Guest 531_Ghost Posted August 4, 2008 Ah yes the sweet sound of an F8 going into burner, BOOM-ROAR! I'll never forget the first time I heard it. I came close to having to go below and change my skivvies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herman01 0 Posted August 5, 2008 Jedi Master nailed it. There’s nothing that looks and sounds like it struggles to stay in the sky more the C5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted August 5, 2008 I don't know, I've been reading and hearing plenty of stories about C-5 mission availability dropping due to engine issues. It's like 90% of the time a C-5 flight is scrubbed, it's one of the engines' fault, and their rate is the highest in AMC. I know the rare times we had one scheduled to fly down to ANT or ASC it never seems to make the round trip US-ANT-ASC-ANT-US without a delay in at least one location for an engine fix. The DC-8s are slightly better, they break down every other month or so, and the C-17s seem to NEVER break down (as rare as they are here). I heard the old 141s weren't much better than the DC-8s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparkchaser2010 24 Posted August 7, 2008 B-52s F-15Es P-3s C-5s C-17s C-130s KC-135s C-5 F-22s Taking off and landing Everyday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firehawkordy 34 Posted August 8, 2008 A CH-54 Skycrane flew overhead this morning. Had the fire fighting package installed. Yesterday one of the Snakes from Edwards AFB was heading back to home. I love where I work, just outside the approach for KBFL. You never know what will be over head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syrinx 13 Posted August 8, 2008 Sentry AEW.1 flying under the cloudbase over my house today. Thunderstorms today too, a lot of CB's. Looks like he was heading back to his homebase at Waddington. I see these AWACS regularly flying over. Not too long ago I was treated to the sight of a Sentry, Sentinel and Nimrod in formation. Again, presumably on their way to Waddington. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAKO69 186 Posted August 8, 2008 (edited) I saw a Cessna Citation Jet fly over my sation today, about 300knots. The guys asked me how do you know what that was. I said it used to be my job to know that was. Edited August 8, 2008 by MAKO69 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i90807065 0 Posted August 8, 2008 I "saw" someone try to tell me that the F-35 AND SR-71 were the Raptor, that it could go mach 5, and that if you sent 1 (literally 1 F-35) over to iraq right now, we would win the war in 1 day Dont get me wrong all three are good planes but really now, at least try to sound believable Please, n00b Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler 1-1 9 Posted August 19, 2008 I saw a T-28 make strafing runs on our cabin at a lake in the middle of nowhere, and on his second pass he was so low that I saw his face through the canopy. Then I saw 4 T-6s in fluid-4 formation over the lake. Musta been on their way back from the Abbotsford Airshow, which I missed again because I had to tear up carpet. Blech. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ONETINSOLDIER 2 Posted August 19, 2008 It was big and loud and had lottsa red stuff comin outta its belly! An older lookin 4 prop job, and some scout planes zoomin around thru the smoke at a fire nearby , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Spectre_USA 7 Posted August 19, 2008 Saw quite a bit, in the last couple of weeks. My 1st day back at work after a vacation in Canada. Saw the Snowbirds the day I arrived at Victoria Island, along with 40,000 other people in front of my motel. The prime Minister was there as well for the 150th anniversary of British Columbia. Quite the do. Saw a bunch of Otters over Vancouver the next day, then beat feet back to Spokane to see the jet I've waited 20 years to see since my 1st glimpse on PC. Yessirs, I finally saw the F-22 Raptor with nothing but air between it and my lustful eyes. A thing of beauty that is just indescribable! It did things that seemed to defy the laws of physics. Busted a virtual nut, I did. There were some other aircraft at that show, but nothing else came close... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InferNal 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Well today I went to the pool, and i saw an Apache\Black Hawk, was hard to recognise because it was far away from me... Then there was 2 F-16's... And last week I saw 2 Apaches escorting a Black Hawk, and from what i've been told the Hawk was carrying our Minister of Defense... Makes sense because there was a big armored forces drill in the same day i think... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Fates 63 Posted August 19, 2008 I seen one of these today and drooled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
serverandenforcer 33 Posted August 20, 2008 I seen one of these today and drooled. I saw that yesterday as well. At first I thought it was a mustang, but after a second glance, I realized I was horribly wrong. Been waiting to see these things rolling out on to the streets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Fates 63 Posted August 20, 2008 I heard that Chevy actually went back to the drawing board for a few design changes, thus pushing back the release of the new Camaro to 2010. I understand why so many confuse the Dodge Charger/Challenger with the Mustang, and now even the Camaro. Funny thing is that even back in the day they all looked a lot alike. Mustang is actually de-tuning their '09 models...mainly to meet DOT regs, I've read that they will have the 4.7L in them and only give the bigger engines to the GT's. I'm not a big Ford fan as I own an '06 Charger R/T, but I will have to say that it's a big competition and we'll have to see if Chevy can make a comeback with the Camaro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ONETINSOLDIER 2 Posted August 20, 2008 @ Fates, I saw one of those the other day too, same color. I had to do a double-take to make sure it wasnt a 70's model baracuda. Those arte NICE. Reminds me of the one in a neighbors back yard that had a blown engine, he wouldnt sell it for ANY amount, and I even had a 392 hemi I was all ready to drop in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i90807065 0 Posted August 20, 2008 Where do yall live Lucky test drivers...I want a Stang or the new Camaro myself...just think...red w/ black n white racing stripes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannie 21 Posted August 20, 2008 Where do yall live Lucky test drivers...I want a Stang or the new Camaro myself...just think...red w/ black n white racing stripes... Yeah, sice looking car, strange choice for color. ORENGE??? Red hot would look fine for me, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Spectre_USA 7 Posted August 21, 2008 Whats the matter with Orange? Here is my li'l Summertime fun bug; And I have been openly lusting the new Challengers for the last 3 years, since I saw the concept, and hadn't seen a real one yet. What is it with me and extended anticipation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Fates 63 Posted August 21, 2008 Yeah, sice looking car, strange choice for color. ORENGE??? Red hot would look fine for me, thanks. The colors is based on the fact that Dodge painted the Hemi Engine blocks Orange. They also produced the vehicles in Hemi-Orange, Sublime Green, Plumcrazy Purple, Go-Mango (Orange-red), Top Banana Yellow, and Inferno Red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwatch 0 Posted August 21, 2008 Saw a Piaggio P180 yesterday at the Johnstown PA airport, a rare sight! Actually any airplane at all is a rare sight there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eraser_tr 29 Posted August 21, 2008 The new camaro is a disappointment. It will continue to be one until it can turn into a robot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted August 22, 2008 I saw Billy Idol and Def Leppard last night. Awesome show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+whiteknight06604 934 Posted August 22, 2008 I got to see what everyone in my house had for dinner the last few days.The washing machine drain was cloged and while losening the drain pipe the main line decided to back up all over my hands.The whole basement now smells like the third world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZED47 0 Posted August 23, 2008 I did'nt see s**t today! except for this post, oh I bet all you guys think your so cool, i seen this and I seen that, planes trains and atuo mobiles, music groups, sushi, taco bell... oh I seen somthing...me in the mirror pissed off at all you guys... just kidding Oh wait...my daughter had a poopy that contaianed a rock and blades of grass she's gonna be a kickasss MUDMOVER!!!!!! so I guess I did see s**t today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
