Aircraft - Page 42

Diaphone Jim · 03-14-2019, 02:46 PM

Yeah, you're right.
Makes it unimpressive.

Or maybe you can find one in a 50 MPH headwind where it lands backwards.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-14-2019, 10:59 PM

Oh it's impressive, the pilot certainly knows his plane, just doesn't count for a record.

Gravdigr · 03-15-2019, 11:41 AM

Anybody can land a plane in less than a foot.

It's doing that and landing on the wheels instead of the nose that's hard.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-21-2019, 11:24 AM

Maybe this is why everything sent to me via fedex gets fucked up...

Diaphone Jim · 03-21-2019, 02:24 PM

Even though it is a re-creation of an old event, that is an exciting video.
It does make you wonder about the mysterious recent air freight flight that went down.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-22-2019, 12:19 AM

Yeah, I had closed captioning on and a couple times I had a WTF moment and had to back it up.

Gravdigr · 03-25-2019, 12:50 PM

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Carruthers · 03-25-2019, 01:57 PM

Now, THAT is an aircraft.

It's the Handley Page Victor which was one of the three 'V Bombers' in service with the RAF during the Cold War.
It went on to be an air-to-air refuelling aircraft and I believe that there was a photo reconnaissance version as well.

In 2009 a preserved Victor was shown at its base at Bruntingthorpe.
It wasn't approved for flying but it was OK to do a high speed run.
Unfortunately, things went slightly wrong and the aircraft became airborne.
Thankfully no-one was hurt and no damage was done but it was a worrying couple of minutes.
The pilot gives an account of the incident in the second video.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-25-2019, 05:01 PM

You buying that story?

Gravdigr · 03-26-2019, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carruthers

Now, THAT is an aircraft.

I find it sinister-looking.

Diaphone Jim · 03-25-2019, 05:13 PM

Good story!

Diaphone Jim · 03-26-2019, 11:41 AM

At least the CAA finished their investigation.
The FAA boys, ten years in, would still be drawing per diem at the best local hotel.

Mr. Prothero does have a bit of a smile, doesn't he?

xoxoxoBruce · 03-28-2019, 01:08 AM

Supermarine Spitfire...

xoxoxoBruce · 04-03-2019, 12:40 AM

Iran.

Gravdigr · 04-07-2019, 10:41 AM

On this day in 1994 FedEx employee Auburn Calloway attempts suicide by trying to destroy Federal Express Flight 705 so his family could benefit from a FedEx life insurance policy.

He attacked the flight crew in the cockpit with claw hammers and a knife.

The DC-10 pilot attempted to help the crew fighting Calloway by throwing the aircraft around violently, at one point almost rolling the plane upside down. He pitched the plane into a 15 degree climb then nose-dived trying to put the attacker off his feet. The pilot bounced everyone around the cockpit pretty badly.

During the nose-dive the plane passed 530mph when the elevators became unusable, fluttering in the wild air-flow.

They eventually landed back in Memphis, at 35,000lbs over the maximum designed landing weight, after pushing the airplane well past its safety limits multiple times, and after requesting 'armed intervention' (meaning SWAT).

It must have a helluva scene. The cockpit and galley were covered in blood, a skull was fractured resulting in motor control difficulties for that crew member, a jaw was dislocated, one crew member stabbed in the arm, the pilot had several deep gashes in his head and had to have his ear sewn back in place.

Auburn Calloway was armed with 2 claw hammers, 2 sledge hammers, a knife and a spear gun.

Ten years after the attack none of the flight crew could be medically cleared to fly commercially due to their injuries.

The DC-10 suffered $800,000 in damage.

The Wikipedia article is a really good read.

03-14-2019, 10:59 PM	#2
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03-15-2019, 11:41 AM	#3
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Anybody can land a plane in less than a foot. It's doing that and landing on the wheels instead of the nose that's hard. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

03-21-2019, 11:24 AM	#4
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Maybe this is why everything sent to me via fedex gets fucked up... __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-22-2019, 12:19 AM	#6
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Yeah, I had closed captioning on and a couple times I had a WTF moment and had to back it up. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-25-2019, 12:50 PM	#7
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	__________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

03-14-2019, 02:46 PM	#1
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	Yeah, you're right. Makes it unimpressive. Or maybe you can find one in a 50 MPH headwind where it lands backwards.

03-21-2019, 02:24 PM	#5
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	Even though it is a re-creation of an old event, that is an exciting video. It does make you wonder about the mysterious recent air freight flight that went down.

03-25-2019, 01:57 PM	#8
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	Now, THAT is an aircraft. It's the Handley Page Victor which was one of the three 'V Bombers' in service with the RAF during the Cold War. It went on to be an air-to-air refuelling aircraft and I believe that there was a photo reconnaissance version as well. In 2009 a preserved Victor was shown at its base at Bruntingthorpe. It wasn't approved for flying but it was OK to do a high speed run. Unfortunately, things went slightly wrong and the aircraft became airborne. Thankfully no-one was hurt and no damage was done but it was a worrying couple of minutes. The pilot gives an account of the incident in the second video. __________________

03-25-2019, 05:01 PM	#9
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	You buying that story? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-25-2019, 05:13 PM	#11
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	Good story!

03-26-2019, 11:41 AM	#12
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	At least the CAA finished their investigation. The FAA boys, ten years in, would still be drawing per diem at the best local hotel. Mr. Prothero does have a bit of a smile, doesn't he?

03-28-2019, 01:08 AM	#13
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Supermarine Spitfire... Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-03-2019, 12:40 AM	#14
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Iran. Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-07-2019, 10:41 AM	#15
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	This Day In Aircraft History On this day in 1994 FedEx employee Auburn Calloway attempts suicide by trying to destroy Federal Express Flight 705 so his family could benefit from a FedEx life insurance policy. He attacked the flight crew in the cockpit with claw hammers and a knife. The DC-10 pilot attempted to help the crew fighting Calloway by throwing the aircraft around violently, at one point almost rolling the plane upside down. He pitched the plane into a 15 degree climb then nose-dived trying to put the attacker off his feet. The pilot bounced everyone around the cockpit pretty badly. During the nose-dive the plane passed 530mph when the elevators became unusable, fluttering in the wild air-flow. They eventually landed back in Memphis, at 35,000lbs over the maximum designed landing weight, after pushing the airplane well past its safety limits multiple times, and after requesting 'armed intervention' (meaning SWAT). It must have a helluva scene. The cockpit and galley were covered in blood, a skull was fractured resulting in motor control difficulties for that crew member, a jaw was dislocated, one crew member stabbed in the arm, the pilot had several deep gashes in his head and had to have his ear sewn back in place. Auburn Calloway was armed with 2 claw hammers, 2 sledge hammers, a knife and a spear gun. Ten years after the attack none of the flight crew could be medically cleared to fly commercially due to their injuries. The DC-10 suffered $800,000 in damage. The Wikipedia article is a really good read. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

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