Aviation

>>1773646
what happened here?

>>1774712
test flight when the gripen was in development

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Thread theme:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVK87mhlhFw&index=27&list=PLLrug9JZTq63UuD5dVQii2SUgCqyjYDyv

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<< Sound Warning >>

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Before you ask, yes this is aviation related, because BRRRRRRRT.

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>>1775057

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Pilot guy here, questions/requests are always encouraged!

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>>1773636
This is a blue board!

>>1774729
underrated

>>1775533
I'm 22 and my far sight isn't very good. Am I boned if I ever want to become a pilot?

>>1775533
fuck off

>>1776185
Bite me cunt

>>1776183
Can it be corrected to 20/20? Lots of pilots have less than optimal eyesight.

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Hellenic F-16 rippin it

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Top Gun

Circa 2077

>>1773633
Is that a OHP?

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OC. Nothing too exciting, just comfy straight and level flight. Someday I'll get a Go Pro and mount it on the wing or something.

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>>1778154
Comfy as hell m8.

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Thicc cargofu coming through

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<< Sound Warning >>

>>1773633
that is the last thing many brits saw back in 1982

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>>1778154
I guess I'll throw in some OC too.

Cruising down the southern California coastline sometime in late winter

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>>1775651
I need the webm of the aircraft carrier crashing compilation set to this tune.

Anyone hook me up?

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>>1775651
>>1778252
Fug that isnt what I uploaded.

Anyway requesting that Webm, going to dump my aviations until someone hooks me up or I runout.

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>>1778260
>>1778252
>>1775651

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A perfectly good aircraft accruing tens of thousands of dollars in repair/maintenance.

There was no mechanical failure involved in this incident. This is a perfect example of what is known as 'sensory fatigue'.

Sensory fatigue is when an individual becomes so accustomed to a certain stimulus that it is completely toned out and filtered by the brain. There is a loud beeping alarm throughout the entire final approach and flare, and even an amber caution light flashing on the annunciator panel. Although it varies between aircraft manufacturers and models, typically the gear warning alarm/horn will sound when the power lever(s) is below a certain threshold, the flaps are still up, a gear unsafe condition is present, or a combination. This is supposed to prevent this exact scenario, but even after thousands of gear up landings and more warnings it still is a prevalent danger. Lack of checklist usage or landing flows can be very dangerous!

To all those pilots out there: There are those who have landed gear up and those who will.

You'd be wise to remember that saying.

>>1778306
So I can't just click L3 to lower the gear and auto-land?

>>1778306
Doesn't that mean they'd have to be hearing that tone all the time, shouldn't warning tones be a rare occurrence?

>>1778364
Nope. When you start a steeper descent (as they did) power will typically come back to idle or just above, and the threshold for the alarm/horn may be 20% power or whatever, meaning you'll hear it for a good chunk of the descent. It doesn't have to be going for an hour, it can occur even in the span of several seconds.

To really show how well an alarm can be toned out, listen as he rounds out and begins the flare. It changes from a solid tone to an alternating tone, a feature designed to catch the pilot's attention. The pilot and front passenger are so focused on the approach and touchdown they completely miss it.

>>1774749
Viggen FTW

>>1773633
Yo buddy... still alive?

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>>1778425

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>>1778429

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>>1778432

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>>1778436

>>1778306
the same thing is said about tail dragger pilots. there are those who have ground looped, and those who will

>>1774745
wow, a giant lump of metal that flies, for some reason this webm made me realize this

>>1778497
this is gold

Im an aeronautical engineer and cant name 10 planes lmao

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Lots of cool phenomenon are associated with aviation. Next time you have a window seat on a commercial flight take a closer look at the wing.

A wing creates a pressure differential by altering the velocity and direction of localized air flow above and below the airfoil to create lift. This is pretty straight forward at low speeds, but nobody wants to cross an ocean at 130 miles an hour, so we go fast. Aerodynamics change as you approach the speed of sound, and the free-stream air is then referred to as compressible flow. Compressible flow is when the relative velocity of the free stream air approaches Mach 1.0. This is associated with the formation of a shock wave, which under normal circumstances, is transparent.

If the sun is at an acceptable angle, the change in air density due to the shock wave will create a shadow. This is the line that you can see dancing back and forth along the wing, and distorting the image at the base of the winglet. While a typical commercial airliner will cruise at about Mach 0.75-0.79 or so, the shape of the wing causes the air above the airfoil to accelerate, which then approaches the speed of sound, forming a shock wave.

Not an incredibly exciting webm but I always found that to be a neat thing.

@35s in, same plane?

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>>1778686

>>1778413
And thanks, friend. See you again.

>>1778654
post more

>>1778686
>>1778689
They're all flying F/A-18E/F Super Hornets.

