Off subject question about the Blue Angels and I can't seem to find this on google.

Recently I saw them practice but it was with ceilings restricting their vertical stuff. What I noticed was there were sizable periods, especially relative to the quick stuff at the beginning and the interim solo acts, when nothing went on and they were not in sight. They all disappeared. Now that could be a practice thing but I kind of remember seeing this at an air show once too.

So I was wondering, during those parts of their performance where they'd done a vertical maneuver do they just disappear for the allotted time? Or do they fill in the vertical parts with another maneuver?

My atl rep indicated that 30 dys to vote was doable and I agree. Either it has the goods or not. Don't think it will take me more than a couple of weeks to read, question, think, decide.

I highly doubt RA would accept a deal that required pilots coming with the jets. He is lucky the first SLI went so smooth. I doubt he'll roll those dice again. JMO

I do recall that the Blues have a "high" show for good weather and a "low" show for lower ceilings. Less vertical moves in low show.

TC

Is that what you know?

Or, is that what you want it to be so you can be proven right?

Cutting off your nose to spite your face leaves an ugly sight.

I hope so. And we should do whatever we can from our end to insure not one single pilot comes with those planes. That would be insane to take pilots just so they can sport bid and hope for a relative windfall even though they have 100% equipment replacement on the way.

So, who will be the first APCer to dig out and share the details. I know perhaps a couple guys have their hands tied, but somewhere out there is the squadron scronger. The guy that's always dialed in and can produce anything you need.

The intel network is alive and well. I think I hear morse code in the background. Good job on predicting the TA this week, but that was almost too easy.

TC

Red Herring... don't give it another thought.

Reading the Chairman's letter, it sounds like the MEC will give it a thumbs up or down in a day or two, then it'll be posted while the reps are brought up to speed. The whole process is expedited, not just the negotiations. I personally won't need more than a week to figure out whether it's a deal worth voting for or not.

Yeah I know. Look, no one "knows" that the sun is going to come up tomorrow. It "could" burn out tonight. But it probably will come up tomorrow. Everything we know, plus eons of past precedent, says that it will. Predicting it will come up tomorrow is the logical, most likely choice. So saying it will isn't exactly going out on a limb or predicting the lotto numbers.

As for being able to say "see I told you so" that's not something I want to do. I would LOVE to be able to say "omg guys, I was so wrong!" Sadly I won't get to say that. The TA will contain a 76 seat scope sale. Wait for it.

Sailing,

Im not sure I even understand your response as it relates to my post. But, since there is a TA now, the issue is dead.

But, for the record, I'll stand by my position; for you to release what you say were results from our ALPA survey on a public forum is questionable at best. I won't get into what's worse.