C-130j - Sf
C-130j - Sf
Looking at his posting record, though infrequent, he does seem to be a C-130 ALM rather than a journo.
The fact that the C-130 has SF commitments is no secret, and it's widely suspected that the OEU may have been doing or exploring SF stuff with the J (indeed several magazines have reported these suspicions as though they were fact), but unless he's about to break big news I fear that Blackbelt may have a while to wait before he sees these "interesting times ahead for the J doing the SF role."
But hats off to him for being excited and enthusiastic about it.
The fact that the C-130 has SF commitments is no secret, and it's widely suspected that the OEU may have been doing or exploring SF stuff with the J (indeed several magazines have reported these suspicions as though they were fact), but unless he's about to break big news I fear that Blackbelt may have a while to wait before he sees these "interesting times ahead for the J doing the SF role."
But hats off to him for being excited and enthusiastic about it.
Last edited by Jackonicko; 31st Jul 2005 at 20:02.
indeed several magazines have reported these suspicions as though they were fact
"the aircraft (ie the 'J') is cleared for roles bar special forces, and it won't be too long before we do that as well," says Sqn Ldr Don Macintosh, officer commanding 24 Sqn, the operational evaluation unit for the type"
..so it isn't just discussed here, and perhaps the original poster isn't too far adrift from the Party Line.
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People believing everything they read. Banter aginst journalists. Discussion on what should or should not be discussed on this forum. All good stuff but how long before this turns into yet another K/J slagging match?
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People believing everything they read. Banter aginst journalists. Discussion on what should or should not be discussed on this forum. All good stuff but how long before this turns into yet another K/J slagging match?
Last edited by On_The_Top_Bunk; 6th Oct 2005 at 20:10.
Cummon guys-move with the times-the J will make a superb platform-in-built NVG compatabilty, etc,etc all it needs is a Nav on the flight deck to help out with the heavy-duty workload.
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Hmm...
No Heavy Drop clearance, no Sim Sticks, trim issues, vibe issues, no cupola, plus a whole host of other issues that are not for discussion in a public forum......
....I'd love to see how a 3-man crew ALARP would work as well.....
IMHO this seems to be being pushed from the bottom up, so to speak - a bit like an unsolicited contract bid. Happy to be corrected if wrong, though. UNCLAS replies only, mind.
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No Heavy Drop clearance, no Sim Sticks, trim issues, vibe issues, no cupola, plus a whole host of other issues that are not for discussion in a public forum......
....I'd love to see how a 3-man crew ALARP would work as well.....
IMHO this seems to be being pushed from the bottom up, so to speak - a bit like an unsolicited contract bid. Happy to be corrected if wrong, though. UNCLAS replies only, mind.
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Cool idea !!!
Then we can stick a couple of extra crew members on and hence find/create some more jobs for commissioned wasters that are still knocking around...!
Better still spend a few quid on the kit we have,maybe some on the frames we should have bought and we'll be sweet. Hey we could....shutting up now !
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Then we can stick a couple of extra crew members on and hence find/create some more jobs for commissioned wasters that are still knocking around...!
Better still spend a few quid on the kit we have,maybe some on the frames we should have bought and we'll be sweet. Hey we could....shutting up now !
Vote with your feet...
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But it is amusing to watch all the 'k' guys bite!! Still wont affect me, just being a route queen, and nor do i care who has the role. The 'j' has its issues and problems, but in the hot (and high) climates that we work in, there is no doubt the 'j' is far superior as it has significantly more power!
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Thankfully the mighty "J" will also retain it's sweet smelling flight deck OKOC
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No Heavy Drop clearance, no Sim Sticks, trim issues, vibe issues, no cupola, plus a whole host of other issues that are not for discussion in a public forum......
No sim sticks: Quiet a few nations have cleared the J for that after comrehensive paratrooping trails.
C130J Para Trails.
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Vibe issues: fiddle sticks! This issue was raised and dropped years ago.
They can be discussed if they have been placed on the public record through a newspaper article.
What's a cupola?? It's got a cupholder!
Is that what a nav onboard would be used for? Refilling the contents of one's cupholder?
Last edited by Pass-A-Frozo; 6th Oct 2005 at 08:55.
Need a Nav....of course dear boy...can't expect the whiz kids to get out of their seats and do something so common as turning the kettle on now can you?
