C-5 vs. C-17
01-04-2013, 02:36 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by Tanker-driver
Neither can do much without a Tanker! 
Originally Posted by C-17 Driver
Personally, I favor the small crew. I'd go nuts dealing with 20 different aircrew on a 10 day trip!
C17D
C17D
1 Mission Commander (sometimes 1 of the 4 pilots)
4 Pilots
2 Engineers
3 Booms
1 Purser
2 or 3 Aircraft Mechanics
2 Comm Personnel
1 Comm Mechanic
6 Ravens
3 Flight Attendants
And of course, there would almost always be a boom evaluator on board.
Originally Posted by satpak77
who gets more flying hours ? C-17 guy or C-5 guy
also, relatively speaking, who gets the better TDY locations on the road ?
also, relatively speaking, who gets the better TDY locations on the road ?
01-04-2013, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Golden Bear
Reminds me of a time riding up front on a UAL flight with a captain who flew 130s in the 80s and a F/O who flew them in the 90s.
After sharing a few stories about the glory days the captain looks back and says "All you young guys grew up starry eyed after watching Top Gun as little kids. You know where the real fun is flying airplanes? Tactical Airlift."
After sharing a few stories about the glory days the captain looks back and says "All you young guys grew up starry eyed after watching Top Gun as little kids. You know where the real fun is flying airplanes? Tactical Airlift."
01-04-2013, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by tunes
I can count on 1 hand the times I've had to operationally A/R 
Originally Posted by KC10 FATBoy
No no no ... please, don't use tankers for AMC missions. We need tankers for the combat air forces. If it has to get there that fast, FedEx it.
01-04-2013, 07:37 PM
#26
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Position: Ex-C-141C Nav/Current C-23C Pilot
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Originally Posted by tunes
I'm also a C-5M guy and we are very capable....the M model brings basically a new side to heavy airlift.
Each airplane has its role. We can carry a lot of cargo a long way, and the C-17 can carry a little cargo a long way (with an A/R). C-17s go to dirt strips and more austere airfields than us.
But so far we continue to put the gear down and land at the right airports
Each airplane has its role. We can carry a lot of cargo a long way, and the C-17 can carry a little cargo a long way (with an A/R). C-17s go to dirt strips and more austere airfields than us.
But so far we continue to put the gear down and land at the right airports
Can we start a petition to bring back the C-141 Starlifter please...
01-05-2013, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MoosePileit
You Betcha'. Had to work 2x as much to hit my other job's 2nd year pay.
The grind was worse than airdrop currency back in the day.
I dig the teaching, owning the jets and hacking the mish w/ newbs, can't wait til it's easy for everyone, relatively.
Somebody need a slightly used RODEO clown?
The grind was worse than airdrop currency back in the day.
I dig the teaching, owning the jets and hacking the mish w/ newbs, can't wait til it's easy for everyone, relatively.
Somebody need a slightly used RODEO clown?
01-05-2013, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by LowSlowT2
As with the C141, the C5 and C17 crews will be flown home from the boneyard by a Herk! 
When the C-17 production line is closed... and the mods to the C-5M are done.... Lockheed will still be producing the Mighty Hercules...
... Nearing SIXTY years and counting.....
01-05-2013, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by HercDriver130
+1.........
When the C-17 production line is closed... and the mods to the C-5M are done.... Lockheed will still be producing the Mighty Hercules...... Nearing SIXTY years and counting.....
When the C-17 production line is closed... and the mods to the C-5M are done.... Lockheed will still be producing the Mighty Hercules...
... Nearing SIXTY years and counting.....It's okay to be Jay.
