Con't...
And we would treat that crew and that plane no better and hopefully no worse if the situation were reversed.
Cite for me ONE EXAMPLE of where a US pilot pulled the kind of crap that Wrong Way.. err.. Wang Wei pulled, and go away with it...
The FAA governs all intercept protocols for US military aircraft, and they directly cite that NO ACTION will be taken that endangers the aircraft they are attempting to identify. And it also states that US aircraft will abort the intercept if the other aircraft creates a dangerous situation (acts aggressively), and they will report to higher authority for instructions.
faa.gov
5-6-2. Interception Procedures
a. General.
1. Identification intercepts during peacetime operations are vastly different than those conducted under increased states of readiness. Unless otherwise directed by the control agency, intercepted aircraft will be identified by type only. When specific information is required (i.e. markings, serial numbers, etc.) the interceptor aircrew will respond only if the request can be conducted in a safe manner. During hours of darkness or Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), identification of unknown aircraft will be by type only. The interception pattern described below is the typical peacetime method used by air interceptor aircrews. In all situations, the interceptor aircrew will use caution to avoid startling the intercepted aircrew and/or passengers.
More.....
"2. Phase Two- Identification Phase.
The intercepted aircraft should expect to visually acquire the lead interceptor and possibly the wingman during this phase in visual meteorological conditions (VMC). The wingman will assume a surveillance position while the flight leader approaches the unknown aircraft. Intercepted aircraft personnel may observe the use of different drag devices to allow for speed and position stabilization during this phase. The flight leader will then initiate a gentle closure toward the intercepted aircraft, stopping at a distance no closer than absolutely necessary to obtain the information needed. The interceptor aircraft will use every possible precaution to avoid startling intercepted aircrew or passengers. Additionally, the interceptor aircrews will constantly keep in mind that maneuvers considered normal to a fighter aircraft may be considered hazardous to passengers and crews of nonfighter aircraft. When interceptor aircrews know or believe that an unsafe condition exists, the identification phase will be terminated. As previously stated, during darkness or IMC identification of unknown aircraft will be by type only. Positive vertical separation will be maintained by interceptor aircraft throughout this phase.
I do not consider that grounds for a major anti-Chinese campaign
If I keep hearing crap like yours, where you DELIBERATELY misrepresent the facts, and try to justify the Chinese pilot and government's behavior (their aggression and extorsion), then I'll never knowingly buy another Chinese product ever again. (at least until the communist government falls or faces a viable opposition political party).
I'm not upset with the Chinese people here. But I am upset with these old communist bastages in Bejing thinking they can ship 1/2 off of their foreign exports to the US and think they can get away with extorting this nation.
I'm all for NAFTA.. we don't need China. We can produce toys and widgets anywere. I'd rather invest the money in Latin America were there are fledgling democracies, than propping up a bunch of corrupt communists clinging to their last vestiges of power.
Better to treat China like the former Soviet Union. There simply won't be a change in China until there exists a political opposition that represents an alternative economic solution.
So try again jbn3... We're not the stupid and barbaric "foreign devils" that many Chinese extremists take delight in calling.
In fact, were it not for the US, China might have been conquered by Japan during WWII.
Remember the "flying tigers".. and the US generals and officers who trained and armed the Chinese forces under Chiang Kai Shek??
I'll be waiting for your response to see if you can change my mind about "buying Chinese"... |
