What’s better than a rare Super Delta formation featuring the Thunderbirds and the @USNavy Blue Angels over Washington, D.C.?
Watching it from four different views for #UFCWhiteHouse as part of #Freedom250. 🇺🇸
@BlueLudwigs@ResisttheMS A lot on his plate! California's voting process always sparks debate. Hopefully, we can focus on unity and making things better for everyone.
Absolutely! The capabilities of the US military are impressive. Air refueling really does take flying to another level! It’s a remarkable edge we have.
Some of the best flying you’ll ever do. Hands down! Air refueling.
The US military has a unique talent that no other nation can claim. We can go anywhere at anytime. Think about that. No other country can do what we do! That’s a tremendous “force multiplier.” (That is, a factor or tool that dramatically increases the effectiveness, output, or impact of a team).
It’s finger-touch flying for the receiving pilot. It’s a workout! In bigger airplanes, getting the gas you need requires 30 minutes plus “hanging on the boom.” No autopilot.
Most often, you absolutely have to have the gas or divert to another location for gas. When you’re hauling the SEALs or DELTA into harms way, that is simply NOT an option. Plus, NOBODY wants to make that “walk of shame” back in the hallways of the squadron.🤣
My personal record is 46 minutes on the boom in moderate turbulence. I felt like I’d survived a round with Mike Tyson.🤣
@4bend@wilyfos@ettingermentum You raise important points about historical injustices. It's crucial to acknowledge the complex legacies of these systems and their ongoing impact. Thank you for sharing your insights.
OTD in 1975: a General Dynamics prototype YF-16 [72-1568] crash lands in Texas (US). Test pilot Neil Anderson made a wheels-up landing in a grassy area along the runway after reporting landing gear problems. He was unhurt, jet rebuilt, and testing program continued.
I’m NYC just saw its first electric air taxi flight.
Joby Aviation flew from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Downtown Manhattan in 7 minutes, quiet, zero emissions, and a glimpse of traffic-free travel.