Cool pic of breaking the sound barrier

alexanderb · 07-01-2009, 10:57 PM

Hey BrianUSMC! Are you out testing the F-22??? That's so cool!

The F-35 imho is even cooler with vertical take off and landing. That was an F-35 in Die Hard 4 right?

BMW Killa · 07-01-2009, 11:01 PM

neat.

frost · 07-01-2009, 11:13 PM

super hornet

nogoodname · 07-01-2009, 11:17 PM

space ship

StLRedrider · 07-01-2009, 11:58 PM

Very sweet pics. We had F-15's here out of Lambert, but with base moves the last two flew out of here a couple of sundays ago. They were going to Montana or Hawaii.

BrianUSMC · 07-02-2009, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexanderb

Hey BrianUSMC! Are you out testing the F-22??? That's so cool!

The F-35 imho is even cooler with vertical take off and landing. That was an F-35 in Die Hard 4 right?

Hey man,

No, I don't fly the F-22 (wish), just F/A-18s. We did get to fight some F-22s out of Langley a while back, though (we are stationed in Beaufort). It was pretty fun. When we transition from the F/A-18 (someday), it will be to the STOVL version F-35B.

r/
Brian

batman_4 · 07-02-2009, 04:50 AM

F-15 FTW!!!!!

....dislikes the F-22 as it replaced the F-15

Brian any experiences w/an F-15?

BrianUSMC · 07-03-2009, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batman_4

F-15 FTW!!!!!

....dislikes the F-22 as it replaced the F-15

Brian any experiences w/an F-15?

Bat,

Yeah, fought some F-15s back a few months ago in Thailand. The F-15, F-16 (large mouth and small), F-22, F-5, and even other airframes like helos, etc each have their own capabilities both offensive and defensive that are good to learn from. Every day you get to fight against a dissimilar airframe is a day you learn something new!

FWIW, that radio call at the end of your video is how we talk to airborne controllers. He is asking for a declaration of a 'group' he is picking up on his radar. Should sound something like this, "Ghost, Colt-45, declare group, Ranch 180/45/15,000", and they will answer with something like, "Colt-45, group, Ranch 180/45/FIFTEEN THOUSAND (emphasis), HOSTILE."

I love this ****. Makes my trigger finger itch!

r/

Brian

alexanderb · 07-03-2009, 01:34 AM

Hey Brian! Your job is soooo cool... You are living my dream! Always wanted to be a fighter pilot when I was a kid...I was always watching flicks like Top Gun, Iron Eagle etc...but sometimes what you want to be as a kid is not what you really end up doing.

Anyway...about the F-22's...they have stealth right? do they show up on your radar when dog fighting? Also, do they have like crazy maneuverability because of their thrust vectoring? Are the F-18's at a big disadvantage?

Apologies for the 20 questions!

I just find your job super interesting!

BrianUSMC · 07-03-2009, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexanderb

Hey Brian! Your job is soooo cool... You are living my dream! Always wanted to be a fighter pilot when I was a kid...I was always watching flicks like Top Gun, Iron Eagle etc...but sometimes what you want to be as a kid is not what you really end up doing.

Anyway...about the F-22's...they have stealth right? do they show up on your radar when dog fighting? Also, do they have like crazy maneuverability because of their thrust vectoring? Are the F-18's at a big disadvantage?

Apologies for the 20 questions!

I just find your job super interesting!

Hey man,

Thanks for the flattery, but remember, anyone who wants to focus on a certain career path can do the job I do... even go further than me (easily). Just takes determination is all.

As for the questions on maneuverability, thrust vectoring, stealth, radar cross section, etc... 1. fighter type aircraft are designed to be maneuverable, and thrust vectoring, by definition, would aid that; and 2: i dunno.

r/
Brian

CBRich · 07-03-2009, 05:47 PM

I grew up right by Langley in Hampton and now having moved I miss seeing these machines play.

StLRedrider · 07-03-2009, 10:37 PM

I know this won't break the sound barrier but this is my all time fav..P-51_Mustang_12.jpg
I would die for a ride in this bad boy, Cadillac of the sky.

MightyBobo · 07-04-2009, 12:38 PM

In honor of the 4th of July, Im fairly sure this one fits the bill.

Go baby, go.

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StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	Very sweet pics. We had F-15's here out of Lambert, but with base moves the last two flew out of here a couple of sundays ago. They were going to Montana or Hawaii. __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

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batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	F-15 FTW!!!!! ....dislikes the F-22 as it replaced the F-15 Brian any experiences w/an F-15? __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

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StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	I know this won't break the sound barrier but this is my all time fav..P-51_Mustang_12.jpg I would die for a ride in this bad boy, Cadillac of the sky. __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean Last edited by StLRedrider; 07-04-2009 at 12:42 PM.

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MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	In honor of the 4th of July, Im fairly sure this one fits the bill. Go baby, go. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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alexanderb Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manila Posts: 171 Drives: PG 370 Tour/Sprt/Nav Rep Power: 270	Hey Brian! Your job is soooo cool... You are living my dream! Always wanted to be a fighter pilot when I was a kid...I was always watching flicks like Top Gun, Iron Eagle etc...but sometimes what you want to be as a kid is not what you really end up doing. Anyway...about the F-22's...they have stealth right? do they show up on your radar when dog fighting? Also, do they have like crazy maneuverability because of their thrust vectoring? Are the F-18's at a big disadvantage? Apologies for the 20 questions! I just find your job super interesting!

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CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I grew up right by Langley in Hampton and now having moved I miss seeing these machines play.