tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post7970979170433973357..comments2024-03-22T03:35:27.752-04:00Comments on Written Inc.: Snowbirds return to the skiescarmilevyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-8460455662851553382007-07-02T01:49:00.000-04:002007-07-02T01:49:00.000-04:00While there has been some public discussion about ...While there has been some public discussion about the urges to replace the Tutors (your 2003 recommendation reference), the planes are in far better shape than the Sea Kings and many newer machines our forces members fly. <BR/><BR/>The hubby, who has spent years working on these planes, hopes that the gov't doesn't rush out to replace them too soon. Mechanically, they are pretty sound and he believes that the show could never be the same if Canada switched to faster jets such as those flown by the UK and US demonstration teams. The Tutors are more manoeuverable and allow for far more intricate flying than their faster counterparts.<BR/><BR/>Also, while there have been a number of crashes over the years, very few are found to be due to mechanical defects or technical errors. As awful as may be to write so close to the recent accident, they're often the result of pilot error. These planes don't have auto-pilot or anti-collision systems modern planes do. Pilots must rely on their skills and reflexes (and those of their team mates) to perform.<BR/><BR/>Rather than quickly scrapping the planes, perhaps we should do a better job of training our pilots to fly without relying on modern technology to avert such tragedies in future.<BR/><BR/>Now, if you want to scrap the Sea Kings, I'll be the first to jump on that bandwagon. Well, perhaps I'll be father down the line as I know our techs are far more interested in getting them out of the skies than the Tutors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-10845874518834099592007-06-27T23:36:00.000-04:002007-06-27T23:36:00.000-04:00Love that plan image, man.Love that plan image, man.Chad Oneil Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13678399436449542326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-17199892271429109962007-06-27T22:04:00.000-04:002007-06-27T22:04:00.000-04:00Three years? Holy longevity, Carmi!Here's to many,...Three years? Holy longevity, Carmi!<BR/><BR/>Here's to many, many more years.Susan Helene Gottfriedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778191943289129869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-16105960991138791292007-06-27T20:23:00.000-04:002007-06-27T20:23:00.000-04:00Personally, I think the men and women who fly on t...Personally, I think the men and women who fly on their service's precision teams like this are the next thing to being astronauts. <BR/><BR/>They are invariably shining examples of brains, determination, and are wonderful examples in a world with few heros.<BR/><BR/>When there are crashes, they will be spectacular and there will be all kinds of cameras pointed at them, and afterward the usual judgements and 20/20 hindsight, but overall, I believe the costs of the programs are worth it to inspire us and help give us confidence in our country's militaries.JAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272374108524693575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-82116054631653485682007-06-26T14:30:00.000-04:002007-06-26T14:30:00.000-04:00I love this shot and the ones of the kids. I love...I love this shot and the ones of the kids. I love how all the planes are lined up in airshows! It really is spectacular!<BR/><BR/>Nice Carmi!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06195783449222301031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-90036435655111377082007-06-26T10:34:00.000-04:002007-06-26T10:34:00.000-04:00I've never gone to an airshow...usually too hot, a...I've never gone to an airshow...usually too hot, and I don't like crowds. Once, however, when I spent some time in Tampa General, I was able to watch the planes flying out of MacDill Air Force Base.<BR/><BR/>The other evening at our Sweet Adelines rehearsal, one of the member's sons came to visit. He is home from Iraq for just a couple of weeks. When he was introduced, the group applauded and applauded. He was amazed at the reaction. No matter what people think of the involvement, they are proud of the men in uniform.<BR/><BR/>It's great that you took the time to take your children to the air show. I loved your son's comment in the previous post about the airplanes.<BR/><BR/>There's something to say for the old planes. When I lived in Haiti in the early 70's, the Haitian Airline was made up of DC-3's. What workhorses! They were wonderful. I never did mind flying on one of them.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269872465115056916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-32096369836398050882007-06-26T08:32:00.000-04:002007-06-26T08:32:00.000-04:00Fabulous! We have something over here the same cal...Fabulous! We have something over here the same called The Red Arrows. I always loved it as a kid when they would make patterns in the sky with red, white and blue smoke.Bobkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11842625953465490864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-91628360817879196772007-06-26T00:03:00.000-04:002007-06-26T00:03:00.000-04:00Your story reminds me of how I enjoyed attending t...Your story reminds me of how I enjoyed attending the air shows at El Toro Marine Core Air Station in California. The biggest thrill for me was watching the Blue Angles, but everything about the show was great.<BR/><BR/>It's been years now, as the base is closed. I would love to take my kids to see an air show.D.O.M. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17816675120931905505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-78242604685980753012007-06-25T23:41:00.000-04:002007-06-25T23:41:00.000-04:00Airshows are too loud for me to enjoy, except on T...Airshows are too loud for me to enjoy, except on TV. There have been a lot of crashes and deaths during airshows in the US over the last several years. Due to the cost of fuel and the above, I question why they are allowed to happen.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-46965228132007764402007-06-25T22:59:00.000-04:002007-06-25T22:59:00.000-04:00Carmi,I love your stories about the airshow. What...Carmi,<BR/><BR/>I love your stories about the airshow. What an experience for the kids. I hope they will remember this for many years.<BR/><BR/>My Dad used to fly the T-6 Texan which I believe is the same sort of plane as you showed yesterday. He was a training pilot.<BR/><BR/>I have often wanted to go to an airshow like this and get some up close shots, but so far have not found one.<BR/><BR/>Take care.<BR/><BR/>MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-5380164607422084822007-06-25T21:57:00.000-04:002007-06-25T21:57:00.000-04:00a "zing" as promisedI have a new blograchieheather...a "zing" as promised<BR/><BR/>I have a new blog<BR/><BR/>rachieheather.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>:)Rachel Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13931604698909949209noreply@blogger.com