Watch these guys try to start an A-10

[squorch2]

Not a real A-10, a simulator one, but... yeah... the reactions to the master caution tone are pretty awesome. Fun starts around 3:30, also at 9:35. They start using a checklist at 18:00, takeoff around 40:00.

 

[Brett327]

That's painful to watch.

Brett

 

[CAMike]

That sounds like a Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode gone bad. We have some pretty talented writers here. Maybe an IP can start a thread about personal "No-Shit this really happened with an SNA" experiences.

 

[Jim123]

Maybe an IP can start a thread about personal "No-Shit this really happened with an SNA" experiences.

Unfortunately, the concept of privilege doesn't extend to AW. Otherwise, there would be some insanely good stories on here. (Yes, aircraft engines really can start like the Batmobile.)

 

[KBayDog]

That sounds like a Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode gone bad.

Repeat to yourself: "It's just a show, I should really just relax."

 

[707guy]

"Turn the pilot heat on....."

 

[jtmedli]

I'm pretty sure that's what contact flights feel like for the IPs.

 

[jmcquate]

Give the guys credit. Thier gamer geeks and they got it started and off of the ground (all be it on a taxiway) but off the ground anyway.

 

[NavAir42]

I'm pretty sure that's what contact flights feel like for the IPs.

Fam 1's are a little better. Not much, but a little.

 

[revan1013]

Makes Flight Sim X look like an arcade game.

 

[jtmedli]

Fam 1's are a little better. Not much, but a little.

Sir, are you still flying T34s or are you transitioned into T6s now?

 

[nittany03]

I want 5 minutes of my life back.

 

[flaps]

a-10 vs a-4 in acm might be interesting.
my gut tells me the a-4 might come in 2nd. the scooter might have a speed advantage but probably not a turning advantage.

 

[revan1013]

a-10 vs a-4 in acm might be interesting.
my gut tells me the a-4 might come in 2nd. the scooter might have a speed advantage but probably not a turning advantage.

But can the A-4 take a beating like this ?
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Stories1/001-100/0016_A-10-battle-damage/story0016.htm

 

[flaps]