C-130 General
1,902 topics in this forum
-
- 14 replies
- 5.1k views
Anyone know the tail numbers of the C-130 trainers parked in a row on the ramp at Sheppard? There are 7 or 8 or so of them.
Last reply by F106A, -
-
- 14 replies
- 6.2k views
On some air bases the Air Force is on one side of the field and civilian aircraft use the other side of the field, with the control tower in the middle. One day the tower received a call from an aircraft asking, \"What time is it?\" The tower responded, \"Who is calling?\" The aircraft replied, \"What difference does it make?\" The tower replied, \"It makes a lot of difference... If it is an American Airlines flight, it is 3 o\'clock . If it is an Air Force plane, it is 1500 hours. If it is a Navy aircraft, it is 6 bells. If it is an Army aircraft, the big hand is on the 12 and the little hand is on the 3. If it is a Marine Corps aircraft, it\'s Thursday afterno…
Last reply by CharlieLifeSupport, -
- 14 replies
- 5.4k views
Ramstein receives first upgraded C-130 11/21/2007 - RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFPN) -- Bigger, faster, stronger. That is what the Air Force has in mind with its new J model C-130 Hercules aircraft, unveiled at Ramstein Nov. 9, and meant to replace the C-130E. With an extended cargo bay and added features, the C-130J is set to attack and execute any mission set in front of it, officials said. \"Adding the C-130J to Ramstein\'s airlift mission will greatly aid in mission success\" said Maj. Jason Terry, who is with Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe. Ramstein currently has 17 C-130E model aircraft, all of which are still scheduled to fly until they ar…
Last reply by bobdaley, -
Was the 3-letter code (the IATA code) for Rhein Main AB FRA or FRF? One is for the air base & the other is for the flughaven, but I can\'t remember which is which. I remember the ICAO code for the air base was EDAF. Thanks, Don R.
-
- 14 replies
- 3.4k views
A visitor to Coolidge AZ last month noted that C-130A N133HP, the former 57-0482, is now resident, having arrived from Greybull WY. Does anyone know when it arrived please? Regards, Andy Marden
Last reply by fenmonster, -
- 14 replies
- 4.3k views
See the story at: http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/17645
Last reply by mc130fe, -
- 14 replies
- 3.5k views
I'm down in Destin Florida for 2 weeks and was wondering if what 130 units may be heading this way to work the oil spill. I thought I saw there were 2 130's down here to spray stuff to break up the oil but haven't heard any more about them. I know the weather has been bad but supposed to get better today. Good luck to anyone who comes down her and thanks for your help!!!
Last reply by donwon, -
- 14 replies
- 3.4k views
A friend tonight asked me I'd seen the news about a Herk with an emergency in Iraq. He said they had a hydraulic leak inside the cargo compartment with passengers aboard. No other info Anyone heard anything?
Last reply by KJam, -
- 14 replies
- 10.7k views
Anybody going this year? Would love to be able to get some plant pics! Visit the HOC site for full details: 2010 Hercules Operators Conference, October 18-21, 2010 - Atlanta, GA http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/2010HerculesOperatorsConference.html This year's conference theme is: Hercules - Across Generations, Around the World General 2010 Conference Information: The 2010 Hercules Operators Conference (HOC) will be held at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta, GA from October 18-21, 2010. The conference will kick-off on Monday, October 18 at 1000 and conclude on Thursday, October 21 with the **LM Plant Tour** and Golf Classic. Special Note: This year…
Last reply by Jansen, -
- 14 replies
- 3.2k views
Hope everyone has a safe and Merry Christmas. Mike & Ann Thompson
Last reply by INS/Dopplertroop, -
- 14 replies
- 5.1k views
Do any of you old crew chiefs happen to have a picture of the inside of one of the old blue expediter trucks. Especially a picture of the grease board with the planes assigned to it and their status? Remember all of the abbreviations that were used such as NORS- G, ETIC, ETA, or IRAN? One of my best friends from CCK just reminded me of them tonight . Especially the abbreviation IRAN . I remember wondering why one of our planes was in Iran!! Remember how many hours we spent in the vans going from place to place getting out of the rain or just goofing off?? You guys from the shops spent your share of time in them also!! The guy responsible for reminding me of this part…
Last reply by Dan Wilson, -
- 14 replies
- 10.8k views
Would some one tell me just what is the differance between the two. Configuration or what? Help and old fart out.:)
Last reply by DustyRhodes, -
- 14 replies
- 5.3k views
I've searched everywhere, but I can't find info on this bird: [ATTACH=CONFIG]2195[/ATTACH] Anybody have any idea? Thanks!!!
