I am attempting to be a writer. In one story I have the main character going back in time and being in Europe. She uses the word ‘Hummingbird’ and it confuses the locals. She then has to describe a bird that everyone thinks is a complete impossibility.
A bird that can hover in place? A tongue that is so long it wraps around its brain? It has to constantly eat… or it will die of starvation? And it is so small you could cup it in your hand? Fantasy! Who do you think you are! Baron Munchhausen?
A small confession. I used to do some thing similar, In my head I would do a sport announcer calling my deliver of the mail like a sports event. “Look at his stride, a pivot, IT’S IN THE BOX, IT”S IN THE BOX! Don’t tell anybody.
Do jet planes actually start one engine at a time?
I’m so old I remember flying cross-Atlantic in propeller planes. I’d be fascinated, watching them start up one prop at a time, first slowly spinning then revving up to full power.
I Mad Am I over 4 years ago
I am attempting to be a writer. In one story I have the main character going back in time and being in Europe. She uses the word ‘Hummingbird’ and it confuses the locals. She then has to describe a bird that everyone thinks is a complete impossibility.
A bird that can hover in place? A tongue that is so long it wraps around its brain? It has to constantly eat… or it will die of starvation? And it is so small you could cup it in your hand? Fantasy! Who do you think you are! Baron Munchhausen?
wiatr over 4 years ago
The bird is just properly going through his checklist before and during takeoff.
Farside99 over 4 years ago
Let’s hope he doesn’t hit a bird on takeoff.
Willywise52 Premium Member over 4 years ago
At least you have friends,Will.
pheets over 4 years ago
We all do : )
Nighthawks Premium Member over 4 years ago
flaps up
landing gear up
Michael G. over 4 years ago
Run-throughs are for the birds.
PO' DAWG over 4 years ago
A small confession. I used to do some thing similar, In my head I would do a sport announcer calling my deliver of the mail like a sports event. “Look at his stride, a pivot, IT’S IN THE BOX, IT”S IN THE BOX! Don’t tell anybody.
ms-ss over 4 years ago
All my friends are weird. Except me.
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
Unfortunately, the hawk above him has already gone through his and has begun his dive for his lunch.
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 4 years ago
Just a show-off bird, they all do it but keep it to themselves.
Lablubber over 4 years ago
Squawk 125.67 good day.
cuzinron47 over 4 years ago
It’s good to have an imagination, to make routine daily activities less boring.
Zuria Premium Member over 4 years ago
Do jet planes actually start one engine at a time?
I’m so old I remember flying cross-Atlantic in propeller planes. I’d be fascinated, watching them start up one prop at a time, first slowly spinning then revving up to full power.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member over 4 years ago
Weird friends are the best kind!!!
BWR over 4 years ago
V-1 isn’t rotation speed. It’s decision speed (beyond V-1, it’s dangerous to abort takeoff). V2is basically minimum takeoff speed.
Enter.Name.Here over 4 years ago
He needs to stop reading “Plane & Pilot” magazine.