The leaning tower of RIAT...

[boff180]

Hi guys,

Did anyone else notice that the MC-130 that performed the Para drop on Saturday had a lean when it landed and taxied???

Looked kind of weird!

Andy

[Russ]

I thought this was going to be another reference to the FRIAT stand!

I've seen Herc's, particularly Combat Talon's and Combat Shadow's "leaning" on a number of occasions before.

[bluetail]

C-130,s are very prone to leaning, the reason is they dont have baffles in the wings to stop fuel moving towards the tips.

[raiford]

especially in a crosswind like the one at RIAT this year!!

[HuwJHopkins]

C-130,s are very prone to leaning, the reason is they dont have baffles in the wings to stop fuel moving towards the tips.

I've seen a fair few 'leaners' and have often wondered what the cause was, thanks for posting!

[Ben Montgomery]

AC-130U departing Mildenhall this morning was doing it - not suprising the side with the guns was down!

[AMB]

I always thought it was a lean, mean fighting machine!