Just an Earth-Bound Misfit: The Rantings of an Aging, Armed, Pinko Chick

Words of Advice:

DONALD TRUMP IS A CONVICTED FELON (AND EPSTEIN'S BFF). CASE CLOSED.

"America, where we restrict access to vaccines and healthcare, but you can have all the guns you want." -- Stonekettle

"If Something Seems To Be Too Good To Be True, It's Best To Shoot It, Just In Case." -- Fiona Glenanne

“Speed is a poor substitute for accuracy.” -- Real, no-shit, fortune from a fortune cookie

"Thou Shalt Get Sidetracked by Bullshit, Every Goddamned Time." -- The Ghoul

"If you believe that you are talking to G-d, you can justify anything.” — my Dad

If something sounds good in your head, don't let it come out of your mouth.

"Colt .45s; putting bad guys in the ground since 1873." -- Unknown

"Tear Gas Tastes Like Fascism." -- Unknown

"Eck!" -- George the Cat

Karma may sometimes be late to arrive.
But it never loses an address.

Burt Rutan's company Beech Starship:

I don't know how many others are out there. Beechcraft bought back every one they could find and scrapped them.

Glypto Dropem said...: I swear I saw one of these fly over my house maybe 10-15 years ago. I heard something unusual coming and had to look up. In the Army, I was taught to identify Soviet MiG and Sukhoi aircraft by profile. I've been told I was seeing things or saw a Piaggio P.180. But I know what I saw. Only one has the pointy nose, small forward wings, swept back main wings, dual rear turboprops, and that distinctive sound.; 11/09/2025 10:07 AM
JustMusing said...: Cool sound! Reminds a little bit of my 1960's model aircraft motor. It was tough to get started.; 11/09/2025 3:45 PM
CenterPuke88 said...: A couple used to operate out of Addison. I think they’re still going, but I can’t be sure. Last I heard there were about six or so left flying. A Starship owner bought all of Beech’s parts and documents back in 2003, and was running a company to keep them flying (Starfleet Support). I assume it’s still going.; 11/10/2025 12:56 AM
Comrade Misfit said...: CP88, yes, they're still going.; 11/10/2025 6:50 AM
Old NFO said...: The Starship and Piaggio sound 'odd', because of the interaction of the props with the exhaust. But they are pretty in flight!; 11/10/2025 4:58 PM