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Clark Griswold

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    F-35 Lightning info

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    Words from the Eglin pilots who were interviewed for the articles above or were included in DOT&E's report: "We mention 100 positive things, and add one comment that can be taken out of context negatively, and guess what they publish." Also, take a closer look at the author of the POGO article -- Wilson Wheeler. Hasn't been a fan of the program since its inception. Takes a LOT of the issues out of context, and worse yet he knows he is.

    GAO's annual report came out just a few days ago, and guess what their assessment is? The program is seeing improvement. Challenges still remain for sure (just like in any developmental program), but improving none the less.

    Fair enough. didn't read the test pilots' positive comments but will readily admit I don't think that the eggs in one baskest idea of the JSF is a good idea, not that it matters, and that having an alternative 5th gen light strike fighter would at least lower risk...

    But to balance everything out, Forbes is positive on it here

    B-1 (Bone) questions

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    Copy all and agree on probably not seeing the AF ax either... sequester is going to suck but probably not going to kill completely any airplanes (hopefully) as too many jobs i.e. votes are attached to the bases and airplanes

    Boss, I quit...

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    Not sure if anyone else see this as "the problem" but I see this as where the problem (leadership with no conern for the mission or common sense) starts, it is that we pre-select our leaders WAY too early in their careers and put them on the enivatble path to command before we know what we've got... been both AD and now Guard and the Guard is by no means perfect but they seem to observe their folks several years prior to picking who will eventually be in charge and from my perspective have a much better filter for stopping DB's from getting command...

    There are other problems but that to me seems where they all start, you don't know who you've got but you start giving them min time upgrades, school selects, cross-flow programs, etc.... and you may have the right guy but may not but you have already invested heavily in them as a "leader" and then the AF just accepts what it has got....

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    Was this C-5 damaged?

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    Thanks for link, I was about 99.69% sure that it was a very interesting day for that C-5 and crew but just wondered if they had any kind of protection against this (or other FOD during t/o & landing) since they can operate from austere locations... glad it worked out ok...

    Canada officially cancels F-35 order

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    All true but it is not flying (only a demonstrator not a full up production example) and a bisexual AR capability is yet another feature (read cost and delay) to be added... after the political mud fight of the F-35 I don't think any Canadian politician is looking to stick their neck out for another high risk defense accquistion... besides in the F-XIII fighter competition for their next fighter, the SK's are only looking at an improved F-15K with an AESA radar because of delays in the conformal weapons bay and canted fins... delays delays delays... if Boeing would give a good deal on keeping the legacy CF-18's flying until it is ready then maybe... but again: cost, availabity & compatibility with what you already have are going to drive this, so once again the SuperHornet is the best choice overall...

    Canada officially cancels F-35 order

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    Nice concept but not developed yet and would take some time to get done, the report referenced delays as one of the main factors in not recommending the F-35, along with price and lifetime cost of operation...probably wind up being a bit pricey after unexpected problems are encountered and fixed along with extra time.. 100 million (projected) for an SE vs 67 million for a SuperHornet.

    I think they are looking for 4+ Gen capability with the lower risk of several years of operations already... so the SuperHornet or Eurofighter... just my $.02 I think the SuperHornet is what it will it be, go with what you know..

    RCAF's F-35A Problem

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    Yup, assuming the program is truly TBTF and will be continued if sequestration kicks in. Suprised they didn't go with Rafale or Typhoon since they have traditionally wanted two engines (and half the cost) when you are way out over the great white north but to each his own...

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