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Old May 19, 2012 | 12:56 AM
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Anyone else catch this story today?
I heard it unravel live on my scanner


 
Old May 19, 2012 | 01:14 AM
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The size of the state doesn't matter, it starts at the top.... the Governor needs to set the standards, and his staff need to make sure they are adhered to... 95 grand to sit do crossword puzzles and swill beer?
 
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Anyone else catch this story today?
I heard it unravel live on my scanner


That was one old jet trainer.... he had turned Final and was 2 miles out on short final... no comments by the FAA or the navy as to what happened... apparently the plane and pilot were on a contract to the navy for air combat practice.. but not a lot more yet... it was one year ago today at the same airport and runway involved that a Boeing 707 tanker crashed on takeoff...
 
Old May 19, 2012 | 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Jetcopterpilot
That was one old jet trainer.... he had turned Final and was 2 miles out on short final... no comments by the FAA or the navy as to what happened... apparently the plane and pilot were on a contract to the navy for air combat practice.. but not a lot more yet... it was one year ago today at the same airport and runway involved that a Boeing 707 tanker crashed on takeoff...
Yupp, thats what the news paper said.

The contractor is on Mugu base. They do tactical training; they are the "bad guy" in flight training ops. This is the 2nd crash they have had in 3 months.

Like you said, he was on final approach. 1 person was on board (who died), and had a wing man who landed safely. The plan apparently caught fire in mid air.
 
Old May 19, 2012 | 05:02 AM
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Good Saturday morning Southern California
 
Old May 19, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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Don't forget the eclipse

Supposed to be a good one tomorrow (Sunday). The moon will be between the earth and the sun, creating a halo effect. For So Cal, starts around 5 PM and peaks at about 6:30. But the time varies quite a bit depending on minor location changes.

Next best one after this won't be until 2044!

Earthquake?!?!
 
Old May 19, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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Good Morning SoCal.

That is tragic about the plane crash and death.

Jim
 
Old May 19, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bpounds
Supposed to be a good one tomorrow (Sunday). The moon will be between the earth and the sun, creating a halo effect. For So Cal, starts around 5 PM and peaks at about 6:30. But the time varies quite a bit depending on minor location changes.

Next best one after this won't be until 2044!

Earthquake?!?!
Howdy Bill, that's a good many years before the next good one !

Earthquake
 
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Old May 20, 2012 | 05:38 AM
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Morning SoCal!

Well I had planned to be in SoCal during the eclipse...but a complication to a medical procedure has me grounded today and likely all week...I'm on antibiotics and pain meds...yesterday was a BAD day but this morning I'm feeling a LOT better!...so I plan to relax!

Everyone a wonderful Sunday and hopefully everyone can relax and enjoy the day...I know I plan too!

Joe.
 
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Hope you get better soon Joe. happy Sunday SoCal FTE. Hope everyone has a blessed day. I know I will.

Jim
 
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Not flying to SoCal is a good thing Joe. Have a relaxing Sunday!
 
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If you believe the news, it would be a great day to visit LAX. Everyone in LA is going to be at the Staples Center.

I predict that many of them are going to be in a grumpy mood too.
 
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Originally Posted by bpounds
If you believe the news, it would be a great day to visit LAX. Everyone in LA is going to be at the Staples Center.

I predict that many of them are going to be in a grumpy mood too.
Howdy Bill, if the Clipper's lose
 
Old May 20, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Yeah, Clipper fans. You'd think they would be used to disappointment.
 
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