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RE in schools

Posted on March 22, 2012 by sushiguru

Recently, our eldest daughter, E, raised an issue with both me and my wife, independently, that had her quite concerned (she’s 7, and in P3 at school). One of the local religious leaders came in, under the auspices of RE, … Continue reading →

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Independence – The Big Debate

Posted on January 26, 2012 by sushiguru

So, I saw this last night on BBC1 and I’m afraid to say that the quality of ‘debate’ was extremely low. The pro-union camp should *never* put Jim Wallace onto a platform again – he was a disgrace.  Not only … Continue reading →

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Independence referendum – thoughts so far

Posted on January 16, 2012 by sushiguru

So, now that the big stooshie has been kicked up by Westminster, there are a couple of things that have been bugging me that I wanted to share; politicians and media types making a bit of noise on issues that … Continue reading →

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FS Helo Setup

Posted on June 2, 2011 by sushiguru

Quick post about basic setup for flying helos in FS(X/2004).  Here are some collected thoughts about a setup that works for me in FSX.  This is based on trial and error, and borrowing info from other sources (apologies to the … Continue reading →

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FSX Helicopter Controls IV

Posted on May 12, 2011 by sushiguru

Collective is finished!  Quick photos of the external; I’ll post more detailed on the internals later.  

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Belkin Print Server with HP PSC 1200 series on Windows 7

Posted on May 6, 2011 by sushiguru

Longest post title known to mankind… OK; I fell heir to a Belkin print server a while ago, and already had a HP PSC 1205 which I wanted to connect to it.  I’d also upgraded my PC from XP to … Continue reading →

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FSX Helicopter Controls III

Posted on April 28, 2011 by sushiguru

Quick update on the business end of the collective.  After messing around a bit and deciding what to get for the collective, I’ve decided to mount the collective directly to the linear pot, and secure it with a wee grub screw. … Continue reading →

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FSX Helicopter Controls II

Posted on March 28, 2011 by sushiguru

Building the collective I need a plan.  I’m a plan sort of chap.  Here’s my plan: Good ole’ sketchup.  The original joystick handle will be recycled onto a rod, using the thumb buttons and triggers for engine start, governor, landing … Continue reading →

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FSX Helicopter Controls

Posted on March 28, 2011 by sushiguru

My first attempt at a homebuild cockpit.  Well, pretty lame, it’ll just be controls for now, I’ll have to work a bit at getting a better screen/view/guages setup. My biggest grips is that I love to fly helicopters.  Given a … Continue reading →

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Open letter to my MP candidates

Posted on April 15, 2010 by sushiguru

Sent via: http://emailyourcandidates.heroku.com Dear Candidates It’s that time of the political cycle again, and the dreadful charade of a General Election is upon us. We’re one week into the campaign and already I’ve had enough of listening to an endless … Continue reading →

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