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Not sure if space stuff is entirely avo related, but I like this one. If anyone's got song source, that'd be appreciated too!

>>1778187
WOOOOOOOOOO
BLAAAAAAAAHHHHH!

>>1778857
that is a quick dead

>>1778808
Randy by Justice

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>>1778788
Another cool phenomenon is called aerodynamic contrails

There are two types of contrails: exhaust contrails and aerodynamic contrails. Exhaust contrails are common, and they result from the change in exhaust temperature due to low ambient temperatures and gas expansion principles, coupled with an increase in moisture as a byproduct of combustion.

Aerodynamic contrails are less common and not often seen from a passenger's perspective. This webm shows the formation of an aerodynamic contrail directly over the wing during initial descent. This is a result of the low pressure above the wing bringing the localized air to saturation, and because of the cold ambient temperatures (ISA -56°C) the moisture freezes almost instantly to form an iridescent film. The ice crystals that result refract the light, causing the rainbow to appear. Aerodynamic contrails typically only form if the air is very humid, as they require moisture to rapidly freeze.

Not a very long webm, but a good example of a difficult to find phenomenon.

>>1773636
So lewd!

>>1773633
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER8osR1DdkM

>>1778230
Alway's had a soft spot for the TSR2. Way ahead of it's time. Shame the flying version became a firing range target.

>>1774745
where is this taken?

>>1779950
36° 21' 56.88" N, 117° 30' 5.4" W

>>1778857
The fuck

>>1778497
Love JFK steve

>>1776957
>2077
We're still flying the same damn planes from 60 years ago, in 60 years we'll still be flying today's shit no way in hell we're that advanced by then. We're not even going to send a manned mission to Mars for a decade!

>>1778654
damn i wasted a 14 hour flight with window seat from korea not seeing this

>>1775057
>>1775061
Warms my heart to see them still going. I'm just sad that as a burger, I'll probably never get to see one fly in person ever again. That was such an awesome day, and now like so many things, it's all just a memory from the past, something I'll never again experience.

https://youtu.be/_zkP4GT9CcY?t=100

>>1774751
Had anyone tried to cook sausages with that ?

>>1778654
thats a really good clip for showing that effect actually

>>1779950
A place near Death Valley called the Star Wars Canyon. It's a popular training area and tourist destination.

>>1775096
cheeki breeki comrade ))))))

Can anyone explain this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkUTGpegZN0

>>1779313
Thanks, I love posts like these. Keep it up.

>>1773642
sawse

>>1775533
what is the maneuverability of these small planes like? does it feel heavy in the air or flimsy or light?

also what kinds of planes have you flown

>>1776723
does it fly? is that at all reliable?

>>1781442
it flies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tli5NG4HBsQ

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>>1776420

>>1773640
Does anyone have the source on this? Incredible

>>1781733
Check Reno Air Race I guess

I saw a video of helicopter herding set to sick music last week. Is this the right thread for that?

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>>1781439
C172P
C172S NavIII
DA42NG
Schweizer SGS 2-33

Generally speaking they are reasonably maneuverable. They won't roll or pitch like an Extra 330 or climb like a rocket, but the controls are responsive. Aircraft in the normal category (most GA aircraft) can typically withstand up to +3.8/-1.5 Gm so they aren't flimsy. They aren't built like a tank, but if you use them as they were designed they are strong.

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>>1778252
Here you go anon.
Thanks for requesting my OC.

>>1782086
Fuckin' A. I always wanted to fly fighter planes, like every other nerd out there, but this was always my second. Flying planes out in the wild, doing shit only crazy people would imagine. Some real shit.

>>1774732
damn

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>>1782123
Flying is flying, whether your aircraft has afterburners or cloth wings.

I love what you can do with planes, it is incredible fun up there. To see the world from a different perspective, to go where no other vehicle can take you, to feel the G force (or lack thereof), and to hear the prop, wind, and engine.

>>1774742

One day when I'm ridiculously rich, i'm going to buy old russian jets, get them demilitarized and fly them as my personal planes. Especially the Mig-5/31

>>1780366

I've seen a video of someone trying with and old afterburning jet with hotdogs. Few if any stayed on the stick and what was "grilled" was burned and tasted like oil.

>>1782143
how did you get into aviation? browsing this thread it seems pretty interesting but I was never exposed to this stuff as a kid

>>1773640
oh my sweet fucking jesus

>>1774749
I thought it was taking off from the grass due to the perspective

that would have been bad ass

>>1773642
beautiful.

I fly the AH-64D, if anyone has helicopter questions.

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>>1783115
Airshows. Of course, when I started I wanted to be a military pilot too, but when I started flying I realized that there is so much more to aviation than going fast and shooting shit. I could have just as much fun pursuing a career in commercial aviation, and I wouldn't have to sign for six years or so, complete a deployment or two (splitting ground responsibilities and occasionally flying) then find another job.

