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Anything and everything related to flight!  Airplanes, fling-wings, gyros, powered parachutes, gliders, balloons...

Not sure about skydiving though.  That whole "jumping out of a perfectly good airplane" thing...  [cheeky]


To kick off, I've been working on my Sport Pilot certificate.  In a 1946 Piper J-3 Cub.  I'll try to get some pics posted from home (photobucket is blocked at work, and fiddling with it on my phone is kind of a joke).

This past weekend had to leave the Cub behind, because I needed to practice VFR cross-country flying.  Flew from The Dalles down to Redmond, OR.  Passed a DC-7 going the other way outta RDM.  Very cool.  Man, the Cessna trike is SOOOOO much easier to taxi and land.  It's like cheating.  In the Cub, your feet have to be hyper-active on the rudder pedals, and you gotta plan farther ahead, because the brakes... well, what brakes? [laugh]

On the return flight, we got up to altitude and were able to tune in the DLS AWOS... and it wasn't VFR anymore.  3000 ft solid OVC, and with the terrain around there, it's not possible to come in from the south and stay under 3000 MSL.  So my instructor filed an IFR flight plan and up into the clouds we went.  My first foray into IMC!  It was surreal.  Looking out the windows, up, down, all around... completely monochromatic grey.  I can see how spatial disorientation can become such a problem.  If you can't tune out your body's internal sensors and completely trust that artificial horizon, you are seriously screwed.  Even if I don't pursue a PP with IFR rating, I want to get some hood time or actual IMC time with an instructor again.  Not that I ever plan on doing VFR into IMC.  AOPA's ASI and the FAA are doing a good job scaring me out of that.

Anyway... about 10-15 miles out of DLS we were able to see the city lights and the airport through a break in the overcast.  Not sure why the AWOS was reporting solid OVC... it wasn't solid at all below 070.  Since we had the airport lights in sight, instructor called up Seattle Center and cancelled the IFR plan, and let me fly the rest of it VFR.

One important thing I learned: "legal" VFR minimums are not necessarily prudent to fly in.  Honestly, with those cloud formations, in the Cub, without artificial reference instruments, we'd have scrubbed the flight.  It was actually well above the legal minimums for VFR and even Sport Pilot ops, but I would not have been comfortable flying that without proper IFR instruments and an instrument-rated instructor with me.

So anyway... feel free to share aviation-related pics and stories!  A cool airplane you saw, a flight you'll never forget, trip(s) to Oshkosh, scary situations you'll never repeat, et cetera.

ok.....so if I havea treadmill....

After 23 years or so I have a few pics.....

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/128-2847_IMG.gif) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/128-2847_IMG.gif.html)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/Coloma%20pics/112-1211_IMG.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/Coloma%20pics/112-1211_IMG.jpg.html)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/Coloma%20pics/RiverShadow.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/Coloma%20pics/RiverShadow.jpg.html)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/5YourRide_zps852fa515.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/5YourRide_zps852fa515.jpg.html)

Oshkosh is 25 minutes away.  Always interesting things flying around here.  Mustangs and B-24's are pretty common.  Even if you are not an aviation nut, EAA is still a spectacle to behold.  I try to take it in every few years.  Probably have a spare bunk for any interested parties.

Will have to keep that in mind.  ;)  I went for the first time in 2011.  Want to go back... and now pursuing the Sport Pilot cert, I've added the goal of flying in to OSH to my bucket list.

I told you it wasn't VFR this weekend.

I'm now 45 minutes away from Oshkosh. I think 1971 was the first time I went with my family. I'll have to add stories when I'm at a regular keyboard...

I gots only about 20 Hours behind the yoke of a C 152. 8 or 10 of those are solo hours. we had a flying club at my base and i would have continued if I wasn't just an E3 at the time.

Anyway I went into the aircrew program and accumulated 980 some hours in the C130 went lots of places and generally had a good time doing it. Now I hardly fly at all.

Sept. 30, 1975...

The AH-64 took flew for the 1st time.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5493/10030518784_42194564d9_c.jpg)

AC 350 flew lots of places in this one.

(http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb347/dapaoli/VR55_zps8987fea8.jpg) (http://s1201.photobucket.com/user/dapaoli/media/VR55_zps8987fea8.jpg.html)

Are you saying this was your first flight when you were 4? besides my not understanding its a nice picture.

Today is the Apache's birthday.

I didn't start flying for a few more years. ;)

Got it.  ;)

Private pilot SEL, ~ 110 hours, PIC time in C152, C172, C182, M20J also have time in C310 and a Decathlon (inverted fuel and oil systems, great fun)

Never ever ride in back of a C310 with 3 flying instructors. After a lesson, instructor says innocently asks if I'm doing anything for the next couple of hours. "No real plans" "Wanna ride along?"
Start with a short field take off, if you lock the brakes, wind-up the engines, and then dump the brakes the rate of acceration is most satisfying.  [evil]
You probably didn't know that older C310s with tip tanks are prone to a self re-enforcing oscillation due to lack of baffles in tanks and the fuel sloshing for and aft. I didn't, so they showed me.
Then they did some stalls including power on in 45* banked turn and another power on stall with one engine out.
The highlight was shooting an instrument approach at night with one engine S/D and feathered. The image of the prop blades slowly revolving while being back lit by the strobes as trees whiz by at the edge of the runway is permanently etched in my memories.

I keep watching Airplane Repo on the Discovery Channel and it makes me really want to get my pilots license.

I'd love to own a Cessna 125 Float Plane.

So, I prefer to fly much closer to the ground. I'll take my duc or car over wings just about any day. But, I am one of the many voices on the other side of the radio. My sky is over central AZ. If you've ever flown in the vicinity of PRC, FLG, INW, or PHX, I've probably kept an eye on you. Stay safe out there. It may be a big sky, but sometimes it's not big enough [leo]

Had my first experience with flight following (Seattle Center) last weekend.  Thanks for the work y'all do.  Keeping us crazy flight nuts in line and away from each other, away from terrain, and out of the weather is a tall order. [thumbsup]

I went to Embry-Riddle, which flies out of PRC.  I wasn't a pilot, though... aerospace engineering for me.  If you were doing this prior to 2005, you've probably talked to one or more friends of mine.


Found out from a friend in Alaska the show is at least partly fake.  They supposedly "repo'd" her friend's plane.  The day after the episode aired, said plane was... well, right where her friend usually keeps it parked.  They also claimed that it was "3 days away from civilization".  Well... it never takes them more than a few hours, and it's accessible by car.

That said... look up your local flight school and call them about taking a "discovery flight".  Usually less than $100, you get to go up for 30 min or so, see some sights, and do a little stick-and-rudder work.  If you're an aviator type, that little taste will have you hooked. [thumbsup]

I did that kind of deal, in a glider.

Very fun, and extremely tempting.

But my wallet would have bled to death with that big of a hole in it.

I am hot for a sailplane....  Flew hanggliders and paragliders to a total of 3700 hours before I gave it up for a more sane way to make a living.  Someday I will own a self launching sailplane  [thumbsup]

I have stories......     

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I am definitely familiar with Embry-Riddle as it is just down 95 in Daytona. Great school. They are now offering a Masters Degree in Drone Flying. They claim the classes are getting larger and the graduates are getting jobs. I am not sure about that. I figure that is a local Police Department owns a drone, they would train their existing staff to fly it. I can't see them bringing in someone from the outside as it would cost less to train an existing employee verse paying someone with a masters in drone flying. Also, lots of ex-military would have drone flying experience.

I am very hesitant to take a "discovery flight" as I think it will get me hooked and I will want more. I tend to get addicted to things very quickly and the wallet can't sustain a pilots license at this point. I have too many other expensive hobbies!

Two pics from my driveway.

(http://catie.smugmug.com/photos/i-pjkJC9t/0/L/i-pjkJC9t-L.jpg)

(http://catie.smugmug.com/photos/i-wQ7P9nd/0/L/i-wQ7P9nd-L.jpg)

Blergh... studying for my FAA Knowledge Exam (Sport Pilot - Airplane).  How do you know when you're ready to jump in and take it?

I could probably pass it right now, no further study.  I'd wager my score would be better than 80% (70% is passing).  I regularly hit 90% or more on the electronic practice exams.  But... I am one of those anal-retentive knowledge types.  I want to pass it with 100%... in part, because it's less stuff to go over with the examiner during the practical test.  That, and I want to make a good impression with the examiner, and walking in with a barely-passing knowledge test is probably not a good way to start things off. :P

^^^You take the test as soon as you can answer all the questions.  I missed one question on my private and two on my commercial ticket.  Both times I put a star next to the question as I knew I did not know it and would rather admit it then guess and be wrong.  It took me about 15 minutes to take each test.  If I may ask what is your study method?

The written isn't bad.
I took my oral and practical from a designated examiner (retired 747 captain, got his ticket pre WW II, flew B-17s over Europe), I seriously thought I had failed, he told me to tie the plane down and walked into the office, after securing it I walked in, he was seating before the typewriter, "Here it comes", turns around and hands me my temporary license.

To this day I clearly remember the "engine out" part of the test.
He pulled the mixture and stated " The engine just quit", went thru the check list to no avail (big surprise), then was asked "Where are going to put it?". I picked a field and said "That one", the response was "You'll never make it" (it was really close, he figured I try to fly a normal pattern and come up short), do you know that with full flaps at 50ish knots in a full rudder to the floor cross aileron slip a 152 comes down like a rock (better than 1,500 fpm), he made me ride it down until we cleared the power lines at the edge of the field.

SB: My study method isn't one of the "official" programs.  I took ground school through the local FBO, have read all the applicable FARs (plus some extra), and am almost done reading the AIM.  Have not read the PHAK cover-to-cover, but followed along during ground school.  Have read the Practical Test Standards as well (though that's more applicable to the flight portion).  Also been doing quizzes on exams4pilots.com, reviewing subjects I don't know.  I also reviewed the most complete FAA Light Sport test bank I could find (http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_questions/media/lsp.pdf (http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_questions/media/lsp.pdf)).

