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Forum: Military Aviation
28th May 2011, 01:32
Replies: 352
Views: 52,390
Posted By Dragon79

The blame lies with the politicians and...

The blame lies with the politicians and bureaucrats that decided on the AWD, and then giveo the job to the AWD alliance who in turn gave the most of job to the ASC. The same people that gave us the...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2010, 08:51
Replies: 352
Views: 52,390
Posted By Dragon79

Army - The Soldiers Newspaper : September 2nd...

Army - The Soldiers Newspaper : September 2nd 2010, Page 1 - Defence Newspapers | The Soldiers Army (http://digital.realviewtechnologies.com/default.aspx?xml=defencenews_army.xml)

Page 24 at the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Feb 2009, 09:16
Replies: 71
Views: 64,764
Posted By Dragon79

1. I swear Michael Phelps is amongst us and...

1. I swear Michael Phelps is amongst us and posting here.
2. Wikipedia is not valid reference source, ever. Nerds and spotters writing it on the internet does mot make it fact.
3. Anyone see that...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2009, 09:31
Replies: 98
Views: 19,293
Posted By Dragon79

alwayslookingup & Mr C Agree that writing...

alwayslookingup & Mr C

Agree that writing here is going to change, but um, is that pretty much like every other post on the internet.

As for you guys, heres hoping you life a long, without...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2009, 08:44
Replies: 208
Views: 43,876
Posted By Dragon79

I don't post much, becuase winning an argument on...

I don't post much, becuase winning an argument on the internet.... well some of you might know that quote.

No matter what airframe is chosen a start would be providing support were we are...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2008, 06:32
Replies: 100
Views: 13,088
Posted By Dragon79

Monday Morning Quarter Back Checking in Sir. ...

Monday Morning Quarter Back Checking in Sir.

I pays me taxes so I'll have me say (even if it is complete garbage), isn't that how these democracy thingys work?

I for one hope that the review...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2007, 08:03
Replies: 125
Views: 20,756
Posted By Dragon79

Hook for a Webber?

Hook for a Webber?
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2007, 06:03
Replies: 125
Views: 20,756
Posted By Dragon79

Fount this new pic of the new Australian Tanker...

Fount this new pic of the new Australian Tanker on airliners.net

Australian MRTT...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jun 2007, 00:51
Replies: 6
Views: 1,193
Posted By Dragon79

Only 3 AWD to go around. Why not split the...

Only 3 AWD to go around.

Why not split the F35 order in 80 As and 20 Bs , allow the air force to operate the Bs, Navy don't have to worry about operating fast Jets then, scrap the Super Hornets...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jun 2007, 23:18
Replies: 6
Views: 1,193
Posted By Dragon79

Um Choppers doing VSTOL fine. Sea Sprite -...

Um Choppers doing VSTOL fine.

Sea Sprite - less said the better.
Sea King - Are they still grounded?

2 out of 4 types flying.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2007, 04:37
Replies: 44
Views: 8,340
Posted By Dragon79

antipodean alligator - what ever I am smoking I...

antipodean alligator - what ever I am smoking I am sure glad it isn't what you are.

Did you even bother to read my post?

The pretense was that if the defence forces were given an additional...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2007, 02:44
Replies: 44
Views: 8,340
Posted By Dragon79

I am sure there is a wish list a mile long, and I...

I am sure there is a wish list a mile long, and I don't think if the gov't had of said, heres an extra 6 billion, anyone would have said, we'll have 24 super hornets thanks.

Why not ask the USAF...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2007, 07:56
Replies: 44
Views: 8,340
Posted By Dragon79

Assume they will all be up to operating off the...

Assume they will all be up to operating off the new LHDs?

Now if only the government would re-look at the $6 Billion super hornet spend and do something more sensible with that money.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jun 2007, 12:25
Replies: 125
Views: 20,756
Posted By Dragon79

In Australia, doing what we paid for it to do,...

In Australia, doing what we paid for it to do, and not for static display at air shows.

No doubt it may be the business, but yet another procurement with major issues.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jun 2007, 09:49
Replies: 44
Views: 8,340
Posted By Dragon79

Sea Sprite GO Sea King NO - is there an...

Sea Sprite GO
Sea King NO - is there an inservice date for the MRH-90(or is ours NH), any idea on the number of frames that will replace the Sea king out of the 48 ordered?
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jun 2007, 09:30
Replies: 125
Views: 20,756
Posted By Dragon79

Beagle Wedgetail if it ever shows. ...

Beagle

Wedgetail if it ever shows.

Where ever we seem to buy from, US or Euro, chances are it'll be a cock up someway.

Super Hornet - what happens when a GP is in charge of your defence...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Mar 2007, 06:48
Replies: 32
Views: 4,981
Posted By Dragon79

Looks like we could be buying some of those...

Looks like we could be buying some of those "Italian freighter military things"
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Mar 2007, 23:58
Replies: 272
Views: 60,434
Posted By Dragon79

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21395829-421,...

