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Kingair · 25 January 2013, 09:49 PM

We'll lets have this thread only for posts about aircraft . . . .

Here is the first . . .

141 pics made at Monthan starting in '66 :

"Those memories begin in 1966, and long lines of interesting aircraft spring to mind. "
Monthan" is Davis-Monthan Air Force base at Tucson, Arizona. Home of AMARC * or MASDC * as it was known when I first "scouted" it out, travelling there all the way from Scotland. As a schoolboy, I had seen a few photographs of a "Boneyard" in Arizona. They showed stacks of Republic F-84F and F-84G Thunderjets piled four high, that captivated me, it still does. I have made several trips to Tucson and hope to visit a few more times. In this section I will be adding photos and slides taken during these visits, mostly in 1968, when I spent two days walking the base with my good friend Tom Baillie. Now, a quick bus tour is all you can get. Still worth it!!!

http://www.dhc-2.com/Monthan_Memories.html

HAGWe

MonBK · 25 January 2013, 09:55 PM

I always wanted to know, where on the dash is the button that makes the wings go up and down?

eman1200 · 25 January 2013, 10:27 PM

"Tell the Captain to land this plane. We've got to get these people to a hospital."
"A hospital....what is it?"
"Its a big building with patients, but that's not important right now"

MonBK · 25 January 2013, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eman1200

"Tell the Captain to land this plane. We've got to get these people to a hospital."
"A hospital....what is it?"
"Its a big building with patients, but that's not important right now"

My favorite Leslie Nielsen movie.

FeelingTheBlues · 25 January 2013, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

I always wanted to know, where on the dash is the button that makes the wings go up and down?

Quote:

Originally Posted by eman1200

"Tell the Captain to land this plane. We've got to get these people to a hospital."
"A hospital....what is it?"
"Its a big building with patients, but that's not important right now"

You guys made my morning!

Dan Pierce · 25 January 2013, 10:35 PM

Had the honor of meeting Leslie Nielsen while working at an airport and found him the friendliest and most gracious entertainer I've ever met.
Sorry for the hijack!
dP

MonBK · 25 January 2013, 10:36 PM

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Kingair · 25 January 2013, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

I always wanted to know, where on the dash is the button that makes the wings go up and down?

Next to the red one Mon . . . .

HAGWe

nick c · 26 January 2013, 01:34 AM

TheVTCGuy · 26 January 2013, 02:16 AM

"Give me Ham on five, hold the Mayo"

seand442 · 26 January 2013, 02:20 AM

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.

TheVTCGuy · 26 January 2013, 02:24 AM

"Yes I am, (serious) and don't call me Shirley"

wantonebad · 26 January 2013, 02:32 AM

See a brawl to get up, booty ack'em, lay her down and whack'em yak'em, cold gota be, shiiiiit (golly!)

mjclark32 · 26 January 2013, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick c

awweesome!

Kingair · 26 January 2013, 02:40 AM

HAL . . .

Belgian Air Component F-16s in flight up close video

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=218303841557787

HAGWe

james1787 · 26 January 2013, 02:57 AM

There's no reason to become alarmed, and we hope you'll enjoy the rest of your flight. By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?

Armyguy03 · 26 January 2013, 04:58 AM

Paper airplane.

Not sure when it was first invented, but it has kept me amused for hours on end.

Kingair · 26 January 2013, 07:27 AM

The future . . . .

http://www.airbus.com/innovation/fut...press-skyways/

HAGWe

nick c · 26 January 2013, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

awweesome!

Thanks man

Dr. Robert · 26 January 2013, 06:00 PM

I prefer The Jefferson Airplane as the official airplane.

Kingair · 26 January 2013, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I prefer The Jefferson Airplane as the official airplane.

OK Bob . . . I agree with that one . . .

HAGWe

Kingair · 26 January 2013, 08:08 PM

HAL . . .

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21059525

HAGWe

joe100 · 27 January 2013, 01:31 AM

Air traffic controller and pilot here... I'm subscribed to this thread!

Kingair · 28 January 2013, 12:59 AM

Here you go . . .

Why wasn't I one of the pax . . . :-(

http://www.businessinsider.com/what-...oncorde-2013-1

HAGS

joe100 · 28 January 2013, 01:19 AM

I knew a lady who flew Concorde exclusively. She died several years ago, well into her 90s. Her husband had died in the early 70s and left her a huge fortune and his company, Francis Industries. Mrs. Francis traveled extensively after her husband passed. She saw the world from Antarctica to the North Pole and everywhere in between. If Concorde could get her there, that's how she went. A super lady. She had an enire room in her modest house decorated with Concorde memorabilia and it wasn't uncommon to have coffee with her and be served on a Concorde place setting. After Concorde left us, she stopped traveling. She told me the reason was that it wasn't fun anymore.

I once asked her how many times she'd traveled Concorde, she said it had to be many dozens but she couldn't remember. How cool is that?

Pukka Sahib · 28 January 2013, 01:54 AM

Pilot here. Hang on let me find YouTube of me landing St Bart's if anyone is interested. It's quite the approach.

