F35 - superfighter or lame duck?

[Daryl Hunt]

Not the same crap dumbass ...new article.......facts are overwhelming......hope Trump cancels this pos

New article quoted the same tired sources. And only based on the first 4 test units that are still in testing. Those same countries that were trying to cancel their orders are now standing in line to get as many as they can. Guess you know more about it than Combat Pilots who may foolishly believe it's better than the fighters they are currently operating even with the F-35 faults.

Daryl, I have not been keeping up and am concentrating on other things. Has anything been reported on a stronger or better power plant for the F 35. Just wondering. IamsoIR

I don' t know of anything specific on the engine. I do know it could use it. I do know they are taking each of them in and replacing internal fuel tanks with better sealed tanks. They have been causing some onboard fires. Not a big thing (g) with it's style of tanks and hasn't jepordized the birds yet but it certainly does shorten a flight.

 

[Manonthestreet]

Liberals again considering sole source purchase of Super Hornet fighter jets to replace CF-18s
Such a deal, if it proceeds, would give breathing room to the Liberals. During last year’s election campaign, Trudeau promised Canada would not purchase the controversial F-35, an aircraft he said was unnecessary for the country’s needs and too expensive. Trudeau promised his government would hold a competition.

By moving ahead with a sole source purchase of Boeing Super Hornets – and promising a competition in the late 2020s — the Liberals will still be able to claim they kept their election promise, industry sources say. Liberals again considering sole source purchase of Super Hornet fighter jets to replace CF-18s

 

[westwall]

Here is the newest report from the Operational Test and Evaluation division of the Sec Def.


http://aviationweek.com/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2016/11/16/F35memo.pdf

 

[Daryl Hunt]

Here is the newest report from the Operational Test and Evaluation division of the Sec Def.


http://aviationweek.com/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2016/11/16/F35memo.pdf

Thank you for posting this. It's very informative. And it was true before it was written. The birds tested had a 6 G limit on them through software and now has a 9 G rating. Since then, the 3F and followons have come to play and the AF believes the F-35A is operational. Things happened at a very fast rate from Early January to late August.

The F-35 doesn't have to be a great fighter. It can sit back and direct fire from other F-35s, F-22s, F-18s, F-15s and a whole lot of other platforms. And still get in it's licks.

The Brand New SU-35 can lock onto a F-35A at about 35 miles. It can see it at about 50 miles. The F-35A picks the Su-35 at about 100 miles and can launch at 65 miles. Plus, it can direct in fire from other platforms out to about 120 miles (the range of the AMRAM120D). The SU-35 will be a bit busy to worry about getting in a dogfight when dodging missiles. I suspect this is why the F-15s are getting the 12 missile rails.

The F-35 will forever be under testing as it gains more capabilities. It may stop when the new followons are brought into service with all the bells and whistles that the F-35 will finally possess.

 

[westwall]

Here is the newest report from the Operational Test and Evaluation division of the Sec Def.


http://aviationweek.com/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2016/11/16/F35memo.pdf

Thank you for posting this. It's very informative. And it was true before it was written. The birds tested had a 6 G limit on them through software and now has a 9 G rating. Since then, the 3F and followons have come to play and the AF believes the F-35A is operational. Things happened at a very fast rate from Early January to late August.

The F-35 doesn't have to be a great fighter. It can sit back and direct fire from other F-35s, F-22s, F-18s, F-15s and a whole lot of other platforms. And still get in it's licks.

The Brand New SU-35 can lock onto a F-35A at about 35 miles. It can see it at about 50 miles. The F-35A picks the Su-35 at about 100 miles and can launch at 65 miles. Plus, it can direct in fire from other platforms out to about 120 miles (the range of the AMRAM120D). The SU-35 will be a bit busy to worry about getting in a dogfight when dodging missiles. I suspect this is why the F-15s are getting the 12 missile rails.

The F-35 will forever be under testing as it gains more capabilities. It may stop when the new followons are brought into service with all the bells and whistles that the F-35 will finally possess.

The Russians can build 3 or 4 SU-35's for the cost of a single F-35. Hell the cost for the F-35 as it sits is 98 million without an engine. Assume they each only have a 50% serviceability rate. The Russians still have a viable air fleet. The F-35s not so much.

