Tanker down in Kyrgyzstan?
05-06-2013, 09:02 AM
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05-07-2013, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by block30
Might be a thread drift, but didn't a 135 from Milwaukee burn on the ramp prior to takeoff? This was a few years back...
05-07-2013, 06:46 AM
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Tanker down in Kyrgyzstan?
An A-model tanker had a similar accident in '82. It exploded in flight because of an expected fuel pump issue. The other fuel pump /fuel tank issues I recall since I have been flying the tanker are: An E-model tanker exploded pulling into the chocks @ Eielson AFB because of center wing tank fuel pumps. Another A-model caught fire during a T&G @ Altus because of an arcing HF coaxial cable near aft fuel tank. The last one I remember is an A- model exploded on approach @ Loring, also an aft air refueling pump issue.
05-08-2013, 05:19 PM
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Aircraft Group Plans To Finish Air Force Captain's Airplane As A - Spokane, North Idaho News & Weather KHQ.com
Pilot's RV-8 build to be completed. Hope the EAA chapter or AC Spruce take donations.
Pilot's RV-8 build to be completed. Hope the EAA chapter or AC Spruce take donations.
05-09-2013, 10:16 AM
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05-21-2013, 05:40 PM
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Saddened by this tragedy, but happy to see people stoking the passion for flight by completing the RV. Not a lot of airline/military pilots that actively flying for fun (maybe 10%). It's rare to see one of us express a love for flying to a level that Tyler did.
Good on ya mate....
Good on ya mate....
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