User talk:Advanstra

Transport in Oman copy and paste

Hi, it seems you copied the content of your edit to Transport in Oman from skyscrapercity.com. If the copied post was not yours, this would appear to be a copyright violation. I noted this on Talk:Transport in Oman -- please reply there. Cheers, Rvollmert (talk) 13:38, 11 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not a violation of copyright, because author marki is not different from User:Advanstra, but thanks for your concern and keen observation. Effort saved by writing the details once and placing on both sites: Skyscapercity a good forum but Wikipedia more definitive --Advanstra (talk) 05:34, 12 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Proposal for new Manual of Style for Thailand-related articles

A drafted new version of the Manual of Style for Thailand-related articles has been started here. Still at issue are specific naming conventions for Thai royals and nobles and settlements. As a member of WikiProject Thailand, you are welcome to contribute to the discussion at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Thailand#Updating the Manual of Style (part 2). Paul_012 ^(talk) 18:29, 10 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

File:2009 Dust Storm - Australia and New Zealand Map.png

Come on, add a license before it gets deleted. -- 李博杰 | —Talk contribs email 10:13, 27 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Silly me, the upload page got refreshed somewhere during upload and the license (and category) information disappeared. No need to be so terse. --Advanstra (talk) 11:58, 27 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination of Qantas Flight 32 for deletion

A discussion has begun about whether the article Qantas Flight 32, which you created or to which you contributed, should be deleted. While contributions are welcome, an article may be deleted if it is inconsistent with Wikipedia policies and guidelines for inclusion, explained in the deletion policy.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Qantas Flight 32 until a consensus is reached, and you are welcome to contribute to the discussion.

You may edit the article during the discussion, including to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion template from the top of the article. Bidgee (talk) 05:37, 4 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Please see Talk:Airbus A380#Incident - 4 Nov 2010 where your views are invited. Mjroots (talk) 05:40, 4 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Qantas Flight 32 - November 2010

Advanstra, I'm not going to escalate the warning level for now. Please concentrate on the issue at stake, not who holds the view. I opened the discussion on the talk page of the A380 article because the aircraft is "high-profile" and it is probably better not to be WP:BOLD here. The discussion is aimed at garnering consensus. By all means argue for a stand-alone article there, but be prepared to accept that general consensus is that a stand-alone article is not justified. If consensus at the AfD is that the incident justifies an article, then I'll help bash it into shape. This is something that you could do yourself, though that would not guarantee the survival of the article. Mjroots (talk) 06:15, 4 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

If you want a bit of space to work on an article, place {{inuse}} at the top of the article and save. Then edit the article, but don't forget to remove the template when you've finished. Mjroots (talk) 06:47, 4 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

RE the warning you issued to me. I suggest you get your facts straight before you start accusing editors of acting in bad faith. The AfD nomination was placed by Bidgee at 05:37, a full twelve minutes after you created the article at 05:25. It was not placed by me a minute after you created the article. Bidgee created the AfD discussion at 05:37, but forgot to add the category template, which I added at 05:41]. I then discovered that the AfD notice had a redlink, which I fixed at 05:57.

Furthermore, I have not edited the Qantas article since 9 April 2010], so your accusation of edit warring on the article is also groundless, and could be seen as a PA by you on myself. Mjroots (talk) 11:11, 4 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry for that, i've double checked and agree those accusations i made relate to another user. I was confused as they just occured at the same time.--Advanstra (talk) 16:02, 4 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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AfDs

The nomination of an article at AfD in good faith is not a personal attack on the creator of the article, and should not be seen as such. It's early days yet, and it may well be that the article is kept at the end of the discussion. I'm open to changing my !vote, but at the moment I consider that the incident doesn't quite reach the threshold for inclusion. If, for example, the grounding extended to all RB-900 engined A380s, then I would say that the threshold had been met. Your best bet is to leave the discussion to run its course, and work on improving the article. It would do no harm to add the incident to {{Aviation accidents and incidents in 2010}}, and add that template to the article. Further sources that you might consider using are Flight International and Aviation Herald. Finally, thank you for striking the warnings you issued to me. Mjroots (talk) 11:52, 4 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the advise on the AfD, I'll leave the discussion to take its course. Others have already added the template and made notable contributions, but i'm tired of editing for now, particularly if some others are that keen to have it deleted and the edit warring on the Qantas article. --Advanstra (talk) 15:34, 4 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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question about Ted Smout Bridge

Hi, you have contributed a lot of info on the bridge. Can you confirm that the article is correct, that there is a pedestrian walkway on the bridge? that it is possible to walk across the bay? Thanks. polihale 217.195.147.49 (talk) 08:50, 24 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

There is indeed a pedestrian walkway and cycleway on the eastern side of the bridge and a fishing platform. It is possible to walk across the bay, this walkway was built to replace the walkway on the old Hornibrook Hwy bridge.--Advanstra (talk) 15:46, 25 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Eastlink Photo

Just letting you know I have used one of your photos here:
http://www.lgam.info/motorway
and I will probably use one or two more on the site.

