Winnipeg Jets return

[Chadd 916]

... and a Dash-8 there.

And they didn't go with the Canadian airplane? I guess the fact that you can't look good walking off of a Dash might have played a part in that decision.

[wrangler 157]

technically, it is a jet engine that drives the prop.

That's never been clear to me; my experience is limited to recips. Some companies call that setup "turboprop", others "jetprop". Would you call any turbine engine a jet?

[Chadd 916]

That's never been clear to me; my experience is limited to recips. Some companies call that setup "turboprop", others "jetprop". Would you call any turbine engine a jet?

The first turbine powered aircraft used turbojet engines, as opposed to the more modern (and efficient) turbofans in use today. Though the term "jet" is still used for turbofan powered aircraft. That said, we normally use the term turboprop.

[Tondog 12]

They totally blew their opportunity to deliver those players in the back seats of the CF-18's. They could have done a louder than hell flyover of Winnepeg puking flares with the guys in the back puking all over themselves, taxied into their respective spots in formation, players get out, doff flight gear, don new jersey's and THEN do their crappy press assignment. They could have made a real dog and pony show and got a lot of milage out of the logo and the plane it represents. Shame on you Winnepeg for blowing an opportunity to fly low-levels over the city in burner!

[boldfacecole 0]

Anyone make it to their Camp today? If so. how'd they look?

[ktang 34]

I think we overspent on Afghanistan, so there isn't too much fuel budget left for afterburning.

[boldfacecole 0]

excited to see how they do tonight vs. The Blue Jackets hopefully see some good things

[shoeshine boy 242]

I have very mixed feelings towards the new Jets. one one hand I'd like to see them do well to say to the Atlanta Spirit Group, "see??? if you'd just given them a chance you could've had a winner!!!" but the other part of me says, "F you!!!! you guys are dead to me!!". very conflicted.

[boldfacecole 0]

I have very mixed feelings towards the new Jets. one one hand I'd like to see them do well to say to the Atlanta Spirit Group, "see??? if you'd just given them a chance you could've had a winner!!!" but the other part of me says, "F you!!!! you guys are dead to me!!". very conflicted.

I know exactly how ya feel man, but i think i'm more on the "see them do well" side. Just because i still respect them but still its very conflicting..