the specific differences but anyway. I'll call them maps when they could also be CHARTS, but for the sake of simplicity....... MAPS shall suffice. Say it is WWII. Your side have maps and the last thing you want is the enemy to know where you are. This can be reduced by using a custom DATUM. Yes, I know: Millitary maps use a different system - GRIDs etc. Indulge me. So unless they know the datum and where it is, your maps are not as useful to them as they could be. Ok? Now, Let's say someone wants to map Oz. They use/pick/create a datum and use it. Someone else in Yank land wants to make a map of America. It would be "silly" us using their datum, and/or them using ours. So they have their own datum. Likewise for Europe. Then there are the POLAR areas. Normal Lat/Long don't work too well there. So, let's say everyone used ONE datum. It is 1900. Or when ever. The accuracy of the datum is technology dependant. As "back then" it isn't as good as it is today, don't get ahead of where I am going. So, everyone uses that datum and make their maps with that datum. There will be inherant errors with any map/datum system. Nothing is PERFECT. I don't undertand the shortcomings of different datums and/or the errors between them. Then technology improves. Errors are detected. A new datum is defined. Everyone starts using the new datum on the newer maps. Therefore all maps MUST have their datum specified on them. As well as that the dates for which the map is valid. There are other things which MUST/SHOULD be on a map but that's outside the scope of this post - and my knowledge at this point in time. Another example: Say you want to map out your property - you have a BIG farm out the back of NSW. It isn't for anything legal. It is just for your benefit. You can set your house/home as the datum and refere all points to it. Getting/using the "official" datum is too much work and/or not applicable to your needs on the map you are making. Sorry I can't go into all the specifics, but it has been too long and some things I never learnt. But I hope this kind of explains why we have so many datums. :)

Yes it is/was a downloaded app. The idea behind it is if the phone is "lost" someone can pick it up, see a picture of me and contact details. Alas it is buggy and I want to un-install it.

Just in. Heard sketchy details on the radio. Plane crashed. 2 pilots and 1 dog ok. (No, it wasn't a relative.) Alas no more details at this stage.

Well, when I look at the app list (again: the ^ button on the main screen) it shows as OWNER. Un-intall and settings/application manager don't show it. Got me beet'.

Alas it doesn't show up in the "Settings/manage applications list. ONLY when I am on the home screen and press the ^ button (bottom left of screen) :(

Ok, I shall ask on the HTC forum too, but I am "stuck" with an app. HTC Desire. It shows up on othe app list when I press the ^ key (bottom left of the phone) But when I go to UNINSTALL, it isn't listed. How do I remove it? It is called "owner". I may even annoy the person who wrote it too.

"Hence the reason we have endorsements/exams/test's/ evaluations etc" None of those were really broken either. This information is given to us and we process it as we see fit. The "Trick" is knowing how/when to apply this knowledge in varying situations.

Merve, sure. But I am not going to tell people what to do If they want to break the ruled it is their choice. All I can do is see what they did and assess the situation and make sure I understand what happened. Now, let's review what has been said: 1 - RAA planes are (for now) not required to carry EPRIBS/ELB. 2 - I haven't read what EXACTLY happened. Was it an EMERGENCY landing or an un-expected/scheduled landing? All I have read here is SPECULATION of what happened. 3 - Was there a REAL emergency? Sure walking 50 Km is not a good idea, but the question stands. Until we know what happened, I am not going to say they did anything wrong. It was THEIR choice not to have/use an ELB. Likewise with the phone. They are alive. Would I do the same? Well, that's my choice. That isn't what is being discussed. As I said at the start: I can use the information they give to better my knowledge and choices I make.

Yeah, interesting. Good to hear they are ok too. Not wanting to take sides on what happened, but would like to point out somel things: Lilfe is a learning curve. Luckily they "got away" with what happened THIS TIME. Only they know if they will ever do it again. As for the rest of us: "We" need to look at what happened and possibily re-think what we would do. Although the arguement of "poor/no mobile coverage" was mentioned, it seems strange not to be able to think about the possible problems if the big fan stops spinning and you are forced to land. ELB/EPIRB or a mobile with known coverage. Either one or better still: Both. Satellite phones *may* be a good idea too. WRT the ELB/EPIRB. Well, one idea for consideration is that the plane owner has one and whom ever uses the plane takes it. I think what may be good is if the people involved post an HONEST review of what happened saying both the good and bad things that happened leaving out personal bias and be as factual as possible. This would be most helpful to many people.