Phyrox Posted December 27, 2012 Posted December 27, 2012 I certainly wouldn't call it a "cool" video. Interesting though. Quote
Shadow Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 Not often you get real footage of a helicopter blowing apart in mid-air: http://www.liveleak....=deb_1356547345 Ace Combat games, take note. Didn't expect it to just explode like that. Lucky shot from an AA gun getting the fuel tank? Quote
David Hingtgen Posted January 10, 2013 Author Posted January 10, 2013 VFA-101, Grim Reapers, F-35C: (IMHO, even Sundowners or Jolly Rogers markings couldn't make this plane look cool) Quote
anime52k8 Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Looks like a pregnant guppy. I don't see the similarity... Quote
eugimon Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 That looks more like a molly than a guppy Quote
Atharun Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Did anyone else here (stateside at least) collect those fact files you put in a binder that came in the mail? They had animal ones but also ones for planes. I used to collect them as a kid and watch Wings on discovery channel (not the old school sitcom) religiously. Those two things alongside Robotech/Macross made me fall in love with aviation as a kid. man memories.... Quote
anime52k8 Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Did anyone else here (stateside at least) collect those fact files you put in a binder that came in the mail? They had animal ones but also ones for planes. I used to collect them as a kid and watch Wings on discovery channel (not the old school sitcom) religiously. Those two things alongside Robotech/Macross made me fall in love with aviation as a kid. man memories.... Yeah, I used to collect those as a Kid too; I remember having at least a dozen or two. I have no idea what happened to them. Quote
Beltane70 Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 VFA-101, Grim Reapers, F-35C: (IMHO, even Sundowners or Jolly Rogers markings couldn't make this plane look cool) Yeah, despite knowing the importance of stealth in modern military aviation, the old, unstealthy fighters of the 60s-80s will always look a million times cooler than the modern stealth designs! Quote
David Hingtgen Posted January 10, 2013 Author Posted January 10, 2013 YF-23 was both stealthy AND cool-looking. (and likely the stealthiest of anything besides the B-2) Quote
anime52k8 Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 I'm just going to be the dirty heathen in the room and say it, I've never really liked the YF-23. There are cool elements that I like about the design but as a whole I just find it kind of ungainly looking. I think that's why I like designs that are based on it so much (YF-21 from macross, the X-02 form ace combat etc). Take the YF-23 and give it a more aggressive nose, some cooler exhaust nozzles and more interesting looking wings (stuff that that would probably make it less stealthy) and I love the thing. Quote
Knight26 Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 VFA-101, Grim Reapers, F-35C: (IMHO, even Sundowners or Jolly Rogers markings couldn't make this plane look cool) No Sir I don't like it! @Anime52k8, not everyone likes the look of the YF-23, but hands down it was the better, if slightly more expensive choice in the ATF competetion, the AF brass were just wowed by the fact that the YF-22, which flew last, could fire off a sidewinder (not a contract requirement for the competetion), and had thrust vectoring (again, not a contract requirement, at all). That and the YF-23 was just too different and futuristic looking for them, the much preferred the safer option of what is basically a stealth F-15. Quote
reddsun1 Posted January 13, 2013 Posted January 13, 2013 Let the Samuel L. Jackson jokes commence! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPKuCztzhd8 Quote
Voltes5 Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 I miss the Cold War. We built better weapons back then for all the branches of the military. Quote
F-ZeroOne Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) Scary scenes in London today as a helicopter reportedly clipped a crane in misty weather and crashed into the streets; two people (the pilot and a bystander) are reported to have been killed and several hurt. Having said that, the incident could have been a lot worse as it occurred close to at least two major London train stations as well as the M.I.6 building (technically the Secret Intelligence Service building but I doubt that even Mr. Bond calls it that). http://www.bbc.co.uk...ngland-21040410 Edited January 16, 2013 by F-ZeroOne Quote
areaseven Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) Any comment on the most recent airline logo change? American Airlines Rebrand Edited January 22, 2013 by areaseven Quote
David Hingtgen Posted January 22, 2013 Author Posted January 22, 2013 Oh yes---it's absolutely awful. The colors are neither those of AA (which has used dark blue since the 1930's or so, long before they went red/white/blue---you'll note that dark blue was always their "main" color---uniforms, lettering, ground equipment, etc) nor of the US flag. And it has 11 stripes, not 13---close enough to look "wrong" but not far off enough that it's merely "intentionally stylized bunting" etc. The "flag" is on a pale grey background and the stripes themselves are a white/grey gradiant, all against the silver-grey fuselage. And NONE of those colors match each other---there's "tail off-white, tail light grey, aft fuselage grey, and a main fuselage grey" Get a close-up of the back end---it just looks like a bunch of different colors were used because 4 different people painted it. Grey titles on a silver-grey fuselage=hard to see. The logo is an undefined swath of nothing, and is VERY reminiscent of United's 60's/70's logo: "Dear AA---why are you now using the previous logo of your main competitor? You didn't hire someone who knew NOTHING about airline history to design your new livery, did you?" (and it's not like UA is some obscure little airline easily overlooked/forgotten) (after this, United's next logo was the famous "tulip" shield used up to last year or so) (the 4 stars at the bottom were optional and not really part of the logo) AA has used a bald eagle in/as their logo since the 30's, if not earlier. There was darn near a revolt by the employees the last time they tried to get rid of it (1968 or so). http://youtu.be/GXEvbzaGDok Quote
