tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post5469844987225429246..comments2024-03-13T09:47:40.487+00:00Comments on Cockpit Conversation: If I Did ItAviatrixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13634111275860140084noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-57610675038616341462009-12-18T18:20:33.119+00:002009-12-18T18:20:33.119+00:00Wow, Richard. It's a good thing I didn't m...Wow, Richard. It's a good thing I didn't make anything up about her.<br /><br />"Politically awkward diversion," heh.Aviatrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634111275860140084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-81813496245559574252009-12-18T12:14:00.067+00:002009-12-18T12:14:00.067+00:00The picture of the Aussie doing her checks has the...The picture of the Aussie doing her checks has the fullest Exif Metadata of any I've downloaded yet! So we know that it is, "Flying Officer Carlene Heise, 38th Squadron B-350 King Air pilot, executes pre-flight checklists on a C-130J-30 Hercules here, Aug. 27. The RAAF's role is to provide intra-theatre combat airlift support for the Australian Defense Force and coalition elements throughout the area of operations. Flying Officer Heise is a native of Townsville, North Queensland, Australia. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)" <br /><br />So now we all know!<br /><br />And Jason is using a Nikon D200!<br /><br />The C130 "Air-bridge" that supplied the Falkland Islands in 1982 was hardly carbon neutral! The First C130 took off from Ascension, and flew South, to meet it's follower a few hours down, and refuel it, then turn back. That follower then refueled, in turn, a little further down, the actual Falklands flight - policy requiring that "THE" airbridge always had sufficient fuel to be able to turn back to ASI, rather than try a politically awkward diversion to any South American runway! ... and cross-winds quite often meant that the aircraft made one pass over Stanley, then turned back, for a 22 hr non-stop trip.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18319912007268816030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-72489274329757539822009-12-10T18:12:05.648+00:002009-12-10T18:12:05.648+00:00If you rode in the simulator--and I'm not sayi...If you rode in the simulator--and I'm not saying you did--then that was an E ticket ride and, as always, a vivid writeup. Almost like it happened (and I'm not saying it did).Wayne Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595005905880642013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-8366971950490140272009-12-09T22:43:01.324+00:002009-12-09T22:43:01.324+00:00Yes it does tip back, but when you're in it th...Yes it does tip back, but when you're in it there is no sensation of tipping back, except at rotation. The visuals tell you that you are accelerating and so does your inner ear. The motion is realistic enough that there was no reason to mention it.Aviatrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634111275860140084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-35462836665985361572009-12-09T22:04:35.038+00:002009-12-09T22:04:35.038+00:00Very exciting. Does the simulator tip back to simu...Very exciting. Does the simulator tip back to simulate acceleration on the take off roll?<br /><br />MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-6011061223566934652009-12-07T02:34:29.381+00:002009-12-07T02:34:29.381+00:00Great story! (If only...)
The C-130 is one of my ...Great story! (If only...)<br /><br />The C-130 is one of my most favorite aircraft. I've been in the back on live missions often enough.<br /><br />The biggest difference from the sim to the real thing is the g-force experienced on high angle turns. But that is front brain stuff and effects fatigue if you do enough.<br /><br />We use the blast deflectors when they are available to reduce (somewhat) the prop/turbine blast when doing loading and unloading operations behind the aircraft on the ground.<br /><br />@Sarah: I agree with you about the hummingbirds for the type of refueling done from KC-130s. -...- I know we pulled negative gees on my first combat approach to a dirt strip on a C-130 (this was in Colorado).<br /><br />@nec Timide: That appeared rather tame compared to what Aviatrix described, though it was on a par with most of my landings.Travellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263645693176777616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-35665163079274036232009-12-07T01:48:05.103+00:002009-12-07T01:48:05.103+00:00sarah said: That must definitely be an exciting vi...sarah said: <i>That must definitely be an exciting view of the ground on short final!</i><br />You mean <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq5LtIcxHTc" rel="nofollow">like this</a>nec Timidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03017143602023726206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-36559603836497818772009-12-07T00:24:38.275+00:002009-12-07T00:24:38.275+00:00Fun writeup, for your possibly imaginary simulator...Fun writeup, for your possibly imaginary simulator ride. Thanks! That is, "don't stop". (That bit was hilarious.) For the record, the inflight refueling reminded me of hummingbirds more than anything else.