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Hydronymy

I am interested in hydronymy as it looks the language of prehistoric Europe is reflected therein. I left a message on the wikiproject rivers talkpage, just looking for editors with similar interests to exchange information. I have discovered the so called old european hydronymy is not limited to Europe but has many correspondences in Iran, India and furhter away so I think this disproves the current scholarly etymological interpretations. Presently I am trying to research Bengal and Burma.Aldrasto11 (talk) 10:28, 3 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Help on Maps?

Hi, can you please have a look at the map ofpower stations in Queensland? I can't get the icons to show up! Thanks--Graham Proud (talk) 03:51, 16 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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Drsadvati river

Any suggestions on how to improve the article?Guru-45 (talk) 18:50, 18 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I took a look at the article. The article focuses on the spiritual significance of the river. It is a bit hard to understand the geography of the river. Here is a list of some improvements --Advanstra (talk) 14:16, 19 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

1. Separate the geographical information with the spiritual by using headings.
2. A shorter introduction
3. Add an Infobox River template
4. Add a map of the river
5. Some images of the river
6. Seems the river has changed its course, so perhaps a map with the old courses and one with the new courses, and making the paragraphs shorter
7 Categorize the river in a geographical sence

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Permission to use your photograph?

Hello Advanstra, I'd like to use your photo of Eyjafjallajökull in a television show. Can you please email me? JEN (at) COMMITTEEFILMS.COM. Thank you so much!

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Iceland_Eyjafjallaj%C3%B6kull_from_S%C3%B3lheimaj%C3%B6kull.JPG

50.194.196.193 (talk) 20:23, 4 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

New Polar Route(s)

There is least one polar route which is not on the list -- New York to Seoul.

See Talk:Polar route

I'll let you know of any others I discover. 86.143.67.134 (talk) 00:21, 23 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

From FlightRadar24.com between 2015-04-23 20.00Z and 04:00Z Planes at/near the most northerly point of their journey, with Track= ~270 degrees Some of these positions may be estimated; But based on a filed flight plan or the standard route; So the positions should be quite accurate.

UA835 / UAL835 United Airlines ORD Chicago PVG Shanghai STD 10:40 AM CDT ATD 10:50 AM CDT STA 1:55 PM CST ETA 12:56 PM CST Aircraft(B744) Boeing 747-422 Registration(A04BAE) N118UA Altitude 34,000 ft Vertical Speed 0 fpm Speed 510 kt Track 258° Latitude 80.6091 Longitude -175.834 Radar T-FAA3 Squawk N/A

UA89 / UAL89 United Airlines EWR New York PEK Beijing STD 11:50 AM EDT ATD 12:00 PM EDT STA 1:45 PM CST ETA 12:39 PM CST Aircraft(B772) Boeing 777-224(ER) Registration(AABA9A) N79011 Altitude 34,000 ft Vertical Speed 0 fpm Speed 495 kt Track 261° Latitude 80.7514 Longitude -172.3605 Radar T-FAA3 Squawk N/A

DL583 / DAL583 Delta Air Lines DTW Detroit PVG Shanghai STD 12:10 PM EDT ATD 12:52 PM EDT STA 2:40 PM CST ETA 1:52 PM CST Aircraft(B744) Boeing 747-451 Registration(A8EF8C) N675NW Altitude 34,000 ft Vertical Speed 0 fpm Speed 499 kt Track 284° Latitude 79.7047 Longitude -152.2546 Radar T-FAA2 Squawk N/A

AC87 / ACA87 Air Canada YYZ Toronto PVG Shanghai STD 1:00 PM EDT ATD 1:06 PM EDT STA 3:15 PM CST ETA 1:58 PM CST Aircraft(B77W) Boeing 777-333(ER) Registration(C0173A) C-FIUR Altitude 32,000 ft Vertical Speed 0 fpm Speed 524 kt Track 272° Latitude 82.0332 Longitude -151.9318 Radar T-FAA1 Squawk N/A

CA990 / CCA990 Air China JFK New York PEK Beijing STD 12:50 PM EDT ATD 12:54 PM EDT STA 2:20 PM CST ETA 1:30 PM CST Aircraft(B77W) Boeing 777-39L(ER) Registration(780022) B-2089 Altitude 32,000 ft Vertical Speed 0 fpm Speed 539 kt Track 270° Latitude 79.0469 Longitude -164.0901 Radar T-FAA3 Squawk N/A

