The Mighty Bone

[ryan1234]

 

[ryan1234]

 

[Autothrust Blue]

And I thought this thread was going to be about Twin Bonanzas...

 

[///AMG]

Hell yeah

 

[Murdoughnut]

Such an awesome airplane - although a buddy of mine from college who was a former AF mechanic, said they're complete junk on the inside - particularly the electronic systems.

 

[Crockrocket94]

Yeah baby!

 

[TXTBOOK]

Great pictures!

 

[MikeD]

Such an awesome airplane - although a buddy of mine from college who was a former AF mechanic, said they're complete junk on the inside - particularly the electronic systems.

How do you compute the maximum operating altitude of the B-1?

Height of the jackstand + airfield elevation.

 

[Murdoughnut]

How do you compute the maximum operating altitude of the B-1?

Height of the jackstand + airfield elevation.

Ha! :laff:

 

[Apophis]

Such an awesome airplane - although a buddy of mine from college who was a former AF mechanic, said they're complete junk on the inside - particularly the electronic systems.

I'd imagine the variable geometry wings are a maintenance nightmare as well. I still love the Bone though, probably my favorite AF aircraft.

 

[Jpax]

How do you compute the maximum operating altitude of the B-1?

Height of the jackstand + airfield elevation.

Haha, that's awesome.

 

[fish314]

How do you compute the maximum operating altitude of the B-1?

Height of the jackstand + airfield elevation.

I've heard that same joke regarding FREDs. And since the F-22's are grounded right now, I guess you could say the same thing there, too.

The AF doesn't always buy us the most reliable airplanes, does it?

 

[MikeD]

I've heard that same joke regarding FREDs. And since the F-22's are grounded right now, I guess you could say the same thing there, too.

The AF doesn't always buy us the most reliable airplanes, does it?

With the exception of the C-135 series, the KC-10, the C-130 series and the B-52, no they don't.

 

[Cessnaflyer]

I hope the KC-46 tanker is reliable.

 

[Fencer]

First time I saw the Bone at Oshkosh 2006. Impressive beautiful creature!

 

[Pilot5510]

Such an awesome airplane!

 

[Pilotforhire587]

those were beautiful

 

[jhugz]

A buddy of mine (who is also a JC member) toured the tower in RAP which is right next door to Ellsworth AFB. The controllers said those B-1's come in daily with emergencies. Made me chuckle after reading this thread.

 

[Bolo]

Is that in Rapid City Ryan? I saw them a few years ago on a X-country out to Rushmore and Devil's Tower. Impressive planes!

 

[mshunter]

I've heard that same joke regarding FREDs. And since the F-22's are grounded right now, I guess you could say the same thing there, too.

The AF doesn't always buy us the most reliable airplanes, does it?

What!?

Edit: Just read up on it a little. I guess O2 isn't working right, and they think thats what got the guy in Alaska?