AF will scrap entire T-3 fleet

[satpak77]

maybe the FAA should ground the entire Bonanza fleet, since they have killed so many doctors.

 

[CopilotDoug]

Why wouldn't Cessna want to capitalize on this and create an aerobatic 172 for the AF?

 

[Gorilla]

Argh, this makes me nuts. There is no engine problem that cannot be corrected by replacing it with a different piston engine, or even a light turboprop. If the airframe and aerodynamics of the T-3 are fine, they should be salvaged or sold, and a new engine installed.

 

[propsarebest]

Why wouldn't Cessna want to capitalize on this and create an aerobatic 172 for the AF?

Cessna offered to make NEW t-41's, but the airforce declined. The competition for this contract was INTENSE, there was at least ONE very good offer (the SF260), and Mooney had a great offer too, but in the end, it all came down to politics. For my money, I would of bought the SF260.

The mooney was a cool looking thing, a MSE with a bubble canopy.

 

[CopilotDoug]

I did not know that...carry on