Comments on: Friday Video: C-17 Departure in Afghanistan

By: Raylene Canby

Raylene Canby — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:08:25 +0000

pallet is what you build to load on a C-17; palate is what is in your mouth that aids in taste and speech.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:39:58 +0000

I had the pleasure of riding up front for a similar takeoff when we were redeploying from an undisclosed location in South America a few years ago. What a great ride!

I worked C-130′s and F-15′s as a mechanic, but my favorite aircraft was always the C-17. People always look at me funny when I say that if I had my choice of flying of any aircraft in the AF inventory, it would be the C-17. Sure, the fighters would be fun, but none of the other aircraft match the C-17 where it counts – power, grace, and… a bathroom.

By: Do You Dave Ramsey?

Do You Dave Ramsey? — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:57:45 +0000

Great video… thanks for sharing this type of stuff, especially with the perspective and insight you are able to provide. Also, thanks to the service you are providing to your country. We owe you.

By: Andrew Pratt

Andrew Pratt — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:24:13 +0000

I would be willing to offer you a video of what a contract can do at your request. A part of me wishes that I was a pilot…definitely a sweet job.

By: Cameron Schaefer

Cameron Schaefer — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:06:30 +0000

@ Greg M,

Yeah, it is definitely a nice piece of engineering!

@ Collin,

Soon enough you may have your chance!

By: Collin O'Bryant

Collin O'Bryant — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:59:20 +0000

That’s sweet. I think I’d like flying that…maybe soon!

By: Greg M

Greg M — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:40:50 +0000

Good Stuff!

That is an aggressive maneuver for such a large aircraft. I can see why this line of work is just a tad cooler than sitting at a desk all day.