[kylaka]

I don't think it was the gas fumes that earned the B-24 that nickname. I think it was the German flak and interceptors, which shot them out of the sky almost faster than they could be built. The B-17 with defensive formations, fighter escorts, and plenty of firepower in all directions was the response.

BTW good luck on your ATP ticket. I have a Commercial license with ME Land and CFII, Glider and several type ratings.

If you choose a career flying for the airlines, avoid the Airbus. You can do something with the A-300's flight controls that pilots have been doing since the beginning of time, and the vertical stabilizer will simply fall off. Airbus says: no worries, it's normal. NTSB says: they're right.

[vintage patriot]

I would like to salute all of the American warbirds, and especially all pilots on freerepublic....Used to love flying ultralights roughly 2000 hours worth....And hope to learn 'hang gliding' someday....But...As a kid dreamed of a commerical aviation career, or maybe even fighter pilot...Just never panned out...Enjoy the flying!...VP

[SkyDancer]

Thanks! I receive the NTSB Reporter and read various incidents regarding Airbus ... it's a side-stick where Boeing kept the yoke ....

The B24's did quite well in the Pacific ... in Europe, they flew the same formations the 17's did ... it was the Polesti(sp) raid that knocked a bunch of them down .... but then they flew in low and slow ....

I have my MEL/I and am working on the CFII portion too .... I have a glider rating as well ... that's how I started out .... aerobatic gliders ....

Regards, Jane

Keep the dirty side down .......