OT somewhat. China, our aircraft, delays.

From: ajp166 <ajp166_at_bellatlantic.net>
Date: Mon Apr 9 18:20:03 2001

From: THETechnoid_at_home.com <THETechnoid_at_home.com>
>The operable variables are: Method of Propulsion - wind power stays on
>course, motors maneuver. Size: The smaller vessel is generally the more
>maneuverable and is obliged to do so.


Very so for aircraft. it has more depth as there are blimps, choppers,
sailplanes but the rule is basically the same everywhere.

>There are other rules as well, but these two suit this situation very
>nicely. Fast, jet powered fighter aircraft can and should avoid
colliding
>with butt slow prop-driven piglike aircraft. Really, that is the first
>duty of any fighter pilot after taking off and before landing. The rest
>is trying to SHOOT down the bad guys. Ramming them is not nearly so
>effective, as our Chinese friends have learned.


It's a result of serious pilot error on the part of the figher pilot.

Allison
Received on Mon Apr 09 2001 - 18:20:03 BST