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463L is the system the AF uses to move cargo. 463 comes from April 1963 when it was designed. It not only includes standard size pallets (108x88), but also includes the dual rail systems in all the cargo aircraft and the material handling equipment like K-loaders. It doesn't appear that the civilian 747s are designed with this in mind.

They took off 500lbs of life support and loading equipment on the Herc to save weight. Why not fly with 500lbs less in gas? You don't need 38K to fly a 4.0. 37.5 would do just fine and I could have all my other crap back.

On the Herc, you need at least 3.0 Gs forward, 2.0 vertical, 1.5 for aft and 1.5 lateral. So if you have a 28K MRAP you would need 84K lbs of forward restraint, 56K vertical and 42K for aft and lateral. We use 10K tiedown fittings, chains and devices but because of the angle you usually get around 7500lbs per chain/device. It is possible to use straps but like someone said earlier, they are subject to tearing especially when under that much tension and when run over a sharp edge. What is also interesting to note in those Atlas pictures is some of the straps are not attached using a ratchet. They look like they are just tied into the ring on the floor. It is not easy to tie a knot and keep tension on it when restraining cargo.

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Barry McCockener

First crew goes to the 62 on April 15. One crew per month after that. Latest word anyway...

Is there any truth to that story?

This administration is clearly willing to reduce benefits... In "broad terms" isnt that why we are in the financial situation we are in?

Sorry, I was asking you for your opinion. The White House isnt the one posting 82000 replies on these threads. FWIW, your answer is exactly what I expected.

I would like to know what you think the Democratic party's plan is for the future of this country. In other words, if your party had complete control, where would we be in 20 years? Speak to the welfare state/entitlement programs, debts and deficits, size and capability of the military, immigration, gun control and education. I'd like to hear your views and see if they line up with what we have seen over the last 4 1/2 years or so.

MAFFS. The ice is on fire.

May be a really stupid question, but how does your standard Garmin act at 70+000 feet? Does it say "turn left in 150.2 miles in 6.9 seconds" or what?

Holy shit that is hilarious.

Very well said. I wonder what people like Joe are going to say when this country's economy fails. And at this pace, it will fail. Period. Our culture is so far gone its embarrassing. And it happened in less than 3 generations.

Our primary mission is to teach the C-130 Instructor School. Sounds like Monday may be full of more rumors for us.

Was the paint drying channel not on? Id rather watch that.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/31/price-middle-school-shoot_n_2595189.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Chp-desktop%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D264602 Armed guard in the school took the shooter down. Lets see how much traction that side of the story gets in the main stream media.

"Any dipshit knows the fighting military force is not the Post Office, the Welfare office of HHS, or your local sherriff's department." No it is not. NS, are you the author of this little gem? I am an American Airman. I am a Warrior. I have answered my Nation’s call. I am an American Airman. My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win. I am faithful to a Proud Heritage, A Tradition of Honor, And a Legacy of Valor. I am an American Airman. Guardian of Freedom and Justice, My Nation’s Sword and Shield, Its Sentry and Avenger. I defend my Country with my Life. I am an American Airman. Wingman, Leader, Warrior. I will never leave an Airman behind, I will never falter, And I will not fail. We are not all warriors. Period. I am not a warrior. I am a Herc guy. I take warriors to work. I understand my place and my mission. This "warrior" errrr "equality" culture the AF has created has been one of the biggest jokes I have ever seen. Just look at finance, personnel and medical. They run the show and have the Bronze Stars to prove it.

Probably from a tanker when it was flying.

My bad. Our senior military leaders and politicians would never lead us down the wrong path.

Nice deflection. I wasnt commenting on anything but your liberal, pansy ass, unrealistic views.

OMFG Nav. Its fucking combat we are talking about here.

Thats exactly right. I would pay the bill. That would be my responsibilty because my dumbass wife spent money we dont have on fucking shoes. I've fixed the rest for you. "Taking the credit card from that bitch" is telling Congress to stop spending money they dont have. Raising the debt ceiling would be like pretending the bill will never come due and hanging up the phone when Mastercard calls you up wondering WTF".