 

[Daryl Hunt]

Here is the newest report from the Operational Test and Evaluation division of the Sec Def.


http://aviationweek.com/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2016/11/16/F35memo.pdf

Thank you for posting this. It's very informative. And it was true before it was written. The birds tested had a 6 G limit on them through software and now has a 9 G rating. Since then, the 3F and followons have come to play and the AF believes the F-35A is operational. Things happened at a very fast rate from Early January to late August.

The F-35 doesn't have to be a great fighter. It can sit back and direct fire from other F-35s, F-22s, F-18s, F-15s and a whole lot of other platforms. And still get in it's licks.

The Brand New SU-35 can lock onto a F-35A at about 35 miles. It can see it at about 50 miles. The F-35A picks the Su-35 at about 100 miles and can launch at 65 miles. Plus, it can direct in fire from other platforms out to about 120 miles (the range of the AMRAM120D). The SU-35 will be a bit busy to worry about getting in a dogfight when dodging missiles. I suspect this is why the F-15s are getting the 12 missile rails.

The F-35 will forever be under testing as it gains more capabilities. It may stop when the new followons are brought into service with all the bells and whistles that the F-35 will finally possess.

The Russians can build 3 or 4 SU-35's for the cost of a single F-35. Hell the cost for the F-35 as it sits is 98 million without an engine. Assume they each only have a 50% serviceability rate. The Russians still have a viable air fleet. The F-35s not so much.

The Russians can't afford to build even one. Plus, the Russians have projected only 90 will be in service. Right now, they only have a handful of them and can't afford to build any more of them at this time. Even if the PKA-50 would be as great as they believe (it's not) they can't build them in quantity. Paper Aiirplanes make poor servicable aircraft.

And the cost of a F-35A with engine and support parts is 95 mil each and going down. Congress has just learned that buying them one at a time keeps the cost up. The Senate is now wanting to expand the purchase to get it down to 85 mil WITH engine.

 

[westwall]

Here is the newest report from the Operational Test and Evaluation division of the Sec Def.


http://aviationweek.com/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2016/11/16/F35memo.pdf

Thank you for posting this. It's very informative. And it was true before it was written. The birds tested had a 6 G limit on them through software and now has a 9 G rating. Since then, the 3F and followons have come to play and the AF believes the F-35A is operational. Things happened at a very fast rate from Early January to late August.

The F-35 doesn't have to be a great fighter. It can sit back and direct fire from other F-35s, F-22s, F-18s, F-15s and a whole lot of other platforms. And still get in it's licks.

The Brand New SU-35 can lock onto a F-35A at about 35 miles. It can see it at about 50 miles. The F-35A picks the Su-35 at about 100 miles and can launch at 65 miles. Plus, it can direct in fire from other platforms out to about 120 miles (the range of the AMRAM120D). The SU-35 will be a bit busy to worry about getting in a dogfight when dodging missiles. I suspect this is why the F-15s are getting the 12 missile rails.

The F-35 will forever be under testing as it gains more capabilities. It may stop when the new followons are brought into service with all the bells and whistles that the F-35 will finally possess.

The Russians can build 3 or 4 SU-35's for the cost of a single F-35. Hell the cost for the F-35 as it sits is 98 million without an engine. Assume they each only have a 50% serviceability rate. The Russians still have a viable air fleet. The F-35s not so much.

The Russians can't afford to build even one. Plus, the Russians have projected only 90 will be in service. Right now, they only have a handful of them and can't afford to build any more of them at this time. Even if the PKA-50 would be as great as they believe (it's not) they can't build them in quantity. Paper Aiirplanes make poor servicable aircraft.

That's true. Here at the Reno Air Races there were two F-35's that flew in for a demonstration. They both broke and were static display only for the duration.

 

[Daryl Hunt]

Here is the newest report from the Operational Test and Evaluation division of the Sec Def.


http://aviationweek.com/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2016/11/16/F35memo.pdf

Thank you for posting this. It's very informative. And it was true before it was written. The birds tested had a 6 G limit on them through software and now has a 9 G rating. Since then, the 3F and followons have come to play and the AF believes the F-35A is operational. Things happened at a very fast rate from Early January to late August.

The F-35 doesn't have to be a great fighter. It can sit back and direct fire from other F-35s, F-22s, F-18s, F-15s and a whole lot of other platforms. And still get in it's licks.

