The 717 is thinner than I thought, because that 135 inches is just the fan. Add the nacelle around it, and the diameter is somewhere in the low 160sfalcon09 said:AggieBand2004 said:
Random pic just taken at work, but I always get a kick at how the 777's engine nacelles seem the same size as the 717's fuselage
Just Googled it, and it's not an illusion. The 717 fuselage is 132 inches wide and the GE90-115 is 135 inches in diameter.
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Business Class Emirates A380 on my trip to the Dubai Airshow
I like where this is headed
Sofia doesn't.
The inside of planes can be good looking, too...AggieBand2004 said:
I like where this is headed
In reference to the Spitfire/Hurricane discussion, the RAF still operates about 8 Spits, a couple of Hurris, a Dakota, and a Lancaster.
Mark Felton does some fantastic stuff that one can get lost in for hours.
Mark Felton does some fantastic stuff that one can get lost in for hours.
Took this picture of a sunrise somewhere over the Pacific a few weeks ago
Flying this beast back from Guam:
Flying this beast back from Guam:
Hey - I was stress lead on the composite horizontal we broke in at Ship 51. Fun program.falcon09 said:
Took this picture of a sunrise somewhere over the Pacific a few weeks ago
Flying this beast back from Guam:
I saw one of your ilk taking off from JRB FTW yesterday morning - hadn't seen one of those fat boys in a while.
For the C-17 guys
Saw these two at East Texas Regional this afternoon. Any idea what they are? I know there's a privately owned Mig out there. Sorry about the fencing, that's the best angle I could get.
The top one is a chain link fence.aggieforester05 said:
Saw these two at East Texas Regional this afternoon. Any idea what they are? I know there's a privately owned Mig out there. Sorry about the fencing, that's the best angle I could get.
The bottom is likely an L-39 Albatross or L-59 super albatross
I'm 55 and am still fascinated by planes. I could watch them take off and land for hours. I love air travel.
Somebody just posted a better picture of the top one on Facebook and pair of T-45s that were there today.
Top maybe a two-seat version of a MIG 23?aggieforester05 said:
Saw these two at East Texas Regional this afternoon. Any idea what they are? I know there's a privately owned Mig out there. Sorry about the fencing, that's the best angle I could get.
aggieforester05 said:
Somebody just posted a better picture of the top one on Facebook and pair of T-45s that were there today.
Definitely a MIG-23 up top.
Definitely NOT T-45s on the bottom.
What is it then? I can see some differences vs the T-45 Goshawk a/c pictures on Google, but I can't find anything else even close.
ETA: for reference
ETA: for reference
I think it is some flavor of MIG - 27 on top. Bottom is painted up to look like a T-45, but its not. All the dimensions are off. Also, look at the gear on the T-45 vs this one, carrier aircraft have much beefier landing gear. Also, the wing is in the wrong place for a T-45 or a BAE Hawk which birthed the T-45.rebag00 said:aggieforester05 said:
Somebody just posted a better picture of the top one on Facebook and pair of T-45s that were there today.
Definitely a MIG-23 up top.
Definitely NOT T-45s on the bottom.
Today, unfortunately, many Americans have good reason to fear that they will be victimized if they are unable to protect themselves. And today, no less than in 1791, the Second Amendment guarantees their right to do so. - Justice Samuel Alito 2022
I was fortunate enough to get to see the mock up of the T-45 and the Alpha Jet at NAS Chase Field in the late 70's or early 80's (cant remember) when they were in competition to replace the TA-4J and the T-2C. The did a sort of fly off. My Grandpa came and got me out of school to watch it. I still have the marketing materials they handed out for both aircraft someplace. I got to see a lot of cool stuff out there.aggieforester05 said:
What is it then? I can see some differences vs the T-45 Goshawk a/c pictures on Google, but I can't find anything else even close.
ETA: for reference
Today, unfortunately, many Americans have good reason to fear that they will be victimized if they are unable to protect themselves. And today, no less than in 1791, the Second Amendment guarantees their right to do so. - Justice Samuel Alito 2022
aggieforester05 said:
What is it then? I can see some differences vs the T-45 Goshawk a/c pictures on Google, but I can't find anything else even close.
ETA: for reference
Marchetti S-211
https://incredible-adventures.com/marchetti/
jkag89 said:
This photo has a sound, and it's Ride of The Valkyries
The top looks like a Mig-23U or Mig-23UB.aggieforester05 said:
Somebody just posted a better picture of the top one on Facebook and pair of T-45s that were there today.
The bottom seems to be the Marchetti S-211 as mentioned earlier.
Oops, just realized Marauder linked the same S-211 website
I've always been rather partial toward the Twin Otter:
That said, if I actually had the money and need for a turboprop of this size, I'd almost surely go with a King Air.
That said, if I actually had the money and need for a turboprop of this size, I'd almost surely go with a King Air.
Last day of Red Flag 21-2, several aircraft types
Just bought my dad a ride in the CAF's P-51 "Red Nose" the day we fly into Milwaukee for EAA AirVenture 2021 on July 25th. I will have video!
B-1. I think you mean jack oliver. Retired O6. Friend of mine. He is 96. Had lunch with him Friday.
Aggieforester05 would never have made it as an Australian coastal spotter.
One of my favorite Medal of Honor stories. It involves a B-17 ball turret gunner.
So are the opposing solos #5 and #6 now F models (2 seats) and the diamond are E models (single seat)? I have seen the Blues fly with a D model (2 seats) during the demo before, but that was due to plane availability.Goose said:
Today, unfortunately, many Americans have good reason to fear that they will be victimized if they are unable to protect themselves. And today, no less than in 1791, the Second Amendment guarantees their right to do so. - Justice Samuel Alito 2022
Old picture, those are all old hornets. Two seaters are subbed in as necessary
Ok, didn't have my glasses on! I didn't notice the intakes to tell the difference. Thanks.GAC06 said:
Old picture, those are all old hornets. Two seaters are subbed in as necessary
Today, unfortunately, many Americans have good reason to fear that they will be victimized if they are unable to protect themselves. And today, no less than in 1791, the Second Amendment guarantees their right to do so. - Justice Samuel Alito 2022
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