Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
The -135 basket is usually steady - but it is a VERY unforgiving basket and putting that 90 deg kink to get the fuel flowing and holding it there in - especially in weather - can be nerve racking!USMCFLYR
USMCFLYR
Its time to let you guys in on a BAD rumor on the 90 deg kink. On the -135 and I am sure its the same for the KC-10 YOU can't control the fuel flow, and you don't need the kink (I think that is your Navy AR system only) when you make a contact with the drougue the pilots turns the pump on and you get fuel, it has nothing to do with the kink. So don't work harder then you need just make contact and we will do the rest.