Daily Update

Interesting day at work today. Did some fire-fighting (not literally) in the morning then got to sit in the cockpit whilst we did a post engine change test run in the afternoon.

One of the up coming test flights is the 15knt tailwind tak-off test. In order to do this, Boeing are on "wind watch" and will fly anywhere in a 100mile radius that can provide the right meteorological conditions.

Been in 3 of the RR powered fleet now. You can tell they're on a tight schedule; the trim on the interior is appalling and all of them desperately need a wash.

Driving in America is an experience; everyone drives around with their lights on and no one uses their indicators. I also had several experiences on the way to work today that led me to believe that the "mirror, signal, manoeuvre" technique only consists of the latter part over here. On the plus side, the 3.5ltr Jeep I've got is awesome (note the yankie lingo), if a little bit of a gas guzzler.