I kinda figure the timing for me will be shorter than allowed, but probably longer than 15 minutes... maybe 30-45.  I think you have something like 2 hours to do the 40 questions... I might take a little longer just to double-check myself on the ones requiring plotting and doing time-speed-distance on the E6B.  The majority of them, though, take me seconds to answer.

sno: I'm trying to prepare myself for the "engine-out" part of the practical.  I've been warned the local examiner likes to do it right after you've flown over someplace convenient, like an ag sprayer strip... then after you've gotten yourself all lined up on some random farmer's field, he'll give you the engine back, and on climbout direct your attention to the field you could have conveniently landed at.

My instructor gave me a memorable lesson in keeping the pattern nice and tight when flying a low and slow airplane (my training is in a 1946 J-3 C-65 Cub).  I was on crosswind and turning downwind when he pulled power... I tried to make the crosswind runway, but we had to cheat and add a little power to make it.  Other options were not so appealing... it was all houses, residential roads, and an orchard.  I have kept my patterns much tighter ever since!

Duc, go buy a copy of the FAA's Test Prep book.  It is like 20 bucks or so.  Here is the study method.  Go through the entire book with two different color highlighters and mark the all the questions that apply to your future type certificate question in Red (or whatever makes you happy).  The back of the book has all the answers to the questions. So after marking all the questions, go through and mark all the correct answers to each question in yellow (or whatever color makes you happy).  Once all the answers and questions are marked go through and read the entire book a few times reading only the questions and the highlighted right answer.

Reading through the book a few times (mine lived on the toilet) and only reading the highlighted question and the correct highlighted answer (read nothing that is not highlighted!) will create an association between the question and the answer that will help you fly through the computer generated written test.

This will not help you with the FAA oral as they know all about the study method above and will craft the oral to see if you actually know the material or just the answers to the questions.

99% score on my private and 98% on my commercial using this method.......   [thumbsup]    GOOD LUCK!!!!   WHOO HOOO!!!

Another pilot checking in here (and skydiver too). I'm now working for the NTSB as an investigator based out of headquaters in Washington DC. Been doing that for the past year now, came from flight test engineering in the Navy (NAVAIR). Been a pilot for about 10 years, own a piper cherokee. Don't do anything stupid or you'll be giving me more work!! Stay safe everyone!!

Yeah, I read the reporting requirements in the CFR recently.  I'll be doing my darndest to stay clear of any activity described in that part. ;)

In other news: had a wonderful lesson yesterday.  We did "one-wheel taxi"... flying/driving down the runway on one wheel, using aileron to keep it rolled up on one side, and using rudder to keep it going straight(ish) down the asphalt.  Precision airmanship practice is a LOT of fun, at least in a J-3.

Also went out and did a couple stalls and steep turns.  Man, that airplane is so much fun to just *aviate*.

Speaking of J-3s... this is making me want to buy one and start stretching my air-legs:
http://www.vintageflying.com/index.htm (http://www.vintageflying.com/index.htm)

For something a bit more comfortable and capable, there is a used Sport Cub S2 up at CubCrafters... only $115,000.  (of course, the differences between buying an airplane and buying a motorcycle are that you can finance an airplane for 20 years like a house, and they don't depreciate NEARLY as much as bikes)

I find that the most experienced pilots seem to always come back to the simplest airplanes. I got my tailwheel done in an Aeronca Champ, basically Aeronca took the J-3 idea and fixed all the little annoyances about the aircraft. Burns 4 gph. Still has heel brakes though. I would love to own either.

I think if you max out a cub crafters cub the price can get close to $300k.

Flying Prosser Reservoir near Truckee.  Neat spot because up high the wind crosses the lake.  Down low it often switches 180 degrees and you can come back across the lake with the basket skimming the water, climb up and do it again a few times a morning.

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/Hourglass_zpsc43e0850.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/Hourglass_zpsc43e0850.jpg.html)

^^ That is cool.


I go window shopping on-again-off-again for a Champ.  One local friend of mine disses 'em, but I have no particular loyalty.  Like you said... they took a J-3 and fixed some of the annoyances.  I've heard it's a bit better for a tall guy like myself, as well.  Would like to try one on for size.

And yeah, the Carbon Cub and the Top Cub get expensive, quick.  The Top Cub *starts* at $220k.  And you and I both know that's gonna be a pretty basic VFR airplane.  Start adding GPS moving-map, fancy paint, XM weather, fancy prop, electronic ignition, interior trim, bushwheels...  skis will set you back $25k, and amphib floats are $60k!  Yeah, you could easily hit $300k for that airplane.

Along the same lines, I was just talking to an owner of an older Husky, and he was incredulous that a new Husky is a $300k+ airplane.  C'mon guys, it's a friggin rag-and-tube machine with two seats.  It's seriously worth as much as a middle-class suburban home?  No, it's not.

This is a big part of my motivation for staying in the Light Sport world.  If I buy an airplane, my max budget is gonna be around $100k... so we're looking light sport, or used piston single.  While I'd like the traveling capabilities of a faster and more complex airplane, I have a feeling 90% of my flying is gonna be sunny-Sunday putzing around the local airspace, just enjoying the scenery and the feeling of flight.  Like riding the motorcycle down a twisting road, it just feels good to go aviate, especially in a light-handling airplane like the J-3.

In other news: I officially have my student pilot certificate!  If the weather cooperates, it looks like I'll be soloing soon.  :D

Stick with the planes that are inexpensive and fun to fly.  Fancy shit just costs more to go get a hamburger with.......

Up until my sophomore year of HS, it was my dream to be an Air Force pilot...preferably fighters but bombers or attack aircraft would suffice. I excelled in math and science for this reason...My sophomore year of HS, I got my first pair of glasses and that was that. This was before laser surgery.

I have seriously considered going for a helo license. But time and money always seem to be in short supply...and Bicks will never give me a ride in his.  :'(

But I do love taking pictures of planes...

(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa289/ZLTFUL/B2Takeoff_zpscdfce73c.jpg) (http://s196.photobucket.com/user/ZLTFUL/media/B2Takeoff_zpscdfce73c.jpg.html)

(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa289/ZLTFUL/B52sGrandForks_zps3c0e5f23.jpg) (http://s196.photobucket.com/user/ZLTFUL/media/B52sGrandForks_zps3c0e5f23.jpg.html)

(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa289/ZLTFUL/A10Takeoff_zps299ce5ac.jpg) (http://s196.photobucket.com/user/ZLTFUL/media/A10Takeoff_zps299ce5ac.jpg.html)

(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa289/ZLTFUL/B52sMinot_zpsfecba2c5.jpg) (http://s196.photobucket.com/user/ZLTFUL/media/B52sMinot_zpsfecba2c5.jpg.html)

(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa289/ZLTFUL/B1Ellsworth_zps4c9e1bc6.jpg) (http://s196.photobucket.com/user/ZLTFUL/media/B1Ellsworth_zps4c9e1bc6.jpg.html)

Ryan's tag line...  Comment about needing to get glasses in HS...

Should have listened to your Mama!

I am happy to give anyone a ride, any time.

You just need to stop off at any recruiters office and fill out a few forms first (you know, liability waivers, etc.) 8)

And, Ryan, wasn't this the newest technology when you were in High School?
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/586/sopwithcamelf11.jpg)

 [cheeky]

Aren't you older than me there, Chief?  [cheeky]

In contrast to how much older Nate is, does the difference even register? ;D

You seem to be the one counting Major. :-*

wow, nice shots! its amazing that the BUFF will be in service for 100 years (probably more). Theres not alot that can do the job better.



Yeah, its sad that prices are so outrageous. Like you said, a cub shouldnt cost as much as a house. I really dont know what else to say....

I took this with a gopro clamped on to the right strut when i got checked out in the champ a couple years back. Its a good feeling knowing youre burning only like $30/hour in avgas.
In all the years of the cherokee being in the family, I have used it to usefully go somewhere maybe twice. Other than that its just all putting around.

Congrats on getting the student pilot cert, its not a long way from there!

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^^ That is a cool pic. [thumbsup]

A GoPro is on my list... I have some excellent motorcycle roads that need shared, a quadcopter with a small camera mount to fly over the property here, and I'd also like to use the Cub to make some aerial videos of The Gorge.

WANT:
http://www.bushplanedesign.com/the-story.html (http://www.bushplanedesign.com/the-story.html)

DoubleEnder Prototype (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ysj699nEDKQ#)



Unfortunately for me, the DoubleEnder is not within the Light-Sport limits, so I'll "settle" for the Just Aircraft SuperSTOL:
http://justaircraft.com/index.php?45#gsc.tab=0 (http://justaircraft.com/index.php?45#gsc.tab=0)

Takeoff and landing in a small pasture:
Just Aircraft SuperSTOL Takes Off &amp; Lands In Pasture (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fatFSRC3Suc#)

Oh yeah... and DeadStickTakeOff guy (Steve Henry) has upgraded from the Highlander to the SuperSTOL:
New SuperSTOL (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ2-XVxC9q8#)

 :o ;D [drool]

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/10/hot-air-balloon-explosion-temecula_n_4250199.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/10/hot-air-balloon-explosion-temecula_n_4250199.html)



hopefully not our hot air guy

I think our balloon guy is in Northern CA. Outside of Sacramento?

Hi BobsPapa,  Nope not us, thanks for the wishful thinking and good thoughts!

Sadly it was someone I know.  In fact, the company that had the incident was the first company I ever flew for. 

So for a little clarification:  This was not a crash.  The balloon had an uneventful landing and the pilot was in the process of breaking down the basket when he evacuated some fuel from the lines.  While the pilot lights were still on.  This caused a flash fire and did not burn up the basket or the envelope.  Unfortunately it did burn a couple of unsuspecting passengers and the pilot.  All in all a very bad day.

This being a public forum and me not being an NTSB investigator I can't really say too much.  l reserve any further comments (and boy do I have some) PM's.  Safe to say though, IMO this should have never happened.

Every day I fly I remind myself I am strapped to 45-60 gallons of propane and people lives are in my hands.  When proper procedures are followed it is surprisingly safe to fly.  Although like any other wind dependent sport it does not come without the occasional surprise.  Hot air ballooning is not tolerant of complacency as it only takes one major mistake to end a career.