Aviation is as interesting as you make it. Some people only consider F/A-18s to be cool, viewing a 737 or an A320 as a glorified bus. I'd argue anything from a J-3 Cub to the BAC Concorde are just as fascinating, all things considered.

Enjoy a dusk approach from the cockpit of an A320 into Copenhagen

>>1783202
If you want actual questions asked and not just 'whats it like' go to /aceg/ on /vg/. They'll ask you a ton of questions.

>>1775057
>>1775061
such fine machinery

Anyone know of any flight video games? I have a flight stick but all i use it for is warthunder.

>>1783252
I'd also like to direct you to /aceg/.

>>1783202
is it difficult to fly with a gunner; who command more?
what kinds of aerobatics you pulled that you're most proud of?

>>1773640

fully erect

>>1775090
>
F-111?

>>1774756

That's some sci-fi shit right thur

>>1783310
Not quite so here's a hint: Danger Zone

>>1776420
The dildo that comes flying out is the best part

>>1782143
>>1782086
Bush pilots have balls of steel

>>1780272
HUGE SPOILER. I dont know if spoiler text works on /wsg/ or not, so I put the text way down below .
[spoiler]It's actually alien tech. The ayylmaos have siezed earth and using humans to gather resources.[/spoiler]

>>1783807
Guess that answers that question.

>>1783206
How do you even get into civilian piloting? I've looked into it, because I'd love to fly light aircraft (like those Cesna webms, working on remote areas an such), but in order to get your foot in the door it seems you're basically required to be ex-military. Helicopters in particular, pretty much every Heli pilot i've talked to or heard of has been ex-military.

>>1783863
This is my question, are all commercial pilots exmilitary?

>>1784424
Used to be pretty much all were ex-mil, but now a lot of colleges offer a 2-year course to get various certifications. I'm by no means an expert and have also just been looking to get into it, but it may also be that heli pilots are still predominantly ex-military.

>>1776420
Anyone have the one with it's raining men?

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>>1783863
Go to a flight school, either part 61 or 141 and get an introductory flight. Helicopter training is much more expensive than airplanes. The reason you see many ex-military helicopter pilots is that the military will often subsidize their ratings, and since it is an opportunity most won't get on their own, they go for it.

General aviation is a ton of fun my dude. It is expensive to get into, but boy I've had so much fun in my training. You can do some stuff most people dream of, see pic related.

>>1784424
Certainly not. Many are, but I would be hesitant to say even half of them are. The majority of helicopter pilots are simply because of the financial restrictions of flight training, but fixed wing is a good mix.

>>1784424

I'm rated as a commercial pilot and I'm not military

>>1784979
That doesn't look safe... Fun, but not safe.

>>1784985
Perhaps not the safest way to operate an airplane, but he broke no regulations and it sure looks fun. Risk is an inherent part of flying, but we all have our limits. Admittedly, he also needs some work on his coordination judging from that skidding turn.

>>1774712
it crashed

>>1784979

carrying this topic forward, expect around 5k to 5,500 to complete a pilots license (with you doing the book work), and it'll take you about 50-60 hours in air time to complete it. best way to do it is twice a week after work if you are first shift, two hours a night until you are done. don't stop, or you get rusty.

General aviation is absolutely perfect for getting you and 3 (or 5) people wherever you want to go AFFORDABLY, if you value you time at fuckall anything and the distance is a 4-10 hour car drive away.

Then get your fucking IFR. don't stop at PPL.

C172
C210
A36

>>1781912
hes not wrong

Don't have a webm but here is the video. Pretty sick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCWjByenDsM

>>1786340
>expect around 5k to 5,500 to complete a pilots license

That's actually cheap as fuck. It costs ~$10k to get a Heavy Rigid license in my region simply because you have to pay someone to supervise you while you tally up required driving hours to be eligible for the full license. I imagine a pilots license here would be around the same, since I'm assuming $5500 is an American price.

>>1780366
i too have watched hot shots

>>1778225
flying with embry riddle?

>>1790995
Yep, finished all the flight courses and on to CFI

>>1783162
Would've been a DID nightmare

>>1774712
It was a problem with the Fly By Wire system early in the development program

isnt anyone going to post audio webms of last contact with crashing commercial flights?

harrowing

>>1774742
>those scarecrows lining the runway

>>1778497
when I was working as an EMT our dispatcher was ex traffic control. He had the same kind of humor and speech pattern. Dude was hilarious.

>>1783206
I assembly and weld the APU and plug and nozzle for the A320 neo.

Hi Cowboy

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And now for something completely different

>>1773642
Fake and gay. It has been proved without doubt that the earth is flat

>>1793795
Quit baiting and fuck off

>>1793782
I am serious. And don't call me Shirley.