@Bokusatsu_Tenshi: I don't see an issue. I'm actually working on making a replica of Bangalter's helmet. I just wish I had more time to devote to it right now. Work is taking up all me free time as of late. :< #flighthelmets
I've got my dad's helmet from his F-111 days. The thing is sweet. I should probably make or buy him some sort of stand for him to display it; it spends the majority of time in the attic with his flightsuit. Anyone happen to know where I could find a full-sized wall case to display a jumpsuit and helmet? That actually seems like a pretty badassed Christmas present for the old man. #flighthelmets
@Nathan Obbards: Look, I don't want to hang the damn mannequin on the wall, ok? I want the suit to lay flat. No mannequins! I'm trying to remember what movie I saw with a flightsuit hung on the wall and a helmet on a shelf above it. That's what I'm envisioning for my dad. #flighthelmets
@InsidiousTuna: There is a local hobby store in my city that sells display cases for jerseys. They come in a variety of sizes. They are deep enough to pin it to the back and hang on the wall.. Also, my mom made a wedding shadow box a while back out of a picture frame. She went to a local picture frame store and got super deep frame and ordered to the size she wanted. You might give that a try. BTW, thank your father for his service for me.
@InsidiousTuna: Hire a local carpenter. Seriously- go talk to your local woodworker's guild or something- you will get way better quality than some store bought display. #flighthelmets
@pɹɐoqʎǝʞuǝʞoɹq: He was proud to serve. Especially since he flew F4s and EF-111s, gallivanting across Europe from 82-89, essentially living Top Gun for seven years, the lucky bastard. Despite my jealousy, I'm quite proud of him. #flighthelmets
@Nathan Obbards: No worries, I'd never assume that someone with the intellectual capacity to read and browse the internet would suggest hanging a mannequin on the wall as a display.
@iansilv: I'll look into that- I believe there's a carpenter around here who might be able to help. #flighthelmets
The HMDS is 800 kinds of awesome. Every time I see it it looks cooler. By the way Rosa, if you want a little bit higher res for that helmet, use this one:
You know what's awesome when I fly? NO ONE can call me. Not only do my neighbors not have to hear me argue with my kid, I don't have to argue with my kid. You don't have to hear about my latest assignment and I don't get a new assignment. I am completely accessible every other moment of my life, I have a Blackberry and an iPhone and at least four email accounts. New York to LA is the most peaceful six hours of my month, please let me keep them.
Do cell phones on planes even work? I know there are famous examples, e.g. 9/11, etc., but every time I've surreptitiously turned on my phone or accidentally kept it on during the flight, it's never actually picked up any signal. I would think this would be only relevant if you're maybe a couple hundred feet above? i.e. just before landing?
Do American's still clap and woo when the plane lands? I always thought that was awesome. Us miserable Brits don't do it... instead we moan about the flight and barge our way off the plane.
To all the people complaining about how "assholes" are always talking on their phones and how they should be legally banned from doing so. Have you never considered that maybe somebody has something important to do? Maybe a relative is in the hospital, maybe it is anything. You cannot expect to have perfect peace and quiet on an airplane, or a bus, or a city street. People are allowed to talk. To expect other people to inconvenience themselves for your comfort is being an asshole.
@KicktheCAN: To expect other people to inconvenience themselves for your comfort is being an asshole.
As is inconveniencing those around you for your luxury of talking on the phone while in flight. Obviously, if the call you are making is a real emergency, explaining this to anyone who complains should settle the issue.
ban voice, if US airlines start getting it there will be fights on the plane. It's just like buses people are yacking all the time and won't shut the hell up, put them on a plane for a couple of hours someones phone is going to get smashed.
I totally agree. Nothing makes me go mental faster than having to listen to some jackass' inane conversation, and to witness their insensitivity to everyone around them with their loud ass voice. It's bad enough on the train or bus.
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Yeah that is pretty annoying. You know what else annoys me? Women! I will vote to ban them from flights too! I will vote to ban anything that annoys me!
@The_Gas_Man: Um, I would prefer only women be allowed on the flights I am on, but that's just how I ride.
(I sure hope my wife does not read my comments on Gizmodo or I may be sleeping in the garage tonight.)
My stupid comments aside, banning talking on cell phones on flights is the only logical conclusion. The last thing any of us wants is an annoying loud person next to us screaming into a cell phone for even a few seconds. It is bad enough that we have to engage in pleasant conversation with the person, but having to listen to them complain about their boss for hours -- no thanks.
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How bad is it if the first thing I thought about when seeing that pic was Daft Punk?
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I've got my dad's helmet from his F-111 days. The thing is sweet. I should probably make or buy him some sort of stand for him to display it; it spends the majority of time in the attic with his flightsuit. Anyone happen to know where I could find a full-sized wall case to display a jumpsuit and helmet? That actually seems like a pretty badassed Christmas present for the old man. #flighthelmets
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@iansilv: I'll look into that- I believe there's a carpenter around here who might be able to help. #flighthelmets
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Just wear it all the time. You'll get a lot of girls.
If you really want, you could hang against the wall. But that won't get you a lot of girls. #flighthelmets
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I am a girl.
On Second Life. #flighthelmets
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But then what about voip?
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I think people generally only do that when the pilot accomplishes a smooth landing without any bumps or shaking.
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Also, not everybody has texting.
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As is inconveniencing those around you for your luxury of talking on the phone while in flight. Obviously, if the call you are making is a real emergency, explaining this to anyone who complains should settle the issue.
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Oh hey Adam! What's up! :)
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Yeah that is pretty annoying. You know what else annoys me? Women! I will vote to ban them from flights too! I will vote to ban anything that annoys me!
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(I sure hope my wife does not read my comments on Gizmodo or I may be sleeping in the garage tonight.)
My stupid comments aside, banning talking on cell phones on flights is the only logical conclusion. The last thing any of us wants is an annoying loud person next to us screaming into a cell phone for even a few seconds. It is bad enough that we have to engage in pleasant conversation with the person, but having to listen to them complain about their boss for hours -- no thanks.