Ben Forrest
@scribener.bsky.social
Aviation journalist. Basketball enthusiast. Word nerd. Amateur cyclist.
One of the main reasons I still prefer Google to ChatGPT for quick research queries:
ChatGPT over-relies on weak or questionable sources, like Wikipedia and other non-official sites.
At least with Google, I can navigate to reliable, rock-solid sources.
I worry that most people won’t do this.
ChatGPT over-relies on weak or questionable sources, like Wikipedia and other non-official sites.
At least with Google, I can navigate to reliable, rock-solid sources.
I worry that most people won’t do this.
October 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
One of the main reasons I still prefer Google to ChatGPT for quick research queries:
ChatGPT over-relies on weak or questionable sources, like Wikipedia and other non-official sites.
At least with Google, I can navigate to reliable, rock-solid sources.
I worry that most people won’t do this.
ChatGPT over-relies on weak or questionable sources, like Wikipedia and other non-official sites.
At least with Google, I can navigate to reliable, rock-solid sources.
I worry that most people won’t do this.
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From @scribener.bsky.social, for Skies Magazine: « Her nearly two decades in the role have witnessed a major expansion of the organization’s capabilities, adding a paint facility, AMO-rated welding capability, and approval to manufacture and certify aeronautical products. » More below. | 🛩️ 🦆 👩🏻✈️ 🧰 🥇
The art of seaplane maintenance: Erika Nixon’s inspiring journey at Harbour Air - Skies Mag
After years of searching, Nixon found her calling as maintenance manager at one of the world’s largest seaplane airlines.
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September 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
From @scribener.bsky.social, for Skies Magazine: « Her nearly two decades in the role have witnessed a major expansion of the organization’s capabilities, adding a paint facility, AMO-rated welding capability, and approval to manufacture and certify aeronautical products. » More below. | 🛩️ 🦆 👩🏻✈️ 🧰 🥇
Installed road tires on my Broam, in a bid to make it faster on pavement.
They didn’t provide the immediate boost I hoped for, but I think that’s partly down to my conditioning.
They do corner well, and feel comfortable at 40 km/h-plus.
I’ll reserve further judgment until I’ve broken them in.
They didn’t provide the immediate boost I hoped for, but I think that’s partly down to my conditioning.
They do corner well, and feel comfortable at 40 km/h-plus.
I’ll reserve further judgment until I’ve broken them in.
July 1, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Installed road tires on my Broam, in a bid to make it faster on pavement.
They didn’t provide the immediate boost I hoped for, but I think that’s partly down to my conditioning.
They do corner well, and feel comfortable at 40 km/h-plus.
I’ll reserve further judgment until I’ve broken them in.
They didn’t provide the immediate boost I hoped for, but I think that’s partly down to my conditioning.
They do corner well, and feel comfortable at 40 km/h-plus.
I’ll reserve further judgment until I’ve broken them in.
Reposted by Ben Forrest
From @scribener.bsky.social, writing for Skies Magazine: « After initial trials … the company is now developing a larger prototype built on a Cessna 150. Ribbit’s targeted sweet spot is six- to 19-passenger planes, which it believes could carry significantly more cargo at a lower cost … » | 🛩️ 📡 🥇
Ribbit’s plan to bring pilotless cargo flights to Canada’s North - Skies Mag
This Toronto-based start-up retrofits legacy aircraft with advanced autopilot systems designed for autonomous cargo flights.
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May 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
From @scribener.bsky.social, writing for Skies Magazine: « After initial trials … the company is now developing a larger prototype built on a Cessna 150. Ribbit’s targeted sweet spot is six- to 19-passenger planes, which it believes could carry significantly more cargo at a lower cost … » | 🛩️ 📡 🥇
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It’s weird to live in a time when basic principles like cruelty is wrong, cheating is empty & the idea that curiosity, generosity, originality, the satisfaction of earned accomplishments & loving intimacy are the center of a good life feel like countercultural concepts
May 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It’s weird to live in a time when basic principles like cruelty is wrong, cheating is empty & the idea that curiosity, generosity, originality, the satisfaction of earned accomplishments & loving intimacy are the center of a good life feel like countercultural concepts
I’m finally mature and self-aware enough to admit most of my favourite bands are awful at writing and playing music.
