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"Snowchickens." -- Andrew Chaplin SIT MIHI GLADIUS SICUT SANCTO MARTINO (If you're going to e-mail me, you'll have to get "yourfinger." out.) Wouldn't it be great if they didn't mothball the CF-18's and gave a few of them to the Snowbirds? I know it would cost a few bucks...but...it is time to retire those Tutors. Nick |
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Canuck wrote:
Wouldn't it be great if they didn't mothball the CF-18's and gave a few of them to the Snowbirds? I know it would cost a few bucks...but...it is time to retire those Tutors. Don't know about that. I saw them at the Reno Air Races some years ago, and the lack of speed and noise was rather refreshing. The slow and graceful maneuvers were spectacular, I think the best aerial routine I've ever seen. I was off the airport property, a narrow strip of land along what I think was the north boundary. Standing in line with the runway, the Snowbirds would come swooping down in formation, low and slow enough I could clearly see the pilots. The Thunderbirds were fast and noisy and took a lot of airspace turning around to come back for the next pass, during which they were more or less out of sight. Everything the Snowbirds did was right there, up close and personal. Someday they'll have to move on, I know, and I really think something will be lost in that move. Just my opinion of course.... Jon |
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"Jon Anderson" wrote in message ... Canuck wrote: Wouldn't it be great if they didn't mothball the CF-18's and gave a few of them to the Snowbirds? I know it would cost a few bucks...but...it is time to retire those Tutors. Don't know about that. I saw them at the Reno Air Races some years ago, and the lack of speed and noise was rather refreshing. The slow and graceful maneuvers were spectacular, I think the best aerial routine I've ever seen. I was off the airport property, a narrow strip of land along what I think was the north boundary. Standing in line with the runway, the Snowbirds would come swooping down in formation, low and slow enough I could clearly see the pilots. The Thunderbirds were fast and noisy and took a lot of airspace turning around to come back for the next pass, during which they were more or less out of sight. Everything the Snowbirds did was right there, up close and personal. Someday they'll have to move on, I know, and I really think something will be lost in that move. Just my opinion of course.... Jon I've seen the Snowbirds several times and they never fail to impress. Unfortunately, the Tutors are way too old and nobody else uses them any more. To me, it would make sense to give them some of the CF-18s that have been mothballed. Why should they collect dust when they could be put to good use? Nick |
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The only other country that used them was Belguim, and they retired them
quite some time ago. There are still a number in storage at CFB Mountain View just for the team. It seems the current aircraft that they would go to is the BAe Hawk. The same type the Red Arrows currently use. "Canuck" wrote in message news:TzRvk.247303$gc5.177697@pd7urf2no... "Jon Anderson" wrote in message ... Canuck wrote: Wouldn't it be great if they didn't mothball the CF-18's and gave a few of them to the Snowbirds? I know it would cost a few bucks...but...it is time to retire those Tutors. Don't know about that. I saw them at the Reno Air Races some years ago, and the lack of speed and noise was rather refreshing. The slow and graceful maneuvers were spectacular, I think the best aerial routine I've ever seen. I was off the airport property, a narrow strip of land along what I think was the north boundary. Standing in line with the runway, the Snowbirds would come swooping down in formation, low and slow enough I could clearly see the pilots. The Thunderbirds were fast and noisy and took a lot of airspace turning around to come back for the next pass, during which they were more or less out of sight. Everything the Snowbirds did was right there, up close and personal. Someday they'll have to move on, I know, and I really think something will be lost in that move. Just my opinion of course.... Jon I've seen the Snowbirds several times and they never fail to impress. Unfortunately, the Tutors are way too old and nobody else uses them any more. To me, it would make sense to give them some of the CF-18s that have been mothballed. Why should they collect dust when they could be put to good use? Nick ----------------- www.Newsgroup-Binaries.com - *Completion*Retention*Speed* Access your favorite newsgroups from home or on the road ----------------- |
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"Bill & Ange" wrote in message ... The only other country that used them was Belguim, and they retired them quite some time ago. There are still a number in storage at CFB Mountain View just for the team. It seems the current aircraft that they would go to is the BAe Hawk. The same type the Red Arrows currently use. The Hawk would be a great replacement as well. It is quite a nice aircraft and the Red Arrows put on quite a display with it. Nick |
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Not True the other user Malaysia
Belgium used the CF-100 Bill & Ange wrote: The only other country that used them was Belguim, and they retired them quite some time ago. There are still a number in storage at CFB Mountain |
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whoops, sorry wrong country. got the planes mixed up...
"Maple1" wrote in message news:4VZvk.66553$hx.8514@pd7urf3no... Not True the other user Malaysia Belgium used the CF-100 Bill & Ange wrote: The only other country that used them was Belguim, and they retired them quite some time ago. There are still a number in storage at CFB Mountain ----------------- www.Newsgroup-Binaries.com - *Completion*Retention*Speed* Access your favorite newsgroups from home or on the road ----------------- |
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Yea I know LOL
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Jon Anderson wrote in
: Canuck wrote: Wouldn't it be great if they didn't mothball the CF-18's and gave a few of them to the Snowbirds? I know it would cost a few bucks...but...it is time to retire those Tutors. Don't know about that. I saw them at the Reno Air Races some years ago, and the lack of speed and noise was rather refreshing. The slow and graceful maneuvers were spectacular, I think the best aerial routine I've ever seen. I was off the airport property, a narrow strip of land along what I think was the north boundary. Standing in line with the runway, the Snowbirds would come swooping down in formation, low and slow enough I could clearly see the pilots. The Thunderbirds were fast and noisy and took a lot of airspace turning around to come back for the next pass, during which they were more or less out of sight. Everything the Snowbirds did was right there, up close and personal. Someday they'll have to move on, I know, and I really think something will be lost in that move. Just my opinion of course.... Jon I vote they put the Tutor back into production just to keep 431 Sq in business. Grace, beauty - and humor - have always been the greatest strengths of the Snowbirds. Bob ^,,^ |
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"Bill & Ange" wrote in
: The only other country that used them was Belguim, and they retired them quite some time ago. There are still a number in storage at CFB Mountain View just for the team. It seems the current aircraft that they would go to is the BAe Hawk. The same type the Red Arrows currently use. That might be a fair compromuse. I've never had the pleasure of seeing the RedArrows in person, but photos show they are every bit as clever as the Snowbirds. The Royal Saudi Air Force also has a Hawk equipped demo team. We have a privately owned Tutor here in Washington State. Bob ^,,^ |
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