Flying the C-17 - Any Impressions?
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Flying the C-17 - Any Impressions?
I am new to this forum.
Any C-17 drivers out there - USAF or RAF? I have seen pictures of the flight deck and it looks pretty advanced and comfortable.
Any comments related to flying this bird? Any examples of recent interesting (non-classified, of course...) missions flown? It's a beautiful aircraft!
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Any C-17 drivers out there - USAF or RAF? I have seen pictures of the flight deck and it looks pretty advanced and comfortable.
Any comments related to flying this bird? Any examples of recent interesting (non-classified, of course...) missions flown? It's a beautiful aircraft!
Cheers
Doc,
Speaking as a pilot, and remembering the same quote from the Wish I Hadn't Said That thread, it made me smile!
Speaking as a pilot, and remembering the same quote from the Wish I Hadn't Said That thread, it made me smile!
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I am at Oshkosh at the moment,( see Private Flying, Na na na na na.) Had a close look at the 17, inside and out and spoken to the crew and seen the demonstration. Forget the FLA for all our sakes. There is no point in re-inventing the wheel. If the FLA is produced it will be no better, later, more expensive and we will not sell it beyond UK and maybe a little in EU. The Americans will not allow us to sell it to anyone they don`t like and they will cut us out of any deal with anyone the will allow it to be sold to.
Regards,
Mike W.
Regards,
Mike W.