Some folks look at certain forms of flying and think they must be less dangerous.  They all have dangers.  You're playing with physics in order to lift people and/or stuff up into the air... carelessness will bite you in the a$$, hard, regardless of the method of flight.

That said... with proper training, practice, adherence to safety procedures, and attentiveness to instruments/conditions/traffic/etc, flying can be performed quite safely.

Been doing the scary weird flying stuff for 25 years.  No accidents yet.  It takes a level of attentiveness that makes ripping a bike through a canyon look like a kids game.   First rule of flying: take all the chances you like.................  ALONE!   Never risk a paying passengers ass.  Common sense really

Some one sent me this link.

Really interesting WWII plane photos.

http://www.mission4today.com/index.php?name=ForumsPro&file=viewtopic&t=14428&finish=15&start=0 (http://www.mission4today.com/index.php?name=ForumsPro&file=viewtopic&t=14428&finish=15&start=0)

Wow... thanks for posting that.... some really great pictures there.... [thumbsup] [thumbsup] Keeping me from my sleep...  I'll have to return to finish going thru 'em tomorrow....

Nice close-up of the B-26 with the nose gunner taking a puff on a cig....

Nice link dp!

I got to watch the B-17 circle doing sightseeing tours a few weeks ago.  Very distinctive sound coming from the sky that day!

JM

I think I'd like to fly this....

http://www.flyskyrunner.com/ (http://www.flyskyrunner.com/)

Nice!  I'd fly that!  I've thought an ultralight would be fun here in the mountains.

JM

That ultralight is a death trap.  Having flown paragliders for over 3600 hours (mostly in thermals) I can safely say that aircraft is not safe.  Paragliders are not rigid wings and can do some evil things in turbulence.  Collapse, spin, re-inflate, surge at the ground.

In smooth air fun little toy.  in bad air?  Bye bye baby.

I am un-qualified to speak on this subject but I once heard some advice on hang/para gliding - "Never fly higher than you're willing to fall."  :D

If you enjoy helicopters I just found this whilst browsing.  The first thing that went through my head was "That must be Russia". I posted it here even before checking.  Pretty cool.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=4cc_1386635002 (http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=4cc_1386635002)

Almost as nice as a MAC flight!

https://medium.com/travel-adventure/what-its-like-to-fly-the-23-000-singapore-airlines-suites-class-17d9f3fee0d

Nice anniversary bump.

Won't be long now and I will never ride a motorcycle again.   [drool]

6YMZ3szVBB8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YMZ3szVBB8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YMZ3szVBB8)

That singapore thing is nice but this sure beats flying coach on United.

(http://blog.militarytownadvisor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1064036_10200842286052764_219305452_o.jpg)

(http://guam.stripes.com/sites/guam.stripes.com/files/u164/111110SPACEAphoto02.jpg)

(http://usmclife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Plane3.jpg)

This situation has the potential to make some awesome sandwiches with the contents of those coolers ^^^

(http://usmclife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Plane4.jpg)

My dreams were crushed after 9/11, sadly.  I was taking lessons and the prices sky rocketed with all the new rules in place so off to another habit.  I've considered starting again but haven't looked into pricing and time.  My biggest regret is not signing up to fly the Widow Maker (AKA Harrier).   

http://youtu.be/Bu535PZzysE (http://youtu.be/Bu535PZzysE)

This day in history.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-mXNPhTdtk

This would make a fun commuter...

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http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/SCHWEIZER-300CBI/2004-SCHWEIZER-300CBI/1347545.htm (http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/SCHWEIZER-300CBI/2004-SCHWEIZER-300CBI/1347545.htm)

Now, if each person here would send me just... ;D

Uncle won't let you take the buggy home at night?

Looks like it has a food processor on the tail. You could meet Carlos for lunch.

Carlos will have to come here.  I hear people are still a little pissed off about my last visit.

And I don't know why not.  Police officers get to take their cars home at night!

(To interject a little forbidden cop talk, and maybe even a political banter in there)

I don't understand why not either.

I'm sure no shenanigans would take place. :P

NEVER!

 [evil]

 [roll]
 [cheeky]

OK...  There was that time I dumped a couple buckets of range balls on Randimus' roof, but we were on a training flight at the time.

And that other time...  I swear, I thought turkeys could fly!

The first step to solving a problem, admitting you have a problem. Congrats on step 1 Bicks!

Another Birthday...

The girl is 50 today!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isVOn69ULs8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isVOn69ULs8)

 [thumbsup] [bow_down]

One of the coolest planes ever, and a favorite of mine.

I'm still kicking myself for not visiting the Pima Air & Space Museum (where they have one) in Tucson in all of the times I've visited that city.  :-\

Saw one in DC

Smaller than I expected. But very cool to see up close.

I hope to visit there this spring.  They have a cockpit in the Boeing Museum in Seattle that you can sit in.

I want to get my license,  my wallet said no...

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/10680072_410621225768619_5326088376085009502_o.jpg)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT7qrYi8R_M&feature=youtu.be (http://)

(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b486/acbick/ArmyAvi134_zps18455d79.jpg)

I helped change an engine in of of those at Buckley and got to sit in the Cockpit. The view all around in the canopy was different than what I expected. It was like laying on top of the airplane almost.

The F-16, not the C-21, right? ;)

Yes the F16. They let us Squids come over one day and "Help"
As nice a building the Naval Reserve center is it gets boring over there.

Did you know there is a ship board Damage control simulator in that building?
It has flooding water and watertight hatches and all that stuff.

I don't go over to that part of the base.  From the outside, and from overhead it does look like a nice facility.

I did not know about that simulator.  I remember the Navy Reserve used to have a submarine simulator, and a bunch of other stuff at site near I-25 & I-70.

Yea one of the things they do is get everyone Damage Controll qualified (DC qual)  was there for 5 weekend drills and the did my 2 weeks (right after I finished Airframe school in Cheyenne) in San Diego on the Carrier.

Even though My job was as a jet mechanic i spent most of the time on board learning ships systems & fire/DC control.

Everybody from the Skipper on down has to be qualed. Its kind of like having a fire on the airplane, if you dont get it put out youre screwed.

and then right after that I came back to Buckley, got my car and drove to Moffett Field where they had more C130's  and an aircrew job for me ;D

http://controversialtimes.com/funny/classic-military-sr-71-blackbird-pilots-troll-navy-pilot-and-civilian-aircraft-with-ground-speed-check/ (http://controversialtimes.com/funny/classic-military-sr-71-blackbird-pilots-troll-navy-pilot-and-civilian-aircraft-with-ground-speed-check/)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7640/16747447392_56841661b7_z.jpg)

I feel a little slighted here...

(https://scontent-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/11071465_814886218548374_6183428025997967489_o.jpg)
(https://scontent-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/t31.0-8/11022580_814886368548359_3882710264929025462_o.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t31.0-8/11080283_814886365215026_3622047576330768772_o.jpg)

Is the designation VH 60?

That it is.  Now retired and moved to Alabama.

Well If you make general they will make one available for you.

Takes way more stars than I will ever wear. :(

You could try to be a generals aide of some kind. But that sounds like more trouble than you want just to get leather seats and walnut trim.

Is that Kopf's new ride?

Could be...

Maybe he will hire me to fly it for him since Mel is dragging her feet on buying one.

I'm sure the front is hardly any different than a standard H60.

I just found out what happened to one of the aircraft we used to have at our squadron. Tail number 164763. The "NOLA Belle"  seen here.

(https://scontent-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/545_364686513623803_109421948_n.jpg?oh=478f2394ca83e722fe584c9d571a107b&oe=55A1CA1B)

This one had a Damaged flight station that required extensive repairs du to a ground mishap early in it's life. Soon why not give it to the Marines.  ;D

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/US_Navy_050403-N-6046R-009_A_U.S._Marine_Corps_C-130_Hercules_Fat_Albert,_assigned_to_the_U.S._Navy_Blue_Angels_flight_demonstration_team,_uses_Jet_Assisted_Take_Off_(JATO)_bottles_during_takeoff.jpg)

I was expecting something more like this:

Gene Ryack: Well down here at Crazy Gene's Used Airplanes, people think we're out of our minds since we slashed the prices on our used C-123's!
Billy Covington: Gene, you cant sell the plane! It's government property!
Gene Ryack: The U.S. Government doesn't exist in Laos and neither does this plane!
Billy Covington: Good point!

 [evil] ;D

 [laugh]

Actually that one I have pictured is the Dixie Belle 164762 but The Nola Belle was identical to it.
This is it.
Looks like it went to Pax River and got some refueling pods added on or something.

(http://www.fencecheck.com/forums/download/file.php?id=553227&t=1&sid=d81fb1364dd77af001fa096da9f5f9f0)

Considering that one is 50, it makes me wonder what we may have flying above us out now days.  I guess I check with Area 51...

JM

What has the world come to?!!!

http://p2t2solutions.com/blue-angels-will-transition-to-uav-f-47-aircraft-by-2018/ (http://p2t2solutions.com/blue-angels-will-transition-to-uav-f-47-aircraft-by-2018/)

Just sad.

I think you are a day late with that one

Squids shouldn't be flying anyway. [cheeky]

You think the Air Force should deploy on the big floating airport and fly those "Projection of power" missions instead?

