Just Plane Nuts Podcast

28/03/2022

Doesn't get much more official than this:

"Recognizing that these fighter jets must effectively serve the RCAF and Canadians over the coming decades, Canada evaluated these aircraft against typical scenarios familiar to NATO and NORAD allies, which were further tailored to meet the needs of the RCAF, including Canada’s unique northern geography. We are confident that this competitive process will deliver the best results for the Canadian Armed Forces and for Canadians."

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2022/03/canada-moves-closer-to-delivering-88-advanced-fighter-jets-for-the-royal-canadian-air-force-as-it-begins-negotiations-with-the-top-ranked-bidder-th.html

The Government of Canada has reached another milestone in the competitive process to purchase 88 advanced fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), which will ensure the requirements of the RCAF are met while also providing value for Canadians, generating high-value jobs in Canada as wel...

10/01/2022

Just a shame it doesn't work in the cold.

06/01/2022

The Rafale M is going through some trials, and India is potentially looking to lease some from France due to some issues with the Elevators on their carrier being used with the Super Hornet alternative.

https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/rafale-m-ski-jump-trials-and-possible-lease

Rafale M ski-jump trials and possible lease As from 6 January 2022, the Bharatiya Nau Sena (BNS, Indian Navy) will start ski-jump trials at INS Hansa (Goa/Dabolim) for a period of...

06/01/2022

The continual March forward with progress on hypersonic weapons carries on. NASA is testing hypersonics on their white F-15's (which are a bucket list item for me).

Note I'm doing my best to avoid using some sort of analogy of the Phoenix missile platform rising from the ashes...but I didn't succeed, so here we are.

https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/nasas-plan-to-use-an-f-15-to-launch-hypersonic-phoenix-missiles/

In the early 2000s, NASA came up with a plan to use the Air Force's F-15 Eagle and the Navy's famed AIM-54 Phoenix missile to slash the cost of

04/01/2022

*Bias warning. The poster of this message is very much in favor of the F-35.*

These are the kind of articles that make me smile.

"He added that the new Swedish-made Saab Gripen is priced at $85 million per unit, making the Lockheed Martin product more convenient and within the Air Force’s reach. He even stated that, depending on the negotiations, the unit prices of the F-35 can be reduced to a little more than 70 million dollars each."

So if the "too expensive" F-35 is cheaper than the "extremely cheap" Gripen E, does that make the F-35 extremely cheap, or does it make the Gripen E extremely expensive. We're confused.

One thing is for certain...if the price figures are correct, and the price trends continue to make the Gripen more expensive and the F-35 cheaper, that is great news for the F-35, and an absolute disaster for the Gripen E.

https://www.aviacionline.com/2022/01/f-35-cheaper-than-the-gripen/

The Royal Thai Air Force is considering the acquisition of new fighter aircraft, and favors the Lockheed Martin F-35. Among the arguments, in addition to its advanced technology, it is argued that it has a cheaper acquisition price than the Saab Gripen. According to the Bangkok Post, Royal Thai Air....

05/12/2021

The math needs have spoken

BUYING 64 OF F-35 FINLAND SAVED 1B EURO. BusinessWorld 3 Dec 2021: SAAB'S GRIPEN OFFER TO FINLAND WAS 11B EURO. LOCKHEED MARTIN'S F-35 OFFER WAS ONLY 10B...

05/12/2021

Ah...so the "much cheaper" gripen is actually more expensive than the F-35. The economics of scale in full effect.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/billie-flynn-9a7312a_swedens-saab-pitches-gripen-fighter-aircraft-activity-6873076912017813504-x99L

BUYING 64 OF F-35 FINLAND SAVED 1B EURO. BusinessWorld 3 Dec 2021: SAAB'S GRIPEN OFFER TO FINLAND WAS 11B EURO. LOCKHEED MARTIN'S F-35 OFFER WAS ONLY 10B...

21/10/2021

How many packs of pretzels can you eat on this flight??

https://simpleflying.com/jetblue-longest-a220-flight/

JetBlue intends to use the A220 on 26 routes in September 2022, including from Boston to San Jose…

27/09/2021

Next gen F/A-18 on its way…

http://ow.ly/kj5930rVmGN

Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2021 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the first of 78 contracted Block III F/A-18 Super Hornets to the U.S. Navy. Block III gives the Navy the most networked and...

20/08/2021

“ - pilot confirmed dead at . Pilot was part of the GEICO SKYTYPERS. Crashed happened upon take off as part of Airshow practice. News conf. Scheduled at 2:15 p.m. ”

04/08/2021

During our Summer Break, Jordan went to Oshkosh! He shared these amazing images.

02/08/2021

The USS Carl Vinson is heading out to sea today with the F-35C on board.

