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Jugallo94
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 01:27 pm: | 
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The one that came into metro was the four engine one, I have pics of it as it passed a 747 I think, Its been a few years. |
Unibear12r
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 08:41 pm: |
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The larger Antonovs were built by the Russians to prove the world wrong when most thought they were unable to match U.S. military heavy lift ability.
One was used to fly in a long, heavy turbine/generator rotor for a power plant here a couple of years ago. Story was that it was the only aircraft in the world that could be leased by civilians that could do the job. |
Charlieboy6649
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 10:21 pm: |
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The larger Antonov AN-225 Mriya, foreground in FB's pic, is no longer in use. Too many crashes/maint. problems. The EU leases the slightly smaller AN-124 fleet, aft, because Russia is too poor to fly it...
We had one land here two months ago. The 124 looks almost exactly like a C-5. If you ask me, they copied us, just like the superfortress...
Interesting note per discovery: The 225 bears so much weight that the entire floor is made of titanium. To $$$ for the US to build, but apparrently Russia has the richest titanium mines in the world. |
Charlieboy6649
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 10:26 pm: |
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Another note: Checked out a C-5 today. In speaking with the crewchief, the oldest C-5 in service was built in 1968! The newest 1984...
The entire fleet is getting retrofitted with a glass cockpit, fly by wire, new hydraulics, electric actuated redundent flight controls, and some structural upgrades. This will occur over time to the Alpha and Bravo models. Two Bravos were modified opening up the tail for ease of transport of titan missles... Our aging C-5 fleet is getting a facelift and ready for heavy lift for another 30 years... Just proves that our original is still the best!!!
Too bad they wouldn't let me try out the decender reel...
Now back to your regularly scheduled epic tale.
GO FB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Message edited by charlieboy6649 on August 23, 2005) |
Unibear12r
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 11:09 pm: |
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So the C5 will soldier on just like the B52...cool!
Russa does have the largest titanium deposits, enough so that they made the hulls of a few classes of submarines out of it. They had problems with cracking for awhile I heard. Not a good thing or very inspireing I would think.
In fact I think I heard that the An225's deck had the same problem. |
Unibear12r
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 11:12 pm: |
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Oh yeah... GO FB!!!!!! |
Usroute66
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 12:08 am: |
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Ferris,
Talked to JoAnne of American Sport Bike and we will meet up in Ocotillo on Saturday. I will be driving the truck down from LA loaded to the hilt, I am sure, with tents and related camping crap from the Ebear Collection, and my garage. I will also be bringing a cooler of beer from that little micro brewery located in Duarte, CA. Good thing JoAnne is bring some grub!
I will also attempt to get the Yamaha TTR-250 into the truck with all the stuff. I want to do some sand surfing while waiting for you and related gang arrivals.
Be prepared for it to be really warm...no, really hot. Everyone riding should be stopping and hydrating...not with Cokes and Iced Tea. That stuff will kill ya quicker than anything in hot weater. Anyone riding who starts to feel sleepy and really tired is starting to dehydrate.
Look forward to everyones arrival....Later! |
Drfuyutsuki
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 06:56 am: |
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Ok,
Im going to call our Security Forces Folks at 7:30 to nail down requirements to ride "Temporarily" on base, and speaking with one of the lodging reps I should be able to nail down the rooms at 8:30 (Gotta wait for the reservation folks to come in.)
Spoke with our operations personnel and got some clearification on the photo passes. Most of it is just dont take pictures of this or that and ask someone before you do.
I'll let you know of any updates I get.
I like that Epic'er and Epic'er
Josh |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 06:58 am: |
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Now back to your regularly scheduled epic tale.
this deal just got epic'er, Charlieboy! just got off the phone with Josh, and we're real close to pulling the trigger for spending the night at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas on Thu 9/8, just need to confirm a few details.
this is VERY cool!!!!!!!!!
thank you Josh for your support and enthusiasm. looking forward to finally meeting you, and can't wait to see some United States Air Force "Birds of Prey" up close and personal. 
