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Old 08-18-2005, 12:52 PM
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Default Sometimes you stumble accross things that are both educational and REALLY cool!!!

http://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/day.htm

8O

Enjoy!
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Old 08-18-2005, 01:25 PM
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So this is what you do with your spare time... 8)

But back on-topic, that is one cool video!
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Old 08-21-2005, 06:29 AM
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WOW that was cool!
 
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Old 08-21-2005, 10:41 PM
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Shocking!
 
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Old 08-21-2005, 11:05 PM
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That clip is awesome! Even after watching it 50 times!

Here is another cool clip:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/pub/ltg/plane_japan.php

Fly much???
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Old 08-22-2005, 02:36 AM
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Well if this doesn't make you respect the awesome power of electricity on a high voltage feed nothing will... It would have been something to see in person though. 8O
 
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Old 08-22-2005, 02:42 AM
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Well if this doesn't make you respect the awesome power of electricity on a high voltage feed nothing will... It would have been something to see in person though. 8O
If you crank up your speakers, you'll hear a shrill scream at the end of the clip. Clearly, one of the bystanders was excited. :P
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Old 08-22-2005, 04:35 AM
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Here is another cool clip:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/pub/ltg/plane_japan.php

Fly much???
Thanks Steve :bangin:

I am hopping on a plane to morrow to Belfast.

I guess I'll wear my rubber goloshes :razzing:
 
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Old 08-22-2005, 10:48 AM
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I am hopping on a plane to morrow to Belfast.
You should be OK :wink: Given that the 'plane fuselage is all-metal construction, the Faraday cage effect should keep you on the inside and the electricity on the outside.

However, the increasing use of non-metallic composites in aircraft construction may change all that 8O
 
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Old 08-25-2005, 05:28 AM
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woah... those were pretty slick!
 
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