bigvalboy

Here is a thoughful article on the troubled history of the 787 development program and its certification......and the problems continue now with the FAA grounding (first grounding by the FAA in 39 years BTW). No doubt that Boeing can get to the bottom of the problems and ultimately fix them. The question is how long will this take? If it takes more than a few months and the planes stay grounded, look for consumer and airline loss of confidence in the aircraft and serious financial consequences for Boeing. If they can get it diagnosed and sorted in circa 30 days, the situation can still be rescued. At what point do the airlines start filing lawsuits against Boeing? ANA now has 17 of these aircraft grounded and, no doubt, it is really affecting the airline's ability to operate at full schedule.

 

As an aside, I was transiting NRT yesterday and saw a bunch of ANA 787 aircraft at a remote parking spot. Sad.....really sad.

 

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-18/boeing-787-plane-of-future-struggles-to-overcome-past.html

Very good article EZE...thanks for the post, interesting read.

I'm a greedy sumbitch. I was hoping for BA stock to crash, so I could pick up some on the cheap,

Are you kidding? That's not greedy, that's damn smart. You weren't the only one hoping for a falling price to jump on...lol

If it's just the battery problem, Boeing can switch to a different type. There's a weight gain of about 50% for the next best battery but at least they don't catch fire in mid-flight. Maybe lithium is a step too far for current technology.

Now that was my thought, but of all the reading I have done on this, it would appear that the plan is to fix the current problem with the lithium battery system. Chevy made the fix on the 'Volt' and apparently were successful. The concern apparently is that the batteries, when they do catch fire, burn 3 times the temperature than the carbon fibre skin of the plane can handle.

After all the FAA issued the flight certificate for this aircraft after years of testing.

Ahhh just as I suspected, this is all the FAA's fault. lol lol

Very nice post Walker. I'm not usually into beards, but these guys are delicious.

But who watches the regulators? The FAA has been criticised for being a revolving door between the airlines, manufacturers, and government bureaucrats for decades. Corporate donors get plum Administration posts while high and mid-level bureaucrats take cushy jobs with industry titans for very lucrative salaries to "consult" on how to win contracts or keep the regulators at bay. We can't trust Congress to do the job regardless of party they are corrupt and inept when it comes to oversight.

Bottom line is that the FAA didn't build the plane, Boeing did, and now they are in full meltdown, according to the papers as all 787 are grounded. Will the 787 ever fly, absolutely, but who am I going to trust to tell me when it is safe? The FAA or some guy from Boeing. I have my answer to that.

It is not only our right but duty to watch over and evaluate those who are so called public servants.

True enough, but it is also my right to have a public servant watch over a corporation that has clearly shipped part of the manufacturing overseas, that some have indicated is possibly responsible for the problems the 787 is having. Who watches the Corporations?

For those of you who are constant complainers about the US government and its agencies (at least two of you know who you are), while it is your right to speak out it is also your right to move to another country. An occasional complaint we all have, but every opportunity you can find to bitch, bitch, bitch, belittle and put down the government of my country is garbage. I believe there are +/- 200 out there to choose from. We may have many laws but unless you are a criminal forbidden to leave the country, don't be shy about packing up and moving. Imagine you'd be happier and I know I would - you can share your views about your new government with us when you get there. I'll venture to guess neither/none of you have any inclination to run for public office and work hard for the change you want. Nope, you like the anonymous screen name and cheap seats. And if you happen to be a gun freak, see how another country welcomes your sick fetish. Funny how you complain yet the bulk of Congressmen running for reelection were sent back - but you need protection from them?

 

As for the government protecting us, the US government has done a fantastic job against terrorism post 9-11. The track record of US airlines and the FAA is one "most" people around the world respects.

 

We could only be better without a few or a lot less crusty bottomed, grumpy, frown ridden faced habitual bitchers.

My feelings exactly FF. Thank you for another post that is "Spot on"

yeah cause the government has always proved to be the right option to trust, right?

No, lol lol.... but I'll venture a guess that the FAA and NTSB are more right than some anonymous poster who may or may not be a pilot...there are clearly issues with the 787, and to dismiss those as simple growing pains is irresponsible in my opinion. Until we know for certain how serious these issues are and how Boeing intends to solve them, my moneys on the FAA and NTSB to let me know when it is safe to fly these planes.

it would help if most of you would listen to a guy like kmem who obviously knows of what he speaks

When it comes to my safety, I will decide who the expert in the room is. Most likely it will be the FAA, rather than some anonymous poster on an escort review site...seriously!

