Kasey

But they had to hang the Allison's (Hercules engines) on the wing upside down with the gearbox on top so the 13+ foot blades cleared the tarmac

Looking Out Window

Or LOW!

BUT........ What happens in the unlikely event of a diversion? https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/canada-netherlands-to-test-paperless-air-travel-1.4484619

I'd never heard of it so for the others that hadn't either............. Basler BT-67 The flagship of North Star Air's fleet, the Basler BT-67 is based on the rugged and simple design of the Douglas DC-3. Every Basler BT-67 is delivered as a "zero-time" aircraft, meaning all new components, including the Pratt and Whitney PT-6 turbine engines, one of the widest-used and most reliable engines ever built. The Basler BT-67's build makes it the optimal freight aircraft for Canada's North. Large front wheels allow it to operate onto short gravel runways, and as required onto soft, unprepared or ice runways. It's simple design is what makes it resilient to the harsh climate of Canada's North. The Basler BT-67 can be positioned throughout Canada and North America as required.

Or someone "older" lol!

Any landing that is discussed afterward in the mess is "perfect"

https://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/airbus-is-ready-for-pilotless-jets-are-you-1.4471002

http://aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/boeing-737-max-return-service-path-taking-shape

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/alcock-brown-100-year-flight-anniversary-1.5172041

https://news.yahoo.com/ethiopian-pilot-pleaded-training-lion-204958229.html?soc_src=community&soc_trk=fb

https://www.bbc.com/reel/playlist/artificial-takeover?vpid=p077jmsw or...........

All flights cancelled............ https://www.bbc.com/news/business-47905089

That goes under "No Brainer", they are off their couches in droves and expect the same couch service in the air lol!!!

Yup, Boeing has a lot of 'splainin to do before this bird fly's the coop again......... Running outa room at Renton.