May 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I’m finally mature and self-aware enough to admit most of my favourite bands are awful at writing and playing music.
I wonder if the secret to dealing with Trump is simply to not upstage him on television.
May 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I wonder if the secret to dealing with Trump is simply to not upstage him on television.
When I feel sad, restless or adrift, I can’t help but think I can solve all my problems by buying something I don’t need.
Also: Ice cream. I usually want ice cream.
Also: Ice cream. I usually want ice cream.
April 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
When I feel sad, restless or adrift, I can’t help but think I can solve all my problems by buying something I don’t need.
Also: Ice cream. I usually want ice cream.
Also: Ice cream. I usually want ice cream.
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On being called DEI and why it isn’t the burn they think it is
April 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
On being called DEI and why it isn’t the burn they think it is
After-work bike ride on the Goderich to Guelph trail was … glorious.
April 23, 2025 at 12:24 AM
After-work bike ride on the Goderich to Guelph trail was … glorious.
I don’t see how that cringey new Jordan ad helps Luka, but … OK, whatever.
The shoes are nice, so he can do whatever he wants, I guess.
No possible way this could backfire on him.
Bulletproof argument.
The shoes are nice, so he can do whatever he wants, I guess.
No possible way this could backfire on him.
Bulletproof argument.
April 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I don’t see how that cringey new Jordan ad helps Luka, but … OK, whatever.
The shoes are nice, so he can do whatever he wants, I guess.
No possible way this could backfire on him.
Bulletproof argument.
The shoes are nice, so he can do whatever he wants, I guess.
No possible way this could backfire on him.
Bulletproof argument.
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@scribener.bsky.social is nominated for Best Editorial, Column, or Regularly Featured Department for Faces of Flight! ✈️👏
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April 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🎉 Congrats, Skies Magazine! 🎉
@scribener.bsky.social is nominated for Best Editorial, Column, or Regularly Featured Department for Faces of Flight! ✈️👏
📖 Read more: zurl.co/y9voj
#B2BAwards #NMAB2B #AviationJournalism
@scribener.bsky.social is nominated for Best Editorial, Column, or Regularly Featured Department for Faces of Flight! ✈️👏
📖 Read more: zurl.co/y9voj
#B2BAwards #NMAB2B #AviationJournalism
So, I guess the Jays did the deal they had to do to keep the player they had to keep.
As a Canadian who didn’t want to see him walk, this makes me a little bit happy.
Can we all just try to be happy for just a little while?
As a Canadian who didn’t want to see him walk, this makes me a little bit happy.
Can we all just try to be happy for just a little while?
April 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
So, I guess the Jays did the deal they had to do to keep the player they had to keep.
As a Canadian who didn’t want to see him walk, this makes me a little bit happy.
Can we all just try to be happy for just a little while?
As a Canadian who didn’t want to see him walk, this makes me a little bit happy.
Can we all just try to be happy for just a little while?
It’s weird how there’s only one character in Family Guy with a New England accent.
March 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It’s weird how there’s only one character in Family Guy with a New England accent.
Twenty years ago:
- VJs and Sportscenter anchors were arguably the coolest talking heads on TV
- Newspaper columnist was a common, artful and desirable job
- People believed in facts
- We could disagree with one another without starting a culture war.
Simpler times!
- VJs and Sportscenter anchors were arguably the coolest talking heads on TV
- Newspaper columnist was a common, artful and desirable job
- People believed in facts
- We could disagree with one another without starting a culture war.
Simpler times!
a man looking out over the ocean from a pier
ALT: a man looking out over the ocean from a pier
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March 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Twenty years ago:
- VJs and Sportscenter anchors were arguably the coolest talking heads on TV
- Newspaper columnist was a common, artful and desirable job
- People believed in facts
- We could disagree with one another without starting a culture war.
Simpler times!
