Bye Bye Buckeye

[a_m]

Yup, that's right, with the Prowler selection ultimately not existing, obviously, although I'm not clear on the time frame for that.

Thanks for the update. It seems like stuff has changed so much in the past 8 months.

 

[gotta_fly]

Is anyone planning to go to the T-2 Sunset Party at the Mustin Beach O-Club? It looks like a good time.

Interesting photograph attached to the end of that page:

 

[A4sForever]

Is anyone planning to go to the T-2 Sunset Party at the Mustin Beach O-Club? It looks like a good time....

If ANYONE does go to the party .... a request:

See if there are any photos available of the former VT-4 gun birds (T-2's w/ 2x .50cal pods) or even better -- the gun pattern itself out over the Gulf, complete w/ 4-plane and/or TRACTOR & BANNER. When I was there -- we were too busy just surviving the GUN PATTERN to think about taking pictures .... and the STUD NFO's in the back seat were hangin' on for dear life ...

You KNOW it's gotta be out there somewhere -- I just can't seem to find any pictures of said event ... post 'em on this board or PM 'em to me and I'll be eternally grateful.

One for their book:

Initial jet solo @ VT-7 featuring a very "nervous" yours truly photographed by the chase plane ...

photo by A4sForever

 

[FLYTPAY]

Initial jet solo @ VT-7 featuring a very "nervous" yours truly photographed by the chase plane ...


photo by A4sForever

Looks like you stomped on the right brake while taxiing......in front of your IP

 

[A4sForever]

Looks like you stomped on the right brake while taxiing......in front of your IP

Boy ... you guys really go over this shit w/ a microscope, yea-as .... ???

But, Naaaaaaa .... just my VT-7 STUD version of a VT-7 STUD shit-hot "I'm ready for anything, Sir" turn into the hold-short area prior to launch ... I don't think the T-2A had nosewheel steering, but I don't really remember .... :sleep_125

 

[Harrier Dude]

Boy ... you guys really go over this shit w/ a microscope, yea-as .... ???

But, Naaaaaaa .... just my VT-7 STUD version of a VT-7 STUD shit-hot "I'm ready for anything, Sir" turn into the hold-short area prior to launch ... I don't think the T-2A had nosewheel steering, but I don't really remember .... :sleep_125

None of the T-2s had NWS as far as I know. It's hard to see the exhaust in your picture. I was wondering if it was an A. Now I know.

My first solo in the T-2 was probably the most relaxing solo I've ever had. I was really nervous in the T-34, TA-4, and Harrier my first time by myself, but for some reason the T-2 just seemed easier and more comfortable to fly.

Then again, maybe it was just "ignorance is bliss".

 

[badger16]

Is anyone planning to go to the T-2 Sunset Party at the Mustin Beach O-Club? It looks like a good time.

I'm going to show up.

 

[FrankTheTank]

None of the T-2s had NWS as far as I know. It's hard to see the exhaust in your picture. I was wondering if it was an A. Now I know.

My first solo in the T-2 was probably the most relaxing solo I've ever had. I was really nervous in the T-34, TA-4, and Harrier my first time by myself, but for some reason the T-2 just seemed easier and more comfortable to fly.

Then again, maybe it was just "ignorance is bliss".

Same feeling... Though, I was never solo in the S-3, felt like it most of the time.. Flying midshipman and mechs were a godsend cause except the IFF (could reach everything else- yes I am short [5'8"]), I was solo again!

 

[Hozer]

See if there are any photos available of the former VT-4 gun birds (T-2's w/ 2x .50cal pods) or even better -- the gun pattern itself out over the Gulf, complete w/ 4-plane and/or TRACTOR & BANNER. When I was there -- we were too busy just surviving the GUN PATTERN to think about taking pictures .... and the STUD NFO's in the back seat were hangin' on for dear life ...

A4's,
I'll look around our spaces for pics with gun pods. Also, we're having new t-shirts made with the warbuck and machine gun pods logo hopefully in time for tailhook. If you want one, let me know.

 

[FLYTPAY]

My first solo in the T-2 was probably the most relaxing solo I've ever had. I was really nervous in the T-34, TA-4, and Harrier my first time by myself, but for some reason the T-2 just seemed easier and more comfortable to fly.

Then again, maybe it was just "ignorance is bliss".

It was the "extra" engine.

 

[A4sForever]

A4's,
I'll look around our spaces for pics with gun pods. Also, we're having new t-shirts made with the warbuck and machine gun pods logo hopefully in time for tailhook. If you want one, let me know.

Roger that -- you betcha' I would on both counts -- PM me if successful. Thanks.

 

[brownshoe]

I saw these things operate when we qual’d aboard the Lex in the 60’s. Right along with the T-28's. Man… I’m getting old. The pilots of the T-28’s had the canopies open flight suits a flappin’ in the breeze. Ahhh… those were the days. But seriously, it’s hard for me to believe the “Guppy” has been around this long. It obviously was a great little airplane.

Steve

 

[Pugs]

Roger that -- you betcha' I would on both counts -- PM me if successful. Thanks.

How about a Greek one?

http://ellinikos-stratos.com/aeroporia/images/t-2e_flight.jpg

 

[A4sForever]

How about a Greek one?

http://ellinikos-stratos.com/aeroporia/images/t-2e_flight.jpg

Well, I'll take it for the files -- thanks.

But BEWARE of Greeks bearing gifts .... it looks more like a bad LSD trip than an Attack Guppy.

 

[bunk22]

I've got a few T-2C pics when flying with VT-4...more like 4 or 5 lousy ones.

VT-4/86 Flight line:

Cockpit view:

I was rolling or something in this pic (of course I had the CO's permission ):