U-2 Flight

[+Typhoid]

http://propilotnews.com/2009/07/high-flight-really-high-flight.html

 

very awesome PA ride on a U-2.

 

be sure to go full screen and turn up the volume. This is very well done.

 

Special salute to Jug

 

[crl848]

It's James May. I gave a head's up at the time here.

[+FastCargo]

Awesome stuff! Sometimes it really does take a non-aviator to convey that feeling...pilot types tend to be too technical...

 

FC

[Jimbib]

James May does great documentaries, besides being on Top Gear. Here's the full program about his U-2 flight...

 

Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N05NXotFvFs

 

Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hoX_tffeN0

 

Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2MhQWVsZeU

[Jug]

http://propilotnews.com/2009/07/high-flight-really-high-flight.html

 

very awesome PA ride on a U-2.

 

be sure to go full screen and turn up the volume. This is very well done.

 

Special salute to Jug

 

Thank you. Nice film.

[the test pilot]

Crap. Another unique experience i've born too late (and in the wrong place) to try.

 

It really is a metaphisical experience. The meaning of flight itself: Break the Limit, or at least push it further away.

 

And, by the way, it really is a demanding aircraft. So my respect to every pilot that flew on it.

[crl848]

Awesome stuff! Sometimes it really does take a non-aviator to convey that feeling...pilot types tend to be too technical...

 

FC

 

He is a pilot, GA not jet or military though.

 

Reminds me of watching a BBC programme on the Farnborough airshow a few years ago. The presenter is flying (I think) in the South African Rooivalk military helicopter with a test pilot. Presenter asks pilot if he can take the controls, pilot duly hands over control. Then asks - "you are a qualified helicopter pilot aren't you?" Presenter replies that he flew Lynxes in the British Army. Pilot presumably breaths sigh of relief.