I'm curious how long we will keep forces in Kuwait. We've been there for right at 20 years now. Seems almost certain that a presence will be kept there to provide transitional support. Maybe something similar to the days of Southern/Northern Watch for a while until the new Iraqi government demonstra...
Jump to postSaw this jet at Andrews AFB back in Jun '10. Apparently President Obama isn't the only person who likes to play golf at that base. Was hoping to use our host unit connections to get to see <acronym title="LAPA (Argentina)">MJ</acronym> come back through the pax terminal, but apparently his plans aro...
Jump to postProbably nothing major. I wouldn't bother to post it, but I was just on the return leg (<acronym title="OLD: Denver - Stapleton International (DEN / KDEN) (closed), USA - Colorado AND CURRENT: Denver - International (DEN / KDEN), USA - Colorado">DEN</acronym> - <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-J...
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You'll probably get another chance for pics later next month. I won't go into details or specific dates for obvious reasons, but I do know that last exercise was the second in a series of three preparing several units for an inspection. I would expect similar mobility assets may be used.
Was just reading the thread about the history of <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym> and how it became one of the busiest. My question, while not specific to <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson Inte...
Jump to postAgree with those who say this is <acronym title="Carpatian Air Transport (Hungary)">KC</acronym>-10 with three F-22's. Unless there is a media story, probably no way to know exactly why they were there, but I doubt it's anything significant. Given the extensive testing done at Nellis and/or Edwards ...
Jump to postUnfortunately, Fox News reporting one of the pilots has died.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,331558,00.html
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Jump to postWasn't really sure where to post this, but I just felt the need to proclaim that I have made the pilgrimmage! My wife and I planned a Carnival cruise to celebrate our 10th anniversary and, upon review of the Carnival itineraries, I told her she could pick any cruise she wanted so long as St Maarten ...
Jump to postJust booked on a Carnival cruise that will be making a full-day stop at St Maarten. Never been, so I'm looking for any advice / inputs /suggestions to ensure I get to make the most of my time during my short time on the island. I will be visiting with my wife, so I have to do more than just sit at M...
Jump to postHow does the almighty Pete Carroll lose a game in which he is favored by some 40 points?? Man, I bet the <acronym title="Lan Chile">LA</acronym> media made him turn water into wine in the press conference just to make sure it was really him out there. That said, the madness that has been the last tw...
Jump to postAppears Kansas State will be on a Northwest A320 from Manhattan, KS to Montgomery AL at 1530 EDT.
Jump to postAnyone notice that quite a few aircraft inbound to Atlanta were diverted yesterday? I realize this happens from time to time, but I had just never really seen this many in one afternoon. I suppose it was due to the weather. If you look at FlightAware for the following airports (CSG, <acronym title="...
Jump to postNot sure who Kansas St. uses, but I would look for them to be flying into either MGM or CSG today. Most teams coming to Auburn use MGM.
Jump to postI don't really ever post much about music, as I'm just a casual listener, but I recently saw this guy play live while I was out in Texas. I was in San Antonio for several weeks and ventured up to this place called Gruene Hall. After seeing him, I looked into some of his stuff and he has some good co...
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Jump to postGood show. One of the few "reality" type shows I will watch. Probably because they don't seem to be "acting out" a reality.
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Jump to postLooking for some suggestions from those listed in the subject line. I'm leaving next Thursday and heading up the east coast for my first look at Fenway, Shea, and Yankee stadiums as well as Camden Yards. Because it's my first time spending any signficant amount of time in those areas, I'm open to an...
Jump to postFor those familiar with renting vehicles at O'Hare, are any of the major companies easier or more convenient than the others? For what it's worth, I'll be staying at the Marriott O'Hare if any particular companies are more convenient to that location. Thanks.
Jump to postMcConnell AFB in Kansas was hit by a tornado in 1992. This link to Youtube has home video of it passing through -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2veLsNZrlSw
Jump to postHave to go to Chicago for some company stuff from Sunday, March 18 til Wed the 21st. Was just thinking about going up early to see the St Patrick's Day festivities in downtown. I'm somewhat familiar with Chicago (i.e. I've been a couple of times in last few years), but not familiar with the events s...
Jump to postI've only once flown one of Delta's <acronym title="Air Madagascar">MD</acronym>-90s. That was from <acronym title="Dallas / Fort Worth - International (DFW / KDFW), USA - Texas">DFW</acronym>-<acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - G...
Jump to postCosts a few bucks a month, but I use this one.
http://www.flightexplorer.com/personal/personalEdition.aspx
Don't forget the most glaring difference between Incirlik and bases in Iraq and Afghanistan -- Incirlik is a base with an ASSIGNED contingent of US<acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym> members. That's to say that a significant number of those working at that base are just there for a 3-6 month de...
Jump to postWOW! Even after a reminder to everyone that he said SUNDAY NIGHT, we get another post suggesting that our friend might catch a tour of CocaCola at 2AM?!?! Are you guys so hard up to tell someone about Atlanta that you don't even pay attention to what he is asking? As for the Buckhead suggestion...yo...
Jump to postPretty damn funny... The guy CLEARLY states that he is going to be in <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym> at NIGHT on a SUNDAY and half the posts are suggesting tourist activities?! Am I missing something, o...
