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Avatard 03-09-2010 10:24 AM

I don't ignore shit. For instance, I've noticed in my lifetime that complex electrical shit invariably fucks up (sometimes, in less than a year's time), where simple mechanical shit from the 1900s still works flawlessly even today.

You can fly in whatever shit bucket you want. I personally like vehicles where the controls are attached to....well, the control SURFACES.

goof2 03-09-2010 11:28 AM

You can believe whatever you want. The fact is that people on average drive more miles in their cars and own them longer now than they did when everything was mechanical. They aren't doing this because the cars are less reliable now.

As for passenger aircraft, it would be impossible for a person to fly a larger passenger jet without assistance from electrical systems. Unless you are flying in Piper Cubs you are pretty much dependent on electrical systems to work the control surfaces.

squidward 03-09-2010 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Avatard (Post 347650)
I don't ignore shit. For instance, I've noticed in my lifetime that complex electrical shit invariably fucks up (sometimes, in less than a year's time), where simple mechanical shit from the 1900s still works flawlessly even today.

You can fly in whatever shit bucket you want. I personally like vehicles where the controls are attached to....well, the control SURFACES.

How do you feel about the F-16 Falcon?

Avatard 03-09-2010 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by squidward (Post 347770)
How do you feel about the F-16 Falcon?

Never owned one.

pauldun170 03-09-2010 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by squidward (Post 347770)
How do you feel about the F-16 Falcon?

Lame -
Pulling the F-16 card is so hipster.

101lifts2 03-09-2010 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avatard (Post 347650)
I don't ignore shit. For instance, I've noticed in my lifetime that complex electrical shit invariably fucks up (sometimes, in less than a year's time), where simple mechanical shit from the 1900s still works flawlessly even today.

You can fly in whatever shit bucket you want. I personally like vehicles where the controls are attached to....well, the control SURFACES.

You are failing to take COST into the equation. I can assure you that if price is no object, electronic components would and could last a lifetime.

goof2 03-09-2010 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2 (Post 347948)
You are failing to take COST into the equation. I can assure you that if price is no object, electronic components would and could last a lifetime.

True, a space grade hermetically sealed highly quality controlled relay costs $100+ while an automotive grade relay that does the same thing is a couple of bucks.

squidward 03-10-2010 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170 (Post 347780)
Lame -
Pulling the F-16 card is so hipster.

I know....but I had to ask it. That's just how I roll.


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