Forum: Military Aircraft of the Cold War

Awwwww, c'mon, Link-breath!!!

I can't hate the sucker.

I just think of the guncam pics of Hornets doing their last ditch maneuver whilst gunning the dude's brains out.

Dunno why they don't use the nose hose, but I understand the gee-suit excuse they use for flying tight formation.

later,

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LinkF16SimDude wrote:

I officially hate you, Jorgo... Wink

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Jorgo, congrats on the BA flight Thumb

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Gums wrote:

Dunno why they don't use the nose hose, but I understand the gee-suit excuse they use for flying tight formation.

From the Life Support point of view...one less thing to maintain! Wink

Plus, as Meathook said, they keep their demos below 12K, so there's really no need for it. Just stick in a boom mike, and go for it!

On their X-Country or international flights, I'm not sure if they take along a mask, in order to fly over 12K at a lower fuel consumption altitude. Would make sense to do so. Meathook, could you confirm/deny that?

Jorgo, you're a lucky dog!

Yep, I can, if they fly above 10K or go cross country above 10K...the mask goes on, it is both an FAA and military requirement. no doubt about it and as many of you know, T-Birds use O2 all the time, that too is just a fact.

I am sure Jorgo had one hell'va a time, of that I am sure too ...good on ya, I will never forget my rides...none of us that got a fighter ride would Thumb

Thanks Meathook. That's what I thought made the most sense. Also, I recall seeing some footage of the Blues refuelling on an international flight once, and IIRC, I saw them wearing masks.

That's when you know you're looking at some odd footage. All 6 Blues' jets with 3 bags a piece, and the drivers wearing masks.

The best part of the flight (apart from witnessing brilliant flying) was simply being treated like a valued member of the team. They guys and girls go above and beyond, to make you truly feel welcome. That alone counted for much of the day. Very Happy

Very true, good bunch of folks (then and now)...glad you enjoyed yourself, I know I did

Here's another photo from the flight.

Nice, I have a GREAT VIDEO of mine too...I even enjoyed getting hosed at the end, the water felt great, I was sweating like crazy, their AC is the pitts (least compared to the F16 system).

Jorgo,

You officially BITE Razz

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Great pic Thumb

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Oh yeah? You think I bite NOW?

Wait till you see what I've got lined up later this year..... Mwaaahhaaahaaaa...

Ground photo to share with ya....enjoy - too grainy, maybe the MOD will shrink it for me...might be easier to view then

I got to find a way to get that video on a DVD, cool inflight shots I took too, you would enjoy it

Hey Gums, do y'all call them pussy pants too?

My Mom, who is only 65+, doesn't even wear that crap when pulling 7.3 in an old Skunk Works fighter... Rolling Eyes

Forum: Military Aircraft of the Cold War

Why Blue Angels passengers don't have masks ?