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Old 03-06-2013, 03:23 AM
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Old 03-07-2013, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jungle View Post
It is going to take time and pain, lots of pain, and that hasn't happened yet.
agreed.....

a look at history can show the repeated patterns....
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Old 03-08-2013, 01:05 PM
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Flyovers don't cost extra money as long as it's done as part of training, at least down here in the training command. Rarely do we launch a flight that does include getting the "X" so taking them away, at least from our perspective, doesn't make or break anything.

With regards to the flight demo teams, it obviously cost money to maintain, practice, fly, etc but they do give back in a way. Pensacola stated they bring in $2.5 million in one day during the July Pensacola Beach Airshow. Good for the local economy.
I agree with you that the flyovers do not really cost anything but it is all perception. With the heads of every agency impacted by the sequester screaming that they can't do their jobs without the funds, the public sees the flyovers as a waste of money. The same for the demo teams even though they may bring in revenue to the local community.
However, the leader of this country, who should be setting the example, sees no problem with a trip to play golf with Tiger Woods and sending the First Lady to LA to award an Oscar and be on prime time television. It is all perception!!
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Originally Posted by Flyinhigh View Post
... but it is all perception. ...
It is all perception!!
Oh,... you're one of those guys.
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Old 03-09-2013, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Flyinhigh View Post
I agree with you that the flyovers do not really cost anything but it is all perception. With the heads of every agency impacted by the sequester screaming that they can't do their jobs without the funds, the public sees the flyovers as a waste of money. The same for the demo teams even though they may bring in revenue to the local community.
However, the leader of this country, who should be setting the example, sees no problem with a trip to play golf with Tiger Woods and sending the First Lady to LA to award an Oscar and be on prime time television. It is all perception!!
....and perception is reality.
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Originally Posted by bunk22 View Post
....and perception is reality.
Isn't that the same as, "simulators are just like flying the airplane ?"
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As a C-17 pilot who regularly flies Presidential support missions, You'd be amazed at how much personnel and money a simple trip to LA to present an oscar costs. Absolutely incredible.
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Originally Posted by HuggyU2 View Post
Oh,... you're one of those guys.
One of what guys?
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Old 03-10-2013, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Ftrooppilot View Post
Isn't that the same as, "simulators are just like flying the airplane ?"
I hope not, I can't fly the 45 sim worth a damn!
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