Aircraft

Gravdigr · 02-16-2017, 04:03 PM

I think he stopped for directions.

************************************************

If that wasn't confusing enough:

An American Airlines American Eagle made an emergency landing after striking a deer

Saywhutnow?!

xoxoxoBruce · 02-16-2017, 04:12 PM

That plane has itty bitty wings.

Carruthers · 02-17-2017, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

I think he stopped for directions.

He certainly did!

Quote:

Helicopter pilot lands to ask for directions in Kazakhstan

16 February 2017 Last updated at 17:15 GMT

A lorry driver has captured the moment a military pilot landed on a Kazakhstan highway to ask for help after getting lost.

He asked the way to the north-western city of Aktobe, to the amusement of two lorry drivers in radio communication.

The Ministry of Defence said the pilot had been taking part in a visual orientation exercise when he lost his bearings.

BBC Link

First rule of air navigation.

A pilot is never lost, although he may be temporarily uncertain of his position.

Carruthers · 02-17-2017, 08:58 AM

This is an RAF Atlas transport aircraft on a low flying exercise in the 'Mach Loop' in West Wales.
It's in between the C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster in size and capability but nimble enough to fly in confined areas at low altitude.

One such aircraft paid a visit to Scott AFB, Illinois, and gave some USAF personnel a flight around the area.
The video isn't very exciting but worth a look if only to see the spectacularly bad editing.
On the return to Scott, and about half a mile from touchdown,(listen to the altitude alerts) the aircraft is suddenly shown as flying over open country in a left hand turn before returning to the approach and the 100' call!

xoxoxoBruce · 02-17-2017, 10:21 AM

I've seen a lot of great pictures from that Mach Loop.

Carruthers · 02-17-2017, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I've seen a lot of great pictures from that Mach Loop.

OK, here's one more.

The route is also used by the USAF and other NATO Air Forces.

Here's a USAF CV-22 Osprey making a visit at a fairly sedate pace.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-17-2017, 01:50 PM

I help build that.

Carruthers · 02-17-2017, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I help build that.

An unusual beast to say the least!

Griff · 02-18-2017, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I help build that.

Me too.

02-16-2017, 04:03 PM	#1
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I think he stopped for directions. ************************************************ If that wasn't confusing enough: An American Airlines American Eagle made an emergency landing after striking a deer Saywhutnow?! __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

02-16-2017, 04:12 PM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	That plane has itty bitty wings. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

02-17-2017, 08:58 AM	#4
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	This is an RAF Atlas transport aircraft on a low flying exercise in the 'Mach Loop' in West Wales. It's in between the C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster in size and capability but nimble enough to fly in confined areas at low altitude. One such aircraft paid a visit to Scott AFB, Illinois, and gave some USAF personnel a flight around the area. The video isn't very exciting but worth a look if only to see the spectacularly bad editing. On the return to Scott, and about half a mile from touchdown,(listen to the altitude alerts) the aircraft is suddenly shown as flying over open country in a left hand turn before returning to the approach and the 100' call! __________________

02-17-2017, 10:21 AM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I've seen a lot of great pictures from that Mach Loop. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

02-17-2017, 01:50 PM	#7
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I help build that. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)