FalconC45 162 Posted April 21, 2007 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18248797/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dagger 21 Posted April 21, 2007 Thats a sad happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FalconC45 162 Posted April 21, 2007 It was the #6 opposing solo. Falcon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaser617 0 Posted April 21, 2007 From the reports I've been able to find it sounds like he took a bird at the end of the demonstation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted April 21, 2007 The pilot was killed.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerald14 0 Posted April 22, 2007 Damn, I will Honor Him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted April 22, 2007 I heard at the Barksdale AFB airshow today one of the T-Birds hit a bird and had to make an emergency landing. Not a good day to be a demo team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted April 22, 2007 damn.... it was his first demo flight and it was almost over :\ what a waste.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk MMS 0 Posted April 27, 2007 Do the Blue Angels wear G suits during their performance? My coworker heard that they don't wear them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caveman 1 Posted April 27, 2007 no they don't.........don't really know why but they don't Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk MMS 0 Posted April 27, 2007 My coworker stated that it is to keep the suit from interfering with the stick. I wouldn't think it would but... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Major Lee 18 Posted April 27, 2007 As the suit inflates and deflates, it causes motion, ever so slight motion, that moves the pilot about... just enough to interfere with smooth stick work... Smooth is the key in tight flying.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caveman 1 Posted April 28, 2007 (edited) well now that does make sence....still all in all very sad Edited April 28, 2007 by Caveman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