Cockpits. Then & now.
[Edit] I am adding wiki links to the descriptions, just mouse over [/Edit]



1903 Wright Flyer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_Flyer)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/01-cockpit-avion-1903WrightFlyer.jpg)


Spirit of St. Louis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_of_St._Louis)
(Plane Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic Ocean)

(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/02-cockpit-avion-spirit-saint-louis.jpg)



Douglas M-2 (http://airandspace.si.edu/collections/artifact.cfm?object=nasm_A19772556000)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/03-cockpit-avion-Douglas-M-2.jpg)


Bellanca C.F. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellanca_CF)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Bellanca-CF.jpg)


Fokker D.VII (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fokker_D.VII)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/04-cockpit-avion-Fokker-D-VII.jpg)



Supermarine Spitfire Mk. VII (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Spitfire)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/06-cockpit-avion-Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk-VII.jpg)


Focke-Wulf Fw 190 F-8 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_Fw_190)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/11-cockpit-avion-Focke-Wulf-Fw-190-F-8.jpg)


Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Me_262)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/05-cockpit-avion-Messerschmitt-Me-262A-1a.jpg)


Bell X-1 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_X-1)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/07-cockpit-avion-Bell-X-1.jpg)


Enola Gay (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enola_Gay)
(Boeing B-29 Superfortress that dropped the Atom Bomb on Hiroshima.)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/09-cockpit-avion-EnolaGay.jpg)


Grumman G-21 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_G-21_Goose)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-cockpit-avion-Grumman-G-21.jpg)


De Havilland DH 106 Comet (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Comet)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/08-cockpit-avion-De_Havilland_DH106_Comet_4_G-APDB_Cockpit.jpg)


F4 Phantom II (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_F-4_Phantom_II)
(http://aviation.watergeek.eu/images/f-4b/3395-f-4b_hi-res_cockpit.jpg)


General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Dynamics_F-16_Fighting_Falcon)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/12-cockpit-avion-General-Dynamics-F-16-Fighting-Falcon.jpg)


Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/13-cockpit-avion-Lockheed-SR-71A-Blackbird.jpg)


Douglas DC-7 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_DC-7)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/14-cockpit-avion-Douglas-DC-7.jpg)


Sud Aviation Caravelle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sud_Aviation_Caravelle)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/15-cockpit-avion-Sud-Aviation_Caravelle_-_Cockpit_MAA.jpg)


Concorde (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concorde)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/16-cockpit-avion-Concorde.jpg)

KC-10A (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_KC-10_Extender)
(http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/8/9/0/1368098.jpg)


Boeing 747-8 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_747-8)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/17-cockpit-avion-boeing-747.jpg)

Boeing 787 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_787_Dreamliner)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/18-cockpit-avion-boeing-787.jpg)


Airbus A320 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_A320_family)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/19-cockpit-avion-airbusA320.jpg)


Airbus A380 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_A380)
(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20-cockpit-avion-BritishAirwaysA380.jpg)

Was not aware that the Spirit of St. Louis had a periscope!
Nice wicker too!

I think that the "periscope" is a sextant, but I would have to look into that, and the dog. Have you seen my dog? I gave her a bath a while ago and...I want a new iPad.

Very cool pics  [thumbsup]

I have packed the parachutes for 3 of those! Sat in one that was pre-restoration static display.

Only thing missing is a B-52.

(http://www.b-52parts.com/aircraft/B-52New/instrumentpanel01.jpg)

30 hours of it.

Got home midnight Saturday.

6pm Wednesday and I'm still cactus.

Flying, its better than all the alternatives..... but still seriously overrated  [laugh]

Mendo -

As the CH-46 has been retired, maybe you could pick one up for your firewood collecting...

http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucdsclnk?sl=91QSCI14200604 (http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucdsclnk?sl=91QSCI14200604)

http://news.usni.org/2015/04/10/marines-bid-phrog-farewell-to-last-active-ch-46e-sea-knight-squadron (http://news.usni.org/2015/04/10/marines-bid-phrog-farewell-to-last-active-ch-46e-sea-knight-squadron)

(http://i1.wp.com/news.usni.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/131211-M-EF955-056.jpg)

Those stink of sweat and turbine oil.  ;D

Stacking firewood in the 525 doesn't seem practical...
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/04/03/09/274013EE00000578-0-image-a-3_1428049709319.jpg)

And the difference between $400k for a used 46 vs $15MM for a 525?

It's only an extra 14.6 million.  [cheeky]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PHcdn8R4d4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PHcdn8R4d4)

 [evil]

This F35 program sounds like a boondoggle.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RwA4RaaJSeI

Since Canada already has the B models of the F18 why not just upgrade to the E/F models?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4zB0ZxBurRc

(https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12541129_219668661706221_4107598335633711226_n.jpg?oh=8177864d391ce5d0ef977d1655134677&oe=57497CD4)

There goes another job to the robots.  Where is Sarah Conner when we need her?!!!

http://www.verticalmag.com/news/article/Newcollaborativecapabilitiesdemonstratedforkeepingwarfighterssafe (http://www.verticalmag.com/news/article/Newcollaborativecapabilitiesdemonstratedforkeepingwarfighterssafe)

We developed the proto types for that when I was with the Impossible Missions Force.  ;D


(Sorry I was wanting to work that in somewhere)

Now I am not going to put in the requisition for your clipboard. >:(

What? That irritates you how?

You having a direct involvement of screwing me out of the best job in the world...  Maybe being irritated by that might be a little bit of of an overreaction. :-\

OR NOT!!!

Meh. They computerized Flight engineers right out of the mix too.
You should just start training to ge a gigolo. They wont be phasing that out anytime soon, and it still requires systems management skills.

(http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb347/dapaoli/image_zpsnokakj6o.jpeg) (http://s1201.photobucket.com/user/dapaoli/media/image_zpsnokakj6o.jpeg.html)

Boeing 777X launches in record-breaking fashion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D798EvD2AtI#)

New ETOPS rule extends 777's performance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_azlwNlTgI#)

ETOPS 330 minutes

http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/27/aviation/antipode-hypersonic-concept-plane/index.html (http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/27/aviation/antipode-hypersonic-concept-plane/index.html)

Kinda flying.

https://youtu.be/WF2EFDPTZX4

What Dave really needs for his "Firewood Collection Operations":
(https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/12669484_10153968591871661_9134036612653243574_n.jpg?oh=d6d3cec16b1cf088680c4bfd496b64e9&oe=5722E839)

While the AC cobra could haul some wood, I could get more wood in here.  [cheeky]

(http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb347/dapaoli/image_zpsrg3bggmn.jpeg) (http://s1201.photobucket.com/user/dapaoli/media/image_zpsrg3bggmn.jpeg.html)

Not a good day for the demo teams...

Thunderbirds crash at AFA Graduation:
http://www.airforcetimes.com/story/breaking-news/2016/06/02/thunderbirds-f-16-crashes-following-air-force-academy-graduation/85307094/ (http://www.airforcetimes.com/story/breaking-news/2016/06/02/thunderbirds-f-16-crashes-following-air-force-academy-graduation/85307094/)

Blue Angels crash in Tennessee:
http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2016/06/02/navy-blue-angel-jet-crashes-smyrna/85308972/ (http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2016/06/02/navy-blue-angel-jet-crashes-smyrna/85308972/)

Well, that suck, RIP.

To honour those who make us feel better for being the best at what they do, I have always enjoyed their presentations,

Fortunately the Thunderbird pilot, after directing his plane to an open field and away from populated areas, was able to eject and walk away without injury. [thumbsup]

R.I.P. Capt. Jeff Kuss

(http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/cccf681f25ae70e1e0ef3fd811fa600d9d518663/c=70-0-670-800&r=537&c=0-0-534-712/local/-/media/2016/06/02/TennGroup/Nashville/636004907494920775-kuss.jpg)

(https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13305155_1028959303864647_5043504513985013917_o.jpg)

https://youtu.be/kT7qrYi8R_M

https://youtu.be/Y7lwgmY3S94

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2016/06/21/heroic-huey-pilot-honored-medal-of-honor-president-obama-charles-kettles/85858232/ (http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2016/06/21/heroic-huey-pilot-honored-medal-of-honor-president-obama-charles-kettles/85858232/)

(http://b29115924cf54e629aa5-4ff86151a1684680afb5e7ba0d0f4374.r32.cf2.rackcdn.com/cd19174cd788902eedce8d88e24219e1.jpg)
Disappeared July 2, 1937

Awesome.

 [thumbsup]

Inexperienced girl trying to land A320 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI0Sw4eS1TE#)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWzk58b93w8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWzk58b93w8)

NSFW

(http://cdn.dcgazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/image.jpg)

About 50 years too late.  [bow_down]

https://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/kettles/ (https://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/kettles/)

47 years ago today...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwZb2mqId0A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwZb2mqId0A)

 [bow_down]

  One of the passenger airlines just made a radio call on the way in.  "Yeah... Uh... We are going to need a wheelchair and a hazmat crew...   It's....  Really bad".


And you thought you were having a bad day at work

Old video, but, great maneuvers

https://youtu.be/Tmoc3YgvXWE

make the beast with two backs Yes  [evil]

https://youtu.be/5-zzLwZNxB4

https://youtu.be/1r_iS9MqcJI

Honda

https://youtu.be/uyrSWF2-0KI

I'm kind of enthused about the 737 Max.

The old days.

At UAL in front of the 777 (I'm the green shirt guy)

(http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb347/dapaoli/OAK_zps5bc8gadk.jpeg) (http://s1201.photobucket.com/user/dapaoli/media/OAK_zps5bc8gadk.jpeg.html)

As a Flight Engineer Trainee. (Working the Nav Station)

(http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb347/dapaoli/Nav%203_zpsvmglr63m.jpeg) (http://s1201.photobucket.com/user/dapaoli/media/Nav%203_zpsvmglr63m.jpeg.html)

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2016/10/27/darpa-develops-digital-copilot-for-military-aircraft.html

Now all we need is a robot to browse the interwebs and make comments for us. Then we could all be free to walk in the park and play with dogs all day.

(https://www.namepros.com/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fpbs.twimg.com%2Fmedia%2FCayNuoHWAAUXzlR.jpg%3Alarge&hash=0fca84cdf147860721695ab2280fefb3)

https://youtu.be/su2pg029awQ

http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/a-spotters-guide-to-the-u-2-dragon-lady-and-its-many-1539282603

I'm pretty sure I was buzzed by a B-1 while driving across northern Wyoming years ago.  I was on 14 between Greybull and Cody in a white truck and this big ass plane came out of nowhere very low and slow. 

I also remember watching B-52s take off from Wurtsmith AFB during Desert Storm while at my bud's cottage. 

I used to see them almost every time I went to Bonneville, while driving through eastern Nevada.

