A common procedure with large strike packages is to have multiple tankers stacked in the same refueling area, separated by altitude (think holding). If one was at the wrong altitude, it could have set up a collision.
KC135’s don’t refuel each other. More likely this was two tankers in a common refueling area which were not properly deconflicted by altitude.
Very, very few KC-135's are receiver-capable (can be refueled by another tanker). This points to an accident either 1) while both aircraft were flying formation or 2) two tankers on separate missions which were not properly deconflicted.
KC-135's do not have ejection seats, and crews typically don't wear parachutes. Bailing out is only possible with time and a relatively stable aircraft (e.g., fuel exhaustion at a moderately high altitude). Any loss of control accident would likely be fatal.
I suspect the good general will be forced into retirement soon (if not court marshalled).
I'm going to post a notice in the local paper that says "I will be helping myself to the contents of everyone's house and wallet unless you specifically opt out of this feature in writing." That should work!
Four words - Whole house standby generator.
Over a decade now without anything but a momentary lapse of power.
BTW, the current Defense Secretary would like to, once again, see women barred from these positions.
Once upon a time, a certain airline had a preference for Navy pilots - particularly from tactical aircraft. When you understand that at the time women were prohibited from flying these aircraft, you understand one of the primary roots of systemic discrimination.
I don't think people realize how much airline pilot hiring at the majors used to rely on belonging to the right group or knowing someone on the inside who could help advance your application.
Diversity initiatives, properly executed, simply attempt to expand the search into underrepresented populations and not lower any standards. The "old boys' club" network that dominated airline hiring in years past did the exact opposite.
I have flown with many, many pilots over my 40+ career in the military and airlines. The vast majority of them have been excellent. Without fail, the ones who I felt were marginal performers were white and male. Many of this subset displayed an undeserved air of entitlement.
"When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean- neither more nor less."
"The question is," said Alice, "whether you can make words mean so many different things."
"The question is," said Humpty Dumpty, "which is to be master-that's all."
It apparently was not difficult to impose tariffs quickly. Shouldn’t be much more difficult to undo them.
If people were interested in donating to an organization which help trans people relocate, which ones would you recommend?
MAGA wanted a world in which it was once again safe to call blacks “n****rs”, women “c**ts”, and the mentally challenged “r****ds”. We are seeing the inevitable results.
You don’t need to show a passport or birth certificate to buy a beer!
So all laws are suspended when the government is shut down? Good to know!
Thank you for your work on issues like this.
Did the mayor of El Paso piss on Trump's shoes or something?
Can confirm scheduled commercial flights to and from El Paso are being held on the ground.
Can confirm scheduled commercial departures are being held on the ground in El Paso.
Can confirm at least some commercial flights are currently being held on the ground in El Paso.
Commercial pilot here. I have literally not seen anything like this in my 40+ year career. Yes, sometimes the FAA declares a "no fly" area, but the reasons are usually disclosed (or obvious). Provisions are generally made for scheduled commercial flights. Hopefully a clarification is forthcoming.
He’s not a WHITE Christian minister, so doesn’t matter to MAGA.
The American Kristallnacht continue unabated. 😡
The American Kristallnacht continues unabated....🙁
