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The O' Club / Re: CFB 2025
« Last post by RUSH1 on Yesterday at 10:48:04 PM »Make them join a conference...
As far as I know, collegiate sports do not have an official governing body.
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The O' Club / Re: What happened to rock/music
« Last post by Banshee7 on Yesterday at 10:21:20 PM »one of my favorite bands
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The O' Club / Re: Army Navy game today.
« Last post by RUSH1 on Yesterday at 10:20:52 PM »It's the only game I still watch since all all the protest stuff began.
All of that woke crap is over for now. Just dealing with NIL at the moment.
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The O' Club / Re: What're you paying for Gas?
« Last post by RUSH1 on Yesterday at 10:02:11 PM »Umm...big oil decides that, not EPA. They know a person who uses gas can usually stay home when it gets too high, slow down buying it. A trucker who uses diesel needs it every day no matter what...can't, so they gouge them and they will get it every day. No matter what.
Hmm, or ...
Why Did Diesel Surpass Gas?
The shift from diesel to gas prices has been attributed to a combination of factors. These include higher taxation on diesel, increased demand for diesel components in marine fuel production, and geopolitical events affecting global supply. The U.S. government imposes higher taxes on diesel compared to regular gasoline, with a tax of 24.3 cents per gallon for diesel and 18.3 cents per gallon for gasoline. Additionally, the demand for diesel components in marine fuel production has driven up prices. In 2020, the International Maritime Organization implemented stricter fuel regulations for ships, leading to the production of a new fuel called very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO). The distillate molecules used to make VLSFO are also used in diesel production, diverting some of the components that would have been used for diesel and contributing to the rise in diesel prices. Furthermore, geopolitical events, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, played a role.
elanfuels.com
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Aircraft and Vehicles / Re: Best Accelerating Aircraft
« Last post by JimmyD3 on Yesterday at 07:21:45 PM »Dadtallica, thank you for that in depth expert listing. It was also very timely. 
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The O' Club / Re: What're you paying for Gas?
« Last post by Animl-AW on Yesterday at 06:26:57 PM »Which is criminal given diesel should be less expensive than unleaded more processed gasoline..
It always was before it wasn't...
Eagler
Umm...big oil decides that, not EPA. They know a person who uses gas can usually stay home when it gets too high, slow down buying it. A trucker who uses diesel needs it every day no matter what...can't, so they gouge them and they will get it every day. No matter what.
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The O' Club / Re: What're you paying for Gas?
« Last post by Animl-AW on Yesterday at 06:23:39 PM »Texas may be able to choose to lower property tax,... the state, like IL, has a flight issue. A lot of people are leaving that state and lowerin taxes may draw some in. If not you're losing revenue.
SS deductions are capped at 6k, but from what I understand you have to itemize it and I think that would be a schedule C form. They don't just stop taking it, you fight to get it back in deductions/returms. My SS is taxed federally.
There are some misconceptions and even political talking points here,... you're just going to have to realize it on your own. Which seems to be a snail pace.
SS deductions are capped at 6k, but from what I understand you have to itemize it and I think that would be a schedule C form. They don't just stop taking it, you fight to get it back in deductions/returms. My SS is taxed federally.
There are some misconceptions and even political talking points here,... you're just going to have to realize it on your own. Which seems to be a snail pace.
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Aircraft and Vehicles / Re: Best Accelerating Aircraft
« Last post by Dadtallica on Yesterday at 06:14:29 PM »ChatGPT weighed in. This is taking out the 163 and 262 which would be 1/2 on the list.
1. Bf 109K-4
This is the benchmark.
In AHIII nothing with a prop gets off the line and keeps pulling like the K-4. Light airframe, brutal MW-50 power, and very low drag. From ~200 IAS upward it just keeps adding speed while others taper.
Why it’s #1: best power-to-weight and best drag profile combined.
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2. Fw 190D-9
The Dora accelerates like a freight train once it’s rolling.
Slightly heavier than the K-4, but the Jumo engine delivers smooth, sustained push. In level flight or a shallow dive it closes gaps fast and recovers energy better than almost anything else.
Why it’s #2: relentless mid-speed acceleration and excellent energy recovery.
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3. Tempest Mk V
This airplane is violence at low altitude.
The Sabre engine gives instant torque, and the Tempest’s aerodynamics stay clean at speed. From ~250–400 IAS it accelerates harder than most pilots expect and dominates deck-level extensions.
Why it’s #3: unmatched low-alt acceleration among Allied props.
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4. P-47M
Heavy, yes. Slow to start, no.
Once power is on, the P-47M builds speed faster than almost any Allied fighter, especially above 300 IAS. Turbo + water + clean high-speed design matters a lot in AHIII.
Why it’s here: enormous horsepower that actually converts into speed.
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5. Spitfire Mk XIV
This one surprises people.
The Griffon Spit accelerates brutally from low-to-mid speeds, especially right after a maneuver. It doesn’t hold acceleration as long as the Tempest or K-4, but the initial shove is excellent.
Why it ranks here: explosive burst acceleration, especially post-turn.
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6. Ta 152H
This is altitude-biased but still earns the slot.
Below its optimal band it’s merely good; in its band it accelerates extremely well for a long-wing aircraft. In AHIII, above ~20k it out-pulls most props in level acceleration.
Why it makes the list: sustained high-alt acceleration others can’t match.
1. Bf 109K-4
This is the benchmark.
In AHIII nothing with a prop gets off the line and keeps pulling like the K-4. Light airframe, brutal MW-50 power, and very low drag. From ~200 IAS upward it just keeps adding speed while others taper.
Why it’s #1: best power-to-weight and best drag profile combined.
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2. Fw 190D-9
The Dora accelerates like a freight train once it’s rolling.
Slightly heavier than the K-4, but the Jumo engine delivers smooth, sustained push. In level flight or a shallow dive it closes gaps fast and recovers energy better than almost anything else.
Why it’s #2: relentless mid-speed acceleration and excellent energy recovery.
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3. Tempest Mk V
This airplane is violence at low altitude.
The Sabre engine gives instant torque, and the Tempest’s aerodynamics stay clean at speed. From ~250–400 IAS it accelerates harder than most pilots expect and dominates deck-level extensions.
Why it’s #3: unmatched low-alt acceleration among Allied props.
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4. P-47M
Heavy, yes. Slow to start, no.
Once power is on, the P-47M builds speed faster than almost any Allied fighter, especially above 300 IAS. Turbo + water + clean high-speed design matters a lot in AHIII.
Why it’s here: enormous horsepower that actually converts into speed.
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5. Spitfire Mk XIV
This one surprises people.
The Griffon Spit accelerates brutally from low-to-mid speeds, especially right after a maneuver. It doesn’t hold acceleration as long as the Tempest or K-4, but the initial shove is excellent.
Why it ranks here: explosive burst acceleration, especially post-turn.
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6. Ta 152H
This is altitude-biased but still earns the slot.
Below its optimal band it’s merely good; in its band it accelerates extremely well for a long-wing aircraft. In AHIII, above ~20k it out-pulls most props in level acceleration.
Why it makes the list: sustained high-alt acceleration others can’t match.
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The O' Club / Re: What're you paying for Gas?
« Last post by Captain Virgil Hilts on Yesterday at 05:59:55 PM »Which is criminal given diesel should be less expensive than unleaded more processed gasoline..
It always was before it wasn't...
Eagler
Yeah, the EPA got their filthy paws on diesel......