I've been on these bad boys many times over the years. Refueling at zero dark, fast roping onto buildings (pure madness) etc. I love these big bastards.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/12/14/us-marines-ground-all-ospreys-in-japan-after-crash.html

I would have liked to fly on one.

From 2:30 on you can can see what a pregnant dog it is being on the ground during fast rope ops. The very end is awesome. It always reminded me of the infil aircraft in Aliens.

https://youtu.be/MTbjhDlVEB0

It seems pretty cool that they can fly quickly to a destination and then perform a helecopter role.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-01-27/southwest-gets-ready-for-a-fleet-of-brand-new-737s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZazSR-Pdwg

That's Big Boy skills right make the beast with two backsing there!!  [clap]

Privates always have and always will do stupid shit.

Gotta respect one that does something so insanely stupid, yet takes skill.

http://americanmilitarynews.com/2017/02/this-day-in-history-u-s-army-private-first-class-robert-k-preston-stole-a-helicopter-landed-it-at-the-white-house/?utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=alt&utm_source=asmdss

Might be more Gun Thread than Flying...

Either way, a really, really bad time to be in the Bad Guy business... [evil]

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-air-forces-legendary-ac-130-gunship-just-got-even-more-firepower-2017-5?utm_content=bufferb527a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer-defense

make the beast with two backs YES!!!!

"We’re still holding out for a laser plane"

http://taskandpurpose.com/air-force-laser-ac-130j-ghostrider-gunship/

Its the J Model too.  8)

Cleared hot!

https://youtu.be/QvbUyc49MWY

Naked chick at 3:15

https://youtu.be/3Cg_xa8CEpA

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/AgustaWestland_AW609#/media/File%3AAgustaWestland_AW-609_N609AG_(cn_60002)_static_display_(21471922133).jpg

https://youtu.be/b_WmjWAGkLI

This is 11:00min or so. If you're a P51 fan you'll enjoy it.

https://youtu.be/eOXxUApaaWo

 [evil]

https://youtu.be/C6DWBkF7NUI

Great  ;D

Went to Reno in, I think, 2002. There´s no sound lik a Merlin / Griffon passing by, not even any Duc .....

Still, even with that speed .... it´s easy to understand why strafing heavily defended enemy airfields during WW2 was considered near-suicidal unless surprise factor worked. 

This is a great story, and he's a great story teller. "We bad"

https://youtu.be/Lg73GKm7GgI

Best story for sure, one of his many. [thumbsup]

I can't wait to hit his gallery next week.

'Playing through' 1:20

https://youtu.be/fI5Im9yLl-o

 [laugh]
Funny bugger [clap]

Gotta take care of the gopher problem somehow! [evil]

Behind the scenes of the aerial footage for the movie Dunkirk.

https://youtu.be/_Yivl41NgXs

https://youtu.be/0Wzh7Hou30s

https://youtu.be/xZ6hwzGs8O0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YABWMdXbXRc

Nice view of Hudson High.

 ;)

https://youtu.be/-UMJRrqpjTI

Not sure where that was filmed, but my experience with Alaskan Bush/Seaplane pilots is that they're not right in the head. 

How hard could that be?

He only used a wee bit more than half of the runway.

 :D

https://youtu.be/g_qhMVNw7O4

 8)

https://youtu.be/CuhREXTonB8

Awesome footage!
Why was the plane flying so low?

Because he can. [evil] ;)

That's the best reason for doing so! 👍🏻👍🏻

My question was more enquiring as to whether it was a training exercise, or if  it was close to a base etc, etc.

Impressive flying nonetheless.

 Because when he tried to pull the stick back, it got hung up on his enormous balls.   ;)

Lol!

https://youtu.be/TYIKkqiCW5c

He gets to do a lot of awesome stuff! 👍🏻👍🏻

I know a bloke (he purchased my VFR 800 in 2011) who is hand building a Spitfire.

It’s a very slow project but will be awesome when it’s done.

The Allison V12 alone cost him $50k or more many years ago. He got it from a bloke in California who specializes in them.

These guys I think.

http://www.yanceysallison.com

Rose Bowl flyover if you missed it.  [evil]

https://youtu.be/uTNA_HHtO_I

Holy massive bombers Batman! 😎

Well,
for such a thoroughly chewed-through subject, I found this to be a refreshingly new approach:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H23YtB6Cb9M

How come I don´t have an RAF fighter pilot, BoB documentary brother ....?

Skip to 1:20 for the launch.

https://youtu.be/BQIYAJvzNxY

 [evil] [evil] [evil]

https://youtu.be/9khQr1iOPfs

https://youtu.be/AN4boDM9rOs

Just like Beggar's Canyon back home...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg4G6XIkrw8&t=228s

I have an old set of dog tags somewhere, and religious preference is CAS

 [evil]

https://youtu.be/YK7eX4s8YIg

Let's back up @ 9 months...  A little [wine] a little Barry White...
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a6/Helicopter_aerial_refueling.jpg)
 ;)

https://youtu.be/7kqMCIeQCGE

https://youtu.be/98TzQxcOBx0

https://youtu.be/Twa5MnocNFE

https://youtu.be/Sz7dluAFXb0

The Bell V280 keeps the motors fixed, and swivels the rotors, while the Osprey swivels the whole enchilada.

Is this a noise signature issue, at least partly?
An Osprey flew into Van Nuys a little while ago, and it was making quite a racket.
Led me to wonder.

It's a giant ballache to make that big of a design change.

Anyone got teh 411?

(https://scontent.fapa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/30265109_1673017709444908_7322421247371821651_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=d6a67910591003f82abb15cea4f98e87&oe=5B6DBD51)

Hey buddy where ya goin with that water? ! ? !   ;D

Slick  8) ... what's the altitude there?

Bambi Bucket training. Something that sadly we will get lots of real world experience with this summer.

Lake is at @ 6,400’.

I (carefully) googled bambi bucket, really neat stuff.

They go from small to ginormous, how big a bucket do you guys use?

That one is 600 gal.  Chinooks carry 2600.

600 gallons... 5000 lbs of water, plus the bucket and cable ? !

Had no idea they could lift so much.

 We'll pick your boat up and put it down like a baby, right where you want it. This is the First of the Ninth, Air-Cav, son. Air mobile!

 [thumbsup]

“You can cut out the Sir’ crap Lance, I’m Bill Kilgore I’m a goofy footer”

Cool as a cucumber.  [bow_down]

https://youtu.be/FkVTdvcghHc

That’s Ms. Iceman to you! [thumbsup]

(https://taskandpurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Shults-840x420.jpg)

https://taskandpurpose.com/hero-southwest-pilot-was-navy-fighter-jockey/?bsft_eid=8132f2eb-aed5-9e3b-4250-8cce1b9af7f1&utm_campaign=tp_news_alert_tjs_20180418&utm_source=blueshift&utm_medium=email&utm_content=tp_breaking_tjs_20180418&bsft_clkid=79783109-f629-4d93-a1a4-5bad80847833&bsft_uid=d9c0b273-f526-4d03-921c-f5cd0c9af11d&bsft_mid=5453e21d-e605-47ff-9531-1eb71d563360

 [thumbsup]

Get some!

https://youtu.be/cOYleXm3hEM

Wasn't Dave talking about buying a boat?

Impressive work! 👍🏻👍🏻

We'll pick your boat up and put it down like a baby, right where you want it...

(https://i.redd.it/d8dslgh2n4t01.jpg)

“If I say it's safe to surf this beach, Captain, then it's safe to surf this beach. I mean, I'm not afraid to surf this place, I'll surf this whole make the beast with two backsing place!”

That's very impressive, I've heard it's hard to lift an aircraft carrier.

I have never known a Marine to exaggerate... ;)

https://youtu.be/gGnyWgXnZ6g

Wow - paint scraper - almost! Lol!

https://youtu.be/sb-YaackavU

This is the Captain speaking. No bullshit, I’m coming in hot.

https://youtu.be/FYOYdxepQzk

Parked!

Easy on the volume till you watch a few.  [evil]

https://youtu.be/Tz1hhx8yxyU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp-pBWEpBHE

This is a mix between flying and gun stuff. Actually the most badass flying weapon there is. I’ve been in them doing training runs and I used up a bunch of their gasoline downrange. Really can’t describe how make the beast with two backsing loud it is in that beast. I always felt like I had a warm blanket when they were flying for us.  [bow_down]


https://youtu.be/Y50mQzx0Vv4

Always good to have an AC-130 looking over your shoulder. [thumbsup]

AC-130 can put some serious heat downrange. And I love the development story of it and its variants.

https://youtu.be/boqQ0y2UfuM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG0lKm6W-y0

You?

My boys (and girls).

Fixed it.   ;)

The "girls" shouldn't be an afterthought.

Ahem....    (    wtf    )



 ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=1P98-bd2Oeo

https://youtu.be/EmegEtzFxFA

Turboprop STOL [evil]

https://youtu.be/tHXnQCE0kG0

https://youtu.be/fbFtWaRGoF8

HALO jump over Guam. 🇬🇺 Night jumps are awesome. I do have some hardware in my leg from one, but it’s all good.  ;)

https://youtu.be/FIrc2Kfilys

We belong, in a world that must be strong...

Double thumbs up!

I thought Guam tipped over.

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Happy 40th!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfIqR0TRdlk

Outstanding!

Happy Birthday BH!

It's not about how much you can do...  It's that you at least try!
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He's old enough to call them his kids. ;D

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 [laugh] [laugh]  [laugh] [laugh]  Too soon?  ;)

Just found this thread, and I've been on this forum for 7 years! Glad to see other Monster riders who are also into aviation.

91 posts in 7 years?
(https://i.imgur.com/x9dUvCu.jpg)

Not everyone is a whore. :P

Thanks ducpainter. And like I've been frequently reminded before, most everything you need to know has already been discussed in depth somewhere on this board.

I've also been taught to never pass up an opportunity to stfu.

https://youtu.be/n9ZUXNeBoHo

This little big bastard’ll get your attention.

https://youtu.be/3ZJS4jgHSM0

The power company has been doing transmission line inspections from a helicopter.  Flying way to close for me comfort.  :o

I saw a video a few years back of linemen who do transmission line repairs from a helicopter.   Both the pilot and the worker are crazy.

