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08-26-2012, 06:33 AM

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Timbo

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Originally Posted by Schwanker

True-
But so is 2 F-xx's with an hourly air refueling. Where are those Preds?

They're in Tampa, flying over the RNC, protecting America from...

Hurricane Isaac!

08-26-2012, 06:39 AM

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scambo1

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hey for the wicked slow among us (me), what was the Ferd's approved solution to the new DAL password dilemma?

the one that works with appl. thx

08-26-2012, 06:46 AM

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Free Bird

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Out of 88 FO's in ATL today, get those Green slips in!

08-26-2012, 06:50 AM

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Jesse

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Originally Posted by Timbo

Don't Re Elect ANYONE!

Great thought, but that works out better for one major party than the other.

08-26-2012, 06:55 AM

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Jesse

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08-26-2012, 07:09 AM

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Jesse

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Originally Posted by buzzpat

Actually, the "advanced technology bomber" project that was started under Carter and scrubbed then became the "advanced technology bomber" under Reagan that evolved into the B-2. Those jobs that Carter wanted to do away with were transitioned to jobs that developed the B-2, F-117 and C-17. It was initially a Northrop/Grumman venture that later involved Boeing and did utilize the Skunkworks. The F-117 was also born from the same research and development. Boeing, as you know, acquired MD and development for their existing projects, including today's C-17.

Still, I have to agree with BB, hindsight being 20/20 I have to believe some major DoD dollars could have been saved had the B-1 gone the way of the planned B-70 with experimentation information from it being used for development purposes instead. But some might counter it helped keep the pressure on the USSR to keep its Tu-160 program going. At least the B-1 can say it had more fight in it than the B-58.

08-26-2012, 07:14 AM

#108657

Jesse

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Schwanker

It takes 3 to start
2 to taxi
Leaves 1 to take-off

Although it is pretty cool to see they now do "close air support" with JDAMs from 30,000 ft.

It's also pretty fun to hear the JTAC tell them to standby and hold while they give their calls for fire to the AC-130.

08-26-2012, 07:15 AM

#108658

forgot to bid

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Free Bird

Out of 88 FO's in ATL today, get those Green slips in!

I'm white slipping.

j/k

I was looking at the trips that went out. Saw that 3 day with 32 hours or something in MOB. So all day Tuesday in Mobile!!!

Although I guess they just updated it with a more western landfall. Hope the drought areas get rain:

08-26-2012, 07:56 AM

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Elvis90

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Originally Posted by Elvis90

I've landed no-flap in the B-1 before, and our approach speed was about 200 kts @ 225,000 lbs.

I remember a few years ago a B-1 landed at FRA on one of their 13,123' runways because the wings were stuck in a swept back position. Was that you perhaps?

Was not me, but I'm good friends with one of the pilots that flew it.

08-26-2012, 07:58 AM

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Elvis90

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Originally Posted by Elvis90

As one who has got about 1,100 hours in it, I will attest that the B-1 is not a POS. While deployed overseas it maintained a 97% mission capable rate.

It takes 3 to start
2 to taxi
Leaves 1 to take-off

Although it is pretty cool to see they now do "close air support" with JDAMs from 30,000 ft.

Actually, "B-1 Math" is you start 4, to launch 3 to get 2 over the pond.