And as Chief Dan George famously said, “Some days it doesn’t.” Got over to the Condor Squadron and got a big “Uh-Oh” when I saw everyone standing around Number Four out on the line. Turns out Number Four ate a piston ring on the way back from their mid-afternoon run along the south coast beaches. Since they’re taking CBS, NBC and ABC on the next flight…
This report is a reminder that aviation mechanics are going to be in short supply unless military recruiting picks up because that's where many are trained. The folks who know how to deal with the older birds are moving on, and their replacements are not assured.
Well, I talked to a fellow photographer this morning and he says that the haze over southern California is such that he got up and the visibility wasn't worth wasting time on. So there's that.
Here's to next time, Tom.
The aviation photographer's motto. :-)
Murphy’s Law…
Murphy sure doesn't like aviation photographers. :-)
Have a great flight next time, Tom!!!
Always. :-)
Sometimes the moving parts are just not syncing. Damn it Tom!! Here’s for next time 🥂
Where there are wings, eventually there will be a way.
Is that an AT-6 Texan?
Yes.
This report is a reminder that aviation mechanics are going to be in short supply unless military recruiting picks up because that's where many are trained. The folks who know how to deal with the older birds are moving on, and their replacements are not assured.
Onward and upward, TC.
Well, I talked to a fellow photographer this morning and he says that the haze over southern California is such that he got up and the visibility wasn't worth wasting time on. So there's that.
Cheers! May you have many more opportunities (that don’t tank). ❤️
You're our wingman Tom. We'll be waiting right here.
That is a great picture of the two planes! Sorry you missed out this time. Fingers crossed for the next time!
And sometimes you get the Bear, and sometimes the Bear gets you! C'est La Vie!