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Black Cat (B-24)

Hi Bill, I moved the article to fit in with the vast majority of named aircraft articles (that I have come across), which use the name in italics, followed by the aircraft type in parentheses. I know there is no laid down strict policy, but if there is a majority of similar articles named this way, does that not count as concensus?--Petebutt (talk) 11:22, 19 October 2013 (UTC)

The vast majority of named aircraft articles don't use a disambiguator at all, as it's not needed. In Category:Individual aircraft, 16 articles with disambiguators use aircraft, airship, or helicopter, etc, while 4 use the type. In Category:Individual aircraft of World War II, 9 articles with disambiguators use aircraft, airship, or helicopter, etc, while 14 use the type. (I've not included Black Cat in the totals here.) That's 25 using aircraft, etc, and 18 using the type. Not a vast majority either way, but using type is in the minority. It does appear we need to address the issue to get a clear consensus one way or another. I'll start a discussion (or you can start it if you beat me to it!) at WT:AIR/NC, with notices about the discussion at WT:AIR and WT:AVIATION. - BilCat (talk) 14:43, 19 October 2013 (UTC)

Co-nom for FAC

Hi BilCat, since you have contributed extensively to AV-8B, are you willing to be co-nom for its upcoming FAC? --Sp33dyphil ©ontributions 08:56, 20 October 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for the offer, but FACs are beyond my area of expertise on WP. Good luck in your effort to improve the article to FAC status. - BilCat (talk) 12:35, 20 October 2013 (UTC)

Georgia

I have raised this at Misplaced Pages talk:WikiProject Disambiguation#Georgia. 183.89.118.75 (talk) 20:33, 24 October 2013 (UTC)

Are you working on the College Football Wiki Project? How can I help? Myself and other classmates are studying wiki projects at the University of Washington, but we are all first time users. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.135.6.65 (talk) 01:11, 4 November 2013 (UTC)

Apologies for my absence

Hey Bill, how's it going? Sorry for being MIA for over 2 months, been very busy with the family matters as well as MI's 737 MAX program. Anything I missed? :) --Dave 06:15, 4 November 2013 (UTC)

Hey Dave, welcome back! Always interesting stuff going on. You can check my archives, see if you find anything you like. ;) - BilCat (talk) 06:21, 4 November 2013 (UTC)
Remember the "lost due to navigational error" fracas on the SR-71 page a few years ago? Check out Space Shuttle's history for the new version, by a presumably unrelated, though about as smart, user! - BilCat (talk) 06:28, 4 November 2013 (UTC)
Asylum residents have lots of free time. And after-school-care delinquents. ;) - BilCat (talk) 09:11, 6 November 2013 (UTC)
  • Oh yeah, and those wannabe-hackers too. Nothing more than hormonal imbalance freaks at their most hilarious, eh? But, nothing surprises me these days. --Dave 16:01, 6 November 2013 (UTC)
Meow. It's amazing how long this person can nurse a grudge. I am sorry for the original angry outburst six/seven years ago that triggered all this, and I hope Vasily/Vladimir can find the strength to forgive and move on. If not, they will reap what they sow. And that's a promise from Someone far greater than me. - BilCat (talk) 21:09, 8 November 2013 (UTC)
That OWB is a reminder of the Master's admonishment to love those who hate us, and to− pray for those who despitefully abuse us. It's sobering advice, and not easy to do. - BilCat (talk) 18:32, 10 November 2013 (UTC)
I already have, and extended the offer to reciprocate. You saw the response. You know I had my issues with User:MickMacNee, but I'll give him this: He has not, to my knowledge, broken his ban. He well could have chosen the cowardly route and harassed his detractors by hiding behind socks and IPs, but he moved on, and that is to his credit. - BilCat (talk) 20:58, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

OV-10

Remember this? Wel, I found this on youtube and thought you might be interested. Also, I got a URL (http://www.airvectors.net/avbronco.html) for you to check out if you're still keen. Cheers~! --Dave 17:27, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

I just saw that post the other day. We can't use much from Airvectors, as it's self-published, but it can help me know where to start. Thanks. - BilCat (talk) 17:35, 10 November 2013 (UTC)
I didn't see any mention of carrier capability in the Airvectors piece, but he does have a photo of a Bronco on an LHA. We have one too, I think. ;) - BilCat (talk) 17:44, 10 November 2013 (UTC)
Actually, it's the same exact photo! :) - BilCat (talk) 17:50, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

Flight Deck

Matter referred to Dispute Resolution notice board Solicitr (talk) 21:00, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

Hello! There is a DR/N request you may have interest in.

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November 2013

Information icon Please do not attack other editors, as you did on User talk:Nick Thorne. Comment on content, not on contributors. Personal attacks damage the community and deter users. Please stay cool and keep this in mind while editing. Thank you. regarding this edit - thewolfchild 06:50, 12 November 2013 (UTC)

...which is, you know, nowhere near a "personal attack". - The Bushranger One ping only 07:40, 12 November 2013 (UTC)