Thread: ‘But WHY’

Originally Posted by trog

Dream big , gofor one of those six engine antonovs. Plenty of room and carrying capacity

But they are underpowered and need massive runways - the C-17 has a lot more muscle and can use short runways like the C-130. Climb rate is astounding - not sure if most civy passangers would appreciate a climb that steep though, but boy would love to try it...

Have spoken to multiple C-17 Pilots and Load Masters, but still haven’t convinced any to give me a lift... Will try again this year - working at the Airshow has its advantages - I get to go see all the planes and chat to the Crew before the public ever get near them.

I start on Feb 4 and will be there for around 5 weeks. Can’t wait - best event on the calendar. 👍

But the antanov you can transport your smaller plane above. Always bigger engines if you got the bucks. Besides not as commonplace

Originally Posted by Homestar

You’re not thinking big enough - civy version of a C-17... Double decker, mass boarding and departure from the rear... 😆

Hmmm, would give my left nut for a fly in a C-17... Who do I have to sleep with to make that happen - Airshow is just around the corner.... 😆

its not that exciting.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

its not that exciting.

Couldn't agree more..

Got to go on a flight in a C-17 when considering a remuster to Loady back in 2012. As impressive as it is, both in size and technology, it was a bit dull.

The only way I could describe it is if you went from a s2a (C-130 or Carabu) to a RRV(c-17). You can do the exact same thing in both, but the C-130 was way more fun and dangerous.. also more prone to vomit and becoming deaf.

The coolest thing about a C-17 is it can reverse!

Says those that have had the chance.... Still miles better than a commercial flight I should think. Nothing is that great when it’s you job - I get that... 😉

And no commercial flights do this sort of thing...

Originally Posted by Slunnie

More seat room where it tapers in at the back!

Back in 1970, when my wife and I went on our honeymoon, we flew from Mebourne to Tassie n a Lockheed Electra. The rear seats were set along the fuselage sides, inward facing, so one looked at the pax on the opposite side.

I remember the old bloke opposite us who was sweating profusely, wiping his brow with the dirtiest of hankies.

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Who do I have to sleep with to make that happen - A

Well you could join the ADF for a start.

Originally Posted by 4bee

Well you could join the ADF for a start.

Yeah... Maybe a few issues with that... Maybe my fitness level and not being an Australian Citizen would preclude me to start with. Then there’s that whole taking orders thing - I’m a bit old to be putting up with all that guff to be honest...

Any other ideas? 😁