Ride the 787 or not at your decision. It definitely is having teething problems just like all other airliners. The French aircraft do seem to have a problem with their tails. (Don't we all?) However, that would not prevent me from riding on the 330 or 340 or 380 except in "unusual circumstances". One has to decide and choose for themselves what those circumstances might be. This is true thoughout life and with various "problems". If air travel is a BIG problem then drive or float or whatever is NOT aviation. But, if getting there in a relatively short amount of time is the issue, then FLY, by all means.

 

Best regards,

KMEM

As I said, I love to fly, but I also love to get there in one piece. I appreciate the info about the other aircraft that you mentioned. I am not a pilot, and unlike some members who fly "private".... that is not an option for me. So for me when I know a plane has gone through years of testing, and then still gets grounded, and now the FAA is talking about grounding Dreamliners until they can be proven airworthy, I just get concerned. I am waaaay to young to meet my maker.

And I do prefer cruising over air travel, but unfortunately you have to fly to where the ship leaves from, and then once there I start thinking about the "Costa Concordia"......Oh what to do?

Was the original OP Clairvoyant? With the thread from EZE and others, is it time for the traveling public to be concerned, as yet another Boeing 787 runs into trouble in Japan. Should I avoid this aircraft for the trips abroad. Inquiring minds want to know.

Antonio Sabato, Jr., because he acts like someone who would be hot AND fun in bed.

 

http://www.celebritiesfans.com/pictures/antonio_sabato_jr..jpg

 

James Franco, because he acts like someone who would be hot AND fun, AND fun to talk to in bed.

 

and.....

 

well....

 

I need some time to think of a third.

OK...can I pull Tom Cruise from my list and add Mr. Sabato. Come to think of it, I really don't care if little Tommy is gay, besides, he's old, and well Antonio is just the ticket.

Channing Tatum

Mark Wahlberg

Tom Cruise....OK OK don't say it. Listen I just gotta know once and for all if the boy is family or not.

It might be more about money than effort. His phone number leads to ads at Boyscort as well as MassageM4M. His Backpage ad says he's on gcruise which is a "Gay Sex and Live Amateur Videochat Community." He also has a personal website that includes photography services. His photography examples are M/F but given the different venues where he advertises, I would guess he'd be open to M and F. I would approach him with the same rate as he requests from females.

 

Here's the boyscort link: http://boyscort.com/losangeles-escorts/310-384-4385/?pid=25539405

Good investigative work E2W...well done. Those Southern Boys are very entrepreneurial.

http://la.backpage.com/MaleEscorts/m4f-southern-gentleman-for-females-29/25539405

 

I'm crazy about this guy... How much effort and money would you invest in turning him into gay-per-pay?

 

Thanks!

Well he is a Southern Gentleman...so I am guessing it would depend on which Southern State he was from, there might be hope.

Who knew!!..........

A little boy wanted $100.00 very badly and prayed for weeks, but nothing happened .

Then he decided to write God a letter requesting the $100.00.

When the postal authorities received the letter addressed to God , USA ,

they decided to send it to President Obama.

Obama was so amused that he instructed his secretary to send the little boy a

$ 5.00 bill.

He thought this would appear to be a lot of money to a little boy.

The little boy was delighted with the $5.00 bill and sat down to write a thank you note to God, which read:

 

Dear God:

Thank you very much for sending

the money. However, I noticed that for

some reason you sent it through Washington , D.C. and

that asshole Obama took $95.00 in taxes.

Very cute....gave me a chuckle.

A holiday tip

A friend writes.....

With the holidays upon us I would like to share a personal experience with my family & friends about drinking and driving.

As you may or may not know, I have had brushes with the authorities from time to time on the way home after a "social session" out with friends. Well three days ago I was out for an evening with friends and had several cocktails followed by some rather nice red wine. Feeling jolly I still had the sense to know that I may be slightly over the limit. That's when I did something that I've never done before - I took a cab home.

Sure enough on the way home there was a police road block but since it was a cab they waved it past. I arrived home safely without incident. This was a real surprise as I had never driven a cab before, I don't know where I got it and now that I have it, I don't know what to do with it................any suggestions?