The Brand New SU-35 can lock onto a F-35A at about 35 miles. It can see it at about 50 miles. The F-35A picks the Su-35 at about 100 miles and can launch at 65 miles. Plus, it can direct in fire from other platforms out to about 120 miles (the range of the AMRAM120D). The SU-35 will be a bit busy to worry about getting in a dogfight when dodging missiles. I suspect this is why the F-15s are getting the 12 missile rails.

The F-35 will forever be under testing as it gains more capabilities. It may stop when the new followons are brought into service with all the bells and whistles that the F-35 will finally possess.

The Russians can build 3 or 4 SU-35's for the cost of a single F-35. Hell the cost for the F-35 as it sits is 98 million without an engine. Assume they each only have a 50% serviceability rate. The Russians still have a viable air fleet. The F-35s not so much.

The Russians can't afford to build even one. Plus, the Russians have projected only 90 will be in service. Right now, they only have a handful of them and can't afford to build any more of them at this time. Even if the PKA-50 would be as great as they believe (it's not) they can't build them in quantity. Paper Aiirplanes make poor servicable aircraft.

That's true. Here at the Reno Air Races there were two F-35's that flew in for a demonstration. They both broke and were static display only for the duration.

What model were they?

 

[westwall]

Here is the newest report from the Operational Test and Evaluation division of the Sec Def.


http://aviationweek.com/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2016/11/16/F35memo.pdf

Thank you for posting this. It's very informative. And it was true before it was written. The birds tested had a 6 G limit on them through software and now has a 9 G rating. Since then, the 3F and followons have come to play and the AF believes the F-35A is operational. Things happened at a very fast rate from Early January to late August.

The F-35 doesn't have to be a great fighter. It can sit back and direct fire from other F-35s, F-22s, F-18s, F-15s and a whole lot of other platforms. And still get in it's licks.

The Brand New SU-35 can lock onto a F-35A at about 35 miles. It can see it at about 50 miles. The F-35A picks the Su-35 at about 100 miles and can launch at 65 miles. Plus, it can direct in fire from other platforms out to about 120 miles (the range of the AMRAM120D). The SU-35 will be a bit busy to worry about getting in a dogfight when dodging missiles. I suspect this is why the F-15s are getting the 12 missile rails.

The F-35 will forever be under testing as it gains more capabilities. It may stop when the new followons are brought into service with all the bells and whistles that the F-35 will finally possess.

The Russians can build 3 or 4 SU-35's for the cost of a single F-35. Hell the cost for the F-35 as it sits is 98 million without an engine. Assume they each only have a 50% serviceability rate. The Russians still have a viable air fleet. The F-35s not so much.

The Russians can't afford to build even one. Plus, the Russians have projected only 90 will be in service. Right now, they only have a handful of them and can't afford to build any more of them at this time. Even if the PKA-50 would be as great as they believe (it's not) they can't build them in quantity. Paper Aiirplanes make poor servicable aircraft.

That's true. Here at the Reno Air Races there were two F-35's that flew in for a demonstration. They both broke and were static display only for the duration.

What model were they?

A pair of F-35A's from Luke I took pictures of them on the ramp.



F-35

For the first time ever, an F-35 fighter jet, piloted by Maj. William Andreotta, USAF, and assigned to Luke Air Force Base in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale will visit air shows across the country this year.

The jet will make its first appearance as part of the Air Force Heritage Flight program at Luke’s air show on April 2nd and 3rd and then travel to air shows nationwide, including Reno.

The heritage flight program, of which the F-35 is a part, teams up current Air Force fighters with planes from the World War II, Korean and Vietnam eras in a dynamic display of our nation’s airpower history.

Tickets are on sale for the 53rd Annual National Championship Air Races held September 14-18, 2016 at Reno Stead Airport. For more information, or to volunteer, visit http://airrace.org.


Reno Championship Air Races | U.S. Navy Blue Angels to Headline 2016 RARA Performers List

 

[Daryl Hunt]

Thank you for posting this. It's very informative. And it was true before it was written. The birds tested had a 6 G limit on them through software and now has a 9 G rating. Since then, the 3F and followons have come to play and the AF believes the F-35A is operational. Things happened at a very fast rate from Early January to late August.

The F-35 doesn't have to be a great fighter. It can sit back and direct fire from other F-35s, F-22s, F-18s, F-15s and a whole lot of other platforms. And still get in it's licks.

