il88pp Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Happy flights!:D il [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Your fuel bill is in the mail!;) Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il88pp Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 I wonder if a full tank will get more expensive now we converted her to run on strong black coffee. But it makes the pilot (and plane) stay awake, so it's worth it. As an added bonus I can now easily refuel at the nearest house in case a forced off airport landing! "excuse me ma'm, do you have some coffee we can borrow" "We need to get to new York".:D [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aharon Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I wonder if a full tank will get more expensive now we converted her to run on strong black coffee. Actually a BIG barrel of oil is only 28 dollars now. Verdi size (large size) cup of Starbucks is 5 bucks. Do your math and see how many verdi size cups of Starbucks coffee can fill up a big same size barrel that is used for oil!! Regards, Aharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner simpilot Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 il88pp, I bet if you switch to McDonald's black coffee you could get more coffee for your buck then Starbuck's. I once heard that by an expert McDonald's coffee taste better then Starbuck's does,therefore you could get more for your money. Just a thought especially if you are planning a long trip, make sure you have available bathroom. Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzaro Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 That explains all the shaking. I thought we were in a permanent stall. :confused:;) — Bob [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] i7-7700 3.6GHz / GTX1660 6GB / 32GB RAM / 49" Samsung CHG90 / WIN10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il88pp Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Thanks guys.:) Maybe I'll try a local truck-stop, order a cuppa and ask for a "free refill".:) The shaking can't be helped. But I almost never switch off the seatbelt light anyway, so they'll be fine back there. And if passengers worry about it I'll just explain it's a small price to pay for saving the planet. :D:D:D [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTweak Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Or blame turbulance. Travelers are getting more respectuful of turb, now that some have been injured getting up and wandering about during it. Bounce one or two off the ceiling a few times, and listen to the belts clicking shut! :D :D Pat☺ [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Had a thought...then there was the smell of something burning, and sparks, and then a big fire, and then the lights went out! I guess I better not do that again! Sgt, USMC, 10 years proud service, Inactive reserve now :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peer01 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I modified all my planes to run on Beer. Very usefull. ;) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il88pp Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Just in case someone wants to do this for themselves, it is a very simple gauge change. This is for the default b737-800 eicas. inside b737-800.cab file: eicas.xml find line: FUEL %((P:Units of measure, enum) 2 !=)%{if}LBS%{else}KG%{end} and change the word FUEL to your favourite beverage. (stick to short words. "PEACE_OF_STRAWBERRY_CHEESCAKE" would probably not work out well.) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringBean Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I modified all my planes to run on Beer. Very usefull. ;) What a waste of beer. :cool: WWOD---What Would Opa Do? Farewell, my freind (sp) Never argue with idiots. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il88pp Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 I thought your planes looked like a happy bunch.. good on you Peer!;):) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCD Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Jan uses beer, I prefer Vodka, burns hotter than beer resulting in greater thrust per thimble full! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner simpilot Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 How about something that burns hotter, like Moonshine, just a thought. Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCD Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Kenny, don't know but what you're right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peer01 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Bean: I sell beer by the Gallon and deliver it by Airtanker!:rolleyes: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCD Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Why don't you load one of those big puppys up with some of that beer, take it out to Cooks and throw a beer party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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