- Posts
- 6,240
- Likes
- 11,555
SpeedyPhill
·Some interesting upcoming titles... great cover illustrations !
.
.
The Aviators Thread
- Posts
- 4,653
- Likes
- 17,621
Omegafanman
·Glad to see the truth is out on this one. Shame to see a solid, simple vintage aircraft lost for 'clicks'
YouTuber Trevor Jacob jailed after crashing plane for views - BBC News
YouTuber Trevor Jacob jailed after crashing plane for views - BBC News
- Posts
- 5,155
- Likes
- 46,752
Jones in LA
··Not in LA anymore.Glad to see the truth is out on this one. Shame to see a solid, simple vintage aircraft lost for 'clicks'
YouTuber Trevor Jacob jailed after crashing plane for views - BBC News
Agreed. Amazing level of stupidity.
It should be noted that just crashing a plane on purpose, without intent to cause harm to people or property, is not likely a criminal act...it just violates a long list of FAA regulations. The most that the FAA could do is revoke Jacob's license, potentially permanently. It was the deliberate obstruction of the ensuing investigation that landed him in jail.
- Posts
- 5,155
- Likes
- 46,752
Jones in LA
··Not in LA anymore.While doing maneuvers in the traffic pattern yesterday above the Burbank airport, I heard an aircraft identified as "heavy" getting clearance to land. It was one of these. (the video is illustrative, not one of the aircraft I saw)
As @Mad Dog can attest, KBUR has notoriously short runways. But not a problem for the C-17, which specializes in landing heavy loads on short runways. By the end of my flight, there were two of these parked on the ramp. This usually portends a visit by POTUS in the near future, as these aircraft deliver a lot of cars and stuff needed for a presidential visit.
As @Mad Dog can attest, KBUR has notoriously short runways. But not a problem for the C-17, which specializes in landing heavy loads on short runways. By the end of my flight, there were two of these parked on the ramp. This usually portends a visit by POTUS in the near future, as these aircraft deliver a lot of cars and stuff needed for a presidential visit.
Edited:
- Posts
- 6,240
- Likes
- 11,555
SpeedyPhill
·Keeping up with technology: https://www.baesystems.com/en/feature/taking-pilot-s-helmets-to-the-next-generation
.
Video Striker II helmet: https://www.baesystems.com/en/product/striker-ii-digital-helmet-mounted-display
.
Video Striker II helmet: https://www.baesystems.com/en/product/striker-ii-digital-helmet-mounted-display
- Posts
- 6,240
- Likes
- 11,555
SpeedyPhill
·QRA weekend edition... Swedish Air Force style
.
.
- Posts
- 1,104
- Likes
- 551
spacemission
·Flightmaster 😎
- Posts
- 6,240
- Likes
- 11,555
SpeedyPhill
·Wondering if the US Navy still advertises their jobs in this way:
US Navy aviators
.
US Navy aviators
.
- Posts
- 1,452
- Likes
- 2,772
DoctorEvil
·
- Posts
- 6,240
- Likes
- 11,555
SpeedyPhill
·BREMONT watches... ejection seat tested ?
😲
https://martin-baker.com/ejection-tie-club/bremont-watch/
😲
https://martin-baker.com/ejection-tie-club/bremont-watch/
- Posts
- 1,452
- Likes
- 2,772
DoctorEvil
·BREMONT watches... ejection seat tested ?
😲
https://martin-baker.com/ejection-tie-club/bremont-watch/
https://www.twentytwoten.com/1574/nasa-testing-regime-omega-speedmaster-moonwatch/
- Posts
- 1,059
- Likes
- 5,780
Twocats
··Married... with childrenThat's an interesting marketing idea. However, I'm fairly sure most modern wrist watches would be able to handle that kind of acceleration. Of more relevance would be "shock resistance" and the sort of tests that NASA subjected the Speedmaster to? "Shock – Six shocks of 40g each, in six different directions, with each shock lasting 11 milliseconds."
https://www.twentytwoten.com/1574/nasa-testing-regime-omega-speedmaster-moonwatch/
I get Bremont are a gimmicky brand in a lot of peoples eyes and paying what I did for the wright flyer was madness especially as I don't wear it. I justify it by telling myself I own a tiny certified piece of the first powered aircraft in the world and as an aerosexual it was worth it. My son wants to be a commercial pilot and if he ever makes it I will gift him the watch for his efforts.
- Posts
- 2,251
- Likes
- 4,577
Fallout Boy
·
myex-"bike" 😁
- Posts
- 1,104
- Likes
- 551
spacemission
·US Navy pilot 👍
Naval aviator 👍
- Posts
- 1,104
- Likes
- 551
- Posts
- 2,251
- Likes
- 4,577
Fallout Boy
·Rickman and "flight-approved" Lockhheed-brakes 😉
Edited:
- Posts
- 2,251
- Likes
- 4,577
- Posts
- 1,059
- Likes
- 5,780
Twocats
··Married... with children
- Posts
- 2,251
- Likes
- 4,577
Fallout Boy
·Yes , it s a water-tank. 😉
The "Flying fire-brigade " of the Provence.
The "Flying fire-brigade " of the Provence.
- Posts
- 1,059
- Likes
- 5,780
