It is interesting that CFA's stance on the LGBTQ issue is that they serve everyone, and hire everyone that qualifies for a job. They don't discriminate like these airports.

(Written on 2019年 05月 28日)(Permalink)

It is kind of interesting that the Air Force wasn't interested in the F-5 when it was first brought out, but did buy it as the T-38 once it became popular with other countries overseas. I am glad to see that it is still in use, even if it is coming up for replacement. Proves it was a good airframe to start with.

(Written on 2019年 03月 27日)(Permalink)

As I understand, the instructions to correct the issue were in the training on an IPad that the backup pilot had read, but the primary pilot had not read. Seems that the information was there for both, but only one took the time to read it.

(Written on 2019年 03月 21日)(Permalink)

At least they grounded the planes and got the inspections taken care of quickly. Thats better than some of the other airlines would have done at that time.

(Written on 2018年 11月 27日)(Permalink)

Nice touch by the pilot!

(Written on 2018年 09月 12日)(Permalink)

This is stating to sound like the DC-3. A good plane with a strong need.

(Written on 2018年 05月 17日)(Permalink)

Seems that the drogue is the major hang up for the KC-46 at this time, and that is only needed for the Navy and the Marines. The Air Force doesn't need it and that is part if not most of the delay. The Navy and the Marines didn't need or use the KC-135, so why do we need an ALL Service tanker now?

(Written on 2018年 03月 22日)(Permalink)

Was there ever a drouge version of the KC-135? I know about the boom version, flew behind it a few times. Seems that this is supposed to serve ALL services, not just the Air Force. As I remember, the Navy and Marines have their own tankers anyway.

(Written on 2018年 03月 22日)(Permalink)

It is past time to get some of the really good close air support aircraft over there. After the A10, we also need to get some of the AC-130's over there and have a real good time. We have been pussyfooting around over there for way too long. Either get it done, or get out.... quit making it look like Vietnam II.

(Written on 2018年 01月 30日)(Permalink)

I have to agree, it was an impressive aircraft. I was lucky enough to see one right after it landed one night at Oki. If you can imagine the entire leading edge of that airplane cherry red as it taxied in, that was impressive to see. Truly a great bird!

(Written on 2018年 01月 16日)(Permalink)