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12-10-2009, 02:25 PM
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Nice links MrWalk. Another link to a site for those who can't get enough Cub in their lives- good technical data and fun stuff too.
SuperCub.org - The Home of All Things PA-18
Not a Cub video, but an old good one. Wonder how many touch and goes a Cub could do in a similar situation? Might need some long range fuel tanks though to get out there.
YouTube - C-130 Hercules on an Aircraft Carrier!!
SuperCub.org - The Home of All Things PA-18
Not a Cub video, but an old good one. Wonder how many touch and goes a Cub could do in a similar situation? Might need some long range fuel tanks though to get out there.
YouTube - C-130 Hercules on an Aircraft Carrier!!
12-10-2009, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MrWalk
And the water landing:
YouTube - Cubdriver: ALASKA (2) - Cubdriver749er.com
YouTube - Cubdriver: ALASKA (2) - Cubdriver749er.com
YouTube Passenger should probably be more concerned about the mud in his underwear, rather than clipping the wing.
Break.com Probably not the best idea...
12-10-2009, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Kilgore Trout
12-10-2009, 04:37 PM
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RB-57F or WB-57F
Flew it 1968 - 1971 ; in 2009 it's still the only platform that can carry reconnaissance equipment and two crewmembers to altitudes above 60,000 ft.
YouTube - NASA WB-57F - Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
YouTube - NASA WB-57F - Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
12-10-2009, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Ftrooppilot
Flew it 1968 - 1971 ; in 2009 it's still the only platform that can carry reconnaissance equipment and two crewmembers to altitudes above 60,000 ft.
YouTube - NASA WB-57F - Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
YouTube - NASA WB-57F - Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
That's awesome that you got to fly them though. Dig out the old pics!
12-10-2009, 04:50 PM
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U-2 Aircraft Carrier Operations
March 1964 - CIA pilots became carrier qualified in U-2G models. One operational mission (French Nuclear Tests) was flown off the Ranger in May 1964. The U-2R (Video) was flown off the America Nov 21-23, 1967. One Lockheed test pilot and four CIA pilots were qualifed. No operational missions were conducted.
YouTube - Lockheed U-2R landing on aircraft carrier
YouTube - Lockheed U-2R landing on aircraft carrier
12-10-2009, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Jones14
I thought those were two big radials at first. Recips at 60,000... not so much
That's awesome that you got to fly them though. Dig out the old pics!
That's awesome that you got to fly them though. Dig out the old pics!
12-10-2009, 05:47 PM
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Compressor Inlet Picture
Doesn't seem like there's much room for any engine accessories? Must be aft of compressor section.
Edit: Found some more info, Wiki says it had two Wright J65 turbojets. Looks like a hydromechanical nightmare!
Doesn't seem like there's much room for any engine accessories? Must be aft of compressor section.
Edit: Found some more info, Wiki says it had two Wright J65 turbojets. Looks like a hydromechanical nightmare!
12-13-2009, 08:42 AM
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