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Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2002, 15:44
Replies: 14
Views: 1,288
Posted By Roc

Post Airscrew,. .. . One thing you must realize is...

Airscrew,. .. . One thing you must realize is that if the US were to ban small arms today, there are literally millions of handguns "on the street" the criminals will not turn them over to the...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Mar 2002, 16:58
Replies: 14
Views: 1,022
Posted By Roc

Post Newswatcher, Unfortunately, if this...

Newswatcher,

Unfortunately, if this incident occurred in the US the young lady would have sued everyone in sight, collected a couple of million dollars and recieved "lifetime" free flights on...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Mar 2002, 16:58
Replies: 14
Views: 575
Posted By Roc

Post Newswatcher, Unfortunately, if this...

Newswatcher,

Unfortunately, if this incident occurred in the US the young lady would have sued everyone in sight, collected a couple of million dollars and recieved "lifetime" free flights on...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Feb 2002, 19:32
Replies: 6
Views: 772
Posted By Roc

Post I remember there being a post some time ago...

I remember there being a post some time ago concerning this question, but I will ask it anyway. How do the 737NG and A-320 Series compare economically? It seems like all the "sucessful" low-cost...
Forum: Freight Dogs
17th Feb 2002, 17:09
Replies: 5
Views: 580
Posted By Roc

Post Flying Spanaird, I would hope that the...

Flying Spanaird,

I would hope that the TU-204 looked more "modern" than a 757. First flight of the 757 was in 1982!! commercial service around 1983 or 1984. I believe the TU-204 is just starting...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Feb 2002, 21:43
Replies: 30
Views: 2,394
Posted By Roc

Post You English are quite harsh on yourselves!...

You English are quite harsh on yourselves! England is indeed a world power! and the contributions of your people and culture have shaped the western world as we know it. Blairs politics shouldn't...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2002, 03:40
Replies: 30
Views: 1,841
Posted By Roc

Post Spent a couple of days at Guantanamo Bay last...

Spent a couple of days at Guantanamo Bay last week, and as much as this pains a C-141 pilot to say, the C-17's were pretty impressive. They took off and landed in seemingly half the runway length it...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jan 2002, 16:29
Replies: 15
Views: 1,304
Posted By Roc

Post After Value-jet, and ever since, the local radio...

After Value-jet, and ever since, the local radio stations invite Mary on to explain all matters concerning aviation safety. Her mouth should be muzzled, as she does a huge disservice to the industry...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2001, 06:58
Replies: 17
Views: 1,401
Posted By Roc

Post Heres the answer to all your questions, The C-141...

Heres the answer to all your questions, The C-141 in question had just come out of "fuel cell" maintenance. Unfortunately the maintenance personel failed to unplug the fuel vent system. As the jet...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Dec 2001, 01:24
Replies: 8
Views: 910
Posted By Roc

Post I know I will catch hell for this, but, in my...

I know I will catch hell for this, but, in my experience (Military, and Major US airline) I've found that the women who make it this far are usually very good pilots as able as any man! However,...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2001, 17:26
Replies: 9
Views: 1,565
Posted By Roc

Post Eric Everhard, F-117 units do use T-38's...

Eric Everhard,

F-117 units do use T-38's as trainers for proficiency etc, much like a squadron "hack" they are painted black as well, hope this may explain it.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2001, 16:59
Replies: 15
Views: 895
Posted By Roc

Post Recceguy, Your correct to say the A-320 is...

Recceguy,

Your correct to say the A-320 is a sucess, however to say the A-300 is/was a sucess is wrong! Commercialy the A-300 has not been a profitable aircraft, Airbus hadn't sold more than 50...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2001, 04:05
Replies: 15
Views: 895
Posted By Roc

Post From what I understand the roll-out date for the...

From what I understand the roll-out date for the A-380 will be sometime in 2006, if, there are delays in the program your talking 2007, alot can change till then. I'm sure the airline crisis will be...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Dec 2001, 04:00
Replies: 42
Views: 5,537
Posted By Roc

Post To All the detractors out there, I don't...

To All the detractors out there,

I don't understand all the animosity out there for this jet?, Who wouldn't want to fly such a machine? Concorde is a fantastic aircraft, but why do pilots doubt...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2001, 04:00
Replies: 39
Views: 2,972
Posted By Roc

Post To All the detractors out there, I don't...

To All the detractors out there,

I don't understand all the animosity out there for this jet?, Who wouldn't want to fly such a machine? Concorde is a fantastic aircraft, but why do pilots doubt...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Dec 2001, 23:12
Replies: 18
Views: 1,622
Posted By Roc

Post Flying multi-ship formations of C-141's, I can...

Flying multi-ship formations of C-141's, I can tell you that fuel burn increases dramatically for the follower/wingmen due to all the throttle jockeying to keep position, You'd have to have a hell of...
Forum: Freight Dogs
2nd Dec 2001, 21:43
Replies: 43
Views: 2,329
Posted By Roc

Post UPS's MD-11's (aka SCUDs...once you launch it,...

UPS's MD-11's (aka SCUDs...once you launch it, you can't predict where it will land!) were bought from, VASP Brazil and JAL, at least the first 13 firm orders. If any further options are exercised,...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2001, 16:30
Replies: 39
Views: 3,980
Posted By Roc

Post As a C-141 jock, we've had similar debates as the...

