marcos Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 More Tejas MCA with Derby MRAA and Python 5 SRAAM with Astra Mk1 MRAAM SAR sensor for the subsonic long-range Nirbhay cruise missile
Fjordmonkey Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 GPU-5A??? Either way, I don't think they got much in terms of accuracy out of the pods, due to the vibration of the thing and the lightness of the aircraft it was fitted to. I love the Vipers after having worked on them, but I can't help but think that accuracy goes out the window after the first round leaves the barrel. Regards Fjordmonkey Clustermunitions is just another way of saying that you don't like someone. I used to like people, then people ruined that for me.
Yurgon Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 That is quite fascinating! So I'm guessing I'm not the only armchair pilot who ever wondered whether he could fly an actual plane without RL training. :)
smnwrx Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 That is quite fascinating! So I'm guessing I'm not the only armchair pilot who ever wondered whether he could fly an actual plane without RL training. :) I'm sure most serious armchair pilots could fly a pattern. I was a sim pilot long before I got my ppl. For me the two things that had the biggest learning curve were getting the "feel" of how an airplane reacted to moving the flight controls. You can tell he was tentative to add full power on takeoff roll and didn't put in enough rudder to counter p-factor. The second was how easy it is to get overwhelmed by the work load in the actual airplane. Both get easier over time. As far as preciedures go, they are identical IMO and sims were very helpful on both my IR and commercial ratings
Ghanja Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) Either way, I don't think they got much in terms of accuracy out of the pods, due to the vibration of the thing and the lightness of the aircraft it was fitted to. I love the Vipers after having worked on them, but I can't help but think that accuracy goes out the window after the first round leaves the barrel.For those of you that want more information on the F-16 CAS program you can check out Code One magazine (1988 Volume 3, Number 4) for more details ... :) Edited February 7, 2013 by Ghanja 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] .:: My System ::. .:: My Paintings ::.
Kenan Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 I would never fly a Cessna like that, no matter how good I was in the simulator..I'd rather take some flying lessons with the instructor..Too many things can go wrong IRL and it's pretty risky to just handle someone controls and let him/her fly the plane..This guy did it but..not sure it's the norm.. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Commanding Officer of: 2nd Company 1st financial guard battalion "Mrcine" See our squads here and our . Croatian radio chat for DCS World
Fjordmonkey Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 I would never fly a Cessna like that, no matter how good I was in the simulator..I'd rather take some flying lessons with the instructor..Too many things can go wrong IRL and it's pretty risky to just handle someone controls and let him/her fly the plane..This guy did it but..not sure it's the norm.. Eh, I view this as a controlled experiment, and nothing else. Consider that the instructor pilot onboard with him was handling all comms with the tower and stood ready to take the controls if he mucked up too badly, this is not much worse than any other first-time pilot flying a pattern with an instructor pilot next to him. If he had been solo I'd agree. As it stands, this whole experiment had minimal risk to it. Regards Fjordmonkey Clustermunitions is just another way of saying that you don't like someone. I used to like people, then people ruined that for me.
smnwrx Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Eh, I view this as a controlled experiment, and nothing else. Consider that the instructor pilot onboard with him was handling all comms with the tower and stood ready to take the controls if he mucked up too badly, this is not much worse than any other first-time pilot flying a pattern with an instructor pilot next to him. If he had been solo I'd agree. As it stands, this whole experiment had minimal risk to it. Exactly, I'm sure the CFI was making sure he didn't dance the rudder pedal or over rotate on takeoff, didn't overspeed the flaps, kept his speed up on base to final and didn't break the nose gear on landing. The rest is a peice of cake :)
Yurgon Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Exactly, I'm sure the CFI was making sure he didn't dance the rudder pedal or over rotate on takeoff, didn't overspeed the flaps, kept his speed up on base to final and didn't break the nose gear on landing. The rest is a peice of cake :) Agreed, on final approach the IP reminded the pilot: "Remember our deal, if I say I've got it", which the pilot confirmed. Looks like a great, fun, and low risk experiment. It just would have been more fun if it included startup and ground handling. I believe that should be quite doable with the help of FSX. :)
aaron886 Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Well, I'm sure the CFI was being a CFI. When flying as the pilot in command with an unknown quantity next to you, you're always on the alert. It's amazing the crazy things a student will do, even those with prior experience.
marcos Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Dogfight training http://www.tvkim.com/watch/1934/kims-picks-real-life-top-gun?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=app&utm_content=2013-02-07-rct-tvkim-c
marcos Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 LAHAT Fire Control and RBS23 Shorad missile Lockheed Martin Sea Hercules
wiltzu Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Maj. Wilbert "Doug" Pearson successfully launched an anti-satellite, or ASAT, missile from a highly modified F-15A Sept. 13, 1985 over Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. He scored a direct hit on a satellite orbiting 340 miles overhead. Farnborough Airshow - 1962 (in colour) Superb show, Vulcan on a heater etc Whacky flying Edited February 9, 2013 by wiltzu
marcos Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 Mk-82 Airburst - first use in Mali http://www.opex360.com/2013/02/10/serval-larmee-de-lair-utilise-des-bombes-mk-82-airburst-pour-la-premiere-fois-en-operation/.
mvsgas Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 1 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..
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