 

Merry Christmas!

Very cute...lol lol lol

He is Angelic....

I know it isn't Friday yet, but I thought this was funny.. a little Holiday Cheer!

 

 

Dear Santa,

 

How are you and Mrs. Claus? I hope the reindeer and the elves are fine. I have been a very good boy this year. I would like an X-Box 360 with Call of Duty IV and an iPhone 4 for Christmas.

I hope you remember that come Christmas Day.

 

Merry Christmas,

Timmy Jones

 

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Dear Timmy,

 

Thank you for your letter. Mrs. Claus, the reindeer, and the elves are all fine and thank you for asking about them. Regarding your requests, Santa is a little worried about all the time you spend playing video games and texting. Santa wouldn't want you to get fat. You have indeed been a good boy, but I think I'll bring you something you can go outside and play with.

 

Merry Christmas,

Santa Claus

 

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Mr. Claus,

 

In that you have acknowledged my performance of my side of the "naughty vs. nice" contract, required by you I might add, I feel confident that you will perform your side. I certainly wouldn't want to turn this joyous season into one of litigation. Also, don't you think that a jibe at my weight coming from an overweight man who gets out only once a year is a bit trite?

 

Respectfully,

Tim Jones

 

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Mr. Jones,

 

While I have acknowledged you have met the "nice" criteria, need I remind you that your Christmas list is a request and in no way is it a guarantee of services provided. Should you wish to pursue legal action, that is your right. Please know, however, that my attorneys have been on retainer since the Burgermeister Meisterburger incident and will be more than happy to take you on in court.

 

Additionally, the exercise I alluded to will not only improve your health, but also improve your social skills and potentially help burn off some of that blubber.

 

Very Truly Yours,

S Claus

 

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Now look here Fat Man,

 

I told you what I want and I expect you to bring it. I was attempting to be polite about this but you brought my looks and my friends into this. Now you just be disrespecting me. I'm about to tweet my boys and we gonna be waitin fo yo fat ass and I'm takin my game console, my game, my phone, and whateva else I want. WHAT EVER I DAMN WELL WANT, MAN!

 

T-Bone

 

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Listen Lard Ass,

 

Seriously?? You think a dude that breaks into every house in the world on one night and never gets caught sweats a little g-banger wannabe? "He sees you when you're sleeping. He knows when you're awake". Sound familiar, genius? You know what kind of resources I have at my disposal?

 

I got your shit wired, Jack. I go all around the world and see ways to hurt people that if I described them right now, you'd throw up your Totino's pizza roll all over the carpet of your Mom's basement. You're not getting what you asked for, but I'm still stopping by your crib to stomp your little ass. Chew on that, Petunia.

 

S Clizzy

 

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Dear Santa,

 

Bring me whatever you see fit. I'll appreciate anything.

 

Timmy

 

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Timmy,

 

That's what I thought, you little rat bastard.

 

Santa

Sounds just a tad bit like the posts on the forum.....

At your age, an annual contribution to an IRA, whether Roth or traditional, will make a huge difference later on. The younger you start, the longer compound interest has to work in your favor,

Sound advice...........Though I do understand the financial burden you are under. Just keep information like this in your back pocket, and you will remember it when the time comes. Most likely it will put you ahead of the game. Good Luck...

I was in a pub on Saturday night. Had a few drinks.....

I noticed two very large women by the bar.

They both had strong accents, so I asked,

"Hey, are you two ladies from Scotland ?"

One of them turned to me and screamed,

 

"It's WALES , you IDIOT!!"

 

So, I immediately apologized, and said,

"Sorry,....

 

Are you two whales from Scotland ?"

 

That's all I remember.....

Very cute EJ...I needed a smile this morning.

http://economy.blog.ocregister.com/files/2009/12/guy-on-phone-lrg.jpg

 

Also, better bring a note from your therapist

stating you're free of delusions of grandeur,

quirks, tics, and passive aggressive behaviors,

and that you're not a complete asshole.

And a bank statement....that's always helpful.

Gay marriage and marijuana were legalized in the State of Washington on the same day.

 

Leviticus 20:13 says, "If a man lays with another man he should be stoned."

 

We've just been interpreting it wrong all these years.

Very cute EJ....