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A man was walking down the street when he was accosted by a particularly dirty and shabby-looking homeless man who asked him for a couple of dollars for dinner. The man took out his wallet, extracted ten dollars and asked, "If I give you this money, will you buy some beer with it instead of dinner?" "No, I had to stop drinking years ago," the homeless man replied. "Will you use it to go fishing instead of buying food?" the man asked. "No, I don't waste time fishing," the homeless man said. "I need to spend all my time trying to stay alive." "Will you spend this on greens fees at a golf course instead of food?" the man asked. "Are you NUTS!" replied the homeless man. "I haven't played golf in 20 years!" "Will you spend the money on a woman in the red light district instead of food?" the man asked. "What disease would I get for ten lousy bucks?" exclaimed the homeless man. "Well," said the man, "I'm not going to give you the money. Instead, I'm going to take you home for a terrific dinner cooked by my wife." The homeless man was astounded.. "Won't your wife be furious with you for doing that? I know I'm dirty, and I probably smell pretty disgusting." The man replied, "That's okay. It's important for her to see what a man looks like after he has given up beer, fishing, golf, and sex."....

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At first, test the synchrophaser check, if the check is good change the FCU, if the check fails trouble the synchrophaser system

Morty and Saul, are out one afternoon on a lake when their boat starts sinking. Saul the banker says to Morty, "So listen, Morty, you know I don't swim so well." Morty remembered how to carry another swimmer from his lifeguard class when he was just a kid. So Morty is begins tugging Saul toward shore. After twenty minutes, he begins to tire. Finally about 50 feet from shore, Morty asks Saul, "So Saul, do you suppose you could float alone?" Saul replies, "Morty, this is a heck of a time to be asking for money!"

Got it. Can you choose independent INS or GPS to feed the FMS, or does the FMS take both inputs and create a solution? What model is this aircraft, and does it have dual INU?

True icon in the Herc world!

Lt. Col. Jim Akin (ret), Four Horsemen demonstration team pilot, stands next to a 302nd AW C-130H #94-7318 at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado on July 30, 2024. Akin flew as part of the demonstration team from 1957 to 1960 showcasing the C-130 aircraft's maneuverability and capability to take off and land using short runways. [USAF photo by TSgt. Justin Norton] Ninety-nine-year-old retired Lt. Col. Jim Akin was one of four pilots who flew the C-130A Hercules from early 1957 to 1960 as part of the first Air Force C-130 demonstration team, known as the Four Horsemen. The team was named in honour of Coach Knute Rockne’s legendary backfield on Notre Dame’s 1924 football team. The first C-130 entered service in the Air Force in December 1956, and the team showcased the aircraft’s manoeuvrability and its capacity to take off and land in formation on short runways. "It brought back memories, good memories and sad memories," said Akin. "It just taught me how much I miss it. That’s the finest airplane they ever put in the air in my opinion, the C-130." Akin served in the Army Air Corps and Air Force from 1944 to 1967, and flew in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. The list of aircraft he flew is long and distinguished and includes the C-119, B-25, P-38, C-130, and C-7A, as well as civilian crop dusters and executive transport aircraft. He was shot down twice in Vietnam while flying the C-7A. Members of the 302 AW, a C-130 pilot and maintainer, helped guide Akin through the aircraft as he walked around the exterior, through the cargo bay and sat in the crew compartment. Col. DeAnna Franks, 302d Operations Group commander, listened as Akin recalled key operations and advancements in the C-130 community while he scanned the flight deck, kicked the tyres and ran his hand lovingly along the airframe. "I tried to relate to my career of flying C-130s in the last 20 years," said Franks. "But it doesn’t really scratch the surface to the impact Lt. Col. Akin had on our Herc family. It was truly an honor to share with him what our Airmen fly today and I could tell he was reliving many moments of history." Akin noted a few differences between the C-130A model he flew versus the C-130H model the unit flies today. Members of the C-130 community recently celebrated the 70th anniversary of the 1954 YC-130s first flight. "There’s a lot of differences," said Akin. "I remember the 3-blade then the 4-blade propellers and they were perfect. I never flew one like this. It’s a fine thing, that engine, but the propeller never goes any different speed. It’s the blades. When you advance the throttle, you turn the blades." He was accompanied on the tour by his daughter, Sharon Benn, and his granddaughter, Col. Elizabeth Mathias, head of the U.S. Air Force Academy Department of English and Fine Arts. "The visit was poignant because I saw my grandpa relive an important part of his life," Mathias said. "He served in the Air Force long before I was born so while I’ve heard his stories, I had never seen him in an Air Force setting before this visit. He has so many memories of the C-130, it’s been such a big part of his identity as an Airman and pilot and it was powerful to see him in his element." After the visit, Akin recounted some of his memories to his granddaughter. He spoke of a time he received a coin from President Dwight Eisenhower in 1960 and described flying in Bermuda, Guam, Puerto Rico, Japan and various states in America. "Japan is a real beautiful country," said Akin. "We’d go across the South China Sea, you know we’re at 25,000 feet and you just turn the lights down low, light a cigar and turn on some good music. In the wee hours of the morning, you’re just sitting there with a big full moon, it’s just heaven. I really enjoyed flying at night like that." The original Four Horsemen were Gene Chaney, James Akin, David Moore and Bill Hatfield. Akin is the last living member of the team.

