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Old 06-29-2014, 09:17 AM
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Good flying and a happy ending...looks like he'll get to use the plane again too.

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Old 06-29-2014, 03:16 PM
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I was surprised they had equipment for that. Is there a systemic problem with the Harrier's nose gear? Or is it a maintenance jig that was put to creative use?

Nice job, regardless.
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Originally Posted by N9373M View Post
I was surprised they had equipment for that. Is there a systemic problem with the Harrier's nose gear? Or is it a maintenance jig that was put to creative use?

Nice job, regardless.
It only has to happen once - not systemic - for someone to come up with the idea

Not sure how long that contraption has been around.
I know that they tried a similar move once on a bunch of MATTRESSES The stand worked better.
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for some reason that video reminded me of this:

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I know that they tried a similar move once on a bunch of MATTRESSES The stand worked better.
At the ship's infirmary:

"What happened to you, Sailor?"
"I was hit by a flying mattress."
"Well, take two aspirin and go to bed."
"I can't. They used my mattress."
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