Like this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPNK7bc2qvM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_NEAEGeFIw

Yes.  Out of their minds.

 :o

https://youtu.be/XiMNl-dYk10

Yep, just grab ahold of this riding crop with wire on it, go BZZZZZTTTT to the line, clip on, and Bob's yer uncle.
Those spacer contraptions and his handy dandy set of locking pliers, those are nice kit.
Looks as if he's been doing it a day or two.
Glad he seems to be good with it.
Not likely going to see it on my resume'. Ever.

Incredible. Very skilled and trusting blokes!

Wouldn’t want to be afraid of heights! Lol!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpIo4JRBTAJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-P4mBhm31/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

If anything will get me in trouble...it's my mouth. ;)

I only have one question about the guys sitting on the wire...

why bother with the hard hat? I mean seriously...how the hell will it help?

Probably some OSHA BS reg, or something. :-\

Mary would know. ;)

I just know it is nicer to be inside the box than outside.  Sitting on wires is for the birds.

Perhaps some protection against rotorblast FOD for the top of their head.
Though one may logically ask where said FO comes from that's not flight critical.

https://youtu.be/wvRdorhkeJs

https://youtu.be/rqgT0W6bs4M

https://youtu.be/a9yYu-ZM1S0

https://youtu.be/DfaYKYFYHBk

https://youtu.be/vP25ImVn-Jk

Damn!  :o

https://youtu.be/yoyIPvRXREs

https://youtu.be/I6c6Drrj2j8

I thought the climb was more impressive than the stop.

Missing Man flyover for 41.

https://youtu.be/GT88tYXln4I

https://youtu.be/6W0vQoGepJ4

‘Say When’

https://youtu.be/89TMCDFOdb4

"do you have any EXTRA fuel"


LMAO, now you ask?

https://youtu.be/hY74M-fDbSI

https://youtu.be/dXXl3dEx6qo

https://youtu.be/02f7b9_Tlk8

Never ceases to amaze me.

https://youtu.be/vQHtskG4jjQ

https://youtu.be/xWmRX9DPRAQ

https://youtu.be/0wPOd7-VezM

That man has serious skillz!

 [evil]

https://youtu.be/I-vxEz93YYk

https://youtu.be/kzLTphgO6l8

https://youtu.be/xg4G6XIkrw8

My Uncle John McKay, RCAF (RIP) and his WWII Spitfire.   He was decorated in WWII for shooting down a Luftwaffe jet along with a few of his mates, all flying Spitfires.

Visiting him years ago in his Canadian home, I took a book out of his bookcase, titled something like "History of the RCAF in WWII."  A folded piece of paper was between the pages.   It was one of his DFC citations;  his squadron engaged with the Luftwaffe and he ran out of ammunition.  Not letting his lack of firepower stop hhim, he got on the tail of a German fighter and managed to fly him into the ground.   Then he went back up, got on the tail of another German and flew him into the ground!  I would not have known this had I not chanced upon his citation, he never mentioned any of it.

He later flew an F86 with the UN Forces  in Korea.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4902/39727123293_59145aee30_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23wxTFB)John and his Spitfire (https://flic.kr/p/23wxTFB) by bobthomasson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98470543@N06/), on Flickr

That’s make the beast with two backsing awesome.  [bow_down]

F-35 baby! At 1:53 he hits the elevator button.

https://youtu.be/RRW0sLsB0KY

https://youtu.be/WOKnW1qdGus

That's flippin outstanding!  [beer]

https://youtu.be/Vc2LjoXbX-c

Pretty awesome. This dude basically got a personal show filming practice. They talk to him a few times.

https://youtu.be/R9LbmildbBQ

https://youtu.be/sRrUnSeY1H8

https://youtu.be/SpTmQU0nHuA

He got some more practice footage. Better weather on Saturday.

https://youtu.be/7kSqIXw2kqQ

https://youtu.be/D0d0KZfj-rg

https://youtu.be/EGUknhoAN3Y

https://youtu.be/6BFwHUtEO6E

https://youtu.be/XMRGOroQAeM

https://youtu.be/qSynqMa1KCE

Rest In Peace, Stringfellow Hawke :'(

https://www.tmz.com/2019/03/08/airwolf-star-jan-michael-vincent-dead/

https://youtu.be/IACjOvyx5hs

Another Boeing 737 Max 8 burned into the ground killing all onboard (157).

Pretty zippy RC plane here:
https://t.co/UpIasjY3jh

Rabbit hole:
http://www.hjk-speedwings.de/NEU-BIG-MONSTER-NEU/en

All 8's and 9's are now grounded.

...and this from a buddy of mine that's ex Air Force...

Let me guess, it's an electronic trim that normally does very small movement of the whole elevator 'inside the computer' ?
So if it goes wacky it's got big control authority?
It runs away with the whole elevator?

They were talking stabilizers, not elevators.

Maybe it's the same thing...I'm not a pilot.

https://youtu.be/jaUa8UXmxeQ

https://youtu.be/2Kk5EGpYuck

Pretty slick.  8)

“The crew of Southwest Airlines Flight 8701, a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, declared an emergency after the aircraft experienced a reported engine problem while departing from Orlando International Airport in Florida about 2:50 p.m. today,” the FAA said. “The aircraft returned and landed safely in Orlando . . . The FAA is investigating.”

https://youtu.be/gwArqmF9hlU




He’ll put it in a flat spin a little after 4:30.

https://youtu.be/8kEhDDa2NLM

Say when.

https://youtu.be/FYZ57lTKEhA

Dancing in the sky. Can you say thrust vectoring.  [evil]

https://youtu.be/BLFIqoGbs2k

https://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/civilian-on-fly-along-accidentally-ejected-from-fighter-1833821292

Some new Mach Loop footage.

https://youtu.be/MgLedlquBZk

https://youtu.be/xGCnZ-9dPc0

https://youtu.be/TT1r1Hifx40

It's horrible those guys had to go through that.
I would have gladly taken their place if they had only called!

Now, I've done a search, and there's lots of firms that offer 'seaplane' tours.
But they seem to only have floatplanes.
Apparently it's a flying boat I'm looking for.

https://youtu.be/0i3tuUNNgVc

https://apple.news/AMZfmlYBBSpWIkYGlkSqCXA

Back in the day. [evil]

https://youtu.be/yFPgur_cUmA

Say when. The 130 looks so smooth as it cruises by, but if you’ve ever flown NOE in one, say the entire Adirondack’s. You know the deal.  [puke]

https://youtu.be/6zhAekECH78

https://youtu.be/hisDR3D1qgU

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OjRQXjcY6u0

 [evil] Bring it!

https://youtu.be/SEhcyvQic2s

https://youtu.be/5ViOvz5UtYA

https://youtu.be/m81wEm1q824

Fill’er up!

https://youtu.be/0v3XDK1WKhc

Say when.

https://youtu.be/s0favKBQpsU

https://youtu.be/JI53oSniHrE

The fly around at the 500 🏁

https://youtu.be/vHG2dshytpw

Onboard footage from the flyover.  [evil]

https://youtu.be/TvlXCU_qn6I

Headphones! 🎧  This is just plane’ badass.  [evil]

https://youtu.be/Tv3Dg5NZMxI

Little FPV footage of a MassTac jump.  [evil]

https://youtu.be/fie3m768zN4

https://youtu.be/0KYw6xOvRzo

Say when.

https://youtu.be/e2pIcfXJnvI

An acquaintance in college was in the infantry.

He said they'd be training out in the middle of nowhere.
A plane from their base would do a low fly-by, then the pilot would crank the stick back.
As the plane went up, he said they'd see the pilot turn around and look.
Always an "Ohhhhhh shiiiiiitttt" moment, even if the plane was a friendly.

https://youtu.be/CnR49CXWubQ

Damn!!  :o

https://youtu.be/VCWjByenDsM

That was impressive!

I'm a little angry with that bus driver though.

No shit! I actually yelled at the screen.  :D

Great footage.  [evil]

https://youtu.be/z_3ObdP0IfY

https://youtu.be/ZPWKz1n83Kc

No bus in the way this time.  [evil]

https://youtu.be/zC89uDi8mEg

https://youtu.be/JP0TDw0m7Nc

I wish he hadn’t zoomed in for the entire clip.

https://youtu.be/_wItXxCPP9c

See ya soon.

https://youtu.be/KftfwHlr35g

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ethiopia-airplane-faa-boeing-exclusiv-idUSKCN1TR30J

The gift that just keeps on giving.  :-\

Can ya check the oil and clean the windshield to.

https://youtu.be/LeccbmH3DKM

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/boeing-s-737-max-software-outsourced-to-12-80-an-hour-engineers-20190629-p522h4.html

Can't really blame the low-cost software folks for being inexperienced.

Blame is on those who decided to have a bunch of middle-school kids maintain their cars for free.
Get what you pay for, if you're lucky.

If you like flying and making shit..


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvdee86uThqIrloZjWwNVg

http://www.estesparknews.com/rmnp_news/article_b17f4fe4-a6fe-11e9-8939-8b86f81326b5.html

 [thumbsup]

https://youtu.be/Pla06PO6Odk

Oh well of course.  :-\

I think it’s screaming, make the beast with two backs You!  [evil]

https://youtu.be/V0MAv1CHDy8

http://www.businessinsider.com/cockpit-video-shows-air-niugini-boeing-737-crash-hit-lagoon-2019-7

https://youtu.be/EvRX2Gpyrso

https://youtu.be/OHH9yyEAWYU

https://youtu.be/4Nrxhr7bwHI

https://youtu.be/MK-m1-0P5Dc

https://youtu.be/0GgYLdf1ago

Super Tweet.

https://youtu.be/8K5cDquH1F0

https://youtu.be/7WS4aR_OBbs

RIP Colonel.

https://www.stripes.com/news/us/southwest-airlines-flew-the-remains-of-a-vietnam-airman-home-to-dallas-the-pilot-was-his-son-1.593769


https://youtu.be/7TZz9otSclM

Couple holy shits and an F bomb in the audio.

https://youtu.be/CUtyUTLeW1g

https://youtu.be/6ElhJKaXvCA

https://youtu.be/xIhj_xFKtM4

If you ever get the opportunity to ride in a B-17, do not pass it up. Also got to fly in a B-24. It was an amazing experience !!


