You guys think the other 2 made it?

1 minute ago, Dave Moss said:

You guys think the other 2 made it?

I wouldn't bet on it

If any of the pilots were women or minorities, I give em 3 days before they get blamed for the collision.

11 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said:

If any of the pilots were women or minorities, I give em 3 days before they get blamed for the collision.

DEI

watching posters who reeeed for years over stopping all of this dem led, neocon, never ending wars, bragging during the campaign about how daddy was going to make all of their wishes come true, to now suddenly be cheering that very thing, is a never-ending gift from the cucks.

i got new award for you dolts.

11 hours ago, Mlodj said:

The USAF tanker fleet consists of 500ish aircraft. Here are the numbers LINK for the KC-135: Air Mobility Command manages an inventory of 396 KC-135 Stratotankers, of which the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard fly 243 aircraft in support of AMC's mission. The last one was delivered in 1965. The other tanker in the USAF inventory is the KC-46 (first one delivered in 2019), of which Boeing says there are just over 100 delivered so far LINK. So, the vast majority of the USAF tanker fleet qualifies for antique license plates.

In answer to the bail out question, tankers and transports are basically stuck with the WW II method of grabbing a parachute, strapping it on, and then finding their way to an exit to jump out of all while in a plane that may be wildly out of control. They generally don't plan on living through that experience. Ditching a modern aircraft is equally bad given the much higher speeds and heavier weights involved compared to WW II, when it was still an option. When I flew the 747 we didn't bother practice ditching in the simulator, even though there were procedures for it in the flight manual, because nobody thought it was a realistic option. That should give you an idea of what a miracle it was that "Sully" Sullenberger pulled off in that ditching in the Hudson River.

Looks like parachutes were taken away in 2008.

Cost savings?

for reference;

Key Oldest Aircraft in U.S. Military Service

• Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker (1957): The oldest active jet in the Air Force, with many KC-135R models still providing aerial refueling.

• Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (1955): A long-range, subsonic strategic bomber, it is expected to remain in service for decades to come, with airframes from the late 1950s/early 1960s still in use.

• Lockheed U-2 "Dragon Lady" (1956): The U.S. Air Force still operates these high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft.

• Lockheed C-130 Hercules (1956): Known as the longest-continuously produced military aircraft, earlier versions continue to operate alongside newer variants.

• Northrop T-38 Talon (1961): Used for advanced jet pilot training.

Guys, honestly. WTF are we doing here?

3 minutes ago, Paul852 said:

Guys, honestly. WTF are we doing here?

right now? wondering if the money for that MMA training for the FBI should be diverted to getting an updated air tanker.

7 minutes ago, Paul852 said:

Guys, honestly. WTF are we doing here?

@paco seems to be fantasizing about droopy old man nutz

I’m about to lift some weights. What about you?

@Paul852 pulling up in his 1997 Acura Integra: I can’t believe the Air Force is using those old planes!

Just now, DrPhilly said:

@paco seems to be fantasizing about droopy old man nutz

I’m about to lift some weights. What about you?

Don’t hurt yourself

Just now, DrPhilly said:

@paco seems to be fantasizing about droopy old man nutz

I’m about to lift some weights. What about you?

Let's me guess, you're maxing out at 20s?

Just now, Dave Moss said:

Don’t hurt yourself

It does cross my mind especially on the bench press.

2 minutes ago, Dave Moss said:

@Paul852 pulling up in his 1997 Acura Integra: I can’t believe the Air Force is using those old planes!

Haven't had a car payment since 1997 either!

4 minutes ago, DrPhilly said:

@paco seems to be fantasizing about droopy old man nutz

I’m about to lift some weights. What about you?

So you admit you have droopy nuts.

Out of curiosity, how do you keep them from dipping in the water when you take a dump?

1 minute ago, Paul852 said:

Let's me guess, you're maxing out at 20s?

Haven’t done any real lifting in 20 years and, yes, I am getting old. Twice a week now for a few months. I’m not aiming to max anything. More about reps these days for me. I am adding more weight on the bench each week fwiw.

Just now, DrPhilly said:

Haven’t done any real lifting in 20 years and, yes, I am getting old. Twice a week now for a few months. I’m not aiming to max anything. More about reps these days for me. I am adding more weight on the bench each week fwiw.

I'm just messing with you. It's great to continue weight-training as you age.

10 minutes ago, DrPhilly said:

@paco seems to be fantasizing about droopy old man nutz

I’m about to lift some weights. What about you?

15 minutes ago, DrPhilly said:

Ewww, you fruity pervert

No issue with that topic, yet

5 minutes ago, paco said:

So you admit you have droopy nuts.

Out of curiosity, how do you keep them from dipping in the water when you take a dump?

The water in the bowls over here is just way down in the bottom. No risk and no splash.

1 minute ago, DrPhilly said:

The water in the bowls over here is just way down in the bottom. No risk and no splash.

Interesting. I didn't know that about Sweeden, Sid.

2 minutes ago, Paul852 said:

I'm just messing with you. It's great to continue weight-training as you age.

100% - I do feel better already. Seriously, at my age the reps are the thing. I’ll put say 140lbs on the bar for my final set of 10 today. I’m perfectly happy with that. Just looking to feel better and help with the golf game a bit.

3 minutes ago, paco said:

Interesting. I didn't know that about Sweeden, Sid.

Kinda weird at first. No splash which is nice but brush use needed more often.