Absolutely, but there has to be room for contrary opinions to his which are also soundly based on knowledge and experience.
ASFKAP, tis a pity you came up with the following post, to wit, its not soundly based on either knowledge or experience. How do you explain the use of a 1011 as a mother ship to lauch satellites (Pegasus), and they rely on an extensive fleet of just one aircraft to support their operations.
Theres no excuse for operating Tristars in the 21st century unless you've got either....
(a) No Choice
(b) No Money
(c) No Standards
(d) No obligation to deliver any level of customer service (eg RAF)
(e) No plans to stay in business after the first season
And what has the fact the US military never operated the aircraft got to do with anything? Last time I looked they didn't operate any 777s, must be an unsuccessful aircraft by your reckoning. All I see is cheap shots without supporting argument. 411 is entitled to his opinion, and from his pedigree and longevity in the business he has obviously sat at the feet of some great teachers. Did you accuse him of name dropping? I see just an insight into a mans life, history, and an explanation for his beliefs.
Grade: F- Do better.