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ANP (Actual Navigation Performance) & RNP (Required Navigation Performance) terms are related to Flight Management System which ensures you are flying in authorized corridor. When INS is providing navigation data to FMS it gets out of limit after 15 minutes of flight.

While I was Avionics on 130s for years, I have never heard the terms ANP and RNP. Has any work been done around the mount?

https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2024-09-10-Lockheed-Martin-and-Tata-Advanced-Systems-Announce-Agreement-to-Expand-C-130J-Super-Hercules-Opportunities-in-India Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Announce Agreement to Expand C-130J Super Hercules Opportunities in India Agreement Supports India's Medium Transport Aircraft Program and New Maintenance Facility DELHI, India, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have entered into a teaming agreement to expand upon the companies' business relationship through the C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifter. This announcement marks a significant step in enhancing India's defence and aerospace capabilities while also deepening India-U.S. strategic ties. This agreement provides a framework for collaboration on future potential business opportunities to include: Establishing a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India to support the Indian Air Force's (IAF) existing fleet of 12 C-130Js as well as other global Super Hercules fleets; Expanding C-130J manufacturing and assembly in India to produce aircraft for the IAF's Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program, subject to U.S. and Indian government approvals. Lockheed Martin will continue to build C-130Js for the U.S. government and other global operators at the existing Super Hercules production facility in Marietta, Georgia, USA. Lockheed Martin will establish additional production and assembly capacity in India if awarded the MTA contract. "Collaborating with Lockheed Martin on the C-130J platform proposition for IAF's MTA project is a milestone for Tata Advanced Systems," said Sukaran Singh, chief executive officer and managing director of Tata Advanced Systems. "The current announcement is also significant as it marks the entry of Tata Advanced Systems into the defence MRO space in India for large aircraft platforms. This also helps towards a deeper relationship between the two companies, adding to the aerostructure work by Tata Advanced Systems for Lockheed Martin platforms." "The C-130J is known as the world's workhorse, not just for its large global presence, but also for its international supply chain partners including the single source provider of empennages — Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited in Hyderabad," said Rod McLean, vice president and general manager of the Air Mobility and Maritime Missions line of business at Lockheed Martin. "This teaming agreement between Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems further demonstrates Lockheed Martin's commitment to a self-reliant India and the degree of confidence that exists in our relationships with our partners in India and the Indian industry at large." The IAF is actively seeking to acquire up to 80 medium transport aircraft and issued a request for information (RFI) last year. Lockheed Martin responded to the RFI as the C-130J-30 Super Hercules is ideally suited to meet the requirements. Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have a long-standing partnership through the Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Ltd., (TLMAL) joint venture. Established in 2010, TLMAL exemplifies the government of India's "Make in India" objectives and has the distinction of being the single global source of C-130J empennage assemblies included on all new Super Hercules aircraft produced in the United States. To date, TLMAL has manufactured more than 220 C-130J empennages. About the C-130J-30 The C-130J-30 delivers unmatched interoperability with global air forces, robust industrial partnerships, and verified low lifecycle costs with significant fuel savings resulting in a reduced carbon footprint compared to other medium-sized jet airlifters. Since the arrival of India's first C-130J-30 in 2011, IAF crews have demonstrated the capabilities found only on a Super Hercules ― from landing at the world's highest airfield to daring night operations in inclement weather. Always evolving, continually innovating and ready for what's next, the Super Hercules leads the charge by setting standards and shaping the future of tactical airlift missions. The global C-130J fleet spans 27 operators in 23 nations with 20+ air worthiness certifications. More than 3 million flight hours have been logged by 545+ C-130Js in support of 19 different mission requirements, including critical worldwide search and rescue, peacekeeping, combat delivery, maritime patrol, special operations, aerial refueling, commercial cargo transport, medevac and humanitarian response missions. Invaluable insights gained from missions in every scenario equip the C-130J for any challenge. For additional information, visit our websites: www.lockheedmartin.com/c130 or www.lockheedmartin.com/india. About Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin is a global defence technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. Present in India for more than three decades, Lockheed Martin is proud of its longstanding relationships and commitment to customers and partners on existing and future programs. These range from transport, maritime and fighter aircraft, to sea and land-based air and missile defence projects, as well as capabilities in civil sectors including new and renewable energy. A strategic partner and developer of sovereign industrial, workforce and enterprise capability, Lockheed Martin India's joint ventures, apprenticeships, and founding membership of the India Innovation Growth Program underscore its conviction to Indian industry, talent and progress. Please follow @LMIndiaNews on X, formerly Twitter, for the latest announcements and news across the corporation. About Tata Advanced Systems Limited Tata Advanced Systems Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, is a significant player for aerospace and defence solutions in India. TASL offers a full range of integrated solutions across: Aerostructures & Aeroengines, Airborne Platforms & Systems, Defence & Security, and Land Mobility. Tata Advanced Systems has a strong portfolio of partnerships and joint ventures with leading global aerospace and defence firms, making it an integral partner in the international supply chain and in some instances, a global single source provider for leading aerospace and defence OEMs. With the requisite capabilities, resources and scale, Tata Advanced Systems is equipped to deliver end-to-end innovative solutions throughout the entire aerospace and defence value chain from design to full platform assembly, and is well positioned in areas that include satellites, missiles, radars, unmanned aerial systems, artillery guns, command and control systems, optronics, homeland security and land systems, in addition to aircraft and helicopters.

Hello friends, while flying on INS LTN-92 (which updates its position through GPS) after 15 minutes of flight, aircraft ANP exceeds limit of RNP in cruise. What may be the probable causes??? Why system generates so much drift in just 15 minutes??

