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For the first time in quite a few years I'm actually in Vancouver around the time of the Abbotsford airshow. I was all excited, but then I realized a weekend trip with the family is planned for the same weekend. @#R#%&#*#$$@#*)%@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :threat: :crybaby:
Anyway, seeing as I'll be in Snowbird withdrawal, I just got to thinking what could replace the Tutors when their service with the team is up in the next couple years. Obviously it would make sense to use an aircraft already in service with the CF for logistics and training, meaning either Harvard II, Hawk, or Hornet.
IMO, the Hornet is out because it's too expensive, too fast (not friendly to showcasing good piloting skills rather than pure speed), and would make the Snowbirds a Blue Angels clone (ick ). The Harvard II would share the same benefits as the Tutor in that all pilots in the CF will already be qualified on them, but unfortunately props just aren't as sexy as jets to the average person, so the LCF would drop a bit.
This leads me to conclude that we should get some Hawks for the red suits to play with. While only the fighter jocks will be qualifed on them before joining the team, at least they make sense logistically, and would probably suit the established style of the Snowbird shows best.
Anyone have any other suggestions? Think we should scrap the team instead? Get a team specific plane? Replace some Griffins with heavier helos and use the surplus to form a helo demonstration team? >
What do you think is best?
Anyway, seeing as I'll be in Snowbird withdrawal, I just got to thinking what could replace the Tutors when their service with the team is up in the next couple years. Obviously it would make sense to use an aircraft already in service with the CF for logistics and training, meaning either Harvard II, Hawk, or Hornet.
IMO, the Hornet is out because it's too expensive, too fast (not friendly to showcasing good piloting skills rather than pure speed), and would make the Snowbirds a Blue Angels clone (ick ). The Harvard II would share the same benefits as the Tutor in that all pilots in the CF will already be qualified on them, but unfortunately props just aren't as sexy as jets to the average person, so the LCF would drop a bit.
This leads me to conclude that we should get some Hawks for the red suits to play with. While only the fighter jocks will be qualifed on them before joining the team, at least they make sense logistically, and would probably suit the established style of the Snowbird shows best.
Anyone have any other suggestions? Think we should scrap the team instead? Get a team specific plane? Replace some Griffins with heavier helos and use the surplus to form a helo demonstration team? >
What do you think is best?