DL189 / DAL189 Delta Air Lines DTW Detroit PEK Beijing STD 12:27 PM EDT ATD 1:21 PM EDT STA 2:45 PM CST ETA 2:47 PM CST Aircraft(A332) Airbus A330-223 Registration(ABB775) N854NW Altitude 36,000 ft Vertical Speed 0 fpm Speed 474 kt Track 270° Latitude 79.0975 Longitude -161.9485 Radar T-FAA3 Squawk N/A

UA807 / UAL807 United Airlines IAD Washington PEK Beijing STD 12:35 PM EDT ATD 12:50 PM EDT STA 2:40 PM CST ETA 1:39 PM CST Aircraft(B772) Boeing 777-222(ER) Registration(A1E2C4) N220UA Altitude 36,000 ft Vertical Speed 0 fpm Speed 493 kt Track 241° Latitude 82.7329 Longitude 173.799 Radar T-FAA3 Squawk N/A

UA851 / UAL851 United Airlines ORD Chicago PEK Beijing STD 1:00 PM CDT ATD 1:20 PM CDT STA 3:15 PM CST ETA 2:26 PM CST Aircraft(B744) Boeing 747-422 Registration(A01553) N104UA Altitude 34,000 ft Vertical Speed 0 fpm Speed 500 kt Track 270° Latitude 80.887 Longitude -162.5425 Radar T-FAA2 Squawk N/A

AC31 / ACA31 Air Canada YYZ Toronto PEK Beijing STD 2:50 PM EDT ATD 3:00 PM EDT STA 4:05 PM CST ETA 2:43 PM CST Aircraft(B77W) Boeing 777-333(ER) Registration(C02CF1) C-FRAM Altitude 32,000 ft Vertical Speed 0 fpm Speed 526 kt Track 263° Latitude 80.8041 Longitude -170.1407 Radar T-FAA3 Squawk N/A

KE94 / KAL94 Korean Air IAD Washington ICN Seoul STD 1:35 PM EDT ATD 2:06 PM EDT STA 5:10 PM KST ETA 4:00 PM KST Aircraft(B772) Boeing 777-2B5(ER) Registration(71BD26) HL7526 Altitude 34,000 ft Vertical Speed 0 fpm Speed 495 kt Track 267° Latitude 80.8424 Longitude -167.7178 Radar T-FAA3 Squawk N/A

KE82 / KAL82 Korean Air JFK New York ICN Seoul STD 2:00 PM EDT ATD 2:28 PM EDT STA 5:20 PM KST ETA 4:23 PM KST Aircraft(A388) Airbus A380-861 Registration(71BE13) HL7613 Altitude 36,000 ft Vertical Speed 0 fpm Speed 474 kt Track 250° Latitude 83.13 Longitude -178.5488 Radar T-FAA3 Squawk N/A

DL159 / DAL159 Delta Air Lines DTW Detroit ICN Seoul STD 3:38 PM EDT ATD 3:54 PM EDT STA 6:10 PM KST ETA 4:55 PM KST Aircraft(B744) Boeing 747-451 Registration(A8DD8B) N670US Altitude 32,000 ft Vertical Speed 0 fpm Speed 501 kt Track 270° Latitude 79.0877 Longitude -162.0817 Radar T-FAA3 Squawk N/A

CX831 / CPA831 Cathay Pacific JFK New York HKG Hong Kong STD 2:50 PM EDT ATD 3:36 PM EDT STA 6:50 PM HKT ETA 6:03 PM HKT Aircraft(B77W) Boeing 777-367(ER) Registration(780A39) B-KQG Altitude 32,000 ft Vertical Speed 0 fpm Speed 526 kt Track 270° Latitude 80.8604 Longitude -164.2487 Radar T-FAA2 Squawk N/A

UA117 / UAL117 United Airlines EWR New York HKG Hong Kong STD 3:10 PM EDT ATD 3:25 PM EDT STA 7:10 PM HKT ETA 6:18 PM HKT Aircraft(B772) Boeing 777-224(ER) Registration(A2A915) N27015 Altitude 34,000 ft Vertical Speed 0 fpm Speed 510 kt Track 270° Latitude 80.9038 Longitude -162.0279 Radar T-FAA2 Squawk N/A

CA818 / CCA818 Air China IAD Washington PEK Beijing STD 4:35 PM EDT ATD 4:38 PM EDT STA 6:15 PM CST ETA 5:16 PM CST Aircraft(B77W) Boeing 777-39L(ER) Registration(780BF6) B-2045 Altitude 32,000 ft Vertical Speed 0 fpm Speed 497 kt Track 270° Latitude 78.0321 Longitude -165.1193 Radar T-FAA3 Squawk N/A

Also AAL289, KAL36, KAL82, AAL137, DAL275, EAL895, UAL835, CES588, CCA982, CSN432 may have been polar, but I lost track of them. 86.157.57.26 (talk) 03:20, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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