C-17 & Fl410

[citdrver]

hey moose,

Can a C-17 make it to FL410???

also what is a mu-300???

Just curious,

 

[HPaul3]

Citi,

The C-17 can and does make it to FL410. Just not very often and not very early in the flight profile if the airplane is heavy. No big surprises there. We like to hang out at or below 350 though, so we don't have to hang the hose when the other guy is out of the seat, which can be for an extended time on some of the long flights we do.

Cheers!

 

[banned username 2]

also what is a mu-300???

MU-300 = Mitsubishi Diamond Jet a.k.a Beechjet

 

[Lifter]

HPaul3,
Did you fly those Big Grey C-17s at CHS? If so what sqd were you with? I was in the 15th under Ltc C few years back, 98-00. Flying those little white jets (T-1As) now at Randolph. We probably know each other.

 

[Duke 6]

A very slow beechjet, -4 instead of -5 Pratts

 

[banned username 2]

A very slow beechjet, -4 instead of -5 Pratts

I didn't know there was a such thing as a "Fast BeechJet"

 

[Duke 6]

hence the word VERY. It wont run .88 like the 72 but it still a nice plane for what it is

 

[hudbaby]

Hey Lifter,
If you figure out who HPaul3 is from his handle then you don't know him. He was at LTS during your tenure at CHS anyway.

 

[MooseTrax]

citdrver

I guess that sums it up for you. FL410 is almost never optimum for us unless we get very light, like around 320,000 pounds (basic empty weight is about 285,000 pounds). Like the others said, low to mid 30's is where we usually are.

 

[Purple Haze]

This is like hangin´out in Spot 9 - I´m getting misty

 

[C-17->Majors]

HPaul3 was trying to say that we always fly the most efficient altitudes to save taxpayers the most $$. HP, shouldn't you be studying 737 phase ones instead of surfing the internet?

PurpleH, I didn't know they had internet access in the south cone. Enjoy your good deal quarter of flying while it lasts.

 

[HPaul3]

Uhhhh.....errrrrr

Uhhhhh.....yeah, that's what I meant. The most efficient altitudes. Good thing that often turns out to be at or below 350

Now where are those Pass cards?? I have to go find out what a 737 phase one is
Cheers!

 

[Bluesuitah]

Spot 9, Mmmmm Free beer!!!

All this Moose talk is making me thirsty baby!!! Purple Haze, C-17 to Majors, HP how are you guys doing? I'm still addicted to this site! Glad to see that Freek Biscuit is finally out of the pool! I'm due back at LTS this May, Fred school....no high steep initials for fun, only no-flap full stops!!!! Greaseman, what's the number for the Falcon Inn, I may need it! I have Moose Envy!!

 

[HOUMAN]

Bluesweata,
Send me a PM on how things are. Good to see you are finally making it back to altooos. Send me a pm on how things are at the blue.

 

[Freak Biscuit]

I definitely feel like I'm at spot 9. Not just all the familiar voices, but the fact that I've got a good buzz going right now. SWA training is going great, and to all of those headed to Dallas soon, don't worry too much about brushing up on what you learned at your type rating class. It's easier now that I've forgotten all of that -200 stuff.

Freak

 

[HPaul3]

It is ALIVE!

Freak! You're alive and well! So glad to see it. We've all been sending our good wishes your way from the northwest. So how does it feel to have a line number? Send an update along if you get the chance.

Moose, Hud, Purple, C-17-->, Blue, Houman....all is well! Hoping for a class soon and no activation ever. I've been less nervous in my life....but hey this environment is new for everyone. Mrs. HP sends her regards. She's chasing 3 kids around full time now!

OK, time for me to get back to forgetting all about the -200, on the advice of the Biscuit. On a trip tomorrow...need more Reisling and gummi bears.

Cheers,
HP

 

[citdrver]

Im glad I could get all you old buddies back to gether again. Ya gotta love this forum, this is really shows how small of a community this is, no matter what segment your in. A curious question and the next thing ya know people are talking who havent talked in a while, gives me a warm fuzzy.

Well have to have another Guinness, also gives me a warm fuzzy!!

 

[Moosedryvr]

Howdy Boyz!!
Just thought I'd jump in on the love-fest. Hoss, McG and I are just finishing up a two-week stint at Rhein-Main showing the AETC colors in support of Op Enduring Freedom (or whatever they're calling this thing). Flew down to the AOR three times (once in Dec and twice in Jan CHA-CHA-CHING baby!)
Things are still rockin' at KLTS, 6 turn 5 and we're still behind, it never changes! Sure miss all you guys, VERY glad to hear that freakbisquit is actually in a class at SWA. Now stop loss can start up again!
Take care out there guys and drop us a line soon, there are always beers waiting at Spot 9. Cheers!!

SPG

 

[MooseTrax]

Black Cloud

Black Cloud,

You and the fellas need to get your butts back here. I overheard a bit of chat about weekend flying? Hopefully not, but that's how far behind AD classes are. Glad to here all is well on the road. Oh yeah, and nobody knows the way to get the brew cuase you got Hoss and ML with you.......just kidding.
vr,
Little Puffy

 

[Lifter]

I heard that Charlie wasnt doing well. is it true or is the Club still Charlie's since P and her spilt? Any news about her?

 

[Tarheel]

the Fellas

MooseTrax

From the time post on your thread squadron duties must be keeping you quite busy. Little Puffy good to see your keeping Black Cloud busy. Check your PM

Freak, Great to hear the class news!
We all need some inner sanctum time.

Blue, congrats on the work.... send me a PM with your info.

Spot 9 and the Fellas ... be safe guys

Tarheel

 

[MooseTrax]

Charlie

Charlie had a B-Day last friday and there was nice crowd there for her party. The bar is still Charlie's.
Regards,