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  1. patrick wentworth

    Nearly half of Americans don't want a self-driving car

    As for core computer being connected to the network. If there is no connection (you can turn it off) the car still operates under normal control. So the question is the mother ship directing the car, or is it the onboard data and onboard logic? I believe it is on board but actually not sure...
  2. patrick wentworth

    Nearly half of Americans don't want a self-driving car

    As a new owner of a Tesla Model 3 I can tell you it is great fun and will kill you ... just like the Vette it replaced would. However, as an investment on a FUTURE technology that MIGHT be able to get me to the store for milk and soft foods when eyesight or slower reactions have made me...
  3. patrick wentworth

    Chevy Volt

    my tesla M3 runs away and hides from my Vette-------torque
  4. patrick wentworth

    Sky Beacon- STC approved, NOW shipping

    FAA Cert yesterday on the wing model .... preordered today a tail beacon. Yes we have to wait at least till next month, but hey I waited two and a half years for the Tesla we finally got last month. I hate being patient, but it looks like the right choice for a VFR 172 and use a Stratus 3 and a...
  5. patrick wentworth

    The oddities this week for Tesla...

    Fit and finish... the Model 3 is as good or better than my 2015 Honda miles ahead of my Corvette. Early reviews of the early production are not representative of current build. I am with you Lola, we need to pay attention to real issues of how to rebuild purpose for those left behind by new...
  6. patrick wentworth

    The oddities this week for Tesla...

    1RTK1 So you are driving 5-8 hours a day .... have you considered flying :)
  7. patrick wentworth

    The oddities this week for Tesla...

    ""I get it, it’s a polarizing car because you have die hard fossil fuel drivers and hippy green tree huggers. You’ve got “big oil” putting out bad info and the EV crowd not being exactly forthright either. I look at both sides of it and don’t let a passion for cleaner (not by much) alternatives...
  8. patrick wentworth

    Alternative EFBs: FlyQ vs WingX vs FltPlanGo

    Another vote for WingX pro. Great for VFR.
  9. patrick wentworth

    What will you do with me (and others like me?)

    As a secular humanist I am boggled at the previous 246 posts, but then I was sent to kill folks by merciful believers. I like people, stone carvers, piano players and even pilots. Based on 70 + years of interacting with other folks of many stripes (thank you military) without religion pretty...
  10. patrick wentworth

    KX-155 Refurbishment, Replace??

    I just had my old ks-165s refurbished -- slow warmup missing intermittant segments. Turned out the IC that controls the indicator on the old ones is in a socket which gets corroded. Solution.. pull the socket and solder direct to the board. In my case problem solved. There is a gentleman that...
  11. patrick wentworth

    Anyone had problems with their QT Halo's?

    I had a minor wiring problem with mine and sent them back.. repaired returned still working now.
  12. patrick wentworth

    iRobot

    Neato Botvac -- runs over hardwood and transition to carpet not a problem. Also found less expensive filters; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HZ5F4CQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  13. patrick wentworth

    iRobot

    The thread is excellent. Based on the positive reviews here on the Neato, I bought a Neato Botvac connected, the LiOn battery was the big seller for me. Gort is extremely thorough and on carpet and engineered wood floors he does an admirable job. The newest upgrade to the software has a map...
  14. patrick wentworth

    flat spot tires

    you might want to take a look at Desser Elite retreads as well as the Desser monster -- you can get them with GY flight custom 2 or 3 if you ask. makes for a very nice durable tire. Our 172 flight schools (and me too) use them .. wear like iron Patrick Tubes: also at Desser 600-6 "LEAKGUARD"...
  15. patrick wentworth

    Rant: Is Dentistry Going Backwards?

    I have had pretty much the wide array of processes - amalgam, gold, gold porcelain, composite and now the cad cam input via wand then a little NC mill, then off to a little firing furnace for a full crown in about 2 hours. The new cad/Numerical milling is wonderful. No messy impressions, no...
  16. patrick wentworth

    backing a 172 into a parking spot, probably silly question

    You obviously have not had to repair the forward spar in a 172. Reading the post 42 on the repair is informative as it explains why you do not want to push down on the tail unless you know where to push on a 172 .. The tow bar is a swell tool.
  17. patrick wentworth

    Historical nav devices

    We carried 2 on the B52 and preflighted both of them before every flight.
  18. patrick wentworth

    New! World Class Airport Restaurant near Sacramento - Lakeport

    Had a great burger at Lampson yesterday... Open with a limited but good menu at noon.. Full menu at 3pm. 2 Canberras over by the shop. Don't see many of those any more.
  19. patrick wentworth

    compression: one cylinder low OK?

    we usually run the engine .. fly if possible then quickly do another compression check .. don't be surprised if it comes back up. Continentals don't like cold compression checks Lycomings don't care
  20. patrick wentworth

    B-52 down in Guam

    I believe there were 106 H models 97 still around last april so there are backups .. you do not want to stop for gas on your credit card 48,000 gallons . leave the fuel stop without putting your tail number in :)
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