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[IwannaGOfast]

Interesting article I read this morning from one of your pilots....

https://www.businessinsider.com/la-fires-pilot-dc-10-tanker-interview-drones-2025-1

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[DUSTYcazOREGON]

When that big bird suddenly releases that retardant or water load; how much does that drop of all that weight affect the aircraft....my guess with sudden weight loss that bird reacts aggressively so the pilot must as well. ???

 

[KABQ]

When that big bird suddenly releases that retardant or water load; how much does that drop of all that weight affect the aircraft....my guess with sudden weight loss that bird reacts aggressively so the pilot must as well. ???

We're so heavy that basically all we have to do is pull throttle and we stay settled. It isn't tame, but it usually isn't too extreme. Plus our retardant tanks are positioned such that our CG doesn't change too bad during a drop.

 

[KABQ]

Interesting article I read this morning from one of your pilots....

https://www.businessinsider.com/la-fires-pilot-dc-10-tanker-interview-drones-2025-1

Damn paywall...RK is funny as hell. Fun fact, one of his kids (Garrett Smithley) drives in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and has done a few Cup races.

 

[Bschurr]

Damn paywall...RK is funny as hell. Fun fact, one of his kids (Garrett Smithley) drives in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and has done a few Cup races.

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