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Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2016, 13:07
Replies: 66
Views: 41,597
Posted By KenV

Say what?!? This is not a new problem and was...

Say what?!? This is not a new problem and was previously solved without resort to a sequencer that precludes jumpers going out both doors simultaneously. The data is out there. It's neither...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2016, 12:58
Replies: 66
Views: 41,597
Posted By KenV

I'm not following the reasoning. If you want to...

I'm not following the reasoning. If you want to slow down, you back off the throttle. But go too slow and you stop flying. So to go slower without falling out of the sky, you deploy the flaps...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2016, 18:21
Replies: 66
Views: 41,597
Posted By KenV

From the linked article: Wait, what? "Deploy...

From the linked article:
Wait, what? "Deploy the spoilers to achieve the low speeds required...." Certainly this is an error. Could the author have meant "deploy the flaps?"
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2016, 17:46
Replies: 66
Views: 41,597
Posted By KenV

France orders KC-130J for helicopter refueling

It's beginning to look official, France has given up on trying to use the A400M for helicopter refueling, even though that is a contract requirement. Interestingly, they also bought two non-tanker...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2015, 14:01
Replies: 66
Views: 41,597
Posted By KenV

Two comments: 1. Is accepting preventable...

Two comments:

1. Is accepting preventable casualties during combat really acceptable? Past history would suggest not.
2. If one exercises like one fights, then these casualties will be present...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2015, 18:00
Replies: 66
Views: 41,597
Posted By KenV

Controlling cadence was not an option on the...

Controlling cadence was not an option on the C-17. USAF demanded that troop exit be safe independent of cadence. Another solution successfully used on the C-17 was a 10 ft static line extension. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2015, 16:41
Replies: 66
Views: 41,597
Posted By KenV

I've heard that the A400 has a cross under...

I've heard that the A400 has a cross under problem for parachutists exiting the side doors. But I would think that could be easily resolved based on the fact that the C-17 had the same problem. The...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2015, 20:44
Replies: 66
Views: 41,597
Posted By KenV

Airbus Hopeful of Turning Around A400M Program

Some positive news about the A400 after the tragedy.

Regarding the paratrooper "crossover problem", C-17 had the exact same problem. MDC resolved it with a combination of airspeed, deck angle, air...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2015, 18:23
Replies: 66
Views: 41,597
Posted By KenV

McD studied helicopter refueling using C-17 and...

McD studied helicopter refueling using C-17 and had a similar problem. Too much dirty air behind the aircraft. The solution was to move the hose/drogue reel to the top of the T-tail. Really clean...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2015, 16:46
Replies: 66
Views: 41,597
Posted By KenV

A fresh A400M woe....or is it a French AF woe?

A capability shortfall in the Airbus A400M tactical airlifter has left France facing the potential inability to refuel military helicopters, a requirement that French defense procurement agency DGA...
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