In a message dated 2/10/02 8:58:11 AM Central Standard Time, airlinephoto@yahoo.com writes: > youre right about the eagle saab but jim the foam arrestor bed is gone for > months now (unless im blindboy). > > apparently the upkeep on it is super expensive, aside from the initial 2 > million dollar cost (could be overstating that) > Yeah Joe, I remember seeing it (including the repair/replacement after the Eagle test) when I flew out of JFK in late 99 and early 2000. I could see if it is a porous material the upkeep would be incredible (watersoaking, birds, etc.). Jim Proud to be an American, Jim Hann Waterski J-41 Captain STL