- VJs and Sportscenter anchors were arguably the coolest talking heads on TV
- Newspaper columnist was a common, artful and desirable job
- People believed in facts
- We could disagree with one another without starting a culture war.
Simpler times!
Today is
National Ride Your Bike, as Long as it’s Safe to Do So, Day.
It is a recurring holiday that happens approximately 365 days a year.
National Ride Your Bike, as Long as it’s Safe to Do So, Day.
It is a recurring holiday that happens approximately 365 days a year.
March 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Today is
National Ride Your Bike, as Long as it’s Safe to Do So, Day.
It is a recurring holiday that happens approximately 365 days a year.
National Ride Your Bike, as Long as it’s Safe to Do So, Day.
It is a recurring holiday that happens approximately 365 days a year.
Wearing shorts on a rainy winter day in southern Canada when there’s still a ton of snow on the ground is a not-so-subtle plea for attention.
March 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Wearing shorts on a rainy winter day in southern Canada when there’s still a ton of snow on the ground is a not-so-subtle plea for attention.
25 km of cycling after work today.
About 10 km on muddy gravel roads.
Had a blast, despite my underwhelming speed and dirt-drenched kit.
Spring is on its way.
Paris to Ancaster … probably not in the cards this year, but looks more appealing than it did a month ago.
About 10 km on muddy gravel roads.
Had a blast, despite my underwhelming speed and dirt-drenched kit.
Spring is on its way.
Paris to Ancaster … probably not in the cards this year, but looks more appealing than it did a month ago.
March 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
25 km of cycling after work today.
About 10 km on muddy gravel roads.
Had a blast, despite my underwhelming speed and dirt-drenched kit.
Spring is on its way.
Paris to Ancaster … probably not in the cards this year, but looks more appealing than it did a month ago.
About 10 km on muddy gravel roads.
Had a blast, despite my underwhelming speed and dirt-drenched kit.
Spring is on its way.
Paris to Ancaster … probably not in the cards this year, but looks more appealing than it did a month ago.
March 3, 2025 at 2:53 AM
A Canadian changed the lyrics to the national anthem at a hockey game today in protest, and we were totally OK with it.
Because Canadians don’t cling to the absurd belief that a founding text is sacred.
We care more about *practicing* freedom of expression than we do about cultural artifacts.
Because Canadians don’t cling to the absurd belief that a founding text is sacred.
We care more about *practicing* freedom of expression than we do about cultural artifacts.
February 21, 2025 at 3:24 AM
A Canadian changed the lyrics to the national anthem at a hockey game today in protest, and we were totally OK with it.
Because Canadians don’t cling to the absurd belief that a founding text is sacred.
We care more about *practicing* freedom of expression than we do about cultural artifacts.
Because Canadians don’t cling to the absurd belief that a founding text is sacred.
We care more about *practicing* freedom of expression than we do about cultural artifacts.
Turns out Canadian hockey fans can sing our anthem in a hostile rink louder than the Americans can boo it.
a man in a suit and tie is making a face and saying `` im so proud '' .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is making a face and saying `` im so proud '' .
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February 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Turns out Canadian hockey fans can sing our anthem in a hostile rink louder than the Americans can boo it.
17 km in the snow.
Had a blast.
Had a blast.
February 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
17 km in the snow.
Had a blast.
Had a blast.
To a point, the UX on X is superior to Bluesky.
You start to think about going back.
Then you see a few vile deepfakes and remember:
Oh, right. This place is still a cesspool/runaway train with a conductor asleep at the wheel.
You start to think about going back.
Then you see a few vile deepfakes and remember:
Oh, right. This place is still a cesspool/runaway train with a conductor asleep at the wheel.
February 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
To a point, the UX on X is superior to Bluesky.
You start to think about going back.
Then you see a few vile deepfakes and remember:
Oh, right. This place is still a cesspool/runaway train with a conductor asleep at the wheel.
You start to think about going back.
Then you see a few vile deepfakes and remember:
Oh, right. This place is still a cesspool/runaway train with a conductor asleep at the wheel.