Mazinger Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 One step closer to getting my hover-pilder ... Now if only Grandpa Kabuto would get cracking on my Mazinger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizophrenicMC Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Oh hey it's this thread again. On a somewhat related note, I stumbled into a stupidly long post about DC-9s on another website by our very own David Hingtgen last night. I considered sharing it here until I saw the signature at the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 ?? Signature? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizophrenicMC Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 by David Hingtgen Here I've been a bit engrossed with the MD-80 lately. The RotateSim MD-80 for X-Plane 10 recently came out and all the YouTube simmers are losing it over the thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-ZeroOne Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Well, this is interesting. As a result of North Koreas recent shenanigans, the UK and Japan are moving to censure North Korea in the UN. Its been mooted that RAF Typhoons may actually pay a visit to Japan later this year, which AFAIK would be a first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley424 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/pentagon/2016/01/10/us-b-52-bomber-flies-over-south-korea-standoff-deepens/78588954/ The B-52s came from Andersen Air Force Base on Guam where they rotate every 6 months with stateside units. I wonder where the second bomber went as two went out. Another exciting day at Guam Center (ZUA). Well, this is interesting. As a result of North Koreas recent shenanigans, the UK and Japan are moving to censure North Korea in the UN. Its been mooted that RAF Typhoons may actually pay a visit to Japan later this year, which AFAIK would be a first... Definitely a first. I would love to work the Typhoons. Maybe join the annual Cope North exercise along with the USAF, JASDF, and RAAF. http://www.pacaf.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/377/Article/641873/us-5-partner-nations-to-participate-in-cope-north-2016.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley424 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 And this was a couple months ago at Guam International (GUM). We had an An-124, IL-76, and B727 parked out there one day. The Antonov was parked for about a month before leaving and the Ilyushin came in with parts. The 727 is based out of here and is the loudest commercial plane here. Only the F-18s are louder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 That 124 must have need something important for it to sit there a whole month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatalist Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/pentagon/2016/01/10/us-b-52-bomber-flies-over-south-korea-standoff-deepens/78588954/ The B-52s came from Andersen Air Force Base on Guam where they rotate every 6 months with stateside units. I wonder where the second bomber went as two went out. Another exciting day at Guam Center (ZUA). Definitely a first. I would love to work the Typhoons. Maybe join the annual Cope North exercise along with the USAF, JASDF, and RAAF. http://www.pacaf.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/377/Article/641873/us-5-partner-nations-to-participate-in-cope-north-2016.aspx I just read something this morning about a B-52 taking part in flying around South Korea as a jab at North Korea. Maybe thats where the other one went? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vepariga Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5vek4J-86E here is russias single seat forward swept wing trainer the SP10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-ZeroOne Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I know what the theoretical advantages of a forward swept wing are but have they given a reason why they decided to do it on a training aircraft? Other than "We're Russian, and we think in Russian!"...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 here is russias single seat forward swept wing trainer the SP10. that's such a sad amount of forward sweep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 A nice look inside an A-10C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Was he wearing a Helmet Mounted Curing System? In an A-10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigolosi Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Yeah that is the JHMCS helmet currently in use.That is the power cable running down to his vest. It interconnects to a plug that is routed up from the the side console and attaches to his vest/harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 It just surprises me that the Air Force would allow the A-10 to have them. Some one high up must love the A-10, finally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) Was he wearing a Helmet Mounted Curing System? In an A-10? Looks like the Scorpion version of the HMCS to me, as the "normal" JHMCS doesn't have that cable running out the top of it (that I'm aware of). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helmet-mounted_display - scroll down to the Scorpion variant, put out by Thales. Also note its use in the A-10C. Also, I think they are used more for targeting aid than in an A2A role like they are for the Viper and Eagle drivers. I'm sure they can be used for that, but I'm betting they're a very useful tool for the sniper pod and any other A2G tools the A-10C is using. Edited January 19, 2016 by mickyg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 According to the latest news, the German Tornados operating from Incirlik can't fly night missions because the cockpit lighting is too bright... - Also, Skynet presented their first Aerial Hunter Killer prototype: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigolosi Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) That is definitely a Scorpion. It makes sense with the A-10 since it is fully NV compatible and is also fully color capable and is a quick and efficient mod to the A-10. That gives the Warthog a leg up at CAS in both day and night. I would definitely agree its primary use on the A-10 is for A-G targeting and spotting. If the C models are equipped with data link units then pilots can pass target data to other aircraft in the area. As for the Tornados, I can believe that. Especially if they are flying with older NVS systems. Back in the 90's when I was stationed at Misawa, the flightline vehicles had to dim their lights during launches because the the NVS systems were too sensitive to bright lights from headlights. The aircraft were modded with internal string lights in the cockpit that had green micro bulbs to light the cockpit. Edited January 22, 2016 by grigolosi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigolosi Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 found this article on one of the FB pages i belong to. Its a compilation of F-16 Maintenance going on with 3 different Squadrons. The 421st, 182nd, and the 36th. http://worldwarwings.com/if-you-think-servicing-an-f-16-is-easy-think-again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazareno2012 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Philippine Air Force F/A-50 fighter-trainer and S-211 trainer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 those F/A-50 are kinda distantly based on an F-16 eh?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles316 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 those F/A-50 are kinda distantly based on an F-16 eh?? Co produced by LockMart and the Korea aerospace industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigolosi Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Yup essentially they are a miniaturized F-16. The main landing gear are based on the F-16's as well. Edited February 7, 2016 by grigolosi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 The rarely-seen second Su-37, #712: http://forum.keypublishing.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=196366&d=1308196650 (ok, it's not TECHNICALLY an Su-37, it's half-way between an Su-35 and Su-37---which does lead to an obvious name. But it very much is Su-37 #711's sistership and was in the same program, and has many, but not all, of the things that made 711 a -37) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmaker Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 And this was a couple months ago at Guam International (GUM). We had an An-124, IL-76, and B727 parked out there one day. The Antonov was parked for about a month before leaving and the Ilyushin came in with parts. The 727 is based out of here and is the loudest commercial plane here. Only the F-18s are louder. I've seen those big ass jets many times when I've deployed to the Middle East. Those Russian transports were lifting in cargo when we were in the middle of OIF. I've seen them once when in San Diego International Airport because I was at Boot Camp, which was next door to the airport. I've seen them again over at Moffet Field in the San Francisco Bay Area. Big, big jets and always in that blue and white paint scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renegadeleader1 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Yup essentially they are a miniaturized F-16. The main landing gear are based on the F-16's as well. Wait... How the heck can you have a mini F-16? I thought the damn things were tiny as is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazareno2012 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Wait... How the heck can you have a mini F-16? I thought the damn things were tiny as is? It's around Gripen or F-5 in size. In fact, it replaces the F-5 in the Philippine Air Force, 10 years after the F-5 was retired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-ZeroOne Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Speaking of Russian giants, taken at the Yeovilton Air Day a couple years back. I don't think I've ever seen an aircraft "wallow" in the sky as much as this one seemed to: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 some F-15 porn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 bloody marvelous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigolosi Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 F-16's aren't as small as everyone thinks they are. Yes when compared to an F-15 or Su-27 they are, but in reality they are still larger than the both the F-5 or Gripen. The F-16 is 49 feet long and from top to bottom stands 16 feet. In actuality that would be longer and taller than a VF-1 Valkyrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 The Gripen must be way smaller than it looks/I think. :edit: You're going by overall dimensions? That won't help much comparing the "tube with fins" that an F-16 is, vs the twin-engined twin-nacelled VF-1. Overall dimensions says some drones or gliders are bigger than some regional airliners, due to their long skinny wings and long skinny fuselages. They may have length and/or span, but there's no mass/volume/area to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigolosi Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 The Gripen is only 2 feet shorter than an F-16 (1 foot for the 2 seat version) but the frame is far more compact. While I was assigned to Red Flag Alaska back from 06-09 we had a squadron of brand new JAS-39's show up for a Red Flag with the Swedish AF. The size difference between the F-16 and Gripen is very noticeable. A few of our pilots went up in a 2 seater and liked the way the 39 handled but they commented on how small the cockpit was also compared to even the F-16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Cockpit smaller than an F-16? Dang, Swedish pilots must be skinny. I climbed into an F-16 sim once, and it was a challenge getting in and out. (Not bad once settled in though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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