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21395829-421,00.html

6 billion here, 12 to 16 billion there. Serious coin being talked about being spent.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Mar 2007, 21:50
Replies: 272
Views: 60,434
Posted By Dragon79

Anyone else see the 7:30 Report, story on the...

Anyone else see the 7:30 Report, story on the Super Hornet last night, very interesting if the story was accurate, that it was Dr Nelsons call to purchase the super hornets and the RAAF did not...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Mar 2007, 03:17
Replies: 17
Views: 1,951
Posted By Dragon79

Have to agree with the tail wheel. User...

Have to agree with the tail wheel.

User pays is a rort, and it might have been labour that introduced it but the Libs certainly haven't turned back the tide, in fact they seem to have enmbraced...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Mar 2007, 02:16
Replies: 272
Views: 60,434
Posted By Dragon79

Ben88 LHD - Landing Ship Helicopter/Dock...

Ben88

LHD - Landing Ship Helicopter/Dock (found this on google http://www.amphib.com.au/), its the project that is going to be late and over budget after the AWDs. :}


Why is it that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Mar 2007, 21:38
Replies: 272
Views: 60,434
Posted By Dragon79

Has there been any suggestion, talk, speculation,...

Has there been any suggestion, talk, speculation, etc etc, that the JSF deal might include any of the STOVL model to operate of the LHDs that are being purchased?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Mar 2007, 04:04
Replies: 272
Views: 60,434
Posted By Dragon79

The "public" institution didn't mind going sole...

The "public" institution didn't mind going sole source for the C17 (Great example I think) or the F18F(Undecided here) , and wasn't the competition non-existent for the F35 decision.

I have no...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Mar 2007, 01:29
Replies: 272
Views: 60,434
Posted By Dragon79

I have a question on the way that defence...

I have a question on the way that defence procurement operates, and am hoping that someone with more knowledge maybe able to answer.

Going forward, within the ADF the number of suppliers for...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Aug 2006, 06:06
Replies: 115
Views: 12,950
Posted By Dragon79

Any truth in the rumor (from the Australian) that...

Any truth in the rumor (from the Australian) that the wedgetail is delayed even further and won't be delivered until August 08?
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Aug 2006, 11:39
Replies: 115
Views: 12,950
Posted By Dragon79

Concur with the mixed fleet, 22/35, 22/18E/F/G,...

Concur with the mixed fleet, 22/35, 22/18E/F/G, 22/111, 22/15 or the 35/???.

Lets have a look at the last time we signed up to a next generation unproven air frame with our American Friends, the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Aug 2006, 06:05
Replies: 115
Views: 12,950
Posted By Dragon79

http://www.defence.gov.au/news/raafnews/editions/4...

http://www.defence.gov.au/news/raafnews/editions/4814/topstories/story01.htm

Will Nelsons call for options produce anything of substance? Or are we too far down the JSF path?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Aug 2006, 09:33
Replies: 115
Views: 12,950
Posted By Dragon79

Magoo & Gnadenburg Can't fault either of...

Magoo & Gnadenburg

Can't fault either of your logic, the issue I have with the JSF is at the moment it is un-proven, a given considering its still in development.

Do you think the cock ups...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Aug 2006, 23:03
Replies: 115
Views: 12,950
Posted By Dragon79

Magoodotcom Only two things I could...

Magoodotcom

Only two things I could questions

8 x A400M - would introducing another type be best? I would have thought increasing the C17 & C130J numbers would be preferred.

64 x F-35A...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Aug 2006, 11:15
Replies: 115
Views: 12,950
Posted By Dragon79

Wiley

Wiley

Does he say if we are going to get JSF, F22, F18E/F, what about the V-22 as predicted below? Or if the sea sprite will ever work as intended?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Aug 2006, 09:36
Replies: 115
Views: 12,950
Posted By Dragon79

Oh God no! I might have been banging on...

Oh God no!

I might have been banging on about a carrier, but I realise that boat most propably ain't goin to float.

First person to seriously raise the idea of the ADF getting V-22s, has to...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Aug 2006, 08:13
Replies: 115
Views: 12,950
Posted By Dragon79

Hospitals No, Old people No, orphanages do we...

Hospitals No, Old people No, orphanages do we still have these, sounds like something from the past, like unions, free education and the dragons winning a premiership.

Cut Foriegn aid, most of it...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Aug 2006, 06:57
Replies: 115
Views: 12,950
Posted By Dragon79

Wiley Nice post and I'll look out for the...

Wiley

Nice post and I'll look out for the book, sounds like an interesting read.

But unless I am a bit slow, what the friggin hell does that have to do with the decision on which new jet the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Aug 2006, 11:04
Replies: 115
Views: 12,950
Posted By Dragon79

Smile I'd love to go shopping, just let me have the...

I'd love to go shopping, just let me have the credit card!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Aug 2006, 10:46
Replies: 115
Views: 12,950
Posted By Dragon79

Taildragger67 Agree that there is no one to...

Taildragger67

Agree that there is no one to threaten us, as I said in an earlier post. So do we pull up stumps, buy a token air force, rent out some land to our US friends, and plow the left over...
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