Atharun Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 A lot of people talk about the Dreamliner but I wish they would bring back a Concorde style supersonic airliner. I know that Lockheed-Martin had the QSST for a while but I think that has been quietly swept under the rug. As it is, I feel like the aviation industry has stagnated to be honest. No more H.Hughes type pushing the envelope. Aside from general upgrades, it doesn't seem like the "magic of flight" grabs people anymore. I'll never forget the old Yogi Bear and the Sproose Goose Cartoon as a kid, made you think aviation was going to be this amazing thing then you look now and see all these companies going bankrupt every few years. Too many providers IMO. Quote
areaseven Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Personally, I think the new American Airlines livery is pretty 'meh', considering I've never flown with them in my entire life. It is bland compared to the iconic "silver bird" livery they used over the past four decades, but it's not as bad as United Airlines' current "identity crisis" livery. Quote
anime52k8 Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 it doesn't seem like the "magic of flight" grabs people anymore. because there's nothing "magic" about commercial flight. being a passenger on an airplane isn't exciting or novel any more. it's a tedious chore that you only put up with because you need to get from point A to point B. It's no different than taking a bus or the subway on your daily commute. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted January 23, 2013 Author Posted January 23, 2013 It was magical back when you drove to the airport, walked up to the counter to buy a ticket, then walked out to the plane on the tarmac. And could plane-spot without having the FBI show up. Quote
Atharun Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 because there's nothing "magic" about commercial flight. being a passenger on an airplane isn't exciting or novel any more. it's a tedious chore that you only put up with because you need to get from point A to point B. It's no different than taking a bus or the subway on your daily commute. I disagree. Quote
Vifam7 Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 because there's nothing "magic" about commercial flight. being a passenger on an airplane isn't exciting or novel any more. it's a tedious chore that you only put up with because you need to get from point A to point B. It's no different than taking a bus or the subway on your daily commute. I think it's still somewhat magical if you get to fly First or Business class on long distance flights. I particularly like flying on 747 Jumbos , though sadly I think most airlines have phased them out. Quote
miles316 Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 I think it's still somewhat magical if you get to fly First or Business class on long distance flights. I particularly like flying on 747 Jumbos , though sadly I think most airlines have phased them out. Airlines are still flying them; and Boeing is still making them and even working a improved version. Quote
Shadow Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fapm4QuprgM Just no angles that make the F-35 look good. Still a good video. Quote
LOW_ALT Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 because there's nothing "magic" about commercial flight There definitely was when the Concorde was operational. Also if you guys enjoy cool aircraft photos, check out my site http://www.xprmntlgarage.com. Most of the aircraft that I post are military though. Quote
Atharun Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 I may be in the minority but I kinda like the F-35. If I understand correctly, it and it's variant will replace the F-16 and F-18 while the F-22 replaces the F-15 as an air superiority fighter. I wonder if the F-35 will also fill roles assumed by planes like the A-10 or if something later down the line wil be developed for that role instead. Quote
LOW_ALT Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 ^The VTOL version should be replacing the AV-8's as well, no? I'm a big fan of the 35's as well. Quote
mechaninac Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 The F-35 may not be the most beautiful fighter to ever be fielded by the US and its allies, but it is downright stunning compared to Boeing's JSF submission, the X-32; that thing fell off the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down... twice! Quote
VF-19 Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 The F-35 may not be the most beautiful fighter to ever be fielded by the US and its allies, but it is downright stunning compared to Boeing's JSF submission, the X-32; that thing fell off the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down... twice! That thing looks like it's pregnant with F-35s! Quote
Chronocidal Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 Kind of a dated joke now, but people in the business refer to that one as "Monica." Quote
Shadow Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 Yeah, the flying vacuum cleaner is definitely much higher on the ugly totem than the F-35. Quote
Atharun Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Not as much as I used to, but up until recently about twice a month. Quote
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