The Brand New SU-35 can lock onto a F-35A at about 35 miles. It can see it at about 50 miles. The F-35A picks the Su-35 at about 100 miles and can launch at 65 miles. Plus, it can direct in fire from other platforms out to about 120 miles (the range of the AMRAM120D). The SU-35 will be a bit busy to worry about getting in a dogfight when dodging missiles. I suspect this is why the F-15s are getting the 12 missile rails.

The F-35 will forever be under testing as it gains more capabilities. It may stop when the new followons are brought into service with all the bells and whistles that the F-35 will finally possess.

The Russians can build 3 or 4 SU-35's for the cost of a single F-35. Hell the cost for the F-35 as it sits is 98 million without an engine. Assume they each only have a 50% serviceability rate. The Russians still have a viable air fleet. The F-35s not so much.

The Russians can't afford to build even one. Plus, the Russians have projected only 90 will be in service. Right now, they only have a handful of them and can't afford to build any more of them at this time. Even if the PKA-50 would be as great as they believe (it's not) they can't build them in quantity. Paper Aiirplanes make poor servicable aircraft.

That's true. Here at the Reno Air Races there were two F-35's that flew in for a demonstration. They both broke and were static display only for the duration.

What model were they?

A pair of F-35A's from Luke I took pictures of them on the ramp.



F-35

For the first time ever, an F-35 fighter jet, piloted by Maj. William Andreotta, USAF, and assigned to Luke Air Force Base in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale will visit air shows across the country this year.

The jet will make its first appearance as part of the Air Force Heritage Flight program at Luke’s air show on April 2nd and 3rd and then travel to air shows nationwide, including Reno.

The heritage flight program, of which the F-35 is a part, teams up current Air Force fighters with planes from the World War II, Korean and Vietnam eras in a dynamic display of our nation’s airpower history.

Tickets are on sale for the 53rd Annual National Championship Air Races held September 14-18, 2016 at Reno Stead Airport. For more information, or to volunteer, visit http://airrace.org.


Reno Championship Air Races | U.S. Navy Blue Angels to Headline 2016 RARA Performers List

For crying out loud. They fly in, do the heritage flight, land then go on display. That's the whole F-35 program. What more do you want. You want one of them to pull a cessna out of a hat or something cute like that? They ain't broke, they are doing what has been contracted for. Nothing more, nothing less. As far as everyone else was concerned, the Reno Heritage Flight was a success.

 

[westwall]

The Russians can build 3 or 4 SU-35's for the cost of a single F-35. Hell the cost for the F-35 as it sits is 98 million without an engine. Assume they each only have a 50% serviceability rate. The Russians still have a viable air fleet. The F-35s not so much.

The Russians can't afford to build even one. Plus, the Russians have projected only 90 will be in service. Right now, they only have a handful of them and can't afford to build any more of them at this time. Even if the PKA-50 would be as great as they believe (it's not) they can't build them in quantity. Paper Aiirplanes make poor servicable aircraft.

That's true. Here at the Reno Air Races there were two F-35's that flew in for a demonstration. They both broke and were static display only for the duration.

What model were they?

A pair of F-35A's from Luke I took pictures of them on the ramp.



F-35

For the first time ever, an F-35 fighter jet, piloted by Maj. William Andreotta, USAF, and assigned to Luke Air Force Base in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale will visit air shows across the country this year.

The jet will make its first appearance as part of the Air Force Heritage Flight program at Luke’s air show on April 2nd and 3rd and then travel to air shows nationwide, including Reno.

The heritage flight program, of which the F-35 is a part, teams up current Air Force fighters with planes from the World War II, Korean and Vietnam eras in a dynamic display of our nation’s airpower history.

Tickets are on sale for the 53rd Annual National Championship Air Races held September 14-18, 2016 at Reno Stead Airport. For more information, or to volunteer, visit http://airrace.org.


Reno Championship Air Races | U.S. Navy Blue Angels to Headline 2016 RARA Performers List

For crying out loud. They fly in, do the heritage flight, land then go on display. That's the whole F-35 program. What more do you want. You want one of them to pull a cessna out of a hat or something cute like that? They ain't broke, they are doing what has been contracted for. Nothing more, nothing less. As far as everyone else was concerned, the Reno Heritage Flight was a success.

They weren't able to do the Heritage flight. They ended up using and F/A 18 instead. Like I said, both F-35's broke down. My friend is the FBO at Stead and I have been working at the air races for over 40 years, usually on Rare Bear but Rod decided to not race her this year so I was just screwing around for the races this year.

