C-27's going away
#11
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The USCG would have been much better served with the C27J over the Casa. I am not completely familiar with the acquisition process, but from what I heard there were many promises made about the capes and lims of the Casa that it has failed to deliver on. I know there would be many happy people if the USCG went and resurrected the C27J and sold off the 144's. JMHO.
#12
A big +1 for the political side...However, what really irks me though is the fact that the airframes are essentially BRAND NEW. What "cost savings" is there in retiring new aircraft? It's just a crock of "Big Blue" B.S. What threat to "Big Blue" did the C-27J program present...none. End result, perfectly good aircraft getting retired and the Army Guard units who were supposed to get this aircraft taking it in the shorts.
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#15
The USCG would have been much better served with the C27J over the Casa. I am not completely familiar with the acquisition process, but from what I heard there were many promises made about the capes and lims of the Casa that it has failed to deliver on. I know there would be many happy people if the USCG went and resurrected the C27J and sold off the 144's. JMHO.
Hey man, was this the guy you were talking about?
EADS North America - Vice Admiral (Ret.) Terry Cross named as EADS North America’s Director of Homeland Security Programs
http://www.uscg.mil/history/people/CrossTerryMbio.pdf
#16
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I figured that would bring you out of the shadows just like this thread finally got me to sign up and quit lurking. I was not implying anyone in particular, just referencing people I knew who went through TPS and had some knowledge of the 144 program. Ultimately we will make the aircraft work, but I know how you and most everyone who flies it feels. It is wishful thinking to think that the CG would move on the C27J. The AF is also parking a bunch of H2's and H3 Hercs that are newer and could have a nice home in the CG. I am sure current budgets preclude any of this from happening though.
#17
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I figured that would bring you out of the shadows just like this thread finally got me to sign up and quit lurking. I was not implying anyone in particular, just referencing people I knew who went through TPS and had some knowledge of the 144 program. Ultimately we will make the aircraft work, but I know how you and most everyone who flies it feels. It is wishful thinking to think that the CG would move on the C27J. The AF is also parking a bunch of H2's and H3 Hercs that are newer and could have a nice home in the CG. I am sure current budgets preclude any of this from happening though.
#18
Interesting how CG CASA and AF C-27 folks share a similar sentiment about the political processes which have influenced acquisition of both aircraft.
Sorry, it was someone else who pointed out that the Vice Commandant during the period EADS was awarded the CASA contract was hired by EADS into a position tailor made for him after retiring and not taking a two year grace period.
"Cross was the Coast Guard’s Vice Commandant from 2004 to 2006, with oversight responsibility for the development and implementation of strategic plans and budget priorities. He also served as the Agency Acquisition Executive and had requirements decision authority for major Coast Guard acquisitions requirements, including aircraft, boats, ships, technology systems and facilities. "
No big deal, just because it looks and smells fishy doesn't mean it is. His career path has further degraded morale of us folks flying the CASA, but in the end the crews will make it work. For the non-CG folks reading this, our enlisted aircrew are also our maintainers (aka fixers/flyers). They bore the true brunt of this platform transition and my hat goes off to them.
"Cross was the Coast Guard’s Vice Commandant from 2004 to 2006, with oversight responsibility for the development and implementation of strategic plans and budget priorities. He also served as the Agency Acquisition Executive and had requirements decision authority for major Coast Guard acquisitions requirements, including aircraft, boats, ships, technology systems and facilities. "
No big deal, just because it looks and smells fishy doesn't mean it is. His career path has further degraded morale of us folks flying the CASA, but in the end the crews will make it work. For the non-CG folks reading this, our enlisted aircrew are also our maintainers (aka fixers/flyers). They bore the true brunt of this platform transition and my hat goes off to them.
#19
C-27J Chopped in U.S. Budget Cuts | Aviation International News
So let me understand this, XXXX millions spent to purchase something that shockingly the C-130 could have done all along ?
where do I get in on some of this contracting gravy ?
So let me understand this, XXXX millions spent to purchase something that shockingly the C-130 could have done all along ?
where do I get in on some of this contracting gravy ?
#20
Pretty much...BUT...they compared the C27 with the C-130J-30 not the shorty....which could pretty much perform the same. (Assault speeds are lower...plus some other differences...takes too long to explain here)