SkyPup Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Interesting story of an F8 pilot who got in a hurry and didn't complete his checklist before takeoff: F8 Wings Folded On January 22, 1968, I was a young LTJG at Miramar, attached to Navy Fighter Squadron VF-53 preparing for a deployment to Vietnam aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard. As a final part of the pre-deployment regimen, all pilots were briefed to fly [ FMLP ] Field Mirror Landing Practice about 2100 that night. This was our last chance to practice before flying our planes to NAS North Island so that the planes could be lifted aboard the carrier. We were required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyKnight Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 OH SH1T! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPup Posted November 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 The F8 ailerons were inboard of the wingtip, so he must have had some roll control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPup Posted November 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 An F-4 trying the same stunt.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyKnight Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Ah nice illustration to show the ailerons. But like he said, that must of made the aircraft roll way too much. Scary sh1t indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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