Things you always wanted to know the answer to [Vol. 3]
Discussion
FiF said:
On last night's dog walk up on the common, theee was a group of dog owners nattering whilst the pooches ean around and chased each other. Anyway we heard a drone flying. When spotted the direction it was coming from it was clear that it was up at maybe couple of hundred feet, flying at constant height and bearing. It absolutely pissed overhead and disappeared into the distance until we lost sight, though one bod with binocs spotted it a fair way away and apparently still going.
We had a completely uninformed discussion whether this was intentional with a really good pilot, a runaway, or flying along a path set by gps waypoints.
As far the runaway theory was concerned I always thought these things were programmed to return to take off position if they lost connection, but then someone else said even if the drone had that facility you could switch it off.
So any drone bods out there, obviously you won't have a definitive answer but we were just wondering.
Not all drones have this facility, it depends how much you paid. And yes it usually needs setting up as I don't think it comes as standard 9or perhaps does now).We had a completely uninformed discussion whether this was intentional with a really good pilot, a runaway, or flying along a path set by gps waypoints.
As far the runaway theory was concerned I always thought these things were programmed to return to take off position if they lost connection, but then someone else said even if the drone had that facility you could switch it off.
So any drone bods out there, obviously you won't have a definitive answer but we were just wondering.
TTmonkey said:
FiF said:
On last night's dog walk up on the common, theee was a group of dog owners nattering whilst the pooches ean around and chased each other. Anyway we heard a drone flying. When spotted the direction it was coming from it was clear that it was up at maybe couple of hundred feet, flying at constant height and bearing. It absolutely pissed overhead and disappeared into the distance until we lost sight, though one bod with binocs spotted it a fair way away and apparently still going.
We had a completely uninformed discussion whether this was intentional with a really good pilot, a runaway, or flying along a path set by gps waypoints.
As far the runaway theory was concerned I always thought these things were programmed to return to take off position if they lost connection, but then someone else said even if the drone had that facility you could switch it off.
So any drone bods out there, obviously you won't have a definitive answer but we were just wondering.
Not all drones have this facility, it depends how much you paid. And yes it usually needs setting up as I don't think it comes as standard 9or perhaps does now).We had a completely uninformed discussion whether this was intentional with a really good pilot, a runaway, or flying along a path set by gps waypoints.
As far the runaway theory was concerned I always thought these things were programmed to return to take off position if they lost connection, but then someone else said even if the drone had that facility you could switch it off.
So any drone bods out there, obviously you won't have a definitive answer but we were just wondering.
JustinF said:
because framing, holding it near the face makes it easier to shoot a variety of closeups and wider shots.
Try holding a six cell Mag lite in the normal torchy fashion and it'll always point upwards. Resting the weighty tail end on the shoulder allows you to keep your index finger on the button. It's only nacheral. Abbott said:
Just been watching DIY SOS. How do you fit an RSJ. I can see that you put in place a lot of ACRO props to support the wall but how do you actually get the RSJ into the correct position and get it to a point where it can take the weight before you remove the props.
Slowly.Abbott said:
Just been watching DIY SOS. How do you fit an RSJ. I can see that you put in place a lot of ACRO props to support the wall but how do you actually get the RSJ into the correct position and get it to a point where it can take the weight before you remove the props.
Cut through the mortar in the bricks and slot them through using something like a strongboy. That way the props arent in the way of the steel.http://www.safesitefacilities.co.uk/accessories/st...
What about the next bit, getting the RJS in position and supporting it, packing the bricks in below it.
http://www.safesitefacilities.co.uk/accessories/st...
p1stonhead said:
Abbott said:
Just been watching DIY SOS. How do you fit an RSJ. I can see that you put in place a lot of ACRO props to support the wall but how do you actually get the RSJ into the correct position and get it to a point where it can take the weight before you remove the props.
Cut through the mortar in the bricks and slot them through using something like a strongboy. That way the props arent in the way of the steel.http://www.safesitefacilities.co.uk/accessories/st...
55palfers said:
How close behind a large truck do you need to be to gain any slipstreaming benefits?
I draft behind an artic most mornings for the dual carriageway part of the trip; probably around 30' behind (which I realise is officially 'unsafe', but works for me and my car). It improves my 'whole journey' mpg from 31-32 to 35-36.Taken from a Mythbusters episode
How do people in the adult film industry / websites make any money and afford to pay their 'stars' etc.
Surely with so many free sites available at a touch of a button who would actually purchase anything? How are these websites making any money?
Its not like people will go out and buy a dvd or anything anymore....
Surely with so many free sites available at a touch of a button who would actually purchase anything? How are these websites making any money?
Its not like people will go out and buy a dvd or anything anymore....
4x4Tyke said:
What about the next bit, getting the RJS in position and supporting it, packing the bricks in below it.
http://www.safesitefacilities.co.uk/accessories/st...
