Is this the death of GA

On 2008-02-26, James Sleeman wrote:
looking at a Rotax-powered aircraft, despite my lingering misgivings about
having an engine my local mechanic can't fix.
There ain't nothing very special about a Rotax, it works in just the
same way as any other engine.

Except that it turns a lot faster, has a lot tighter tolerances, and
requires special tools and training...
--
Jay Maynard, K5ZC http://www.conmicro.com
http://jmaynard.livejournal.com http://www.tronguy.net
http://www.hercules-390.org (Yes, that's me!)
Buy Hercules stuff at http://www.cafepress.com/hercules-390

Hi,

In article ,
William wrote:

I have had that happened to me too, but I ignored the fool. Wonder
what would happen if I had cashed his Cashier's Check and not refund
his extra amount.

In a while you'd have received a letter from your bank informing you the
cheque was a forgery and they'd taken the money out of your account I
suspect.

Andy

William Hung wrote in
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On Feb 25, 11:25*pm, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
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On Feb 25, 9:40 pm, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
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Sorry. I'm a bad bunyipo like that.
I brought my brother in law's place of work to a complete
standstill for a whole day by sending him this...

http://www.419eater.com/

Bertie

Weel, well... lookie what I had in my inbox:

PROF. CHARLES SOLUDO. to me

CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY,
THE HONORABLE, GOVERNOR OF CBN.
TINUBU SQUARE, LAGOS- NIGERIA.

Our Ref: CBN/OHG/OXD1/2008
*Your Ref:
TELEX: CENBANK.
PAYMENT FILE: CBN/BEN/08



Attn: Sir/Madam,

PAYMENT NOTIFICATION OF YOUR FUNDS.

Definitely, I know that this letter will be a surprising one to
you. Firstly, I will like to introduce myself formally as Prof.
Charles Soludo, The Executive Governor of The Central Bank of
Nigeria (CBN). You are been officially contacted by me today
because your Inheritance Funds were Re-deposited into the "Federal
Suspense Account" of CBN last week, because you did not forward
your Claim as the Right beneficiary. Well known to all. The Central
Bank of Nigeria is the mother Bank of all commercial Banks here in
Nigeria. Really these men were unexpected by me because their visit
was impromptu. I had to ask them why they came to see me in person
and they said that they were here to collect the Inheritance Bill
Sum of (US$20,000,000) which rightfully belongs to you, on your
behalf. At this development I asked them who authorized them to
come down to Nigeria for the Collection of this Payment and they
told me that you asked them to come and collect this Funds on your
Behalf.

They actually tendered some Vital Documents which proved that you
actually sent them for the Collection of these Funds. Honestly, it
really baffles me that you took such decision without my consent.
Here is the Document which they tendered to this Bank today:

1. LETTER OF ADMINISTRATION.
2. HIGH COURT INJUNCTION.
3. ORDER TO RELEASE.

Actually, these Documents which they tendered to this Noble Bank is
a clear Proof that you sent them to Collect this Funds for you.
Finally, I told them to come back tomorrow morning and they
promised to come back. As the Governor of this Noble Bank, I was
supposed to Release this Funds to them but I refused to do so
because I wanted to hear from you first. Due to the Nature of my
job, I will not want to make any mistake in Releasing this Funds to
anyone except you whom is the Recognized Bonafide Beneficiary to
this Funds. Kindly clearify us on this issue before we make this
Payment to these foreigners whom came on your behalf.

You can reach me on my direct email address enclosed


OFFICIALLY SIGNED.
PROF. CHARLES SOLUDO.
GOVERNOR, CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA.

Hot Dog!!!

Good hunting!

I had one try to buy a car I had on a website, offering to pay me
what I was asking but he would send me a check for 2 grand over that.
After it cleared in my bank I was to send him the excess, you know
the story. I was tempted to string the ******* along, but I just
called the cops instead.

Bertie- Hide quoted text -

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I have had that happened to me too, but I ignored the fool. Wonder
what would happen if I had cashed his Cashier's Check and not refund
his extra amount.