(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Stuff/n-Mwq3P/i-sxbHPn5/0/92267a6f/L/i-sxbHPn5-L.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Stuff/n-Mwq3P/i-hwdv9rb/0/d9296350/L/i-hwdv9rb-L.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Stuff/n-Mwq3P/i-JV3SPFn/0/e08e92f5/L/i-JV3SPFn-L.jpg)

BRRRRRRRPPPPP

https://americanmilitarynews.com/2019/08/the-a-10-will-live-on-to-2030-as-us-air-force-installs-new-wings-on-173-planes/

https://youtu.be/P0Mm_fFUZDo

I just took my first two solo hang glider flights.  I am excited to keep doing this and to get better.  It is cutting into my "new motorcyle" fund though.

https://youtu.be/p2pmpeVCK-o

This guys channel is excellent. He’s talking about Dale Jrs crash last week. Well not his actually but his pilots. Wife and new daughter were onboard also. They were very lucky.

https://youtu.be/LuUFcU58DLY

His channel is awesome! Thanks for posting it  [thumbsup]

Mach loop baby!  [evil]

https://youtu.be/OVWh3328LIg

Very detailed explanation of the 737 problems. Speaks briefly about his health issues first.

https://youtu.be/S6dMlbCPmX0

Might be a derby...don't follow this thread closely. I thought it was pretty cool. A retired Air Force buddy sent it to me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssD9crDcoYg

 [evil]

No catapult, and no hook. [thumbsup]

https://youtu.be/IMvImoYu4Z4

https://youtu.be/iWZTTg0hEwI

https://youtu.be/5R964HYdsvQ

He even talks a little motorcycle in this one.

https://youtu.be/pkYkHgOv0BY

https://youtu.be/_TXy-AIRUSs

https://youtu.be/-5CJNsSlw58

https://youtu.be/-EiUz7zeRY4

Get Some!!  [evil]

https://youtu.be/vP4F-FPCosE

https://youtu.be/SohyhSvHxoQ

https://youtu.be/RIh_O3gXlE0

Tragically, this B-17, Nine-O-Nine, was the one that crashed in Connecticut this morning   :'( :'(

Juan breaks down the 909 crash.

https://youtu.be/Fpv-xxYQ8-o

https://youtu.be/DIjWv0lcLz0

Update on 909

https://youtu.be/KmnNO9dVGjg

I talked to Mac for a good 20 minutes. Hell of a guy.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-JfpV6sR/0/2136309d/XL/i-JfpV6sR-XL.jpg)

https://youtu.be/uDUWPn16h7w

https://youtu.be/cR8lmYL8OyA

https://youtu.be/0xnSW0qSGa4

Oh. You want to see the starboard view. Lemme move my GoPro for ya. Ok sure, port side view as well.

https://youtu.be/3oThuyY3S8s

https://youtu.be/nMoK11P4w6Y

https://youtu.be/5YN4QAdji7Y

https://youtu.be/cEflx7w0Iqc

https://youtu.be/eSSxrfCxP20


https://youtu.be/dqAzIgHIMtg

‘BUFF’


https://youtu.be/_TEJBp8io8Y

https://youtu.be/DHZnyO2evps

https://youtu.be/Uwk8KjnNxSk

https://youtu.be/bZd5FU-V9OA

https://youtu.be/RJ_zb8CjJps

https://youtu.be/d9HqVXGRJL0

Although I miss the perks of flying 50+ segments a year, I do not miss the regular grind of the airports in America!

https://youtu.be/N4JhkjtCnVQ

https://youtu.be/GRPGjx8efMg

This video was from Tuesday. RIP

https://youtu.be/r-4YdpcgXLM

🇺🇸

https://youtu.be/zd7s5VXY04U

Electric Beaver.

https://youtu.be/hHApAWHO_bc

https://youtu.be/8S8E4wFSmN0

https://youtu.be/Ic-tW8JVfK4

https://youtu.be/T6b7HYPOlbQ

https://youtu.be/caEh9MrFOc0

Great stuff as usual, especially after the 3min mark.

https://youtu.be/Dn6K4itOZHY

https://youtu.be/JBxpxK3MO5w

https://youtu.be/e1IM6nXsdQc

https://youtu.be/k8EURBL53_k

Forgot about the rear steer.

I recall other 52's taking off with nearly no pitch-up.
Look like they just levitate.

such an odd plane.

https://youtu.be/0YZY2OIAp8A

https://youtu.be/r-EHwYOfY94


https://youtu.be/da39t2DNYqU

https://youtu.be/GSPRNGV9sWI

Not sure if I caught all the numbers right, but 130 kts at 100' off the deck and winds gusting to 60 kts....
Tailwind gust and that plane's going to stop flying.

“125kts and 150ft above the tree tops is ideal.”

Beast of a bird. I spent my fair share around them. Sling loading Humvee’s like they’re doing at 2:18 is trip.

https://youtu.be/9ZlNpJvmUjA

https://youtu.be/cttx236mUIE

CFIT  :(

SRV was killed that way. Pilot flew the helicopter right into the side of a mountain.

That one was brutal.
He had gotten past his Whiskey and Blow for Breakfast habit and was kicking ass.
Never got to see him live.  >:(

https://youtu.be/r-s9ajt4aE8

https://youtu.be/Df6OPxxbSyc

Little full combat equipment Arctic jump.  [evil]

https://youtu.be/JI53oSniHrE

Same.

I drive the 101 past the crash site about twice a week, and I know that area pretty well.

It's rugged enough that the pilot would have to search a bit to find a spot to land.
And the pilot's not going to want to admit defeat and land.
But still.

As soon as they open the road and the fans slack off, I'll go check it out.

jfc

Red star is my estimation of the crash site from Juan's flight path image.

And circled in blue....
They flew *right* past it.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49453536606_f9afb2672a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2im3iuS)

https://youtu.be/cOYleXm3hEM

https://youtu.be/dOee3WQGFv8

https://youtu.be/0wPOd7-VezM

https://youtu.be/zGhzpx5Zxw8

https://youtu.be/-ymcG-YKOCM

https://youtu.be/FWxMJnS7JRk

https://youtu.be/ZxjlgmHt7Wk

No cigar.  :(

If it was possible, you’d kiss these aircraft and aircrew.  [bow_down]

https://youtu.be/PfkzNagvwnI

https://youtu.be/3UzzFRhj9N8

Bring it!

https://youtu.be/KENwjRG69U8

He’s getting after it in this big bastard.  [evil]

https://youtu.be/UR3DWeZv4zM

https://youtu.be/s40HBIHdZlw

https://youtu.be/mmac_p5HXlE

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8l8daXhZFG/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

https://youtu.be/Yg8bmgZjzOM

https://youtu.be/h9PlqInEpHA

https://youtu.be/6xJ27BtlM0c


Neato

 :o

https://youtu.be/lI44usuyFfE

https://youtu.be/Bz_7qzvWctE

https://www.businessinsider.com/air-force-begins-flight-testing-new-grey-wolf-helicopter-2020-2

https://youtu.be/-xz-RNx2Ans

I hope someone got a video.  [evil]


https://theaviationgeekclub.com/that-time-a-usaf-b-52-strategic-bomber-did-a-fly-by-below-the-flight-deck-of-uss-ranger-aircraft-carrier/

https://youtu.be/GKwNnHrAsuM

“Say when”

https://youtu.be/YBUtEdcqn5E

https://youtu.be/VVtD2NR4B98

https://youtu.be/_L1hWZ6JloU

Update on Nine-0-Nine.

https://youtu.be/pkxVSnx1Utg

I got some flyby footage of these when I was on the range at Nellis a few weeks back. Oh, and the B29’s that are photobombing this video.  :D

https://youtu.be/lJQQTZAJ0K8

From an hour ago.

https://youtu.be/5B3cFa4pab0

https://youtu.be/h3SMTunRTSs

Onboard footage from the flyover the other day.

https://youtu.be/HVbuTFdLz-o


https://youtu.be/n8_O02vSIQc

That's awesome!

https://youtu.be/6zhAekECH78

https://youtu.be/cRuZFmAm4UY

You guys maybe want to chip in on this?

https://www.warhistoryonline.com/military-vehicle-news/corsair.html

I’ll help! That’s a beautiful airplane.

Planes now are very cool, don't get me wrong.

Planes like this are sexy. Corsairs, P51's etc, so awesome.

My favorite Corsair flyby.  [evil]

https://youtu.be/VUARZVYCU_8

So cool!  I watched that like eight times.

Hey what's the reason for the Flugel Horns on the guns?

Not positive although I’ve seen that on cannons before. That pic is of a Corsair with quad 20mm cannons vs the six 50cal machine guns.

Blue Angels & Thunderbirds flyover in Newark-NYC yesterday.

https://youtu.be/1JESy0CnYPw

https://youtu.be/oxE04HT9iqw

https://youtu.be/G2Y82rkxzY0

Whoa! Wow. [clap]

I was on a carrier once, and they painted up a couple old cars like demolition derby cars. They welded a bar under the front of the frame so it could connect to the catapult. Then they proceeded to launch them off the deck to show the power the catapult had by itself.

Yeeess

https://youtu.be/dkIwVkQMseg

https://youtu.be/A1t4oyxG22k

Had seen a short video on the news earlier today, but Jaun does a breakdown of what happened.

https://youtu.be/10Og_7sqU7s

Damn!

https://youtu.be/AwfkN5M-bSY

Follow up.

https://youtu.be/EFhGnCOtcc8

https://youtu.be/w8eDDciIPQY

https://youtu.be/7hHhlgbWRkM

Thirsty birds

https://youtu.be/YgMAesKtwWo

https://youtu.be/UEYiiZdvNh4

Perhaps the pilot watched Top Gun prior to the flight.

