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Let's see - a year or so back the 1st Lady and her pals flew several of OUR a/c to Europe to lobby for the Olympics. The following day our prez took AF1 and all of the other required a/c over there for the same purpose. That's what I'd call a waste of "gas." I'll fuel up the flight dem teams anytime.
I have mixed feelings about air demonstration teams. On one hand it's absolutely awesome to see a team like my Snowbirds pull off a flawless show, it's a testament to the pinnacle of aviation skill. I do see the public side too, it could be considered an unnecessary risk of men and equipment.
No question the Blue Angels former commander made the right choice. He didn't want any baggage burdening the squadron.
No question the Blue Angels former commander made the right choice. He didn't want any baggage burdening the squadron.
Here's a video of the incident, allegedly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlUWQlXQB20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlUWQlXQB20
I don't know about the exact formation that was being flown, but at least two of the other pilots (the wing and slot) visually cue off the #1 lead aircraft during formation flight, completely disregarding their positions in relation to the ground. If #1 flies into the ground, then other aircraft do as well. Sadly, this has been seen in other similar squadrons, including the Air Force Thunderbirds during a practice in 1982. I just saw the Blue Angels a couple of weeks ago in Indianapolis, and there was no sign of trouble then. But it only takes a momentary loss of concentration to lose several good pilots and their aircraft. If you've seen them in person, it's something you won't forget (and are unlikely to call their existence a waste).
All I gotta say it," gimme fuel, gimme fire, gimme that which I desire!" Blue Angels demos are one of a kind experience and a for one am bummed out the show on sunday was cancelled
@Toby-well I may be proven wrong, even with an unpopular opinion, but I (and you) are paying for that "gas" and that military with borrowed (read: printed) money. So lets all just sit around and wait and see how it plays out and not say anything "unpopular".
I don't think one incident is worth a resignation - just a probation. If it was one of lots of unprofessional incidents, then a resignation is warranted.