They should be requesting HIS autograph. Way to go, Burke!

To prevent visual obstruction from dust like this, would it be useful to wet down the dirt similar to what they do with baseball infields? Just a quick dousing with a water truck or fire truck or hose? Not enough to make it muddy, just a bit to prevent the dust.

First thing I thought of, too: The lineout. The fact that these were Aussie boys means there’s definitely a direct connection from one sport to the other here.

“More torque than god” Love it. So, just curious, what is god’s torque rating? And, is he measured in pound-feet or Newton meters?

I believe some of the tire changers have extra nuts taped or tack-glued to their helmets.

Acupuncture.

Just to pile on to the other commenters about the fact that it can be a 1 G maneuver, here’s a pretty clear demonstration of that. Watch this clip fully inspired by the piloting of Bob Hoover.

Seriously. How is this any different? You see this at Caps games. Unless these new ones are flying themselves, than this is just a spherical version of something that’s been out there for years.

“Got yer nose!”

Someone more knowledgeable correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe they are IFF (Identification Friend-or-Foe) antennae.

Me, too. Had a ‘76. Was that gold color but had faded on top to a silver, so it was a nice gold/silver two-tone. Took it to Earl Scheib for a $99 orange-peel black paint job and enjoyed the hell out of that car for the last two years of high school, until.... Approaching the NY State Thruway tolls, ran over a truck…

Dude, pretty sure that’s a Lamb-OH MY GOD! WHAT HAVE I JUST SEEN! MY EYES! MY EYES ARE MELTING! GAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Is it me, or does it seem like there’s no way in hell that the Baltic Ace could carry 1,417 cars. I’m not doubting the number, it just doesn’t look like the ship is even remotely big enough. Mind boggling, I say, mind boggling!

I get that. I’m a pilot. Was trying to make a joke.

Very cool to see them launching without much forward speed by the carrier. Obviously very light fuel loads. After all, it’s likely a no wake turbulence zone. Wakka wakka.

Admittedly snarky and unnecessary. Hope it helps, regardless.

Dude.

Sure, stab me!
It didn’t work.

Y’hud?