A photographer, who was also a confirmed atheist, decided to go into the woods to get photos of the fall foliage. It was a beautiful day....fall colors, birds chirping, babbling brook, and a gentle breeze rustling the leaves. While snapping shots, the atheist heard a noise behind him, and whirled around to see a huge bear coming through the bushes. He dropped his camera and ran. And kept running....... and looking behind him, he noticed the bear was gaining on him. He was so scared that tears came to his eyes. He ran faster, but the bear was closing in on him. He ran faster yet, and tripped over a root. Rolling over onto his back, the atheist saw the bear rise to his full height and raise a huge paw...... and the atheist cried out, "Oh, God, no!" And everything stopped. The birds stopped chirping. The brook stopped babbling. The gentle breeze stopped. And the bear froze with his paw in the air. And the atheist heard a booming voice say, "Young man. For years you doubted my very existence, but now that your life is in peril you call my name to help you. Why should I do so?" And the atheist thought for a moment, and said, "Yes, you are right. If you are God, then it would be hypocritical of me to become a Christian at this point in my life. But, do you think that you could at least make the bear a Christian for today?" And the booming voice was quiet for a moment and then said, "Done." And everything started again. The birds chirping, brook babbling, and gentle breeze rustling the leaves. And the bear slowly lowered his paw. And the bear put his paws together, and bowed his massive head and said, "Dear Lord, please bless this food we are about to eat."

Today I was in a shoe store that sells only shoes, nothing else. A young girl with a tattoo and green hair walked over to me and asked, "What brings you in today? I looked at her and said, "I'm interested in buying a refrigerator." She didn't quite know how to respond, had that deer in the headlights look. I was thinking about old age and decided that old age is when you still have something on the ball, but you are just too tired to bounce it. When people see a cat's litter box they always say, "Oh, have you got a cat?" I just say, "No, it's for company!" Employment application blanks always ask who is to be called in case of an emergency. I think you should write, "An ambulance." The older you get the tougher it is to lose weight because by then your body and your fat have gotten to be really good friends. The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement. Have you ever noticed: The Roman Numerals for forty (40) are XL. The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so he knows when he's really in trouble. Did you ever notice that when you put the 2 words "The" and "IRS" together it spells "Theirs?" Aging: Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it. Some people try to turn back their "odometers." Not me. I want people to know why I look this way. I've traveled a long way and a lot of the roads were not paved. You know you are getting old when everything either dries up, sags or leaks. Ah! Being young is beautiful but being old is comfortable. Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.

Hey guys, I have a question I’m hoping someone knows an answer to. I have a plane that’s pressure drops when ground test valve is tied and elevator is on its stop. Sits at about 2600 and the longer it sits it drops to 2200. We figured it was the elevator compensator letting fluid through. We changed it. Same issue only now we noticed the temp when running our aux pump is getting very hot. We will change the aux pump. I guess my question is why would the pump be doing this only in those conditions? thanks for any help!

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A very elderly gentleman walks into an upscale cocktail lounge. He is in his mid nineties, very well dressed, hair well groomed, great looking suit, flower in his lapel and smelling slightly of a good after shave. He presents a very well looked after image. Seated at the bar is an elderly really classy looking lady, (mid eighties). The sharp old gentleman walks over and sits alongside her. He orders a Manhattan. He takes a sip. He slowly turns to her and says, "So tell me, do I come here often?"

