Omegablue Posted September 2, 2012 Posted September 2, 2012 I like the Saab's. Even their cars had a unique Saaby touch, just pity they went under. Quote
Shadow Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) Last I heard the explanation was that it was psychological. Example: "A few pilots experienced this problem so I am experiencing these problems too." Yeah it's just another BS explanation. How much time and money would have to be spent to replace the system in the Raptor fleet with those used on older aircraft (F-15) that are more reliable? I imagine the DoD has weighed this option at some point or another. Edited September 3, 2012 by Shadow Quote
David Hingtgen Posted September 4, 2012 Author Posted September 4, 2012 Kadena F-15's in HD. If you want to see what a real fight would be like (vs Hollywood/Ace Combat spitting-range) watch this. (and in full-screen) Quote
Shadow Posted September 6, 2012 Posted September 6, 2012 Around 8:50. Was that an AIM-9X on the left hardpoint? Good video. Kinda reminded me of this old video from the late 80s. I still have the VHS tape. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted September 7, 2012 Author Posted September 7, 2012 Yup, those are definitely Sidewinder-X's. Quote
Valkyrie Magnus Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 (edited) Why the heck was he rocking the plane from side to side like that after taking off? If I was a passenger on board I would have been pretty scared then (I don't mind flying, but get a bit nervous during take off and landing). Graham I am new to this thread but I remember this. JAL picked up 2 brand new 787's from The Boeing Factory. No passengers were inside. It was a celebratory thing with people watching. Both planes were rocking when they took off. Edited September 9, 2012 by Valkyrie Magnus Quote
mechaninac Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 I could be mistaken... hell, I probably am, but it looks like a British Harrier to me. Quote
Model-Junkie Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) If I am not mistaken, that was an IA 63 Pampa. I'm not familiar with the RAF pulling any reckless stunts like that. Edited September 13, 2012 by Space_Monkey Quote
Beltane70 Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 Was that low enough that if the gear were down the plane would be landing? Quote
Knight26 Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 No that was low enough that the gear would have been ripped off Quote
David Hingtgen Posted September 16, 2012 Author Posted September 16, 2012 J-21: The J-20 looks cooler, and at least isn't a 100% pure copy of something else. It's so close, I wonder if it has problems with the pilot's oxygen system... Quote
electric indigo Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 It's so close, I wonder if it has problems with the pilot's oxygen system... If not, the solution lies in painting the thing black. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted September 17, 2012 Author Posted September 17, 2012 In case anyone else is seeing red X's: Quote
GU-11 Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 Is that the Chinese Raptor, or whatever they're calling it? Or the Russian version? I remember the one Mitsubishi's making for Japan looked very different from the F-22. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted September 17, 2012 Author Posted September 17, 2012 That's the J-21, their F-22 rip-off. Previously seen was the much-cooler and bigger J-20. Quote
Retracting Head Ter Ter Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 That's the J-21, their F-22 rip-off. Previously seen was the much-cooler and bigger J-20. Well the cooler and bigger stealth fighter lost the procurement fight the last time too so lets see. This is turning out interesting in any case. I'm rooting for the J20 too! Quote
anime52k8 Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 J-21: The J-20 looks cooler, and at least isn't a 100% pure copy of something else. It's so close, I wonder if it has problems with the pilot's oxygen system... So what's the strategy here? Make their planes look so much like US fighters that we won't shoot them down for fear of friendly fire incidents? Quote
Retracting Head Ter Ter Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) So is it Shenyang (21) or Chengdu (20) that drew the short straw? NO! You can't copy the F-22, create something new for once! or NO! We don't pay you to think! Copy this Hasegawa kit of the Raptor! I _would_ have been extremely happy if they cloned the YF-23 though. Maybe the Italeri kit was out of stock? Kadena F-15's in HD. If you want to see what a real fight would be like (vs Hollywood/Ace Combat spitting-range) watch this. (and in full-screen) Gawdangit, that was so hardcore I broke my Dragonwings diecast out of the storage drawer to zoom em round the room! Edited September 17, 2012 by Retracting Head Ter Ter Quote
David Hingtgen Posted September 18, 2012 Author Posted September 18, 2012 Useful shot for size comparison: Quote
Chronocidal Posted September 20, 2012 Posted September 20, 2012 For a country that experienced and dedicated in making cheap bootleg copies of other people's work, what else can you really expect? I'm tempted to start slapping Chinese sounding nonsense words together with "raptor" to come up with a really racist sounding nickname. Quote
Knight26 Posted September 20, 2012 Posted September 20, 2012 Just watched the last shuttle landing at Edwards, truly the end of an era now. Tomorrow I will watch it leave on the last leg of it's journey... Quote
EXO Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 I just saw the Endeavor fly over my house... not directly over, just north. It was suprisingly low and an awesome sight! Quote
505thAirborne Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 I just saw the Endeavor fly over my house... not directly over, just north. It was suprisingly low and an awesome sight! Lucky, I just get Blackhawks, Chinooks & KC-135's over my house! Quote
EXO Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 My sister called my mom and my mom said she was like "Why the hell would I want to see that?" and then she saw it fly overhead (I think the reported altitude was around 500 ft.) and she said she was so overwhelmed that she started crying. I didn't expect it to be that low either. The lowest reported alt. was 200 ft. That's insane. I actually can't tell by looking how low it was, but it was a lot bigger than I was expecting it to be. I was expecting a small blip in the sky but it was like watching a car pass by. Quote
Chronocidal Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 Wish I was a bit farther south, I could've seen that myself. Congrats to you all who got to see it fly in person. Oh, and I forgot.. it's easier than I thought. Just call it the J-21 Laptol. Quote
Fatalist Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Took my boys to the MCAS Miramar show today. Got some choice shots. Was totally surprised and thrilled they had the 2 F-22's there and doing flight demos. What an amazing piece of technology and machinery! To see the demo first hand was jaw dropping. Loved it! Super Hornet at the edge of the sound barrier Quote
Shadow Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 While this isn't quite aircraft related. Red Bull Stratos is making their 3rd attempt and all things are green so far. Live stream available below. http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/ Quote
David Hingtgen Posted October 17, 2012 Author Posted October 17, 2012 Burma has agreed to allow the buried Spitfires to be excavated--work could start in just days: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/17/spitfire-planes-burma-excavation Quote
mechaninac Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Very, very cool. Here's hoping that the actual number of buried Spitfires is on the high side of the estimates, and in good enough condition, in pieces or large sub-assemblies, to be quickly turned around to flying trim to thrill aviation enthusiasts the world over for many years to come. Quote
MILKAUTICO Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 YEAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!! This aircraft is the IA-63 "PAMPA" developed in my country for training and where you are doing this exercise is near where I live. the base of the 4th Air Brigade Mendoza more info on this link http://www.taringa.net/posts/info/8827452/IA-63-Pampa-_-Fuerza-aerea-Argentina.html Quote
VF-19 Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 So... I was browsing my computer for things to read, and I came across a PDF titled "Natops Flight Manual Navy Model F-14D Aircraft". It also has NAVAIR 01-F14AAD-1 on the upper left corner of the title page. It appears to be a genuine manual for a F-14D. I have no idea where the heck I got this from... It does, however make for some interesting reading, as it does show what every switch and button does. Even has hydraulic diagrams, showing how the various control surfaces are connected to the inputs in the cockpit. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted October 19, 2012 Author Posted October 19, 2012 You might have gotten it from a link I shared. Quote
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