377 21 #1 May 24, 2011 http://www.blueangels.navy.mil/media/news/20110523_001.pdf2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #2 May 24, 2011 See what happens when THEY swoop?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #3 May 24, 2011 Quotehttp://www.blueangels.navy.mil/media/news/20110523_001.pdf Translation: We almost crashed a fucking plane. The pilot is being taught not to do it again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #4 May 24, 2011 There's a very thin line between airshow and crashing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MX304 0 #5 May 24, 2011 Not just one jet. Number one almost lead the entire 4 ship right into the ground. There was also an incident the weekend prior that involved a Fat Albert C-130 crew member, a Corvette, the runway, and a lot of alcohol...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #6 May 24, 2011 QuoteNot just one jet. Number one almost lead the entire 4 ship right into the ground. There was also an incident the weekend prior that involved a Fat Albert C-130 crew member, a Corvette, the runway, and a lot of alcohol...... Would be way cooler if it involved some of the rockets from the RATO"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,390 #7 May 24, 2011 Quote There's a very thin line between airshow and crashing. Thin line: http://www.plane-crash-videos.net/2007/11/successful-ejection-from-f16.html"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #8 May 24, 2011 QuoteNot just one jet. Number one almost lead the entire 4 ship right into the ground. There was also an incident the weekend prior that involved a Fat Albert C-130 crew member, a Corvette, the runway, and a lot of alcohol...... Oops. Isn't number one flown by the commander? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MX304 0 #9 May 24, 2011 QuoteQuoteNot just one jet. Number one almost lead the entire 4 ship right into the ground. There was also an incident the weekend prior that involved a Fat Albert C-130 crew member, a Corvette, the runway, and a lot of alcohol...... Would be way cooler if it involved some of the rockets from the RATO No more RATO. They depleted the last of the stored rockets in 2009. I was lucky enough to see the next to the last RATO shot they did at Reno that year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #10 May 24, 2011 QuoteNo more RATO. They depleted the last of the stored rockets in 2009. I was lucky enough to see the next to the last RATO shot they did at Reno that year. So... now it's just a big, blue -130?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #11 May 24, 2011 They might do STOL but not VSTOL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MX304 0 #12 May 25, 2011 QuoteQuoteNo more RATO. They depleted the last of the stored rockets in 2009. I was lucky enough to see the next to the last RATO shot they did at Reno that year. So... now it's just a big, blue -130? That's about it. Here's a good onboard vid from a non RATO demo in it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9h_pD9wC_k&feature=related Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MX304 0 #13 May 25, 2011 I secretly wish they would ditch the -130 for a C-27J Spartan. The only aerobatic transport aircraft in the world. I wonder if an inverted jump run would be possible? http://www.vimeo.com/20693691 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #14 May 26, 2011 QuoteI secretly wish they would ditch the -130 for a C-27J Spartan. Now this is a cool picture!Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wsd 0 #15 May 26, 2011 There are things the C27J can do that the C130H cannot do and vice versa, there is not exactly a overlap in capabilities. INHO it is an excellent aircraft design, it has some real longevity in it, probably 50 years worth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 262 #16 May 26, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6IWVRlPHyY8 Apparently the low pull out is the one seen at 24:10 of the above video. I haven't confirmed that this is absolutely correct, but it seems reasonable based on what I've seen on the web. Edit: shorter version of the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlUWQlXQB20 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #17 May 26, 2011 Looks like the commander in #1 hummed it. I have seen that show many times IIRC the plane looked low by about 50 feet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #18 May 26, 2011 Looked like two of the went 'oh shit' and broke from the routine... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #19 May 26, 2011 I thought they were supposed to break formation that way, they just happened to be low when doing so."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #20 May 26, 2011 well,,,, ? tell us more,,, smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MX304 0 #21 May 26, 2011 Number one pulled them low, but slot was WAY low. Supposedly he is the one that made the "knock it off" call. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #22 May 26, 2011 Quote I thought they were supposed to break formation that way, they just happened to be low when doing so. I don't think so, but I could be wrong... Another thing that draws a ?mark is the inconsistent use of smoke by various members during the routine...it doesn't looked like the usual continuity is there during the performance. They ARE Navy guys...maybe someone had a helmet fire goin'. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #23 May 27, 2011 Quote Quote I thought they were supposed to break formation that way, they just happened to be low when doing so. I don't think so, but I could be wrong... Another thing that draws a ?mark is the inconsistent use of smoke by various members during the routine...it doesn't looked like the usual continuity is there during the performance. They ARE Navy guys...maybe someone had a helmet fire goin'. Why does the navy use powdered soap in the shower? Takes longer to pick up. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #24 May 27, 2011 QuoteI don't think so, but I could be wrong... I think you're right. The guy who posted the video commented that at 12 minutes he's pretty sure you see the same maneuver from the previous day and there's no break away like the one at 24 minutes.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #25 May 27, 2011 I read that the CO in plane #1 resigned....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
