OK, I don't think a thread like this exists so I thought it would be great to collect all the slang used for Viper parts.
Please feel free to list as many terms as you can think of. Include the official name, the slang, and who calls it that.
I'll consolidate all the posts later and make a "dictionary".
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Posted: Jun 22, 2005 - 06:04 PM
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You mean like for example 2 of the engine panels, the bathtub and the donut? lol This could be an interesting thread.
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F-16B/D's = "StationWagons"
One of my former Vice Commanders came crawling out of a D after a mission one day.. he leaned over holding his hand over his mouth as to tell a secret as we were walking back up to debrief shack... he says flying one of these is like having ***** with your sister... It's a great ride, but you don't want anyone seeing you doing it! I'll never forget that moment.. I LMAO so hard I had tears in my eye's...
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Where the CSD, ADG and main GEN are, those panels are the "Clam shells". Where the vertical attach point is, that's the "Montana panel" and the rudder ISA panel is the "Doretio".
The spine of the jet is refered to as the "back bone". The centerline has a component that is refered to as "milk jugs".
One of our pieces of age is refered to as a "mule".
The DFLCC or Digital flight control computer is refered to as the "Dee flick". The outer flaps on the engine are refered to as the "turkey feathers". The Ventral fins are refered to as the "Vee fins". The flight stick is refered to as the "side stick controler". The bulk heads are commonly called "ribs".
Crew Chiefs are refered to as "buger hookers", weapons are "knuckle dragers", and specialists are "pointy heads". Of course there are some more colorful names for each but we can leave that out. Oh and I should also mention "Nonners", they are non-sortie producing personnel.
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Posted: Jun 23, 2005 - 02:33 AM
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The D Model itself (or B for ol' timers) is referred to as "The Station Wagon" Because the kids ride in the back.
Oh Man, this is going to be a good thread. Great Idea!!
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Refuel adapter is known as a "moosehead" and an IFR tester is known as the "donkey d**k"
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There is a panel right next to the negative pressure relief valve that is known as the "Utah panel". The beefup plates that were done as part of Falcon Up had names like the "lawn mower blade" and the "tommy gun".
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F-16D = "grocery getter"
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