The Monster COD thread (homage to the C-2A Greyhound)

[bunk22]

Funny thing about the thread jack, it's just going to happen in COD threads..........a page is about it talking about CODs before we are all :sleep_125

 

[A4sForever]

Funny thing about the thread jack, it's just going to happen in COD threads..........a page is about it .....

Naaaaaa .... I love COD's ... I even managed some right seat time .... and like I said, the movies and mail .... but especially the occasional deck launch ... a thrill for the whole ship.

 

[kmac]

Naaaaaa .... I love COD's ... I even managed some right seat time .... and like I said, the movies and mail .... but especially the occasional deck launch ... a thrill for the whole ship.

It's funny to think that we still have deck launch procedures in our NATOPS. I'm not sure if I'd ever want to try that.

 

[MasterBates]

I believe S-3s can/could deck launch as well.. I think that came up in a previous COD thread the diverged to the C-1 Trader.

 

[A4sForever]

I believe S-3s can/could deck launch as well.. I think that came up in a previous COD thread the diverged to the C-1 Trader.

HEY!!! The A-6 "could" also ... as per NATOPS take-off data (we checked) .... 9000# of fuel and clean wing .... then what are you gonna' do ....???

Use the relief tube on the bad guys .... ????

 

[HAL Pilot]

I believe S-3s can/could deck launch as well.. I think that came up in a previous COD thread the diverged to the C-1 Trader.

I've seen both the US-3 and S-3 deck launch. We deck launched a S-3 off the TR while at anchor in Halifax.

 

[bunk22]

Even more scary would be landing without using the hook/wire combo. Using full length of the boat. Just like the C-130 did.

 

[Lawman]

Even more scary would be landing without using the hook/wire combo. Using full length of the boat. Just like the C-130 did.

http://www.afa.org/magazine/feb2001/0201spyplane.asp

I cant even imagine the brass balls on the guy that said "You want me to do what.... yeah sure no problem."

 

[MasterBates]

What the hell did they do about the wingtips.. I don't see no harrier-style outriggers!

 

[HeyJoe]

What the hell did they do about the wingtips.. I don't see no harrier-style outriggers!

U-2 has skids on wingtips for landings. The "outriggers" are for takeoff and drop away after leaving runway.

 

[Flash]

U-2 has skids on wingtips for landings. The "outriggers" are for takeoff and drop away after leaving runway.

And for gifts to Generals after they are used up..........

 

[cosmania]

And for gifts to Generals after they are used up..........

Note late model Mustang in the back. If you haven't seen one of these take off, another pilot drives the Mustang (or other appropriate fast car) and talks to the flying pilot about wing position during the takeoff roll. I also think they scoop up the training wheels. It was crazy to see this U-2 on the takeoff roll followed by a speeding car. I don't know which job would be more fun.

 

[HeyJoe]

Note late model Mustang in the back. If you haven't seen one of these take off, another pilot drives the Mustang (or other appropriate fast car) and talks to the flying pilot about wing position during the takeoff roll. I also think they scoop up the training wheels. It was crazy to see this U-2 on the takeoff roll followed by a speeding car. I don't know which job would be more fun.

They are also used for landings as the U-2 is difficult to set down wings level. Because of its aspect ratio, it just wants to stay flying and has to be stalled a few feet off runway.

 

[HeyJoe]

Motor Trend did a news bit on the evolution of U-2 Chase Cars (note: Mustangs got bumped by 5.7L Z/28 Camaros)

 

[jai5w4]

...(note: Mustangs got bumped by 5.7L Z/28 Camaros)

Story of the Mustang's life.

-jai5w4