Aviation Discussion (non-c130)
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Over the years I turned wrenches on a variety of aircraft, most of them recips. JC-131B C-121C O-2A C-7A B-52D/G/H (depot at Kelly) C-5A (depot at Kelly) C-37a (FTD school) T-38A (FTD school and T-38A/F-5A in the field) VC-118A C-131D/F VT-29B/C/D C-130 (only when I had to and very little) My question is: was there used, and if so where, any asbestos used on the birds. I seem to recall the C-118 brakes had asbestos as well as the heaters. But I can't be sure of it anymore. I know all the old hangers I worked in mush have had asbestos in them, especially the ones in Area B at Wright-Patt (Wright Field).
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Figured us Herc guys would be interested in how the counterrotating props appeared.
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An Airbus (AIR.PA) A400M military transport plane crashed in a field in Seville on Saturday, killing four of the six on board, a government official said, in the first accident involving Europe's newest troop and heavy cargo carrier. The plane was on a test flight when it crashed one mile (1.6 km) north of Seville's San Pablo airport, emergency services said. Six people were on board; four died on impact and two others were seriously injured, a government spokeswoman said. The plane crashed into an electricity pylon while attempting an emergency landing and caused a power cut in a nearby neighborhood, El Mundo newspaper said, citing an eyewitness. An Airbus (AIR.PA) sp…
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Read where the 213th and last C-17A has been delivered to the USAF. Boeing has about 20 remaining aircraft to be built for other customers. Anyone remember how many 141s where in service at max count?
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The wreckage of a F22 has been located in Alaska. No news on the pilot I am afraid. Perhaps someone will post more Regards Col
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For all us old C-118 guys. [ATTACH=CONFIG]3297[/ATTACH]
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Found this video posted on another forum I frequent. Even after it ends up in the water watch what happens next. Amazing!
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All, Been playing around in Afghanistan the past few months with this G-222 (C-27A) aircraft. Got me a good APU problem that may translate well from some of your Herc APU/GTC experiences. This APU will run just fine, loaded, unloaded, for roughly 5 top 10 minutes, then abruptly shut down. This happens either in flight, or on the ground. I have eliminated the Oil Pressure Switch, the Hot Oil Temp Switch, the Speed Switch, the Ignition Control Unit, and the fuel filter. Cracking Pressure I would assume is fine as it starts smoothly, and doesn't "burp" or appear to be struggling for fuel before shutdown. I do not have a gauge available to verify though. …
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Looks like lots of fun
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Every airplane I've ever been on, as a passenger or crew member had the slides on the inside of the doors. An evacuation slide fell off a plane and landed in man's yard | CNN Travel
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Did anyone else watch the pilot episode of "Manifest?" I don't now if they had a technical adviser or not; probably not. The first 737 scene in flight is a -300 series or higher because of the flattened lower engine nacelles. In subsequent scenes on the ground, it's an older model. Then in the inflight cockpit scene, it shows a 3-engined airplane instrument panel. I don't think it was a 727 -- didn't notice any fire handles. And finally when ATC asks the captain how many passengers he has on board, he replies, "191." Puleeze, give me a break. The normal passenger configuration for a 737 is around 130, more or less, unless it's a stretches model. Interesting show…
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C-27J
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Read in the local rag this morning the US Coast Guard is in the process of acquiring 14 ex USAF C-27Js. I believe someone posted earlier they thought this might be happening.
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On Saturday and Sunday, October 16-17, Dobbins ARB will be hosting the "Wings Over Atlanta 2010 Air Show and Open House" featuring the USN Blue Angels and Canadian Snowbirds. This is free to the public. For additional information on the air show, please visit the event website: http://www.dobbins.afrc.af.mil/library/wingsoveratlanta/index.asp Dobbins is just south of Lockheed Martin's Plant #6 and is where the F-22 and C-130J aircraft are flight tested before delivery.
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http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/story/Part-of-An-Airshow-Plane-Lands-On-Carmel-Mountain/7h069zhIoEGxhcB1fgGNyA.cspx
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Neat virtual cockpit tour of the Enola Gay. Interesting throttle configuration -- the captain's throttles are in his left hand and the FO's are in his right. Click here: Enola Gay / Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Don R.
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I'd be so afaid to break it...
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For all you old round engine guys. Don R.
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I know there are some ex-Transafrik guys on this forum. I wasn't really sure where to post this, so here is as good as any place. Sadly, Capt Bill Willis passed away on 1 April in the VA hospital in Houston, TX. He was waiting on a liver donor. Bill was an extremely popular 727 captain -- probably (hopefully) the only male captain I ever flew with that had a pony tail. He will be missed. Check this photo taken sometime around 1994. The gentleman on the left is Alex, an Angolan loadmaster, then Paul Stoffanella (a Belgian 727 FO), Ray Bennegar (Transafrik's 72 year-old chief 727 pilot) and then Bill Willis on the right. Don R.
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Good day guys!!!!!!!!!..................Well, for this morning, a sound wav of the only fighter Aircraft that makes my blood pumpin' with an over press warning light on! .........It's a beast...................a Lockheed!!! ................Please enjoy!!!!! http://www.landspeed.com/images/Misc/TF%20circuit-land.wav ..............................................John Boy
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By NCPressRelease.com, Robert B. Butler SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. - Colonel Jeannie Leavitt, Base Commander and first female fighter pilot in the U.S., extends a public invitation to attend the Wings Over Wayne Air Show at Seymour Johnson AFB in Goldsboro. The air show will salute our service men and women around the globe, past and present. Leavitt plans to pay tribute to Operation Homecoming 1973, during its 40th anniversary, when North Vietnam released American POWs from captivity. Major Steven Bofferding, Air Show Director and F-15E pilot commented, "This biennial exhibition has attracted an incredible array of aircraft and skilled pilots. S…
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46 years today. Seems like a lifetime. 18 Nov 66
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Little sight seeing the other night over DFW...
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The 2011 Open House will take place, rain or shine, on June 4 and 5, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event, dubbed "Your Wing, Your Neighbours", will include multiple static displays of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton’s diverse fleet of aircraft and multiple ground displays by the numerous non-flying units on base. No air show this year, but static aircraft from all seven 8 Wing squadrons will be on display and guided tours of the aircraft will be offered to the public. For more information visit: http://www.cfbtrenton.com/openhouse Unfortunately I won't be able to attend as I will be attending ceremonies in Normandy. However, there are nine J-model Herks with 436…
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Just read an article in the local paper written by Tom Philpott for Military Update. Seems as though that Reservists flying or maintaining post war AGENT ORANGE C-123's have been dealing with those symptos associated with AGENT ORANGE. An old crewmen has started a blog on the subject: http://www.c123kcancer.blogspot.com/ Bad stuff for the old aircrews. Bob
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China's finally trying a C-130 copy. It looks like a mash-up of an A400, C-141, and C-130. They are targeting a 30 ton payload which, to me, suggests a size closer to the A400.
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