ringleheim 2,114 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I have a couple questions that can help settle an argument if there is an ex-fighter pilot here. I'm talking someone who served in ~ the last 50 years and is familiar with jet power and going supersonic, that sort of thing. I do appreciate it in advance. Link to post Share on other sites
ringleheim 2,114 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 PS: I have noted over the years over at Armorama that there are a TON of veterans and they are an invaluable source of information for various tank-related topics and many other topics as well. Seems like we should have some pilots here! Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernut 2,436 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) There is at least one member here who is, as far as I know, a former USAF F-16 pilot. I don't know if I should volunteer his name or not but if he sees this thread, I'm sure he'll respond. There are also some aircraft maintenance people here who have worked on high-speed jet powered aircraft and may be able to answer your question, if we knew what it was. Edited September 11, 2020 by Juggernut Link to post Share on other sites
ringleheim 2,114 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, Juggernut said: There is at least one member here who is, as far as I know, a former USAF F-16 pilot. I don't know if I should volunteer his name or not but if he sees this thread, I'm sure he'll respond. There are also some aircraft maintenance people here who have worked on high-speed jet powered aircraft and may be able to answer your question, if we knew what it was. Thanks. I think what I want to discuss is more a topic for a PM with the pilot. I agree you should not mention his name without his approval. Ironically, he would be the perfect person to discuss as this relates to an F-16. If he doesn't respond, maybe I can formulate my questions to him as a group discussion topic. I appreciate your response! Juggernut and LSP_K2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Heilig 15,028 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Does my fantasy count? Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMaben 7,558 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I was an Airwarrior (first online combat flight sim back in the mid '90s). Flew all kinds of fighters. Shot down many times Troy Molitor, Stevepd, AlbertD and 2 others 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites
boiss123 34 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 close as I got was flying with the Aircadets when I was a teenager MikeC 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Heilig 15,028 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 3 hours ago, boiss123 said: close as I got was flying with the Aircadets when I was a teenager I got a ride in the MIGHTY TWEET in ROTC! Actually, because the cadet I was paired to the instructor with puked her lungs out as soon as they got off the ground, I ended up essentially getting two rides rolled into one. He pulled the gear up, broke for downwind and landed so she could get out and he wouldn't have to clean up the airplane any more. I jumped in and off we went! Link to post Share on other sites
Troy Molitor 3,823 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I flew AH-1 Cobras, and OH-58’s in the Guard and UH-1H’s in flight school at Fort Rucker. Jet are for kids. You can’t really see what you need to kill at Flight level 3 whatever zero. Remember it was a flight of AH-64 ‘s that had to start Desert Storm for those air force gurls. When you need the job started or done well. Don’t call The AF. They were a part of the Army in 45 remember. Now we have to take the best to be Space Force. Too funny. . Remember those Navy boys are still seeing bugs inside their radar displays and so-so swear they are seeing UFO’s. Oh plz!,,, Army all the way. Good luck on your answer. DonH, Anthony in NZ, D Bellis and 4 others 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Heilig 15,028 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Troy Molitor said: You can’t really see what you need to kill at Flight level 3 whatever zero. I’m fairly sure Col. Olds would disagree with you there Martinnfb, LSP_K2, Pete Fleischmann and 1 other 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BradG 4,490 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Failing this forum, try on facebook with some of the dedicated aircraft pages. I know there are quite a few ex thud pilots and ground crew on the F-105 facebook page. Link to post Share on other sites
DrewH 122 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 3 hours ago, Jennings Heilig said: I’m fairly sure Col. Olds would disagree with you there Well yes among many others. Guaranteed his comments would be the basis for the MP's investigation as to the cause for the bar brawl that ensued. Jennings Heilig, Martinnfb and Pete Fleischmann 3 Link to post Share on other sites
johncrow 419 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 (edited) On 9/12/2020 at 7:47 PM, Troy Molitor said: I flew AH-1 Cobras, and OH-58’s in the Guard and UH-1H’s in flight school at Fort Rucker. Jet are for kids. You can’t really see what you need to kill at Flight level 3 whatever zero. Remember it was a flight of AH-64 ‘s that had to start Desert Storm for those air force gurls. When you need the job started or done well. Don’t call The AF. They were a part of the Army in 45 remember. Now we have to take the best to be Space Force. Too funny. . Remember those Navy boys are still seeing bugs inside their radar displays and so-so swear they are seeing UFO’s. Oh plz!,,, Army all the way. Good luck on your answer. Yup. TF Normandy. Those AH-64s did a great job kicking down the door....after being shown where the door was by a couple of USAF MH-53Js. Edited September 20, 2020 by johncrow spelling LSP_K2, Pete Fleischmann and Jennings Heilig 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Modelpig 49 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Yes, former legacy hornet driver here. You can PM me if you like...perhaps I could help in your search for information. Patrick Uncarina, Martinnfb, Anthony in NZ and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Fleischmann 3,858 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I’m the F-16 pilot here. feel free to DM me- cheers Pete Anthony in NZ, Martinnfb and Uncarina 3 Link to post Share on other sites
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