Sorry still not clear for me.p1stonhead said:
Abbott said:
Just been watching DIY SOS. How do you fit an RSJ. I can see that you put in place a lot of ACRO props to support the wall but how do you actually get the RSJ into the correct position and get it to a point where it can take the weight before you remove the props.
Cut through the mortar in the bricks and slot them through using something like a strongboy. That way the props arent in the way of the steel.http://www.safesitefacilities.co.uk/accessories/st...
I can easily see the process for supporting the wall when you take away the bricks or whatever between.
The bit i do not understand is that, at each end you have chiselled out a gap at the top of the load bearing pillar then you need to get the RSJ up and into position. Not sure what the tolerances are (is 10mm reasonable) but I would have thought that you need a good excess gap for the size of the RSJ and the hole it goes into to be able to man handle the heavy item in to place. If you then simply takeaway the support doesn't the wall above drop by 10mm with subsequent cracking etc in the wall above?
Abbott said:
Sorry still not clear for me.
I can easily see the process for supporting the wall when you take away the bricks or whatever between.
The bit i do not understand is that, at each end you have chiselled out a gap at the top of the load bearing pillar then you need to get the RSJ up and into position. Not sure what the tolerances are (is 10mm reasonable) but I would have thought that you need a good excess gap for the size of the RSJ and the hole it goes into to be able to man handle the heavy item in to place. If you then simply takeaway the support doesn't the wall above drop by 10mm with subsequent cracking etc in the wall above?
Your props are sitting in apertures in the wall, and the bit of wall between your props extends downwards close to your steel. Then when the steel is in, you fill the gaps to the lower 'teeth' of oroginal wall with mortar and wait for it to go off before removing the props and filling in the gaps they've left.I can easily see the process for supporting the wall when you take away the bricks or whatever between.
The bit i do not understand is that, at each end you have chiselled out a gap at the top of the load bearing pillar then you need to get the RSJ up and into position. Not sure what the tolerances are (is 10mm reasonable) but I would have thought that you need a good excess gap for the size of the RSJ and the hole it goes into to be able to man handle the heavy item in to place. If you then simply takeaway the support doesn't the wall above drop by 10mm with subsequent cracking etc in the wall above?
A short distance of wall is self-supporting, as long as it is held solidly on each side.
fizz47 said:
How do people in the adult film industry / websites make any money and afford to pay their 'stars' etc.
Surely with so many free sites available at a touch of a button who would actually purchase anything? How are these websites making any money?
Its not like people will go out and buy a dvd or anything anymore....
Lots of porn stars are now also prostitutes. Think of the free stuff as an advert for the 'personal services' available if you hire them in person. There's also the subscription-based 'additional material' behind paywalls that the real fans might think worth stumping-up for...Surely with so many free sites available at a touch of a button who would actually purchase anything? How are these websites making any money?
Its not like people will go out and buy a dvd or anything anymore....
The advent of free internet porn has killed lots of the traditional income streams.
Edited by SpeckledJim on Tuesday 24th April 11:58
55palfers said:
How close behind a large truck do you need to be to gain any slipstreaming benefits?
On a motorbike, you can get your head into the exact point of the re-convergence of the displaced air behind a truck. Feels like a v-shaped pillow behind your helmet pushing gently from both sides. Fun.(yes, dangerous, yes, death, etc)
SpeckledJim said:
55palfers said:
How close behind a large truck do you need to be to gain any slipstreaming benefits?
On a motorbike, you can get your head into the exact point of the re-convergence of the displaced air behind a truck. Feels like a v-shaped pillow behind your helmet pushing gently from both sides. Fun.(yes, dangerous, yes, death, etc)
SpeckledJim said:
Abbott said:
Sorry still not clear for me.
I can easily see the process for supporting the wall when you take away the bricks or whatever between.
The bit i do not understand is that, at each end you have chiselled out a gap at the top of the load bearing pillar then you need to get the RSJ up and into position. Not sure what the tolerances are (is 10mm reasonable) but I would have thought that you need a good excess gap for the size of the RSJ and the hole it goes into to be able to man handle the heavy item in to place. If you then simply takeaway the support doesn't the wall above drop by 10mm with subsequent cracking etc in the wall above?
Your props are sitting in apertures in the wall, and the bit of wall between your props extends downwards close to your steel. Then when the steel is in, you fill the gaps to the lower 'teeth' of oroginal wall with mortar and wait for it to go off before removing the props and filling in the gaps they've left.I can easily see the process for supporting the wall when you take away the bricks or whatever between.
The bit i do not understand is that, at each end you have chiselled out a gap at the top of the load bearing pillar then you need to get the RSJ up and into position. Not sure what the tolerances are (is 10mm reasonable) but I would have thought that you need a good excess gap for the size of the RSJ and the hole it goes into to be able to man handle the heavy item in to place. If you then simply takeaway the support doesn't the wall above drop by 10mm with subsequent cracking etc in the wall above?
A short distance of wall is self-supporting, as long as it is held solidly on each side.
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