with mixed emotions....i post this
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Xcentric
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The F-16 is the GT of fighters. So so sad to see it debased as a target drone.
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Fubar
Totally ****** Up
Sinovac
GT Owner
Indy GT
Yea, I got one...too
BlackICE
GT Owner
As with the driverless cars of the future, the future air force will have more pilotless drone planes. Just think about the extra stuff than can use the space and weight of the missing pilot.
FENZO
GT Owner
Guess it is better to go down in a blaze of glory than being picked apart in a boneyard. Especially if it trains up our guys.
All the time I spent on the flight line I thought it was trippy how small the 16s were, bouncing around, compared to our 15Es and the F4s, Tornados, etc. Then I saw one flying next to a P-51.
Give them to ISIS. That would be fun for our guys.
All the time I spent on the flight line I thought it was trippy how small the 16s were, bouncing around, compared to our 15Es and the F4s, Tornados, etc. Then I saw one flying next to a P-51.
Give them to ISIS. That would be fun for our guys.
Tomcat
GT Owner
I missed the Battle of Britain and the 60's muscle car era (I was not old enough to drive, born in 59)...but I've tried to make up for it (TA-4, TA-7, F-14, F/A-18, FGT)!
59 Was indeed a great year to be born in!
Nothing like the equipment you got to fly - but currently flying a L39 (only one with a Garrett TFE731)
Tomcat
GT Owner
That is cool...mine were "borrowed" from the US taxpayers and people who voted to support the administartion that valued a strong military deterrence...THANK YOU!
Check this out :eek MIG-29 in the states for sale
http://flightplanet.com/jet-aircraft-for-sale/mikoyan/mig-29__3698.php
http://flightplanet.com/jet-aircraft-for-sale/mikoyan/mig-29__3698.php
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Tomcat
GT Owner
Maybe I give up my McLaren F-1 idea...but it does not have a tailhook?
I'm going to need a Partner/Pilot (or a lot more flying instructions)...as I am a RIO
Tomcat
GT Owner
That is amazing to own that level of a aircraft...are you ex-military (where did you get your jet traiining)?
600mph...what is the max G?
The guy I was crew'd with in the Navy imported CASA jets (and I guess trained pilots) in the '90s.
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Thanks! Its pretty fun! Hopefully more reliable with the American engine (not that the original was a bad engine). The plane is rated for +8 -4 Gs
I am not ex-military - but go my jet training from a former Air Force F16 Instructor.
Tomcat
GT Owner
That's a LOT of Gs...the TomCat would be popping rivets (actually calfax) and panels!
Have fun...check six!
Waldo
GT Owner
Well, since you asked... :lol
I find it ironic that Boeing is converting Lockheed aircraft into target drones. I guess paybacks are a bitch.
I hate to see any fighter turned into cannon (missile) fodder, but we've about used all of the QF-4 Phantom drones. (I think there's actually a QF-4 in the video at the 2:20 minute mark.) The F-16s that are being converted are almost 30 years old. The newer ones are much more capable and have much better performance than those made 30 years ago. Besides, if we need new F-16s, I happen to know a company that still makes them. That same company also happens to make a fighter that is much more capable than the F-16. Operators are standing by to take your order.
That would be awesome. I'll take two.
I would love to chat with you about owning a L39. I'm trying to figure out if owning one (and remaining married) is in the realm of the possible.
Cheers,
Waldo