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cstanleytech

(28,470 posts)
6. You do realize that planes need pilots who take time to learn to fly and that even existing pilots
Wed Mar 30, 2022, 02:03 PM
Mar 2022

need training to fly a new type of jet as they all handle somewhat differently.
Mind you I am not saying no to your proposal just pointing out the problems it's going to suffer from that will hinder it in being fully effective.
Now what is more likely to help is even tougher sanctions and travel bans to and from Russia including but not limited to sanctioning airlines including any parent companies that try to help Russia evade sanctions.
That and make it clear that the sanctions will not be eased even a little until Russia withdraws from all territory that was internationally recognized as Ukrainian territory which includes the Crimean.
Furthermore if Russia wants sanctions to be fully dropped all officers and soldiers accused of war crimes need to be arrested and put on trial before international courts not to mention Putin and some in his cabinet and ministries.

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At this point, he is probably wasting more money on weapons than he is causing destruction. Gore1FL Mar 2022 #1
Give Ukraine whatever they need to destroy Poo Tin's artillery. lagomorph777 Mar 2022 #2
Give Ukraine planes now so they can defend themselves. onecaliberal Mar 2022 #3
You do realize that planes need pilots who take time to learn to fly and that even existing pilots cstanleytech Mar 2022 #6
They already know how to fly the migs. It's been discussed over and over. onecaliberal Mar 2022 #7
Yes but even the handling of a MIG varies depending on it's design. cstanleytech Mar 2022 #8
What are the relevant design differences between the two production runs? Torchlight Mar 2022 #15
Depends entirely on what type of jets we are discussing. cstanleytech Mar 2022 #17
I thought we were discussing specific fighters. Torchlight Mar 2022 #18
A Ukrainian MIG-29 pilot could jump in a Polish MIG-29 and fly it pretty fast EX500rider Mar 2022 #20
If what you are saying is accurate blue-wave Mar 2022 #21
Yes. Just give them the damn planes and SAMs. They will utilize them immediately. Evolve Dammit Mar 2022 #14
Kick for visibility. bronxiteforever Mar 2022 #4
Yes!! +1000!! blue-wave Mar 2022 #22
Sounds like Mariupol will be liberated . . Lovie777 Mar 2022 #5
I hope and pray it's so!! blue-wave Mar 2022 #23
Seems Macron doesn't understand what is happening. LiberalFighter Mar 2022 #9
It's long past time that Ukraine started shelling Russian cities Joe Nation Mar 2022 #10
Yes, yes and yes!!! blue-wave Mar 2022 #24
Putin wants unconditional surrender. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #11
I agree. Pooty should blue-wave Mar 2022 #25
They know if they surrender, he'll move his troops to Odessa Warpy Mar 2022 #12
All he can do is destroy the city, he certainly doesn't have the ability to occupy the ruins. Chainfire Mar 2022 #13
Macron needs to mind his own business. littlemissmartypants Mar 2022 #16
My father was 100% Ukrainian. I know Ukrainians. discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2022 #19
God bless your father blue-wave Mar 2022 #26
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