You would have found it was actually no good. The trick, apparently, is
a flaw in the banking system. You get the guy's check. He insists you
send him no money or the item until the check clears. You look in on
your account after a few days and see your account is up by the amount
of the chck and you send off your check. A week or two later, the bank
calls and tells you the check had insufficient funds. You're screwed.



Bertie

Fueling an aircraft in a hangar is irresponsible and dangerous.

Ya know, Kontiki, normally I agree with your posts -- but this is just plain
crap.

Have you ever WORKED on a plane, in a shop? Have you ever had to de-fuel a
plane to work on it? Where do you think this happens?

I'll tell you where it happens -- in the shop hangar. They unscrew the
quick drain, stick a plastic funnel into a 5-gallon plastic jug, and let the
fuel drain. Then, when that jug is full, they quickly move another jug
under the funnel, dumping gas all over the hangar floor. This happens until
the tank is empty.

This goes on day after day, week after week, year after year, at hundreds of
airports across America. WITH THE DOOR CLOSED. God almighty, if we were
to believe your nonsense, the newspapers would be full of 5-alarm fires at
airports.

Now, you're telling me that refueling an airplane from a
professionally-built fuel truck, properly grounded, with the big door open,
is DANGEROUS? I find it hard that anyone so risk averse actually flies in
an airplane. Those things crash, you know.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Ten years ago, when we first moved into a hangar, we would return from a
flight, put the plane away, and flip a little red flapper up on the door.
Next time we came to the airport, the flapper was down, the plane was
fully
fueled, and we'd get a bill at the end of the month. God, I miss those
days...

How does it work now?

If you want fuel at your hangar, you call the FBO. If they're not busy,
maybe they'll be there within the hour. Most people drag their planes to
the self-service pump to save a buck.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

But as a general rule, having trucks driving around an airport pouring
their
expensive product into aircraft unable to carry the weight under some
mission
statements is not compatible with sound management and safety practices.

I'm not catching your point. Why would an FBO do anything an owner didn't
authorize?
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

On Feb 27, 10:54 am, "Jay Honeck" wrote:
Now, you're telling me that refueling an airplane from a
professionally-built fuel truck, properly grounded, with the big door open,
is DANGEROUS? I find it hard that anyone so risk averse actually flies in
an airplane. Those things crash, you know.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

I lost my model friends in a freak gasoline fight accident, ok?!


Derek

On Feb 27, 10:58 am, "Jay Honeck" wrote:

I'm not catching your point. Why would an FBO do anything an owner didn't
authorize?
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

This one I learned the hard way early on -- I flew the fam down to
Ocean City for the day in a rented Cherokee Archer. Everyone was
anxious for the beach so I told the FBO desk lady, "Only to the tabs,
please!"

When we returned at 10 PM, guess what?

Right -- overflowing.

My (then) 150 lb son had to stay the rest of the week with friends who
were vacationing there. With him on board I would have been 30 lbs
over max allowable gross.

It wasn't too great a hardship for him, but could have been a major
inconvenience.

So now if I don't fuel it myself, I stand and observe and check the
levels as he/she is fueling and afterwards, and *I* secure the caps.

Dan

"Jay Honeck" wrote in
news:gJfxj.52124$9j6.21234@attbi_s22:

Fueling an aircraft in a hangar is irresponsible and dangerous.

Ya know, Kontiki, normally I agree with your posts -- but this is just
plain crap.

Have you ever WORKED on a plane, in a shop?


I have. you are an idiot.


Bertie

"Jay Honeck" wrote in
news:MKfxj.52377$yE1.4000@attbi_s21:

Ten years ago, when we first moved into a hangar, we would return
from a flight, put the plane away, and flip a little red flapper up
on the door. Next time we came to the airport, the flapper was down,
the plane was fully
fueled, and we'd get a bill at the end of the month. God, I miss
those days...

How does it work now?

If you want fuel at your hangar, you call the FBO.

If I want fuel in a lightplane, I put it in myself or I pull it out and
watch the lineman do it.



Period.

Bertie