swift Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 In a world depending on fossil energies, the Solar Impulse project is a paradox, almost a provocation: it aims to have an airplane take off and fly autonomously, day and night, propelled uniquely by solar energy, right round the world without fuel or pollution. An unachievable goal without pushing back the current technological limits in all fields... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nscode Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Pushing technological limits? How is it different from solar aircraft from 40 years ago? Never forget that World War III was not Cold for most of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demokrator Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Nice driving skills :lol::thumbup:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikoyan Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 It can also do drifting! bad a@#@ airplane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vekkinho Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 It can also do drifting! bad a@#@ airplane! Can't you see those main gear tyres are busted now! Check how awkwardly she sits on the tarmac after that stunt! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikoyan Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Can't you see those main gear tyres are busted now! Check how awkwardly she sits on the tarmac after that stunt! Still; the hornet is a great jet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nscode Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 not a stunt.. his right tyre was blown on landing Never forget that World War III was not Cold for most of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamianJG54K Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Nice "stunt"!!! Regards!!! 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] DamianJG54K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topol-m Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) wow the second picture! Eternal beauty :thumbup: What`s the exact designation of this aircraft? I`m having difficulties telling Su-27 from Su-27SM from Su-35. Edited June 28, 2011 by topol-m [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakobi Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Dunno if this will help you, topol-m. http://www.aviapedia.com/documentation/su-27-family-visual-differences-table Off-set trackball seems to one of the ways to differentiate. That is between Su-27 and Su-27sm/Su-35. Some talk about the adding of a second antenna on the back, that is with the sm3 Might be able ti find more here. http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=225995 Edited June 28, 2011 by zakobi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topol-m Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Thanks, this seems to be a Su-27SM from the Lipetsk Air Base, at least it looks like those based there. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vekkinho Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 All of those Flankers are SM and yes that's Lypetsk. You can say by many diferences, one of them being lack of IFF antennae on engine nacelles. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 RAF Hawk XX189 low level flying in the Lake District earlier today :thumbup: Unfortunately this Tornado didn't come my way.. Intel 5820k | Asus X-99A | Crucial 16GB | Powercolor Devil RX580 8GB | Win 10 x64 | Oculus Rift | https://gallery.ksotov.co.uk Patiently waiting for: DCS: Panavia Tornado, DCS: SA-2 Guideline, DCS: SA-3 Goa, DCS: S-300 Grumble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron886 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 VVS do single-engine taxis or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron886 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Can't you see those main gear tyres are busted now! Check how awkwardly she sits on the tarmac after that stunt! It's called a ground-loop. With (probably) inoperative brakes, it's the best way to stop a 20-ton runaway train. :glare: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vekkinho Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Sometimes planes taxi with single engine as this shortens the "scramble time". Sometimes asymmetrical trust is being used for better steering during taxi. It's hard to tell isthe engine idling or completely cold! VVS do single-engine taxis or something? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avilator Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 It's called a ground-loop. With (probably) inoperative brakes, it's the best way to stop a 20-ton runaway train. :glare: Did a stuck brake cause the issue to begin with? I only respond to that little mechanical voice that says "Terrain! Terrain! Pull Up! Pull Up!" Who can say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow. -Robert Goddard "A hybrid. A car for enthusiasts of armpit hair and brown rice." -Jeremy Clarkson "I swear by my pretty floral bonet, I will end you." -Mal from Firefly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamianJG54K Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 A few more from Lypetsk. Credits: SergeyL from Aviaforum 2 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] DamianJG54K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 "A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot's point of view launch from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)." FDGvQHru8-o Could this be us in DCS one day... 1 Intel 5820k | Asus X-99A | Crucial 16GB | Powercolor Devil RX580 8GB | Win 10 x64 | Oculus Rift | https://gallery.ksotov.co.uk Patiently waiting for: DCS: Panavia Tornado, DCS: SA-2 Guideline, DCS: SA-3 Goa, DCS: S-300 Grumble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krippz Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 A few more from Lypetsk. Beautiful shots; can't wait for DCS Flanker. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 64th "Scorpions" Aggressor Squadron Discord: 64th Aggressor Squadron TS: 195.201.110.22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucic Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Shatner-Narrated Shuttle Documentary Premieres July 1 on NTV https://akaagar.github.io/briefing-room-for-dcs/ F-5E simpit project https://forum.dcs.world/topic/318106-f-5e-simpit-cockpit-dimensions-and-flight-controls/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvsgas Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Shatner-Narrated Shuttle Documentary Premieres July 1 on NTV Cool thanks, I think is we should be able to watch online as well. http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hassata Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Really? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate--IRL-- Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 8y8GR4FDu7g Much like my landings.... Nate 1 Ka-50 AutoPilot/stabilisation system description and operation by IvanK- Essential Reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBS17 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Some extreme low flying. 2 [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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