Viper101 Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 I dont like the big old thingy poking out the front.....is that a refueling pod or no? http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123033331 http://www.warthogpen.com/a-10c_files/A-10C.html http://www.tonyrogers.com/weapons/a10_new.htm [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Guest IguanaKing Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 I dont like the big old thingy poking out the front.....is that a refueling pod or no? No. That is a pitot/static mast. Its pretty common on aircraft that are undergoing RDT&E for new configurations. It won't be there on the production model. ;)
CrazyAggie05 Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 my boss is leaving next week to go back to a-10's, lucky bastard... hopefully Ill be there with him in 2 yrs! I love my job :pilotfly:
EscCtrl Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 Interesting to read - I always expected them to make those kind of upgrades as and when the technology came available as opposed to assigning a whole new aircraft designation and spending lots on the whole fleet.
Viper101 Posted February 19, 2007 Author Posted February 19, 2007 alright. i know of people pimping out their cars with chrome rims and stuff like that, but does it have to come like this? hahaha. nothing better than getting your butt owned by a 30mm chrome plated gatling gun with a peace symbol in the center :D [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
EscCtrl Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 alright. i know of people pimping out their cars with chrome rims and stuff like that, but does it have to come like this? hahaha. nothing better than getting your butt owned by a 30mm chrome plated gatling gun with a peace symbol in the center :D The chroming might be there to protect against rust/corrosion or they might have always been like that but through wear and tear through general use the chrome tarnishes/melts away from the muzzle heat? Iguanaking should be able to answer that one As for the peace symbol I just find that ironic.
hitman Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 The chroming might be there to protect against rust/corrosion or they might have always been like that but through wear and tear through general use the chrome tarnishes/melts away from the muzzle heat? Iguanaking should be able to answer that one As for the peace symbol I just find that ironic. Or perhaps its a Demo Team a/c?
EscCtrl Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 Or perhaps its a Demo Team a/c? Would they bother with that kind of detail? do demo teams often show their aircraft as ground displays for people to walk up to? Haven't been to an airshow since I was tiny :(
RvETito Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 alright. i know of people pimping out their cars with chrome rims and stuff like that, but does it have to come like this? hahaha. nothing better than getting your butt owned by a 30mm chrome plated gatling gun with a peace symbol in the center :D Some special tuning you got there.:thumbup: Can we see the wheels?;) "See, to me that's a stupid instrument. It tells what your angle of attack is. If you don't know you shouldn't be flying." - Chuck Yeager, from the back seat of F-15D at age 89. =RvE=
hitman Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 Would they bother with that kind of detail? do demo teams often show their aircraft as ground displays for people to walk up to? Haven't been to an airshow since I was tiny :( Yup. Heres a better pic of a Demo Hawg. You should also note the Pave Penny pod detached too. http://wallpapers.graphicfreebies.com/detail.html?1024-usairforce3
STRIKER Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 ACC A-10 Demo team is the only hogs with a chrome gun just like hitman said. The earlier pic with it is old, before they changed to the newer pure grey color scheme....its simply a cool factor for the crowd. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Boneski Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 Trey "Lou" Rawls! Now that's Classic!:pilotfly: What a great callsign for the pilot Good use of his name... High marks for that one! My mission is to fly, fight, and win. o-:|:-o What I do is sometimes get a tin of soup, heat it up, poach an egg in it, serve that with a pork pie sausage roll.
leafer Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 Did CH build the new stick for them? :D ED have been taking my money since 1995. :P
Aeroscout Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 What's going to happen the the current A-10As? Would hate to see them leave my state. :cry: DCS Wishlist: 1) FIX THE DAMN RIVERS!!! 2) Spherical or cylindrical panorama view projection. 3) Enhanced input options (action upon button release, etc). 4) Aircraft flight parameter dump upon exit (stick posn, attitude, rates, accel, control volume, control-surface positions, SAS bias, etc). 5) ADS-33 maneuver courses as static objects. 6) Exposed API or exports of trim position and stick force for custom controllers. 7) Select auto multiple audio devices
Dice Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 Hitman is right about the chrome, they are only chromed on the stateside demo jets out of Pope AFB NC. and DM AZ. Aeroscout, all the A-10As will be converted into A-10Cs. What state are you from...I can tell if if BRAC is closing or realigning your base. Ugly but well hung!
Aeroscout Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 The A-10s neear me are based in Hartford CT and southern Mass. DCS Wishlist: 1) FIX THE DAMN RIVERS!!! 2) Spherical or cylindrical panorama view projection. 3) Enhanced input options (action upon button release, etc). 4) Aircraft flight parameter dump upon exit (stick posn, attitude, rates, accel, control volume, control-surface positions, SAS bias, etc). 5) ADS-33 maneuver courses as static objects. 6) Exposed API or exports of trim position and stick force for custom controllers. 7) Select auto multiple audio devices
Viper101 Posted February 20, 2007 Author Posted February 20, 2007 What's going to happen the the current A-10As? Would hate to see them leave my state. :cry: For some reason I heard Maryland National Guard's air wing is moving to Texas?!?!?!? If they do I am gonna be really ticked cause I was thinking about joining and flying an A-10 after I graduate if I cant get into the Naval or Airforce academy's. My moms, cousins husband is a retired admiral from the maryland guard so I was gonna get him to recommend me but if they are gonna switch their wing I guess that deal is off:cry::cry: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
3Sqn_Fudd Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 For some reason I heard Maryland National Guard's air wing is moving to Texas?!?!?!? Where in Texas? Knowing the military I'm sure money is involved in the move but topography wise... Maryland = Europe and Texas = Middle East. http://3sqn.com/forum/ Here's to 1.13 -- > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0488djMDBU
Viper101 Posted February 20, 2007 Author Posted February 20, 2007 Where in Texas? Knowing the military I'm sure money is involved in the move but topography wise... Maryland = Europe and Texas = Middle East. not sure. thats all i heard [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Aeroscout Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 Thats too bad. I heard somewhere that the ones here in hartford are moving too. I sure hope not. :cry: DCS Wishlist: 1) FIX THE DAMN RIVERS!!! 2) Spherical or cylindrical panorama view projection. 3) Enhanced input options (action upon button release, etc). 4) Aircraft flight parameter dump upon exit (stick posn, attitude, rates, accel, control volume, control-surface positions, SAS bias, etc). 5) ADS-33 maneuver courses as static objects. 6) Exposed API or exports of trim position and stick force for custom controllers. 7) Select auto multiple audio devices
Guest IguanaKing Posted February 21, 2007 Posted February 21, 2007 Here's a page with some BRAC info on it for you Aeroscout. http://www.af.mil/brac/
Aeroscout Posted February 21, 2007 Posted February 21, 2007 Ok, thanks. looks like most of them are staying. (9 are going to maine and 6 are retireing though. :cry:) DCS Wishlist: 1) FIX THE DAMN RIVERS!!! 2) Spherical or cylindrical panorama view projection. 3) Enhanced input options (action upon button release, etc). 4) Aircraft flight parameter dump upon exit (stick posn, attitude, rates, accel, control volume, control-surface positions, SAS bias, etc). 5) ADS-33 maneuver courses as static objects. 6) Exposed API or exports of trim position and stick force for custom controllers. 7) Select auto multiple audio devices
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