Scott, thanks for the update, and thanks for hauling in supplies for the Buelling Man celebration. (can't wait to see what Joanne has created for the fire...)
appreciate the warning about staying hydrated, will make sure everyone stays on top of this and takes care of themselves (and everyone else).
see you soon, and thanks again for your support, friendship and enthusiasm.
11 days 'til ride launch... |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 08:40 am: |
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The Thunderbird hanger is the home of our Thunderbirds at Nellis AFB, Nevada.
Photo by: SSgt Sean White |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 08:46 am: |
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The Thunderbird number One jet during 4th of July firework show in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Photo by: SSgt Chris Gish |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 08:48 am: |
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The Thunderbird delta formation over their home station at Nellis AFB, Nevada.
Photo by: SSgt Sean White |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 08:55 am: |
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The United States Air Force Thunderbirds flying in formation over Monument Valley.
Photo by: TSgt. Kevin Gruenwald. |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 08:56 am: |
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GET BACK TO WORK, FERRIS!!!
ok, ok... |
Dbird29
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 10:02 am: |
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Jerry,
I can attest that Josh is a great guy!
Looks like you'll have a blast at Nellis.
Going to help Mike on his bike tonight so he is ready to go from Grand Junction to Vegas.
I use this Hydrapak:
It worked great for my trek from Silverthorne, Co to Salt Lake City.
Getting jazzed to ride with you,
DBird |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 10:09 am: |
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Dbird, i talked with Mike on the phone yesterday morning, and it doesn't sound like he has a hall pass to go as far as Vegas, if you catch my drift.
maybe while you're helping him with his bike you could also put in a good word to his better half?
FB |
Whodom
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 11:43 am: |
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Hey Jerry,
You should make a side trip to the Area 51 entrance while you're in the area. It's about ~10 miles down a dirt road as I recall. When you get there, the "Camo Dudes" WILL be waiting and watching to see if you cross onto government property. Made the trip a couple of years ago- nothing much to see, it's just kind of cool to be able to say you've been there. Rachel, Nevada (nearest town) is an interesting little place.
Hey, maybe Drfuyutsuki can get you in to see the UFO's ....  |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 11:56 am: |
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Hey, maybe Drfuyutsuki can get you in to see the UFO's ....
now THAT would be epic! |
Pdxs3t
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 02:56 pm: |
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Watch out for them aliens! |
Whodom
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 03:03 pm: |
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Everything you ever wanted to know about the place (well, everything except whether they really have UFO's and alien bodies) can be found here:
http://www.dreamlandresort.com/index_en.html
Lots of cool photos, including some recent telescopic photos with virtually every building on the base labeled. |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 03:05 pm: |
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frikkin' aliens... |
Pdxs3t
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 03:20 pm: |
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Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 03:26 pm: |
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how did i know THAT pic was coming???
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Jb2
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 03:37 pm: |
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kin folk? |
Ebear
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 03:46 pm: |
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Hey Sparky?????????What happened to LATIGO CANYON ROAD???????? |
Sparky
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 03:54 pm: |
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Rock Store II:
Rock Store.....Latigo.......PCH.......Balcom......Ojai.....Santa Barbara
...... = twistys galore
Can you believe all the friends Ferris has? |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 05:25 pm: |
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trust me, Corso's been waiting since day one to figure out some way to post that pic, and prolly couldn't believe his beady little bug-eyes when Whodom steered this thread towards Area 51.
frikkin' aliens.
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Prior
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 05:37 pm: |
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Nellis? Holy hell. That is awesome.
Stingaroo (Brian Cessna), my Buell riding buddy from back home is working to find a way to make it up to Appleton for the kickoff, which would be very awesome. Details to follow. 11 days... Now if those frikin new tires would get here... |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 05:51 pm: |
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Alex, regarding young Mr. Cessna's late arrival/possible involvement in the Ferris Bueller Rides Again Tour???
three words: VERY awe some!
can't wait to meet him.
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Whodom
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 09:03 pm: |
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trust me, Corso's been waiting since day one to figure out some way to post that pic, and prolly couldn't believe his beady little bug-eyes when Whodom steered this thread towards Area 51.
frikkin' aliens.
LOL. Didn't know I what I was starting. At any rate, if you see any weird lights while you're touring Nevada, be sure and post some photos here.
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