Safe travels to all aboard.

"Carl Vinson will be the first carrier strike group to deploy with the F-35C Lightning II fighter jet, as well as the CMV-22 Osprey, which is replacing the C-2A Greyhound for the carrier’s onboard delivery mission, according to the Navy."

http://miltim.es/OM8KXCy

The cruise marks the first time a carrier has deployed with F-35C Lightning II fighter jets aboard.

30/07/2021

While we're in a bit of an unplanned summer break as we've each got airshow trips going on this week and next, the aviation world is keeping on keeping on.

Congratulations go to the Italian Navy for their first F-35B arriving aboard ITS Cavour

Press release follows:

"07/30/2021
Press release no. 58
Gulf of Taranto, Ionian Sea. Today, 30 July, an F-35B of the Navy is docked for the first time on board the Cavour aircraft carrier, after the test and certification activity carried out with US aircraft during the "Ready for Operations" (RFO) campaign concluded at the end of April this year. This is the third aircraft assigned to the Navy and just withdrawn from the assembly plant in Cameri (NO), while the previous two are in the United States to support the training of pilots of the Armed Force.

“Today we are witnessing the assembly on the Cavour aircraft carrier of the first F-35 of the Italian Navy: a great step towards the strategic objective of providing Defense and Italy with an aircraft carrier capability with the latest generation of aircraft on board. A capacity that projects us into an elite of a few countries in the world, thus raising the level and international weight of Italy ”, said the Chief of Staff of the Navy, team admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone.

The arrival of the aircraft represents a milestone in the process of replacing the AV-8B Plus Harriers. The Navy expects to obtain the initial operational capacity (IOC) by 2024 and, subsequently, the Final Operational Capability - FOC, after the delivery of the last aircraft to the Navy.

Arriving on board the aircraft allows pilots to soon begin training in the acquisition of the so-called "Bravo Feature", or the qualification for assembly and take-off from the flight decks of Navy ships, which in the case fixed wing aircraft operating as aircraft carriers (Aircraft Carriers), is called Carrier Qualification (CQ)."

25/07/2021

Road closure….due to Air Force landings…

https://www.mlive.com/news/2021/07/air-force-to-land-planes-on-michigan-highway-during-war-training-exercise.html?utm_campaign=saginawnews_sf&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

Airmen will attempt to land two C-146 and four A-10 aircraft on a roadway.

10/07/2021

Ohhh look at the paint job on a Blacksnakes’ A-10… rad

https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6726930/stealthy-blacksnake-10

A black and grey U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from the Indiana Air National Guard’s 122nd Fighter Wing “Blacksnakes,” flying home on July 7, 2021. The A-10 is on its way back to Fort Wayne Ind. after being painted at the Air National Guard paint facility in Sioux City, Iowa. The paint sc...

09/07/2021

Not everyone loves the F-35….

http://ow.ly/ZyCN30rNnRW

HomeAircraftDefense'We Won't Stop': Opposition to F-35 Jets in Madison Remains StrongLogan WrogeThe Wisconsin State Journal (TNS)Jul 9th, 2021Jul. 8—Minutes before a news conference by local and state leaders opposing the basing of F-35 fighter jets in Madison was to start Thursday, a series of fi...

30/06/2021

P-8 …. Germany calls Bingo with an order for five P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130885

BERLIN, June XX, 2021 — The German Ministry of Defense today signed a letter of offer and acceptance for five Boeing (NYSE:BA) P-8A Poseidon aircraft under the U.S. government’s Foreign...

30/06/2021

We have a winner….can I have the envelope please….

The Swiss have chosen the F-35. It was $2 billion cheaper than other options

https://www.24heures.ch/la-suisse-choisit-son-nouvel-avion-de-combat-145347794053

La ministre de la Défense Viola Amherd a dévoilé mercredi le choix du nouveau jet de l’armée suisse.

29/06/2021

United just ordered a plethora of planes.

https://www.facebook.com/104563622953080/posts/4099887630087306/?d=n

20/06/2021

Su-30SM fighters have already become the most numerous new-built combat aircraft of Russian origin, with the Russian Federation - Aerospace Forces (RF VKS) and the Russian Federation - Naval Aviation (AVMF-RF) operating about 130 aircraft.

https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/baltic-sea-fleet-will-get-new-su-30sm-fighters

Baltic Sea Fleet will get new Su-30SM fighters The aviation group in the Kaliningrad region is planned to be reinforced with the multirole Sukhoi Su-30SM fighters for both aerial ...

10/06/2021

Spotting a Gripen in the wild will be a little easier…6 more will be delivered in 2021. 4 to Brazil and 2 to Sweden.

http://ow.ly/iVpE30rKqmx

Saab will deliver a combined six Gripen E fighters to Brazil and Sweden this year, as the manufacturer also pursues additional export opportunities for the new-generation type.