<br /><br />I learned some things... I guess I hadn't really thought about it, but with all those windows and the back door, I'd not have imagined c130s are even pressurized. Of course they are, but around here you're most likely to see them in pairs at 1000' AGL.<br /><br />I've seen a few "Khe Sanh" landings being practiced... Google "assault landing c-130 CYYV" to see one done by the Marine's Thunderbird escort, "Fat Albert". That must definitely be an exciting view of the ground on short final! They do some interesting take-offs and zero-gee pushovers with JATO rockets too.<br /><br />No doubt this has inflamed your desire for a fistful of power. Good luck on that front, but of course if you're ever around here - in the summer - you're welcome to partake in engineless flight again.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991660841701835065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-65326080066158955862009-12-06T20:34:41.656+00:002009-12-06T20:34:41.656+00:00I know I said don't stop when I rode my F16 fo...I know I said don't stop when I rode my F16 for the first time! Glad you enjoyed yourself.<br /><br />LTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-48237450596380147702009-12-06T17:32:36.348+00:002009-12-06T17:32:36.348+00:00"I wonder if it's an aviator/aviatrix thi..."I wonder if it's an aviator/aviatrix thing whether you see an aerial mating dance, or the comparatively little helicopters suckling at the teats of the mommy Hercules."<br /><br />I think it has to do with the respective aircraft and refueling system rather than gender; helicopters taking a drink? Definitely the mother's milk analogy. Then consider the opening aerial refueling sequence of Dr. Strangelove.. there is little doubt what Kubrick was trying to portray there.<br /><br />Anyway thank you for sharing your (not) sim session, and it was really enjoyable reading as well.jkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236313946318392081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-85355803233710714592009-12-06T12:12:44.313+00:002009-12-06T12:12:44.313+00:00It appears from this article
http://www.codeonemag...It appears from this article<br />http://www.codeonemagazine.com/archives/2004/articles/aug_04/hawkins/index.html<br /><br />That a C130J has been rolled in testing - flick rolled though, not slow rolled -;)<br /><br />You'll find it near the end of the article, which is interesting in its own right.<br /><br />Go Fat Albert, Go!Critical Alphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907258677958422214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-83433213415438002562009-12-06T04:18:43.356+00:002009-12-06T04:18:43.356+00:00Great report! (possibly... if real)Great report! (possibly... if real)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183219862679520786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-8860408071328086982009-12-06T04:17:48.447+00:002009-12-06T04:17:48.447+00:00I think your right Frank, Someone has to have roll...I think your right Frank, Someone has to have rolled a Herc at some point. I mean, Tex Johnson rolled a 707, so it can't be THAT hard...Or maybe it is, I'm not a pilot of Tex's calibre by any measurement. But I may or may not have rolled a 172 once. Now there's an accomplishment to (not) brag about.CanuckFlyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01742154354935197804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-36414555935460475852009-12-06T03:23:09.013+00:002009-12-06T03:23:09.013+00:00Fantastic post. Thanks for sharing. My favorite ...Fantastic post. Thanks for sharing. My favorite line, "I'm so far behind this plane I wouldn't get hurt in a crash."... hadn't heard that one before.jinkstohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05645519830822645928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-57094225758750749542009-12-06T02:26:07.379+00:002009-12-06T02:26:07.379+00:00Frank, I have no doubt whatsoever that you are rig...Frank, I have no doubt <b>whatsoever</b> that you are right. You have environments where some of the aircraft are fully aerobatic and pilots move between types over their careers. You have a rock solid airplane. You have crews who are trained to die for one another, so who can trust each other to keep their mouths shut. And you have long, long legs with not much to do but make sure the fuel is feeding from the correct tanks.Aviatrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634111275860140084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-66730264007519947242009-12-06T01:57:01.316+00:002009-12-06T01:57:01.316+00:00Dear Trix:
First...Bravo Zulu!!! Outstanding perf...Dear Trix:<br /><br />First...Bravo Zulu!!! Outstanding performance in every respect.<br /><br />Second. I am absolutely convinced that someone, somewhere in the last 50 years has rolled a Herc. But of course, you can't get anyone to admit it. As you now (may) know, the airplane is fine with it. So next time you talk to John, ask him if he's heard stories...<br /><br />Now you be careful. Much more of this and the Marines may decide to keep you.<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />FrankFrank Van Hastehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821687850881538546noreply@blogger.com