Super Hornet flies with most of wing gone!

[raptor10]

Well, not really but that's the plan!

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2008/07/defense_wingless_070708/

 

[Rev2012]

Wow makes me think of this incident http://youtube.com/watch?v=e1aKxAN7bAs

 

[WIDGET]

what's with the F-15 reference in the first line?

EDIT: posted before seeing above video

 

[raptor10]

At the end of that video, is that the same Steve Davies that frequents this site?

 

[MIDNJAC]

Wasn't there someone in Lemoore a few years back that took off w/o locking the wings on his Hornet?

 

[Brett327]

Yeah, that's all fine and dandy until your hyd fluid is gone.

Brett

 

[LazersGoPEWPEW]

But could it still land on a carrier? Hmmm I would think not.

But far be it from me to really have the knowledge to determine that.

 

[Oh-58Ddriver]

But far be it from me to really have the knowledge to determine that.

Seems to be a common theme in your posts.

 

[OUSOONER]

That Strike Eagle guy had Jesus on his side..what more could you need? It's just a case of Him helping His people.

 

[nugget61]

The tech for the hornet might be hard to field though - it's totally hands off while the computer takes complete control from the pilot. I'm pretty sure that if I lost a wing and wasn't controlling the jet that I'd eject first, ask questions later

 

[fc2spyguy]

Yeah, that's all fine and dandy until your hyd fluid is gone.

Brett

Couple fuses would keep that from happening no?

 

[Lawman]

Wasn't there someone in Lemoore a few years back that took off w/o locking the wings on his Hornet?

Lets go with Bad Takeoff Checklist procedure for 1000 Alex...

 

[BACONATOR]

That Strike Eagle guy had Jesus on his side..what more could you need? It's just a case of Him helping His people.

I'm hoping that emoticon is indicative of some SERIOUS sarcasm. Because somehow, I think the Israeli pilot was Jewish, so Jesus probably didn't give a shit.

The tech for the hornet might be hard to field though - it's totally hands off while the computer takes complete control from the pilot. I'm pretty sure that if I lost a wing and wasn't controlling the jet that I'd eject first, ask questions later

This is yet another example of the STREAM of posts discussing strategy and technical piloting skills from people who AREN'T PILOTS! I've flown a T-34 in the military. That's why I don't post responses discussing the intricate flying involved in a broken jet.

I couldn't care less, but just sayin...

 

[OUSOONER]

sarcasm..to the nth degree actually

 

[BACONATOR]

sarcasm..to the nth degree actually

Roger.