Fort Worth Alliance Air Show
10-25-2009, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ryguy
Are you doing a static display? I'll be there Saturday.
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10-25-2009, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
Yes. (I'll be the one WITHOUT the British accent )
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I didn't know they allowed men of lesser breeding to fly Hornets now days! Shocking simply shocking!
10-26-2009, 08:11 AM
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"Thunderbird" T-38....Sort-Of
The Thunderbird-painted T-38 from the first page is Ross Perot Jr's personal steed. Saw it flying a few years back while on a Cross-Country through AFW.
I say "T-38...sort-of" because it is actually a hybrid, made from a T-38 (forward fuselage and wings), and an F-5B (aft fuselage, including the speedbrakes, a hook, and a drag-chute).
It has more thrust than a T-38C, but has less drag, as it does not have the PMP mod, which ruined the aerodynamics of the airplane.
The jet has an Air Force 781 maintenance book, and is titled "T-38/F-5B."
I say "T-38...sort-of" because it is actually a hybrid, made from a T-38 (forward fuselage and wings), and an F-5B (aft fuselage, including the speedbrakes, a hook, and a drag-chute).
It has more thrust than a T-38C, but has less drag, as it does not have the PMP mod, which ruined the aerodynamics of the airplane.
The jet has an Air Force 781 maintenance book, and is titled "T-38/F-5B."
10-26-2009, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Airhoss
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I didn't know they allowed men of lesser breeding to fly Hornets now days! Shocking simply shocking!
I didn't know they allowed men of lesser breeding to fly Hornets now days! Shocking simply shocking!
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10-26-2009, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
Are you referring to Brits or Marines - or worse yet - Royal Marines???
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10-26-2009, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
I did get a backseat Blues ride back in 2000 though. It was a good time.
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Also, do you think the Blue Angel pilots really have a noticeable degree of higher stick and rudder skill than your 'typical' hornet pilot, or would most experienced hornet pilots be capable of that degree of airmanship? Perhaps so, but maybe not all pilots possess the personality qualities they look for?
10-26-2009, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyOrDie
YouTube - Royal Marines Get Sticky!! Royal Marines in action.
10-26-2009, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyOrDie
YouTube - Royal Marines Get Sticky!! Royal Marines in action.
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