-
- 14 replies
- 7.2k views
Ok Guys I am trying to compile an up to date list of C-130 Operating Units. Here is what I have so far. Please look it over and send me any corrections or additions. Thank in advance. "Dutch" [email protected] United States Air Force 1st SOS, 353rd SOG @ Kadena AB, Japan 2nd AS, 440th AW (AFRES) @ Pope AFB, NC 4th SOS, 1st SOW @ Hurlburt Field, FL 5th SOS, 919th SOW (AFRES) @ Eglin AFB, FL 7th SOS, 352nd SOG @ Mildenhall, UK 9th SOS, 1st SOW @ Eglin AFB, FL 14th WS, 57 W @ Hurlburt Field, FL 15th SOS, 1st SOW @ Hurlburt Field, FL 16th SOS, 27th SOG @ Cannon AFB, NM 17th SOS, 353rd SOG @ Kadena AB, Japan 19th…
Last reply by NATOPS1, -
- 14 replies
- 4.6k views
While looking through some of the Gallery this morning I came across this picture. Some of the younger ones may not have been around to remember these. I hope Bob don't mind me trying to post it out here. http://www.herkybirds.com/gallery/files//1/0/5/3006h.jpg This is a picture showes the steering wheel for the nose gear. Someone told me the Co Pilot did the steering while on the ground. http://www.herkybirds.com/gallery/files//1/0/5/3099h.jpg
Last reply by SamMcGowan, -
- 14 replies
- 5.1k views
` Bloomberg News Boeing's C-130 Transport Upgrades Said to Be Ended by Pentagon - Jan 12, 2012, Jan. 12 (Bloomberg) -- The Pentagon has canceled a 10-year- old program that has Boeing Co. upgrading C-130 Hercules transports with modern cockpit electronics, according to two government officials. The move saves almost $4 billion, including $2.22 billion planned from 2013 to 2016, according to an Air Force program document. The Air Force recommended the program termination and Pentagon planners accepted, said one of the officials familiar with the decision, who spoke on condition of anonymity because it hasn’t been announced. While Boeing is performing the ini…
Last reply by fltsload, -
- 14 replies
- 7.8k views
In an August update at AMARG noticed, 64-0499-probably beer cans- and 65-0979- an NC-130H are no longer listed. Also it looks like the sale of 6 USMC KC-130R's to Japan is going ahead. 160015 is no longer listed and 160016, 017, 018,020 are no longer in storage. Bob AMARG_Inventory_08.pdf
Last reply by vesto, -
- 14 replies
- 4.4k views
What is everyone's take on whether the rescue C-130s should be ACC or SOC? Personally, I thought they needed to be SOC. I think SOC understands the mission better and supports them better as well. But I'm an outsider and am not all that familiar with all the ins and outs. Thoughts?
Last reply by larry myers, -
Go reserve FE?
by Guest- 14 replies
- 4.2k views
Hey guys and girls I am flirting with the idea of getting out of AD and trying my hand at being an FE on 130's. I have 8 years in as a crew chief on c-5's and will be going to mildenhall to work on the afsoc 130's for 3 years. I love being a crew chief but I wouldn't mind living somewhere permanently. So if any one wants to give their 2 cents on this matter please feel free to lay it down. Last but not least I would really love to live in col springs working for the col reserves. Thanks in advance for any and all help on this matter. -Matt
Last reply by gizzard, -
- 14 replies
- 4.1k views
Guys, one of our own, Sparks, is experiencing some really serious medical issues with his son. Without a lot of details, let me say the whole family is in for quite a difficult stretch. I met him, and spent four days with him at the 316th reunion last June, and he is a top drawer guy........Let's all do whatever we find appropriate to give support and comfort. I know he would do the same for us. Sparks, you ain't alone!!!!!!!!!! load clear Giz
Last reply by Sparks, -
- 14 replies
- 5.1k views
Here is a tail shot of the first Montana bird.
Last reply by jflimbach, -
- 14 replies
- 3.8k views
Hello everybody, every now and then raises a question, which I am unable to solve with the available resources in the internet. There come my friends in this forum... :-) Flap lever: Does the flap lever have idents? Why ist the flap lever mounted so far aft in the center pedestal? On pictures of the 130J cockpit it looks very uncomfortable/unergonomic to handle the lever. Cursor device: Looks like a fixed joystick....what is the purpose of the cursor device? Are there any cursors used in th MFDs? What are the functions of the buttons? Coolie hats? Are there buttons on lower side (aka firebutton)? Thanks in advance, greetings from Bavaria and an joyous 2014 …
Last reply by tinyclark, -
- 14 replies
- 5.1k views
"Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division ready their gear prior to jumping from Air Force C-130J Hercules during a Joint Operation Access exercise June 24, 2013, at Pope Field, N.C. A total of 2,426 paratroopers jumped out of C-130Js assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, during the 12-day exercise. JOAX is a combined military training exercise designed to prepare Airmen and Soldiers to respond to worldwide crises and contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg)"
Last reply by BWS, -
- 14 replies
- 4.8k views
Any one out there know what the Maximum takeoff weight of the a model was? I have found 2 different ones: 155.00 an 124,200. Is either one of these right or is it something else? Thanks in advance.
Last reply by 0495, -
- 14 replies
- 4.8k views
hello guys...........been away from the forum for a while.................looking at the Herc J model.......looks like they changed the engines and props................free turbine with a condition lever going from fuel shut off,.....Feather.....min and max RPM........just like the ATR and Dash-8 engines.........engine FADEC ....no more TD Amp...............am I right!!
Last reply by Retired Talon F/E,