I must say though, that having the Collings Foundations two F-4's show up was really nice. They did a nice flyby.

 

[Daryl Hunt]

I give up on you. Glad you don't have any say in what happens. You just ain't that important and neither am I.

 

[westwall]

I give up on you. Glad you don't have any say in what happens. You just ain't that important and neither am I.

I have no idea what you are blabbering about. The two F-35's flew in and immediately went Non-Op. They weren't able to get them flyable again until Wednesday, almost a full week later. That is called a fact. If you are offended by my F-4 Phantom observation then there truly is no hope for you. That was one of the finest aircraft ever flown and it was a treat to see two of them in the air again.

 

[Daryl Hunt]

I give up on you. Glad you don't have any say in what happens. You just ain't that important and neither am I.

I have no idea what you are blabbering about. The two F-35's flew in and immediately went Non-Op. They weren't able to get them flyable again until Wednesday, almost a full week later. That is called a fact. If you are offended by my F-4 Phantom observation then there truly is no hope for you. That was one of the finest aircraft ever flown and it was a treat to see two of them in the air again.

You are a real piece of work. Your discussing tactics are, "Agree with me or I'll drop the hammer on you".

I don't believe you about the F-35s at the Reno flight. After a bit of research (remember that?) I learned that one of the Reno Races was supposed to have the F-18 on the Heritage Flight. Sounds to me like you got the dates mixed up.

As for the F-4, you have no idea what I think of the F-4 considering I owe my bacon many times over them playing chicken with 37mm AAs so they couldn't see us. Imagine floating down to a AA with your landing lights on, full flaps and landing gear down. This doesn't blind the AA, it just means the only thing it can see is the Phantom. When we landed, we heard of a 4 coming in on one engine, no canopy, Nav already punched out, Pilots seat malfunction, pouring out JP-4. The other F-4s were just trying to get him to the end of the runway and into the trap. They took turns flying inverted under him trying to give him just that much time. They called in a Tanker but the Tanker was 1 minute out, just as well been forever. They got him within 2 miles of the end of the runway before he completely ran out of luck. Now, you sanctimonious ass, what do you believe I think of the F-4s.

You can spank me now.

 

[westwall]

I give up on you. Glad you don't have any say in what happens. You just ain't that important and neither am I.

I have no idea what you are blabbering about. The two F-35's flew in and immediately went Non-Op. They weren't able to get them flyable again until Wednesday, almost a full week later. That is called a fact. If you are offended by my F-4 Phantom observation then there truly is no hope for you. That was one of the finest aircraft ever flown and it was a treat to see two of them in the air again.

You are a real piece of work. Your discussing tactics are, "Agree with me or I'll drop the hammer on you".

I don't believe you about the F-35s at the Reno flight. After a bit of research (remember that?) I learned that one of the Reno Races was supposed to have the F-18 on the Heritage Flight. Sounds to me like you got the dates mixed up.

As for the F-4, you have no idea what I think of the F-4 considering I owe my bacon many times over them playing chicken with 37mm AAs so they couldn't see us. Imagine floating down to a AA with your landing lights on, full flaps and landing gear down. This doesn't blind the AA, it just means the only thing it can see is the Phantom. When we landed, we heard of a 4 coming in on one engine, no canopy, Nav already punched out, Pilots seat malfunction, pouring out JP-4. The other F-4s were just trying to get him to the end of the runway and into the trap. They took turns flying inverted under him trying to give him just that much time. They called in a Tanker but the Tanker was 1 minute out, just as well been forever. They got him within 2 miles of the end of the runway before he completely ran out of luck. Now, you sanctimonious ass, what do you believe I think of the F-4s.

You can spank me now.

No, I did not get the dates mixed up numbskull. The two F-35's arrived and promptly were set into the military aircraft display where they remained for the duration. They did not fly again till the following Wednesday. When Air Race is on, I am there for the duration, two weeks in all. Every day. Been doing that for over 40 years like I said. Try finding ANY video of the F-35's flying at Reno. There is none. They didn't fly except for their break onto Final and then their touchdown. That was it.

As far as the F-4 go's the only sanctimonious asshole is you. I merely related that it was awesome to see two of them in the air again. They saved the asses of a LOT of people, so I am sure many feel about them as you do in that regard. I am not here to "spank you". I am here to relay info. For the record, whenever the F-22's would come in for a demonstration they always sent three knowing that one of them would probably break on the way. One almost always did.

