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Darius11

F16s flying in-between canyons at high speed and low altitude.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzR1se9St1U

This is one of my dreams that I won’t give up on until I am dead.

Flying like this would be a blast.



When I worked for General Dynamics, I saw some great HUD video of an F-16 doing low-level practice when the pilot f***ed up and went through, not over, the trees on a hill. It tore the hell out of the fins under the tail, most of the lip around the air-inlet was gone, and the leading edges of the wings took a beating. The engine ran pretty rough as it digested the branches, but then it smoothed out a bit, and he limped home in it.
"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

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LOL

I just watched a video of a dude landing an F-15 that was missing one whole wing. Thank god for the wide body.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1aKxAN7bAs&mode=related&search=



Yes, I heard about that story back when I was at GD in the late '80s', but it was only about a year ago I finally saw the video, and found a website with the story and pics.
"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

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Quite cool indeed!! What I really like is how the pilots appear to have such a relaxed demeanor flying nap-of-the-earth. I'm sure it's a lot more involved, but it's awesome that they're so comfortable with their rocket-sleds... :PB|B|B|B|

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!

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I had two incentive rides while I was in the AF...one in an F-15, the other an F-16...about shat myself both times...got the take the stick too in both....unreal experience...only puked after the F-16 ride too....but I was ok with that...

Plus my buddy was the pilot on the F-15 ride so it was even more fun!

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