As a C-141 jock, we've had similar debates as the C-17 entered USAF service, here's one that still has me laughing:

The new nickname for the C-17 is

BUDDAH

because...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Nov 2001, 15:55
Replies: 9
Views: 775
Posted By Roc

Post Guys, I'm sorry, I haven't expressed...

Guys,

I'm sorry, I haven't expressed myself clearly enough, I don't think there is a real economic reason to link up Airbus operators and financial hardships, and I think Airbus makes a fine...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Nov 2001, 15:55
Replies: 12
Views: 536
Posted By Roc

Post Guys, I'm sorry, I haven't expressed...

Guys,

I'm sorry, I haven't expressed myself clearly enough, I don't think there is a real economic reason to link up Airbus operators and financial hardships, and I think Airbus makes a fine...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Nov 2001, 08:57
Replies: 12
Views: 536
Posted By Roc

Post Has your airline purchased Airbus's lately? read!

This is not intended to start a Boeing/Airbus controversy. Having said that, Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that alot of airlines who have recently changed their fleets to primarily Airbus...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Nov 2001, 08:57
Replies: 9
Views: 775
Posted By Roc

Post Has your airline purchased Airbus's lately? read!

This is not intended to start a Boeing/Airbus controversy. Having said that, Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that alot of airlines who have recently changed their fleets to primarily Airbus...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
25th Nov 2001, 08:26
Replies: 55
Views: 2,147
Posted By Roc

Post 5By5, I agree with you about the...

5By5,

I agree with you about the Irish-Americans who fund the IRA, I have stated in this forum before that I hope this war on terrorism will combat all terrorism including the IRA. The part...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Nov 2001, 08:26
Replies: 47
Views: 5,747
Posted By Roc

Post 5By5, I agree with you about the...

5By5,

I agree with you about the Irish-Americans who fund the IRA, I have stated in this forum before that I hope this war on terrorism will combat all terrorism including the IRA. The part...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
25th Nov 2001, 02:40
Replies: 55
Views: 2,147
Posted By Roc

Post 5by5, You really lost any support you had...

5by5,

You really lost any support you had on this issue with your statement about flying a jetliner into the World Trade Center is somehow analogous to the picture of the young girl running from...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Nov 2001, 02:40
Replies: 47
Views: 5,747
Posted By Roc

Post 5by5, You really lost any support you had...

5by5,

You really lost any support you had on this issue with your statement about flying a jetliner into the World Trade Center is somehow analogous to the picture of the young girl running from...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
24th Nov 2001, 16:27
Replies: 55
Views: 2,147
Posted By Roc

Post 5by5, Its called War, its ugly and...

5by5,

Its called War, its ugly and brutal...By the way, the young girl in that picture is now an AMERICAN citizen, who loves this country and is raising a family here! I have no personal...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Nov 2001, 16:27
Replies: 47
Views: 5,747
Posted By Roc

Post 5by5, Its called War, its ugly and...

5by5,

Its called War, its ugly and brutal...By the way, the young girl in that picture is now an AMERICAN citizen, who loves this country and is raising a family here! I have no personal...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
24th Nov 2001, 06:50
Replies: 55
Views: 2,147
Posted By Roc

Post 5by5 Your answer, witty as you may think...

5by5

Your answer, witty as you may think is precisley the problem as I see it. First, why should one penny of our money be given to you as Aid...What have you done to warrent such aid? and why...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Nov 2001, 06:50
Replies: 47
Views: 5,747
Posted By Roc

Post 5by5 Your answer, witty as you may think...

5by5

Your answer, witty as you may think is precisley the problem as I see it. First, why should one penny of our money be given to you as Aid...What have you done to warrent such aid? and why...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
24th Nov 2001, 03:48
Replies: 55
Views: 2,147
Posted By Roc

Post RVR 800, I agree! Alot of people out...

RVR 800,


I agree! Alot of people out there believe that we (USA) should refrain from this war on terrorism because it will only spawn more future OBL's. However, these are the same bunch who...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Nov 2001, 03:48
Replies: 47
Views: 5,747
Posted By Roc

Post RVR 800, I agree! Alot of people out...

RVR 800,


I agree! Alot of people out there believe that we (USA) should refrain from this war on terrorism because it will only spawn more future OBL's. However, these are the same bunch who...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Nov 2001, 00:11
Replies: 103
Views: 15,861
Posted By Roc

Post Moggie, You may think what you want...

Moggie,

You may think what you want concerning some American/Boeing conspiracy to somehow stain the reputation of Airbus by calling for a grounding. But your theory falls on its face in light...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Nov 2001, 00:11
Replies: 103
Views: 13,873
Posted By Roc

Post Moggie, You may think what you want...

Moggie,

You may think what you want concerning some American/Boeing conspiracy to somehow stain the reputation of Airbus by calling for a grounding. But your theory falls on its face in light...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Nov 2001, 16:39
Replies: 71
Views: 5,594
Posted By Roc

Post Norman Stanley Fletcher and All, I think...

Norman Stanley Fletcher and All,

I think underlying part of this debate are cultural differences between US and European pilots. I've been on Pprune for a few years now, I also fly for a US...
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