On 2015-04-04 10:17:59 +0000, Ri�ardo said:
> On 03/04/2015 01:31, Byker wrote:
>> A 2,500 nm. range wouldn't get it across the Atlantic unless they refueled
>> in Newfoundland. It'd make it from the West coast to Honolulu, or from L.A.
>> to NYC. I guess they hadn't yet considered what folks on the ground would
>> have to endure when it came to BIG sonic booms going off overhead several
>> times a day. The Concorde demonstrated that quite well:
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=annkM6z1-FE
>
> I used to watch Concorde go over on a daily basis and I can assure you
> that the sonic boom was certainly NOT a problem. Indeed, If I were to
> condemn any aircraft for excessive noise and pollution in the UK's
> skies it would be the USAF's Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker.
>
> Unfortunately we never had the option of banning it.
At one time in my life I lived in Oneida County, NY, near the point
B-52s were on their final approach to Griffiss AFB outside Rome, NY. It
was home to the SAC 416th Bombardment Wing , and 41st Air Refueling
Squadron. From about 15:30 to 17:00 everyday, a parade of "Buffs" with
gear down would pass directly overhead at 3,000-1,500 ft. There was no
hiding the noise of those coming in at 45 to 90 second intervals.
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Regards,
Savageduck
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