02/06/2021

This is the mirage that was sadly lost along with its pilot in the incident at Nellis Air Force Base last month, seen here landing at Nellis earlier this year. Photo taken by our very own Jordan.

01/06/2021

Oops…did I do that…

31/05/2021

No one:

Lear pilots: look how we roll

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2021-05-27/two-learjet-pilots-lose-jobs-after-intentional-roll

The pilots of the Learjet Model 31A German air ambulance business jet lost their jobs after the PIC rolled the aircraft on approach to Faro, Portugal.

29/05/2021

Seems cheap for a Ryanair add on...they could charge at least €50 for this service.

27/05/2021

Episode 9 was cleared for take off…and is on the air.

Welcome to our aviation news podcast where we'll talk about military and commercial aviation news from around the world. From AVGeeks to the world.Feel free to drop us a line on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter if you disagree with our opinions at ...

26/05/2021

CRASHED / At around 9 AM today, May 26th, a Swiss Air Force F-5 crashed near Melchsee-Frutt. The pilot was unharmed. The Tiger F-5 took off from Payerne and was on a training flight as a sparring partner for Air Force's F/A-18. The cause of the accident is currently being investigated. Photo & info: twitter.com/vbs_ddps

14/05/2021

Excellent job Capt. Bye!

http://ow.ly/XXbv30rHKMG

The 75th Fighter Squadron's Capt. Taylor Bye safely landed the damaged aircraft with no cockpit canopy and with landing gear that would not deploy.

07/05/2021

The new episode is out!! Anyone want to guess at how many words the boys couldn’t pronounce?

https://www.planenutspod.com/1556882/8478749-ep-8-we-re-sorry-if-we-pronounced-all-of-that-wrong

Welcome to our aviation news podcast where we'll talk about military and commercial aviation news from around the world. From AVGeeks to the world.Feel free to drop us a line on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter if you disagree with our opinions at ...

06/05/2021

The Falcon 10X has been announced.

https://aeronewsglobal.com/video-dassault-aviation-announces-the-falcon-10x/?fbclid=IwAR3XJWCfQvwi3fodVUG21X0PUSjQWi2j88N9TtDPMOr5WyJ0TAlT97soMfc

Today, Dassault Aviation announced an all-new Falcon jet. Featuring a range of 7,500 nautical miles, the Falcon 10X will fly nonstop from New York to Shanghai, Los Angeles to Sydney,...

30/04/2021

For tonight’s on board entertainment we have F-35s. The video is awesome

https://news.usni.org/2021/04/29/first-f-35c-air-wing-ready-to-bring-5th-gen-fighters-to-carrier-strike-group

As the Navy approaches the first-ever deployment of its advanced carrier air wing – with the fifth-generation F-35C Joint Strike Fighter paired with the CMV-22B Osprey to serve as the carrier onboard delivery plane – leadership from USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and Carrier Air Wing 2 say they’ve i...

29/04/2021

The Russian Knights got their SU-35S. Various laws of physics need not apply.

https://youtu.be/ZkBNhwCxlLw

Su-35 High Angle of Attack Monster

28/04/2021

That night burner slow mo though.

27/04/2021

F-35C getting a move on.

27/04/2021

Turkey has new attack police helicopters. No they are not used if you run a red light. These aircraft will be used in counter-terrorism operations alongside the army and gendarmerie as part of a “change in mission concept,” according to Anadolu Agency.

http://ow.ly/ANov30rFU1u

The heavily armed and well-protected T129B ATAK might be the most potent police chopper since Blue Thunder.

21/04/2021

Looks like there is a aircraft playgroup happening in Poland...

https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/usaf-f-15e-f-16-c-130j-ace-exercise-poland/

The US Air Force (USAF) has deployed its airmen, F-15E Strike Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon and C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to Poland.

21/04/2021

Show update: Steve and Jordan plan on recording the next episode on Sunday. We apologize for the delay, there was a death in the family and the boys got vaccinated (one whined more than the other but I’m not naming names)
- Andrea

18/04/2021

Pilot is safe, people on the beach are safe. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼.

https://youtu.be/nNRbD8MDMD8

15/04/2021

The distance wasn’t disclosed...but I guess we will trust them...

http://ow.ly/X5gf30rEAOF

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle has achieved the longest known air-to-air missile shot ever with an AIM-120 AMRAAM.

13/04/2021

The delta (delta delta) shape seems to be here to stay (it helps ya helps ya helps ya)

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/usaf-releases-new-concept-art-and-details-on-next-generation-air-dominance/amp/

USAF releases new concept art and details for Next Generation Air Dominance