It is a bit weird but it is true. You really can’t hear the engines on the ramp.

Given the amount of time and manpower US airbases spend on FOD patrols, the Russian solution seems pretty clever. There are arguments both ways.

Pffft. Not all children. My daughter has liked her steaks rare since she was old enough to eat steaks, which was probably around the age of two. Like a civilized person.

A little bit. However looking sideways isn’t very helpful. Looking where you are going seems to be better for most.

More importantly, it allows cooling of the vehicle mid-entry.

The Space Shuttle as a concept was fine. The execution was flawed.

It is for visual contact. They can signal us via various standard maneuvers (pulling up, to the side, etc...) as well as radio.

I hear Macedonia is lovely this time of year. ;)

Not in all countries...

Bonus for W&G gif!

That’s because, like me, you were probably fast asleep starting about half way through book 2.

Now do one with a wind turbine. ;)

Fair dinkum. I hadn’t thought of that aspect.

Having a good tailor and listening to him helps...

The extra network address translation will help. A bit.

Meanwhile in the rest of the world, pretty much all commercial vehicles are cabover, from tractor trailers to delivery vans.

Practically all passenger doors in use on jet airliners today are plug type.

They have close ties, but are not quite the same.

They have close ties, but are not quite the same.