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Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, performs aerial spraying June 25, 2014, over Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan) Workhorse of the Air: C-130 Celebrates 70 Years Since First Flight Aug. 23, 2024 | By David Roza An era began 70 years ago on Aug. 23 when Lockheed test pilots Stan Beltz and Roy Wimmer, along with flight engineers Jack Real and Dick Stanton, took the new YC-130 prototype on its maiden voyage from Burbank, Calif., to Edwards Air Force Base about 50 miles east. They took off after just 855 feet of runway, “an astoundingly short distance considering most aircraft of that size required 5,000 feet,” Lockheed Martin later wrote. It was a sign of things to come: in the seven decades since that flight, the C-130 Hercules has delivered troops, equipment, and live-saving supplies to short, unpaved airstrips in the deserts of the Middle East, the jungles of southeast Asia, the snowy wastes of Antarctica and Greenland, and everywhere in between. But the Herc’s ability to land and take off in a short distance is just one of the many strengths that makes it one of the longest continually produced aircraft in history, with more than 2,500 airframes operated by 70 countries around the world. “The vision that Lockheed Corporation had in providing a versatile, durable, capable aircraft has resulted in the greatest airlift workhorse known to the air forces around the world—especially the U.S. air forces,” Dr. Douglas Kennedy, assistant professor of history at the U.S. Air Force Academy and a former Air Force C-130 pilot himself, told Air & Space Forces Magazine. “The Four Fans of Freedom remains the steadfast tool for all contingencies,” he added. Archived photo of the YC-130 during its ferry flight from Burbank, California, to Edwards Air Force Base August 23, 1954. (U.S. Air Force photo) While the first flight took place in 1954, the C-130’s story began in 1951, when the Air Force requested a medium cargo airplane that could fill the void in between small and large transports, which had trouble landing on the short runways where troops were fighting during the Korean War. “It was designed to be used in a tactical situation where there weren’t any nice, clean places to take care of it,” Lockheed engineer Willis Hawkins told the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Magazine in 2004. The Air Force got what it asked for: a strong durable airframe, a giant tail that stabilizes the aircraft at slow speeds, propellers mounted high to keep the engines clear of dust and dirt, a narrow undercarriage flanked by sturdy tires to operate on and off roads, a tall, fully pressurized cargo compartment set low to the ground to allow for a wide range of cargo, and a built-in auxiliary power unit that lets the aircraft start up “when the nearest ground power cart is 150 miles away,” HistoryNet wrote in 2017. All this, and the C-130 was surprisingly maneuverable: there was even a four-ship C-130 aerial demonstration team called the Four Horsemen in the late 1950s. The Hercules proved its worth in the Vietnam War, where it delivered hundreds of paratroopers during Operation Junction City in 1967; landed or air-dropped off much of the supplies for the besieged Marines at Khe Sanh in 1968; and picked up new roles as aerial refueling tankers for rescue helicopters, land-anywhere taxis for special operations troops, and side-firing gunships for close air support. An HH-3 “Jolly Green Giant” refuels from an HC-130P tanker. The ability to refuel helicopters in flight greatly enhanced search and rescue operations in Southeast Asia by giving helicopters greater range. (U.S. Air Force photo) The Hercules truly lived up to its namesake during the fall of Saigon where, on April 29, 1975, a single C-130 flown by South Vietnamese Air Force pilot carried 452 refugees to Thailand, 32 of them in the cockpit alone. “The aircraft was overloaded by at least 10,000 pounds and required every foot of runway to become airborne, including hitting the brakes while taxiing in order to close the rear ramp doors,” the U.S. Air Force wrote about the flight. Do Anything, Anywhere The C-130’s flexibility is one of its defining features. From 1960 to 1986, Air Force C-130 crews snagged capsules filled with spy satellite film as they dangled from parachutes over the Pacific Ocean. During