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From: nobody@Kodak.COM (Rick Lafford (x37825))
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Subject: Replys to some recent threads
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Date: 27 Jan 91 11:09:36 GMT
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From: nobody@Kodak.COM (Rick Lafford (x37825))
Reply-To: lafford@serum.kodak.com

Regarding the comments about Sidewinders on A-10's

I have seen photo's of A-10's with two Sidewinders on one wing
and a jamming pod on the other wing.  This makes sense when you
realize that A-10's are expected to operate in hostile airspace
without a protective mig-cap.  Does anyone know if the A-10 was
originally wired for the Sidewinder or was this an adaptation.

Regarding Mike Schmitt's comments about the Spad.

I'm probably all wet but wasn't the A-1E variant a two-seater
used for training and familiarization work? I remember a side-
by-side seating arrangement.  An added few points. "Sandy" 
was the code name of the search and rescue patrols that went
in to protect choppers while picking up downed pilots. "Spad"
was usually used in reference to the aircraft itself.


Regarding the Falcon simulator-

Several F-16 drivers have commented that the simulation is fairly
accurate. Two of them have written books on how to get the
most out of the simulation but I don't remember their names
just now.  I run it on a 25mz IBM clone and it's quite nice.

Regards

Rick Lafford
Eastman Kodak Co. 	lafford@serum.kodak.com
"Nobody around here authorized me to have an opinion."