My Future?
 

might be a really stupid question, but can anybody tell me why the glass is wobbly? what is the purpose?

Southwest taxied by so fast the shockwave caused the glass to bend.:)

too close for missles.... switching to guns.

You're seeing reflections on the canopy distorting the camera image.

The Tub
 

This appears to be a two-seat F-16, most likely an F-16D (since most of the "B"s are retired). The shot is from the rear seat, as you can see the front seater's helmet and the ejection seat "horns," and there is no canopy bow in front of that (that would make it either an F-15 or -18). [and because his avatar says he's a Viper driver]

Anyway: it is difficult to mold canopies and make them optically perfect, even in this day and age, especially on the "stretched" family models (often referred to as the "Tub").

Its not as noticable when the viewer is near to the center of the cockpit, but in this case, he held the camera to the side with a low graze-angle, and the distortions were more noticable.

Try the same thing with your car windshield from a flat angle--you'll probably be surprised.

That too...not an issue on the C. Reflections can be a ***** at times though.

Manufacturers place a canopy design in front of a white on black grid to see how much distortion there is for the pilot using photometric techniques to measure the distortion seen by the pilot. It has to be within established limits for certification. For other positions and there can be a quite a bit of distortion.

What is everyone talking about? I don't see anything wrong:rolleyes:!

Nice shots all the way around Waldo.

USMCFLYR

Btw - nice canopy too. I've got some shots too but there are so many scratches and water spots the pictures ren't nearly as clear :mad:

Thanks

You probably have a better camera :)

Good luck Waldo, for sure you´ll gain few very important things:
a) Get rid of the helmet, as you appreciate flying or driving in a helmet is like wearing a life jacket in Bed…kills the joy.:(
b) At least you will have a proper in flight toilet..:p
c) And finally instead of having someone behind you, you´ll have someone beside you, which is obviously more relaxing.:)
Good Luck

Come on Sky - I've had some great times with a helmet on!:p
I'll let you figure out if I mean while flying:eek:

USMCFLYR