Friar

what does it mean!... A rainbow does not actually exist at a particular location in the sky. Its apparent position depends on the observer's location and the position of the Sun. All raindrops refract and reflect the sunlight in the same way, but only the light from some raindrops reaches the observer's eye. This light is what constitutes the rainbow for that observer. The position of a rainbow in the sky is always in the opposite direction of the Sun with respect to the observer, and the interior is always slightly brighter than the exterior. The bow is centred on the shadow of the observer's head, or more exactly at the antisolar point (which is below the horizon during the daytime), appearing at an angle of 40–42° to the line between the observer's head and its shadow. As a result, if the Sun is higher than 42°, then the rainbow is below the horizon and usually cannot be seen as there are not usually sufficient raindrops between the horizon (that is: eye height) and the ground, to contribute. Simple really.....

Dogz and Hounds, Since we moved to this new board I think we had to start again with the pins in our member map (and no, that is not a drinking game played in the Red Lion after Duxford).. Please click on the "Member Map" link in the tab bar at the top of the screen and make sure you have a pin placed. It is nice to know where we all live....

You are not alone Pappy (Nice to...post to you by the way).... During many a boring day in my old job hours would be spent thinking and planning the next dogz event and how to improve my flying

On the matter of the church....I have been summoned to appear before the Abbot to explain why a group of pilots I have been associated with deemed it necessary to put back the roof restoration program...

Spurned on by the excitement of attending Flying Legends I thought It might be a good idea for us to have our own air show. I will put a Duxford map together to fly it on, all you have to do is pick a ride and work out a routine. You could perhaps pair up with a mate (or 2..) to do something special or just show off on your own. Each display should be no longer than, say, 5 minutes? Any plane from the Flying Legends era, (NO FRIGGIN' JETS!) The map will have an airstart spawn area to fly in from. You then land during an hour or so before the show is due to start and park up. There will be a fixed camera position that people will watch from, as if they are spectators at the event. A running order will be prepared. Perhaps someone would like to volunteer to be ATC. They would call up the next person, send them out to a holding grid and then call them in for the display etc. Please let me know what you think. Friar

High furball, check my five, six and seven, Altitude I must gain. Flyers from around the world will come, Held in a gunsight, they will be done. To earth you'll be sent if 20 seconds is called. Excuse us the brief which we should have read. And let us forgive those that forget to hit fly, As they forgive those that vulche against them. Loose us not our Teamspeak server, And deliver us a connection with no lag. The sky is our kingdom, Be it death or for glory, Forever the Dogz Amen

I had the pleasure of meeting Lobster and feel sure he will fit in. Welcome M8

Ok, Just got home. Had to leave the guys early this morning so I could get home to attend a family do. I had THE most fantastic time. It was absolutely brilliant meeting all the guys again. The airshow was breathtaking, the atmosphere at the pub was fantastic. I am running out of superlatives for this trip. A tremendous salute to all that were there........I love you guys..........in a manly butch way of course! Cheers Friar (Tired from the late night drinking, horse from all the singing and talking and laughing and emotional for being with a great bunch)

i am hoping we go saturday. if we dont, i face having to tell my brother that i will not be attending the christening of his first gran-child........

By all means m8, the more the merrier!

Crash ..LOL! Classic mate.....he he he.....

....what about "gee, aint that little cottage quaint?"

nick, you get my pm ok?

I'd buy one!

For thos that have never been to Duxford before...

Well, thank you Sid, it is nice of you to think of me in that way!.....oh...he was talking about the bees......not me.........oh....not even the beautiful bit........ah......

Just come across this site. Lots of great stories and accounts. Could be really useful for anyone building BOB Missions........ http://www.battleofbritain1940.net/contents-index.html

great post fruitbat... I have the Fat Les versions (used for the footie a couple of years ago) I play it often in the car....loud......

Jabo, why spoil a perfectly good looking jacket with a logo for Coventry FC......go Eagles!