Monthly Archives: October 2005

Flying and the Metric System

Posted on October 28, 2005 by David Megginson

The featured article of the day on Wikipedia for Saturday 29 October is Metrication, the process of converting a country to metric from various historical units of measure. Now that Ireland has switched, the only three countries left not officially … Continue reading →

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XML 2005 Conference

Posted on October 13, 2005 by David Megginson

My Warrior’s engine is finally back from overhaul in Halifax after its lighting strike, and I hope to be back in the air in a bit over a week. Next month, I’m planning a long (7+ hour) flight from Ottawa … Continue reading →

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FedEx flying spares

Posted on October 10, 2005 by David Megginson

According to this New York Times article (via Kottke), FedEx launches five mostly-empty jets every night — from Las Vegas, Duluth, Laredo, Fort Myers, and Portland (ME) — all heading for Memphis through various meandering routes. These flying spares often … Continue reading →

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