If interested: http://youtu.be/7GxFghvdj5s

What it looks like from the ground: http://youtu.be/k0Dft5X5Q-Y

Coming in hot:

http://youtu.be/-z2o0acIlm4

Wish I was current and had the time and means to do this all the time.

Kingair · 28 January 2013, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pukka Sahib

Pilot here. Hang on let me find YouTube of me landing St Bart's if anyone is interested. It's quite the approach.

If interested: http://youtu.be/7GxFghvdj5s

What it looks like from the ground: http://youtu.be/k0Dft5X5Q-Y

Nicely done . . . stallwarning in the landing flare

Don't see that much around . . .

HAGS

Pukka Sahib · 28 January 2013, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

Nicely done . . . stallwarning in the landing flare

Don't see that much around . . .

HAGS

Thank you kindly, now I'm yearning for warmth and France in the Caribbean - c'est dommage!

cajunron · 28 January 2013, 05:00 AM

Thanks for sharing Marc. I had to bookmark this thread to enjoy it fully. It's almost sad to see some of these noble warriors in such a state of disrepair.

seand442 · 28 January 2013, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pukka Sahib

Pilot here. Hang on let me find YouTube of me landing St Bart's if anyone is interested. It's quite the approach.

If interested: http://youtu.be/7GxFghvdj5s

What it looks like from the ground: http://youtu.be/k0Dft5X5Q-Y

Coming in hot:

http://youtu.be/-z2o0acIlm4

Wish I was current and had the time and means to do this all the time.

I've seen that sorta landing many times. Never could understand why he didn't just go around. St. Maarten landings are also something to behold. I've probably spent way too many hours watching those videos on YouTube.

25 January 2013, 09:49 PM	#1
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	The official Airplane thread . . . We'll lets have this thread only for posts about aircraft . . . . Here is the first . . . 141 pics made at Monthan starting in '66 : "Those memories begin in 1966, and long lines of interesting aircraft spring to mind. " Monthan" is Davis-Monthan Air Force base at Tucson, Arizona. Home of AMARC * or MASDC * as it was known when I first "scouted" it out, travelling there all the way from Scotland. As a schoolboy, I had seen a few photographs of a "Boneyard" in Arizona. They showed stacks of Republic F-84F and F-84G Thunderjets piled four high, that captivated me, it still does. I have made several trips to Tucson and hope to visit a few more times. In this section I will be adding photos and slides taken during these visits, mostly in 1968, when I spent two days walking the base with my good friend Tom Baillie. Now, a quick bus tour is all you can get. Still worth it!!! http://www.dhc-2.com/Monthan_Memories.html HAGWe

25 January 2013, 10:35 PM	#6
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25 January 2013, 09:55 PM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	I always wanted to know, where on the dash is the button that makes the wings go up and down?

25 January 2013, 10:27 PM	#3
eman1200 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: charlotte Posts: 730	"Tell the Captain to land this plane. We've got to get these people to a hospital." "A hospital....what is it?" "Its a big building with patients, but that's not important right now"

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TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	"Give me Ham on five, hold the Mayo"

26 January 2013, 02:24 AM	#12
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	"Yes I am, (serious) and don't call me Shirley"

26 January 2013, 02:57 AM	#16
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	There's no reason to become alarmed, and we hope you'll enjoy the rest of your flight. By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?

26 January 2013, 04:58 AM	#17
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	Paper airplane. Not sure when it was first invented, but it has kept me amused for hours on end. __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 January 2013, 07:27 AM	#18
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26 January 2013, 06:00 PM	#20
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27 January 2013, 01:31 AM	#23
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28 January 2013, 12:59 AM	#24
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Here's What It Was Like To Fly On The Supersonic Concorde Here you go . . . Why wasn't I one of the pax . . . :-( http://www.businessinsider.com/what-...oncorde-2013-1 HAGS

28 January 2013, 01:19 AM	#25
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I knew a lady who flew Concorde exclusively. She died several years ago, well into her 90s. Her husband had died in the early 70s and left her a huge fortune and his company, Francis Industries. Mrs. Francis traveled extensively after her husband passed. She saw the world from Antarctica to the North Pole and everywhere in between. If Concorde could get her there, that's how she went. A super lady. She had an enire room in her modest house decorated with Concorde memorabilia and it wasn't uncommon to have coffee with her and be served on a Concorde place setting. After Concorde left us, she stopped traveling. She told me the reason was that it wasn't fun anymore. I once asked her how many times she'd traveled Concorde, she said it had to be many dozens but she couldn't remember. How cool is that? __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

28 January 2013, 01:54 AM	#26
Pukka Sahib "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States Posts: 147	Pilot here. Hang on let me find YouTube of me landing St Bart's if anyone is interested. It's quite the approach. If interested: http://youtu.be/7GxFghvdj5s What it looks like from the ground: http://youtu.be/k0Dft5X5Q-Y Coming in hot: http://youtu.be/-z2o0acIlm4 Wish I was current and had the time and means to do this all the time. Last edited by Pukka Sahib; 28 January 2013 at 02:09 AM.. Reason: Had to go around.

28 January 2013, 05:00 AM	#29
cajunron 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,872	Thanks for sharing Marc. I had to bookmark this thread to enjoy it fully. It's almost sad to see some of these noble warriors in such a state of disrepair. __________________

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