Wow, has it really been almost 2 months?
So, it’s been a while since I’ve written anything, this is partly due to my work schedule, and partly because playing with Aiden is so much more fun! But anywho, here’s an update . . .
This morning I flew into San Antonio for some business meetings. As our jet pulled up to the ramp, I looked out the window and was greeted to the sight of this massive grey aircraft (military grey). For some reason they had parked an Airforce C-17 Globemaster on the ramp at the corporate terminal next to where the ground crew had directed us to park. There were quite a few other jets also taking up space, so parking was tight with this huge grey goose sitting on the tarmac.
I guess I was lucky that they had parked my rental car close enough that it was practically under its wing . . . close enough that I actually got a good look at it. 
As ugly as this thing seemed at first, it was damn impressive from the ground looking up at it.
Here’s a picture of one in the event you’ve not seen one:
Even as a pilot, knowing the concepts behind aerodynamic force and the whole lift thing, I am still amazed at the fact that these things actually take to the air and fly!
As a quick comment to those of you who design our military aircraft, you make some damn beautiful machines! Keep up the great work!
This is actually one of my favorite airports to fly into as you get to see some really interesting aircraft parked out on the tarmac. On my last trip out, I got to see a blackhawk land while we were walking out to the jet; what a blast to watch such a machine land about 50-75 feet from where you are standing . . . that and the rotor wash!
Well, enough fun for one night . . .