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metric system newsgroup call for votes #1
I'm posting this to a couple newsgroups where I remember discussions
drifting off-topic into units of measure. There's a vote going now on creating a newsgroup about the metric system: CHARTER: misc.metric-system This newsgroup is for discussion about the International System of Units (SI) or metric system, including its use in scientific, technical, and consumer applications, its history and definition, and its adoption in fields and regions where other units of measurement are still prevalent (metrication). Included within its scope are related global standards and conventions, for example metric product specifications and consumer-product labelling practice. END CHARTER. I can't post the complete "call for votes" message because that's against the rules. However, you can read it in the Googol archive: http://groups.google.com/groups?selm...3662%40isc.org Deadline for votes is 2003-11-25 23:59:59 UTC. -- Paul Hirose To reply by email delete INVALID from address. |
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I wouldn't touch this with a ten-foot pole! all the best -- Dan Ford email: (put CUB in subject line) see the Warbird's Forum at www.warbirdforum.com and the Piper Cub Forum at www.pipercubforum.com |
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"Cub Driver" wrote in message
... I wouldn't touch this with a ten-foot pole! all the best -- Dan Ford email: (put CUB in subject line) see the Warbird's Forum at www.warbirdforum.com and the Piper Cub Forum at www.pipercubforum.com Nor me with my 3 metre one. Although the discussion should be as lively as on alt.engineering.pocket.protectors Cheers Dave Kearton |
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On Thu, 06 Nov 2003 05:25:07 -0500, Cub Driver wrote:
I wouldn't touch this with a ten-foot pole! I wouldn't touch it with a 3.048 meter pole... -Jeff B. yeff at erols dot com |
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On Thu, 6 Nov 2003 05:33:40 -0500, Yeff wrote:
On Thu, 06 Nov 2003 05:25:07 -0500, Cub Driver wrote: I wouldn't touch this with a ten-foot pole! I wouldn't touch it with a 3.048 meter pole... -Jeff B. yeff at erols dot com Well, either one would be an instant NBA star :-) Al Minyard |
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"Paul Hirose" wrote in message ... I'm posting this to a couple newsgroups where I remember discussions drifting off-topic into units of measure. There's a vote going now on creating a newsgroup about the metric system: The metric system is off topic for aviation newsgroups. |
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"Tarver Engineering" wrote in message
... "Paul Hirose" wrote in message ... I'm posting this to a couple newsgroups where I remember discussions drifting off-topic into units of measure. There's a vote going now on creating a newsgroup about the metric system: The metric system is off topic for aviation newsgroups. Far from it. John |
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"John Mullen" wrote in message ... "Tarver Engineering" wrote in message ... "Paul Hirose" wrote in message ... I'm posting this to a couple newsgroups where I remember discussions drifting off-topic into units of measure. There's a vote going now on creating a newsgroup about the metric system: The metric system is off topic for aviation newsgroups. Far from it. Russians use metric units and Western aircraft use English units, the two safety records speak for themselves. |
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Tarver Engineering wrote: Russians use metric units and Western aircraft use English units, Are you *absolutely* sure about this? -- Göran Larsson http://www.mitt-eget.com/ |
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"Goran Larsson" wrote in message ... In article , Tarver Engineering wrote: Russians use metric units and Western aircraft use English units, Are you *absolutely* sure about this? We sold a good number of metric altitude repeaters for Corporate operation in Eastern European airspace prior to the latest change. The air traffic control system was only capable of producing altitude assignments in meters. There are of course simple calculators availble for those clinging to the metric slide rule reality. |
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