DD_Bongodriver Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Weird looking aircraft, don't recognize it at all. Quote
BluBear Posted June 25, 2014 Author Posted June 25, 2014 Indeed. Looks mainly fabric covered as well. Possibly some random S.American contraption? Quote
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted June 26, 2014 1. DDz Quorum Posted June 26, 2014 I love this thread, great footage chaps ! P. Quote
BluBear Posted June 27, 2014 Author Posted June 27, 2014 USMC Harrier lands without nose gear... http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=060_1403811292 Quote
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted June 27, 2014 1. DDz Quorum Posted June 27, 2014 I would be willing to bet that they change the design of that "stool" as a result of that incident Chris. His main problem was not seeing it at all so maybe white (the same as the rest of the deck markings) is not the best colour and some outriggers with lights would mean he could gauge it's position when directly above. Great landing ! P. Quote
DD_Bongodriver Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 I don't think not seeing it was such a problem, he mainly spoke simply say how unusual it felt knowing his situation that he couldn't see it, the fact they train so hard to be able to land consistently on the exact same spot with precision means seeing the stool is not important, I would Imagine they'd like to keep such a thing a small and practical size for rapid deployment. Quote
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted June 27, 2014 1. DDz Quorum Posted June 27, 2014 Maybe, maybe not ? P. Quote
DD_Bongodriver Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 LOL....I know.....I gotta stop doing that. Quote
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted June 28, 2014 1. DDz Quorum Posted June 28, 2014 Lol bongo, you are a wag sir : ) P. Quote
Sweper Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Back in business http://www.dailydot.com/lifestyle/wwii-veteran-first-spitfire-flight/ Quote
BluBear Posted June 30, 2014 Author Posted June 30, 2014 The Shuttleworth Sopwith Triplane regrettably had a bit of a prang yesterday. The good news is the pilot is ok and the aircraft is repairable, although this may take some time judging by the pictures from after the event. Who put that gate there?... Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted June 30, 2014 2. Administrators Posted June 30, 2014 Damn, Another 6" and he'd have got away with that. Judging by the smoke, had the pilot realised that he'd slipped off too much height and was applying throttle to slow the descent? Good news that no-one's seriously hurt - that could have been nasty Quote
BluBear Posted July 6, 2014 Author Posted July 6, 2014 Beat me to it Snacko! Just saw this. Now that is a low approach. Quote
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted July 7, 2014 1. DDz Quorum Posted July 7, 2014 The nut that holds the stick was loose in that Triplane me thinks ? Imagine having your hat ingested by an F16 Snack LOL P. Quote
delta7 Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 some nice clips on BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-28276162 SOOOOO LOOOOOOW http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-23296285 Quote
BluBear Posted July 25, 2014 Author Posted July 25, 2014 Some incredible flying, stunts and footage here! The 'recently turned 30 with self preservation gene engaged' in me does wince at some of the flying, it looks awfully irresponsible! Quote
1. DDz Quorum DD_Fenrir Posted July 26, 2014 1. DDz Quorum Posted July 26, 2014 Fenrir School of Flying Seal of Approval Gold Any flying that makes me say 'sh*t!' out loud has got to be of the Flymo variety. Any less air beneath them aereoplanes and thems be peat cutters! Quote
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted July 26, 2014 1. DDz Quorum Posted July 26, 2014 Truly incredible ! Quote
DD_Arthur Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Hello chaps! I'm in Perth, Western Aus. It's chilly and five to two on freakin' Saturday morning but can't sleep yet as my stomach says no, it's Friday evening in the UK and is expecting a takeaway curry. Saw Bongo's shout about the Seafury at Culdrose airday. Bugger, bugger. Found this on the 'tube; Looks to me like the engine lunched itself and he managed to get it onto the runway - just - with a no power approach, flaps down and held off dropping the gear until he was sure of making the apron. Looks like an emergency drop of the under carriage and the right hand leg didn't lock down. Pretty good piece of flying me thinks. 1 Quote
BluBear Posted August 2, 2014 Author Posted August 2, 2014 The RNHF have not had a great deal of luck operating their Sea Furies over the years, but thankfully every prang as far as I'm aware, the pilots have walked away from. (Sadly, unlike their Firefly lost in '03) I've been following the thread on the key forums about the recent incident and it unearthed a fantastic documentary filmed by the flight themselves in the late 80s / early 90s all about the operation of their then T.20 WG655 (now with TFC at Duxford). For those of you with 90mins spare, I thoroughly recommend you watch this. It's a fantastic insight into the operation of these powerful beasts and also has footage I've never seen before of the loss of their original FB.11 with the pilot talking through his escape. Bear with the dodgy sound during the first 10mins, it's worth it! http://youtu.be/nAUc_A3ibxw Quote
gec Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 hate the A/H that destroyed the plane in the ocean in 48th or so minute, instead of trying to land it. great video. thx BB Quote
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