 

[Daryl Hunt]

Horse feathers. Since you can't be responsible to not lie about what you already said, I don't believe you on your other information.

Does this ring a bell

If you are offended by my F-4 Phantom observation then there truly is no hope for you.

Please do not respond to my posts as I will automatically assume you are slanting things for your own sick reasons.

 

[westwall]

Horse feathers. Since you can't be responsible to not lie about what you already said, I don't believe you on your other information.

Does this ring a bell

If you are offended by my F-4 Phantom observation then there truly is no hope for you.

Please do not respond to my posts as I will automatically assume you are slanting things for your own sick reasons.

Sheesh. You act like a damned 12 year old. Yes, it rings a bell, I stated a FACT about both F-35's going Non Op, and made an observation about the F-4, you then posted this...

"I give up on you. Glad you don't have any say in what happens. You just ain't that important and neither am I."

I have no idea what drugs you are on but you need to get a grip. Your response to my factual posts makes no sense. Period.

 

[Daryl Hunt]

Horse feathers. Since you can't be responsible to not lie about what you already said, I don't believe you on your other information.

Does this ring a bell

If you are offended by my F-4 Phantom observation then there truly is no hope for you.

Please do not respond to my posts as I will automatically assume you are slanting things for your own sick reasons.

Sheesh. You act like a damned 12 year old. Yes, it rings a bell, I stated a FACT about both F-35's going Non Op, and made an observation about the F-4, you then posted this...

"I give up on you. Glad you don't have any say in what happens. You just ain't that important and neither am I."

I have no idea what drugs you are on but you need to get a grip. Your response to my factual posts makes no sense. Period.

Standard Grade School response on your part. You really don't need the drugs I am on. I stand by my response. If I didn't mean it, I wouldn't have posted it.

And you call yourself a Moderator.

 

[westwall]

Horse feathers. Since you can't be responsible to not lie about what you already said, I don't believe you on your other information.

Does this ring a bell

If you are offended by my F-4 Phantom observation then there truly is no hope for you.

Please do not respond to my posts as I will automatically assume you are slanting things for your own sick reasons.

Sheesh. You act like a damned 12 year old. Yes, it rings a bell, I stated a FACT about both F-35's going Non Op, and made an observation about the F-4, you then posted this...

"I give up on you. Glad you don't have any say in what happens. You just ain't that important and neither am I."

I have no idea what drugs you are on but you need to get a grip. Your response to my factual posts makes no sense. Period.

Standard Grade School response on your part. You really don't need the drugs I am on. I stand by my response. If I didn't mean it, I wouldn't have posted it.

And you call yourself a Moderator.

Yes, you stand behind it. Now. Would you care to tell the class what you meant by it? Did the F-35's both break? Yes. Did I make any other claim about them? No. Did I say it was cool seeing two Phantoms airborne again? Yes. Your response was "I give up on you". I have no idea what you mean by that other than you are batshit crazy and will give an auto response that has no relationship to the world.

Good day.

 

[Daryl Hunt]

Horse feathers. Since you can't be responsible to not lie about what you already said, I don't believe you on your other information.

Does this ring a bell

If you are offended by my F-4 Phantom observation then there truly is no hope for you.

Please do not respond to my posts as I will automatically assume you are slanting things for your own sick reasons.

Sheesh. You act like a damned 12 year old. Yes, it rings a bell, I stated a FACT about both F-35's going Non Op, and made an observation about the F-4, you then posted this...

"I give up on you. Glad you don't have any say in what happens. You just ain't that important and neither am I."

I have no idea what drugs you are on but you need to get a grip. Your response to my factual posts makes no sense. Period.

Standard Grade School response on your part. You really don't need the drugs I am on. I stand by my response. If I didn't mean it, I wouldn't have posted it.

And you call yourself a Moderator.

Yes, you stand behind it. Now. Would you care to tell the class what you meant by it? Did the F-35's both break? Yes. Did I make any other claim about them? No. Did I say it was cool seeing two Phantoms airborne again? Yes. Your response was "I give up on you". I have no idea what you mean by that other than you are batshit crazy and will give an auto response that has no relationship to the world.

Good day.

I doubt that both F-35As were grounded for a week. I doubt your whole story. And you used a backward insult on your F-4 statement. Not the way that a moderator should act. Maybe the trust placed in you is misplaced.