* Re: [gentoo-user] Re: Do we have to build gcc with fortran now?
@ 2011-06-23 19:30 99% ` Indi
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From: Indi @ 2011-06-23 19:30 UTC (permalink / raw
To: gentoo-user
On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 02:10:34PM -0500, Dale wrote:
>
> I saw a guy on a TV interview once. He said the only way a helicopter
> can fly is by brute force. A airplane wants to fly but a helicopter
> just wants to crash. He said that can be proven by taking your hands
> off the controls. Down it goes.
>
True, that's why helicopters are more risky -- especially a home-built
single-engine ultralight helicopter. But the maneuverability is amazing
in the hands of a well-trained pilot.
> Having twin engines does help tho. I just don't like the cheapest
> bidder part tho. I don't usually buy the cheapest part for my car
> either. That is really true on my brakes. That I want good stuff for.
> I want good brakes even if the engine runs like crap. I can always stop
> then get out of the freaking car. lol Of course, that is a bad idea
> during a ice storm. Unless the car is on fire, the safest place is in
> the freaking car. o_O
>
> Weird huh?
>
The only "safe " place in this world is the grave.
Til you get there, death is always after you. :)
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