Desert Shield and Desert Storm, EC-130 Command Solos broadcast radio programs meant to convince Iraqi troops to surrender, while Compass Call variants could disrupt enemy communications, jam radar, and help suppress enemy air defenses. In 1963, a C-130 became the largest, heaviest airplane to ever land and take off from an aircraft carrier. It seems the Herc can’t stop taking on new jobs: in 2021, a C-130 acted as a drone carrier by snatching an unmanned aircraft out of the air. A year later, an MC-130J Commando II performed the first live-fire of a pallet-dropped cruise missile. But the C-130’s peacetime portfolio is even more expansive. The Herc has dropped hay to stranded cattle in Colorado. Every summer, Air Force C-130 crews perform some of the most dangerous flying outside of combat when they drop fire retardant to stop wildfires across the western U.S. Meanwhile, the Ohio-based 910th Airlift Wing is equipped with large-area aerial spray units that kill the mosquitoes and filth flies that hatch in the standing flood water left over by large hurricanes. Since 1965, C-130s have also served as the aircraft of choice for the “Hurricane Hunters” of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, who fly into storms and atmospheric rivers to collect data for scientists and emergency officials back home. A U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) worker waits for a flight on a C-130J Hercules assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, in Maputo, Mozambique, March 29, 2019. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Hibben) Outside of those technical roles, the Herc has saved thousands of lives just by dropping off food and medical supplies nearly anywhere on Earth, including southern Sudan during the Darfur Conflict, where the aircraft played a pivotal role with the United Nations World Food Program. “We fly 10 hours a day, first light to last light,” Jaco Klopper, former chief of air operations for the WFP in southern Sudan, told the Smithsonian in 2004. “We refuel the airplane as it’s being reloaded. Turnaround time is about 15 to 20 minutes. If it wasn’t for the C-130s, a large number of people would have died.” Always Improving Part of what allows the C-130 to keep taking on new roles is that the aircraft itself is constantly changing. The analog, smooth-nosed YC-130 took off with just three blades on its propellers and engines that were more like blow-dryers compared to those of today’s C-130Js, which also feature six-bladed propellors and a glass cockpit. “Internally, little remains of the airplane’s 1950s heritage,” the Smithsonian wrote. “But two things never changed: Riding in the cargo hold of a C-130 is still a class below steerage, and, from the first A model to today’s spanking new J, from the first hour of flight to the 20 millionth, the airplane has been fun to fly.” Kennedy shared that opinion of the aircraft. “I was always proud to maneuver the beautiful beast around the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, landing in the Moroccan desert, a former-World War II open field in southern England, and the limestone short runways in southern Colombia, or dropping the most lethal forces known in mankind,” he said. “Cheers to seven decades of service to the workhorse of the air.” Kennedy’s fellow Herc driver, Gen. Mike Minihan, the outgoing head of Air Mobility Command, called it “the greatest airplane ever built.” Still, Minihan told Air & Space Forces Magazine, it would be nothing without the people who fly, fix, and support it. “It is blue-collar work. There is nothing majestic or outwardly appealing to it until you’ve been a part of that family,” he explained, holding back tears. “Then it is the most majestic and appealing thing in the world. That airplane has an ability to bring the best out of America and Americans.” The general said he was heartbroken that his days flying the C-130 are over, but he was ecstatic for an airplane “that’s been made brand new for 70 years and will continue to be made in the foreseeable future. “I’m happy that we not only get to celebrate that airframe, but more importantly, I’m happy that we get to celebrate the people that fly, fix and support it.” A C-130 Hercules with the 36th Airlift Squadron takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a routine sortie Oct. 2, 2015. ((U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

