Comments on: Air Force Flies CV-22s to Africa and Back

By: Guest

Guest — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 04:39:36 +0000

No Autopilot for TF ops, you get commands that you have t0follow with the big sticks…

By: jazzman

jazzman — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:54:41 +0000

Where does the article say “some aircraft not able to fly”?
Also, no pilot takes off, from anywhere, in a 747 or a Cessna, without “meticulous planning to avoid nasty weather”–it’s required by regulations, both FAA/ICAO and military.
In the mid-Atlantic during October, “nasty weather” can mean tropical storm systems, if not actual hurricanes.
But you probably knew that.

By: predynastic egypt

predynastic egypt — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:53:15 +0000

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By: arby

arby — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:08:39 +0000

I didn’t think there could be anything worse than a long flight in a C-130 sitting on the fabric seats with one of the metal cross braces between your cheeks. I was wrong…

By: Foxthree

Foxthree — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:32:29 +0000

If it’s the first time that the Osprey is going cross Atlantic, then you can bet they will plan like hell to make sure weather isn’t a factor. This goes for the same with any new aircraft or system when it first accomplishes something like that.

By: Wembley

Wembley — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:06:29 +0000

System failures, some aircraft not able to fly in spite of a lavish supply of spares and maintenance crew…and it only works if you have “meticulous planning to avoid nasty weather.“
And they’re saying what it a success it was.
Anyone else recognise lipstick on a pig?
& btw Bamako is a city of 1.6 million people, not a desert… maybe they were somewhere in the vicinity?

By: stephen russell

stephen russell — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:14:07 +0000

Now the CV22 is showing its worth.
Now expand & place in use for Navy & Army.
AF Spec Ops
AF Air Cargo
Army Tac Ops
“AF1”?
USMC for LHD ships?
& Civie model to take passengers from LAX, Bob Hope Airport CA to Lake Arrowhead-Big Bear CA area & Mammoth Ski area, No CA

By: tipover

tipover — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:12:34 +0000

I suspect the biggest strain with modern TFR systems is to the nerves of the aircrew while in autopilot. Least that was the case with the F-111. Taking your hands off an letting the aircraft fly can be a real stressor.

By: Camp

Camp — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:12:55 +0000

Making that trip in a CH-53 would suck… then again, you can shove a CH-53 into a C-5 and and get it there even quicker. Maybe the Air Force could use a bigger C-5 or a smaller V-22?
http://www.445aw.afrc.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/071214-F-9097A-001.jpg
Merry Christmas!!!

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:59:11 +0000

This is great news for me. I work in an Industrial Engineering support role for the V-22 program at Vought Aircraft Industries. We make the Doors, Ramps, Rudders, Elevators and the Empennage of both of the MV and CV models.
FYI: Empennage is the correct term for the Tail of an Aircraft.