Jump to postWell, as an Auburn guy here, I'll throw my two cents in: Ever wonder what plane spotting at the Tuscaloosa (Alabama) airport is like? Check out the video linked on this page of Saban's arrival at the airport. You'd think the Holy Ghost just showed up at communion (which is done with Ritz crackers an...
Jump to postWell, I've had the Saitek Evo basic controller for a couple of days now and it HAS MADE A WORLD <acronym title="Transports et Travaux Aériens de Madagascar">OF</acronym> DIFFERENCE over my old Logitech 3D Pro!!! I KNEW I wasn't as bad at flying as that Logitech had me thinking I was. It's just the s...
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Jump to postThanks all for your inputs. Just ordered the basic Saitek Evo model for the FSX I will be receiving in just a few days. Once it arrives, I think I will take this Logitech stick out in the back yard and go "Office Space" on it!!
Jump to postCan't say for sure if dual or single contrail for each jet, but if I had to guess, I'd say only one. Definitely not a single aircraft (ref: the B-47 response above), but the thought of it being one of the demo teams was the first to come to mind when I saw it. Their direction of flight over central ...
Jump to postSaw a rare sight today over central Georgia(U.S) about an hour before sunset. Was apparently a six-ship at cruise altitude as each was making a contrail. Just wondering if what I saw was a standard cruising formation? The first four were in what appeared to be a 4-ship combat spread (i.e. noses even...
Jump to postAre there any add-on's for FSX that will allow you to literally create your own airport from scratch <acronym title="Anderson - Regional (County) (AND / KAND), USA - South Carolina">AND</acronym> are fairly simple to use? I've seen the AFCAD program, but that seems way more complicated than what I h...
Jump to postAnyone else had problems with this controller? I have had the Extreme 3D Pro for a few years now and, lately, it's started going nuts. It just will not maintain a calibration. Sometimes it will recognize left axis movements, but not to the right. Other times it will fully recognize up movement, but ...
Jump to postDoesn't exactly qualify as a "fighter" per se, but all fighter guys have flown it for training -- if I'm not mistaken the T-38 Talon moves pretty quick on final. Also, I've heard the pilot has to do some additional fuel weight calculations to determine the appropriate final approach speed. Maybe tho...
Jump to postAdditionally, the FlightAware.com tracking...
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N69PM
Did a quick scan and didn't see anything posted on this. Happened about lunch time today in Macon, <acronym title="Garuda Indonesia">GA</acronym>. Was on my way home from the Atlanta area this afternoon and, fortunately, we have an alternate I-475 around that area. <a href="http://www.13wmaz.com/new...
Jump to postHave been looking at some info on ski resorts in the western US. I've never spent much time around any of these resorts and was just looking for a few recommendations. Considering a wedding anniversary trip for the week before Christmas this year. Some important considerations in choosing the right ...
Jump to postOf course he didn't get indicted--he didn't do anything illegal. Plame's husband was nothing more than a wannabe diplomat and she just another warm body at the <acronym title="Rome - Ciampino (CIA / LIRA), Italy">CIA</acronym> (as opposed to some top secret agent). Besides, if the Dems spent half as...
Jump to postIn addition to DUI laws, I presume most states have a law against open containers in a vehicle... My question -- suppose four people (Persons A, B, C & D) are riding in Person A's vehicle. However, Person B is actually driving the vehicle. Person's C & D are riding in the back seat and are both cons...
Jump to postNot trying to nitpick...just want to help ensure the holidays retain the sanctity of their specific meaning. I don't think it's ever "incorrect" to offer our appreciation to those who so deserve it, but I do think we should try to keep most of the focus of this particular day on those who have given...
Jump to postWell, if the "Day Without Immigrants" theme is truly going to be appreciated, then in addition to not going to work and not going to school, maybe they can NOT go to any emergency rooms, NOT use any government assistance and NOT get arrested -- then we can get a fair assessment of their economic imp...
Jump to postWell, if the "Day Without Immigrants" theme is truly going to be appreciated, then in addition to not going to work and not going to school, maybe they can NOT go to any emergency rooms, NOT use any government assistance and NOT get arrested -- then we can get a fair assessment of their economic imp...
Jump to postHaven't had any extensive dealings or flights with any of these guys, but through my time in ROTC and active duty US<acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym>, I've had the opportunity to meet: Chuck Yeager - at Gathering of Eagles at Maxwell AFB Alfred "Chief" Anderson: (http://www.timelessvoices.org...
Jump to postI'm assuming the underlying motivation to this question is essentially how easily and/or quickly can the airport be accessed from what is considered the heart of (or downtown) of a city. Or, in terms of a city like Las Vegas, how close is the airport to the locations frequented by the majority of th...
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Jump to postLt AWACS, First, for the record, I do want to clarify that my "zealots" comments are not aimed at you. Looking back on my post after a day or two, I can see how it might have come across that way, so I apologize if you saw that as a personal attack. It's more of a reflection to some of my past exper...
Jump to postNow that I've been out of the US<acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym> for about a year now, it's interesting to see the comments aroused by this sort of question. These days, I see more humor in how territorial members can be of their particular service. It's been my experience that the same guys...
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