Ten Best Caddy Responses: Number : 10 Golfer: "I think I'm going to drown myself in the lake." Caddy: "Think you can keep your head down that long?" Number : 9 Golfer: "I'd move heaven and earth to break 100 on this course." Caddy: "Try heaven, you've already moved most of the earth." Number : 8 Golfer: "Do you think my game is improving?" Caddy: "Yes . . . You miss the ball much closer now." Number : 7 Golfer: "Do you think I can get there with a 5 iron?" Caddy: "Eventually." Number : 6 Golfer: "You've got to be the worst caddy in the world." Caddy: "I don't think so . . .That would be too much of a coincidence." Number : 5 Golfer: "Please stop checking your watch all the time. It's too much of a distraction." Caddy: "It's not a watch - it's a compass." Number : 4 Golfer: "How do you like my game?" Caddy: "It's very good - personally, I prefer golf." Number : 3 Golfer: "Do you think it's a sin to play on Sunday? Caddy: "The way you play, it's a sin on any day." >Number : 2 >Golfer: "This is the worst course I've ever played on." Caddy: "This isn't the golf course. We left that an hour ago." And the Number : 1 . . . . Best Caddy Comment: Golfer: "That can't be my ball, it's too old." Caddy: "It's been a long time since we teed off, sir."

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SOME UNSEEN PHOTOS OF VNAF C-130A HERCULES EARLY 1973 FROM THE TOP 55-00034/HCE 56-00500/GZE AND THE 2 BOTTOM ONES ARE 57-00465/HCN.