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C-130 News: The US Air Force's MC-130 Seaplane is Finally in the Works
Lockheed Martin's C-130J Super Hercules aircraft is not just the workhorse for the military but also a super achiever. In its career that has spanned over two decades, this aircraft has landed in the Arctic, on the highest airstrip, and even an aircraft carrier carrying out medevac, troop, and cargo transport. The US Air Force now plans to make it a seaplane as well, thereby making it possible for this mighty aircraft to land anywhere across the globe. To ensure that the new version of the
C-130 News: Air Force pilots test landing skills on Highway 287 during military exercise
The United States military made history yesterday when it landed a C-130 aircraft on Highway 287 north of Rawlins during a joint training exercise. Moments after sunrise, the cargo plane burst through storm clouds to the east of the roadway at about 240 miles per hour. 500 feet off each wingtip was an A10. Known also as “flying guns,” A10’s are the Air Force’s primary low-altitude close support aircraft. Until yesterday, the Air Force had never landed a C130 on an American highway, although two
C-130 News: Torque synchronizes TLR C-130J aircraft maintenance
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- Aircraft maintenance units at Little Rock Air Force Base recently turned toward implementing Torque, a software suite of tools and applications, as part of an effort to streamline processes and efficiency to improve productivity across the units and installation. In an effort to align with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles. Q. Brown Jr.’s Action Order Delta: Design Implementation, Torque was first introduced within one of 19th AMXS’s smaller sections,
C-130 News: Teaching the Commando new tricks
Teaching the Commando new tricks By Staff Sgt. Brandon Esau, AFSOC Public Affairs / Published September 14, 2021 HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- The C-130J is an incredibly versatile aircraft, and since it’s creation, it’s landed on rough fields, in arctic locations and even an aircraft carrier Yet, it cannot land on water, which covers about 71% of the planet. As national strategic objectives shift focus to littoral regions, Air Force Special Operations Command is advancing new approac
C-130 News: Reserve C-130 aerial firefighting teams fly during second busiest wildfire season
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) -- The 302nd Airlift Wing has three C-130 Hercules aircraft flying sorties out of McClellan Air Tanker Base this year in Sacramento County, California, performing an aerial firefighting mission unique within the Air Force Reserve. Since first being activated July 20, the 302 AW has been working together with other military aircraft from Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd AW, Wyoming ANG’s 153rd AW, and California ANG’s 146th AW to drop millions of ga
C-130 News: 908th Airlift Wing remembers 9/11 with flyover
Remembering the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, provides little cause to celebrate for the vast majority of United States citizens, including members of the Armed Forces. Many face the day with somber reverence to the memory of all the victims and the heroes that sacrificed themselves that day (and for the 20 years since) so that others may live in peace and security. The significance is not lost on the Airmen of the 908th Airlift Wing, who, despite continuing to conduct tactical airlift
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2gearbox Prop brake inoperate in Ground
Yes, during runnup is normal, the brake release. When the engine shutdown, the brake was inoperated.- propeller service
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2gearbox Prop brake inoperate in Ground
I don't understand what you mean by "during runnup, the prop brake no longer works." The starter disengages the propeller brake at initial RPM, then is held apart by oil pressure as the engine accelerates. If you mean "after engine operates and is shut down," then you may have a defective propeller brake. Of note, it is normal for the propeller brake to not work below certain cold ambient air temperatures due to excess oil viscosity (engine has not been run). As for why it works after brake flush and not after engine run, I don't know. It may have something to do with the manual separation of the prop brake that makes it seat better. You can confirm this by inserting the tool to unseat the prop brake, apply air, then immediately removing it without flushing the gearbox to see if the problem duplicates. Also, if the propeller brake pads are worn, flushing will only help a little. You'll still have worn brake pads.- propeller service
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gearbox Prop brake inoperate in Ground
After installation of prop assy on the prop shaft, the propeller turn in opposite direction. 1) Magnetics plugs checks on Gearbox but they are perfect, no traces of metal particles. 2) To be sure, we had fushed the gearbox : after this operation, the prop brake works by manual action. 3) On the other hand during the runnup, the prop brake no longer works. 4) The magnetic plugs are still correct. Why did the prop brake work after flushing ? But no longer work after ? What is the cause or problem with the brake ? Thank u in advance for your answer...- propeller service
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Sonny, I am still here, but I don't check in as much as I should. I will try to get here more often and at least try to contribute more. I recently attended the Veterans Day celebration at the Ben Steele Jr. High In Billings ! Two of my grandchildren attend that school and my daughter is also a teacher there. My oldest grandson graduated from that schools first graduation four years ago. It is a. very nice Jr High built in honor of of BenSteel who was one of the survivors from the POW camp in the Philippines. He is famous for his drawings of the camp while there 1000+ days. The school has a lot of his memoirs on display. Of I remember, I will take some pics of it when I can get my daughter to show me around again. One very interesting thing was is widow ---99 yrs old gave a speech about the old the days after he got back home. I don't live in Billings, but haven't missed a Veterans Day in Billings since my kids were in grade school. When they call about the veterans military branch I have noticed most of the Vietnam veterans I remember aren't there anymore. Kinda sad.!! Anyway, I hope you and all of the veterans here had a good day and I will see you next year. Ken
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The Difference Between 'Potentially' and 'Realistically'
By Sonny · PostedA young boy went up to his father and asked him, "Dad, what is the difference between 'potentially' and 'realistically'?" A young boy went up to his father and asked him, "Dad, what is the difference between 'potentially' and 'realistically'?" The father thought for a moment, then answered, "Go ask your mother if she would sleep with Brad Pitt for a million dollars. Then ask your sister if she would sleep with Brad Pit -
Redneck Newlyweds
By Sonny · PostedA week after their marriage, the Redneck newlyweds paid a visit to their doctor... "I can't figure it out doc, and I'm really worried," said the husband. "My testicles are turning blue." "That's pretty unusual," said the doctor. "Let me examine you." The doctor takes a look. Sure enough, the Redneck's testicles are blue. The doctor turns to the wife. "Are you using the diaphragm -
WHY MEN AREN'T SECRETARIES
By Sonny · PostedWHY MEN AREN'T SECRETARIES: Husband's note on refrigerator for wife: Someone from the Gyna Colleges called. They said the Pabst beer is normal. " I didn't know you liked beer " -
Men Are Just Happier People
By Sonny · PostedMen Are Just Happier People: NICKNAMES If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah. If Mike, Dave and John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Bubba and Wildman. EATING OUT When the bill arrives, Mike, Dave and John will each throw in $20, even though it's only for $32.50. None of them will have anything smaller and none will actually admit they want change back. When the girls get their bill, outcome the -
The Preacher
By Sonny · PostedThere was a preacher whose wife was expecting a baby so he went before the congregation and asked for a raise. After much discussion, they passed a rule that whenever the preacher's family expanded, so would his paycheck. After 6 children, this started to get expensive and the congregation decided to hold another meeting to discuss the preacher's salary. There was much yelling and bickering about how much the clergyman's additional children were costing the church. Finally, the Preache
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