-6k FPM on approach and the plane wouldn't drop the gear because the pilot was flying too damn fast.

https://youtu.be/mc9mY9z1HdA

https://youtu.be/b8Crf_q96OI

https://youtu.be/k-6l0bh_unk

https://youtu.be/e2MksoCImVk

Onboard for some crop dusting.  8)

https://youtu.be/7lmhfOLTBUM

https://youtu.be/r1K4toV74g4

https://youtu.be/ECoOlB-cNG8

If you’ve flown in them, you know the deal.

https://youtu.be/b-Sd27aJr-M

https://youtu.be/080q2qODKnY

https://youtu.be/N7bKh3eRkP4

https://youtu.be/o0Ff5E6Y_m8

https://youtu.be/o0Ff5E6Y_m8

https://youtu.be/n2W9oQuwH04

https://youtu.be/ufOO0ZqURdk

https://youtu.be/QwK9wu8Cxeo

He temporally lost his licence doing this.

oops

https://youtu.be/SLjKxSyrtB0

https://youtu.be/IycGsGzD16k



Mike is the shit.

If you’ve been around a MiG when it takes off, you know the deal. Here’s a ramped carrier launch with no catapult. Headphones if you dare.  [evil]

https://youtu.be/ZMcqV_Pjorc

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

https://youtu.be/I3l151JQa3Y

https://youtu.be/w49DNmeyUV0

“That’ll get your attention in the morning, boy.”   :o

https://youtu.be/L2CsO-Vu7oc

https://youtu.be/MfWf7X-oFL4

https://youtu.be/b67HqIycySc

F-15 party!

https://youtu.be/lbFDkXR_LqE

https://youtu.be/SZB4_-tiRt0

Beast of an aircraft for this type of mission. He’ll do a couple sighting passes before he drops the fire retardant. 4:13

https://youtu.be/qXYYi2R94Es

Inside that beast.

https://youtu.be/D-pC7XYHV7s

https://youtu.be/FKH_9hoGq-s

make the beast with two backs yes!  [evil]

https://youtu.be/kLJymw7Jivo

https://youtu.be/fmQMexr_Ok8

https://youtu.be/URSit14R9OE

https://youtu.be/5Fwq2praDAE

http://kmph.com/news/local/helicopter-crew-saves-creek-fire-evacuees-evacuee-thanks-them-for-saving-lives

https://youtu.be/KtEK18UNtcQ

Sick editing job!  [evil] 8)

https://youtu.be/yr9L9layt10

Good thing the ugly stick broke before they finished the job on that U-2.

https://youtu.be/Fr7hAJmq5Pg

HALO Baby!

https://youtu.be/2S3WFjz2ITU

https://youtu.be/5ViOvz5UtYA


Night, Joint Forces HALO jump with the Aussies.

https://youtu.be/i4XoLldoH4E

https://youtu.be/KZc1TdJFAFs

https://youtu.be/vb84ZZjM0qw

https://youtu.be/NpXkxG7vnAI

Today in 1947.

https://youtu.be/2-mXNPhTdtk

Vegas in the background at Nellis is bad ass!

https://youtu.be/U9l_NnvsB-g

https://youtu.be/0GCFWKBoV7E

https://youtu.be/i86U0_7ZocU

https://youtu.be/6064qDZKW9E

https://youtu.be/bYK7R0fJxpM

https://youtu.be/_xTjyV8F6XU

https://youtu.be/v6Q8vSI5WUo

Once I finished puking, I’d have to choke him out.  :D

https://youtu.be/GvVlH0eXIV8

https://youtu.be/W0IVFUGJ6ZM

https://youtu.be/XFle3ZlPlqM

I miss boarding aircraft and settling in for the long flight ahead...

The world has gotten.... bigger.... during 2020...  :-\

https://youtu.be/snZ1Bbzk6mk

FAA cleared the 737 Max to fly again. I’ll take a hard pass for now.

#5 & #6 Flying the Super Hornet.

https://youtu.be/wGe5LtmbzLk

https://youtu.be/CCvnoxfuvjE

https://youtu.be/u-OZoTYGFz0

Great job by this aircrew.  [clap] [bow_down]

https://youtu.be/PbLgndgELr0

https://youtu.be/s6QSbmqZR0o

https://youtu.be/l7mt6AKKhq4J

https://youtu.be/Fq2cTx-uGgA

 [evil]

https://youtu.be/-7oO-MJ9ynE

https://youtu.be/1lCgBm6jGJA

https://youtu.be/AcusEPjE7VA

https://youtu.be/yORhYIA0iTY

https://youtu.be/E-76JbGLhr8

If you don’t want to watch the entire procedure, jump to 4:00.

https://youtu.be/qai3B6Xzznk

https://youtu.be/4Way5bhbpLU

https://youtu.be/_boR8uMo85Q

Some onboard footage going through “Mach Loop”

https://youtu.be/kT7qrYi8R_M

“Say when.”

https://youtu.be/tXE4igocAbg

The new birds!  [evil]

https://youtu.be/SBUX3aFo4OI

https://youtu.be/tlnOFY0xRjY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekG3DEWFhN8

My buddy Denis, and one of his gyros that he built. He sells kits, by the way.  ;)

It looks like a blast. However, I'm not much for heights, and just taking a seat in the thing on the ground freaks me out.

https://youtu.be/cOYleXm3hEM

https://youtu.be/jh4727krwH4

https://youtu.be/4g358LulMDI

https://youtu.be/RNubZm2qopI

https://youtu.be/OcE37uJ22I0

https://youtu.be/13NTCyRjCrg

Brrrttt....

https://youtu.be/xjYz_pY7-Ms

https://youtu.be/ZurqpGk4frY

https://youtu.be/i27CN9uVIS4

https://youtu.be/AB-i2s9p3QI

https://youtu.be/rEXdcr_8U3s

https://youtu.be/KP-EvqlCSJo

https://youtu.be/_Ph7OR6C90w

https://youtu.be/Pu_1Atrxyus

Love me some YouTube algorithm.

https://youtu.be/RihcJR0zvfM

https://youtu.be/9ld4sijxGOE

https://youtu.be/i6OUPensUiE

“Say When”

https://youtu.be/6zrfeq5xQb4

https://youtu.be/5WKupgzfRHM

 [evil] :o

https://youtu.be/vInoSGtReOM

Great camera angle. He lists each of the maneuvers he performed.

https://youtu.be/IY8BHSPhv90

P-51 porn.

https://youtu.be/vP8DKIEtmDg

The new team.

https://youtu.be/g1JJns9gspA

As you can see by his uniform, Jaun is back to work. He’s still gonna do videos though.

https://youtu.be/Fh0CScH5nEA

Great footage.  [evil]

https://youtu.be/pSAWUrVYDSs

https://youtu.be/xPS6SORJ3mg

Oh hell yeaah!

https://youtu.be/QHv3zSBAK_Q

https://youtu.be/p0uD6tbfsXE

https://youtu.be/2N_YEpF5CPM

https://youtu.be/opE6u6Fj5Wo

https://youtu.be/nL4D-SyfdLI

https://youtu.be/o0VCOvHnZHs

https://youtu.be/lalLdpFAryI


https://youtu.be/8eP1XCA7wcM

His most recent footage.  [evil]

https://youtu.be/Kj9pqrcZuk4

Couple F bombs.

https://youtu.be/NDMXidHm7Gs

You may have seen this footage. Amazing job by the LAPD to save this man’s life. Here’s a little background information from a pilot who is based out of the same airport.

https://youtu.be/KE2R8cX2KrY



This is the air traffic as it happened. Also another angle of the train hitting the plane. (Guy filming almost caught some debris).

https://youtu.be/IRo7Cl-YOs8

https://youtu.be/pIHWMXNGkRE

https://youtu.be/q6i5eMM11G4

https://youtu.be/AAR1j6UfoG0

This is crazy ...

https://youtu.be/HagU3vUp0Ck

https://youtu.be/fbL9QdWWJzo

https://youtu.be/4BP04LtBW_I

https://youtu.be/vnel-aTSQJw

https://youtu.be/b5RYsMhFwOk

So, most wingsuit videos don’t show the raw speed because the cameraman is also flying. Here’s a stationary camera shot of some flyers.

https://youtu.be/mwJAAqq3spA



Different footage from the same jump.

https://youtu.be/IRMbc1UNgHU

https://youtu.be/gUMty81WQ4k

 [evil] [evil] [evil]

https://youtu.be/ltHsqdaUM9g

https://youtu.be/SNoInvOJvfQ

If you’ve flown in one, you know the feeling. If you pilot one, hell yeah!

https://youtu.be/sjUz4gmQIxk

https://youtu.be/UD4iZTmQbrk

Right on!

https://youtu.be/J3TjzPSIOKA

https://youtu.be/GVxlTPT0oOg

First time seeing this type of proximity flying. That canopy is tiny, and it’s hauling ass.

https://youtu.be/HcYgOJanCJI

The plane swap didn’t go as planned.

https://youtu.be/oFFj2hQVQKc

https://youtu.be/-dXgDNqTJRo

https://youtu.be/BQ1q8lkx0AI

Outstanding!  [clap]

https://youtu.be/8MDwzNtDMlA

https://youtu.be/bl9pVf7NxgM

https://youtu.be/mLrVxEJ7pZ8

https://youtu.be/SNtA1cbIUSA

https://youtu.be/OTraCRQWFlc

https://youtu.be/h_6JgANUFSU

https://youtu.be/qHtXbjIC3LA

https://youtu.be/cS0T1K7hiSw

https://youtu.be/ne3juzL8n0c

 [evil]

https://youtu.be/JtcedFvbbQU

https://youtu.be/GkLEDHJXgTQ

https://youtu.be/P8wbWVKuYDQ

https://youtu.be/AN8SF5Ltbtc

https://youtu.be/k-U8nDmmhdo

Jeb Corliss put out a new video.

https://youtu.be/i3HSD0PVFKY

So awesome.

https://youtu.be/m3448YYGzbo

https://youtu.be/rM1vOiSCWBg

https://youtu.be/itwdxUm9Pxc

https://youtu.be/I5zfqWLgOvE