Random Griz Aviation Musings

[taxi1]

I wonder if metal or plastic is better in this case

 

[IKE]

A friend of a friend was involved in the rescue work

 

[Griz882]

A friend of a friend was involved in the rescue workView attachment 36847

They are saying it took seven hours to rescue them! Tough work.

 

[Griz882]

A friend of a friend was involved in the rescue workView attachment 36847

So, for those of you with LSO experience would you call that a three wire or a four?

 

[number9]

A funny tweet that I thought the audience here would appreciate:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1597169989165133824

 

[ChuckMK23]

Flew into the office today at WPAFB and parked down the line from a brand new C-130J (short body) - in process of being delivered to USCG.

 

[mad dog]

Flew into the office today at WPAFB…

I did not fly today…but I smoothly transitioned from Metallica Monday [yesterday] to Speedy Tuesday [today]…

 

[Griz882]

Flew into the office today at WPAFB and parked down the line from a brand new C-130J (short body) - in process of being delivered to USCG.

View attachment 36863

I assume after a paint shop visit! Is that kind of work done in-house?

 

[ChuckMK23]

I did not fly today…but I smoothly transitioned from Metallica Monday [yesterday] to Speedy Tuesday [today]…

View attachment 36864

Yeah but do you get free Graeters ice cream when you refuel?

 

[ChuckMK23]

I assume after a paint shop visit! Is that kind of work done in-house?

Good question! The C130J program office is here - but I do not think the painting is done here - probably back in Marietta. The crew are all gold wing former C130 dudes, contractors.

 

[hlg6016]

Good question! The C130J program office is here - but I do not think the painting is done here - probably back in Marietta. The crew are all gold wing former C130 dudes, contractors.

Maybe wringing out all the gripes before putting the paint job on it?

 

[number9]

Yeah but do you get free Graeters ice cream when you refuel?
View attachment 36868

Black raspberry chocolate chip is the dessert of the gods.

 

[mad dog]

Yeah but do you get free Graeters ice cream when you refuel?
View attachment 36868

No…but…that looks like fake Graeter’s, dude.

 

[TacticalTater]

Good question! The C130J program office is here - but I do not think the painting is done here - probably back in Marietta. The crew are all gold wing former C130 dudes, contractors.

Paint used to be done at Lockheeds facility at Donaldson Field in Greenville SC. That said I don't know it that is still the case since they moved the F16 production line there.

 

[Griz882]

Yeah but do you get free Graeters ice cream when you refuel?
View attachment 36868

Is that an FBO, or just another USAF perk?