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Aviation BS and Photo Thread

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by JB, Feb 26, 2016.

  1. Mar 16, 2023 at 8:42 AM
    TartanEagle

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    That is some supreme confidence in that his sunglasses will stay in place at 260+ kts!!


    "Capt, the #2 engine just fodded out and stalled. Can't figure why."

    (Of course, that could be a reverse image, he's the left seat, and it's the #1 showing. But prolly not with 3 stripes.)
     
  2. Mar 23, 2023 at 5:25 PM
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    Airshow season is upon us once again! Curious to see if anyone else is going anywhere this year? As of now, for the spring I plan to attend Sun N Fun (next week!), MCAS Beaufort in April, and Augusta GA in May. Photo below is from the A-10 demo team at SnF ‘22

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  3. Mar 23, 2023 at 7:11 PM
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    DMAFB last week Heritage flights Airshow weekend with the Thunder chickens
     
  5. Mar 23, 2023 at 9:23 PM
    MatthewMay1

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  6. Mar 23, 2023 at 9:58 PM
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    Wow. A 747-400. I worked functional test on that program for 3 years. (96' to 99')
    Don't see many except for freighters anymore.
     
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    I went to that.:thumbsup:
     
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    Others might come up but so far I am just planning for Reno and then Grand Junction, CO.
     
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  9. Mar 26, 2023 at 7:49 PM
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    It’s been a while so I made a new poll.
     
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    DM changed their paint scheme. They were running Air Superiority Gray when I was stationed there in the '90s.
     
  11. Mar 27, 2023 at 8:28 AM
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    Anyone that voted for trucks is getting banned from the thread….. looking at you @CaptAmerica!
     
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  12. Mar 27, 2023 at 8:31 AM
    CaptAmerica

    CaptAmerica Asphalt Avenger! TTC#13

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    I can't drive airplanes - just look at them.

    They'd also get mad at me if I tried to put stickers on an A-10.
     
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    Morning after airshow , Got to talk with the pilots for a few minutes before they left.20230327_074158.jpg 20230327_074431.jpg
     
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    The AM6 has a P&W Engine. The only AM6 current airworthy and flying at this time.
     
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    Bush planes working in NW BC, mid 1980's

    DC 3 with a Sun roof

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    Low and slow down a glacier in a Single Otter, turbine conversion.

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