outlawhottie 0 #1 February 9, 2005 one thing that really sux is having to wash one of these pigs. It's a great plane and I can't wiat until I get the chance to jump from one, but being a mechanic on one can suck. Just thought I'd share. That's how my day is going. Wet and cold at times because our CE unit is working on the hangar doors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 February 9, 2005 You couldn't taxi it down to your local truck wash? See, that's why you should get done with college and get your commision...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outlawhottie 0 #3 February 9, 2005 that'd sure be nice to taxi it to local truck wash. but it's not. i'll get my commission if i ever get to start school. the way things are going it'll be a while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 February 9, 2005 You know, and I hate washing our 182 (which I've done more then a few times)...that only takes a couple of hours to do really well, atleast the c-130 isn't too much bigger then a 182.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outlawhottie 0 #5 February 9, 2005 A 130 ttakes like 3-4 days. We also have to have it inspected afterward to make sure we didn't miss anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 February 9, 2005 QuoteWe also have to have it inspected afterward to make sure we didn't miss anything. Does the C-130 have to wear its class A's for the inspection or can it where its BDU's? --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #7 February 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteWe also have to have it inspected afterward to make sure we didn't miss anything. Does the C-130 have to wear its class A's for the inspection or can it where its BDU's? Oh, you ARE full of it today, Dave!! BDU's, of course... camo!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #8 February 9, 2005 hey, be happy, it could be a C-5. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outlawhottie 0 #9 February 9, 2005 You got a point there. I'd hate to wash a C-5 Or C-17. It has to wear it's BDU's. Which is an ugly shade of gray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #10 February 9, 2005 QuoteYou got a point there. I'd hate to wash a C-5 Or C-17. It has to wear it's BDU's. Which is an ugly shade of gray. Make sure the boots are shined! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #11 February 10, 2005 Quoteone thing that really sux is having to wash one of these pigs. It's a great plane and I can't wiat until I get the chance to jump from one, but being a mechanic on one can suck. Just thought I'd share. from one crew chief to another.... it's not the wash that sux.. it's the lube you have to do on the landing gear afterwards!!!!!!! and be thankfull i'm not the one catching the 7lvl inspectionon it.... it's never cleanenough for me!!!! and remeber... lube is your friend... keeps the gear working nicely becasue a tension strut is a pain to replace!!!! ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #12 February 10, 2005 Quote.... it's never cleanenough for me!!!! and remeber... lube is your friend... Is that what you say to all the girls? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #13 February 10, 2005 Quotelube is your friend... keeps the gear working nicely becasue a tension strut is a pain to replace!!!! You know, out of context this is probably one of the funniest things I've seen on DZ.com in a long time...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #14 February 10, 2005 Hehehehehehee...............once upon a time.......MANY years ago.......I was a Sheet Metal Mechanic on B-52's and KC-135's and a million other aircraft at Fairchild AFB, WA. I DID NOT envy those poor crew chiefs out there washing the planes while I drove by with my hot coffee and popcorn from their snack bar. Oh wait.........I DID have to go inspect the place and inventory the wash gear before they could roll the plane out. They hated me....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #15 February 10, 2005 QuoteSheet Metal Mechanic "non-er"......... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #16 February 10, 2005 Quote"non-er"......... So I can call you a REMF? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #17 February 10, 2005 QuoteSo I can call you a REMF sure...... i wo't take it as derogitory..... hehehe, the airforce (for the most part) sending our officers to get killed while the enlisted stay at thebase where it's relitivly safe.... and clay i did try to get out front.... besides my injury i was all set to graduate.... not top of the class (physicaly was near the top for grades) but i was gona graduate.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #18 February 10, 2005 Quoteand clay i did try to get out front.... You got farther than a lot of people. I had a SHIT BAG in my class that just plain quit. The heart was there........that's what counts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
