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Atmosphotography — T-Bird Practice

Published: 2009-02-06 23:14:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 1263; Favourites: 33; Downloads: 0
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Description Thunderbird opposing solo takes off for a practice run during a break in the Red Flag departures.
Nellis AFB, 2009. Red Flag 09-02
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Comments: 5

ViperPilot [2009-02-07 02:26:37 +0000 UTC]

The new Block-52's are looking so sweet! Can't wait to see them with their new 229's at MacDill!

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Atmosphotography In reply to ViperPilot [2009-02-07 02:31:02 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, my understanding is that the new demo is shorter because of the higher fuel consumption from the bigger motors. They look good, and they sound good. I'm looking forward to Luke in a month.

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ViperPilot In reply to Atmosphotography [2009-02-07 02:36:25 +0000 UTC]

It's actually shorter due to the increased thrust they now have so they can make their turnarounds faster and fly faster at lower settings. The show will be more dynamic, meaning faster, not necessarily shorter as in less stuff.

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Atmosphotography In reply to ViperPilot [2009-02-07 03:35:58 +0000 UTC]

Hey, they could fly for five minutes, and I'd consider it an honor to have seen them at all.

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tasukiseishi [2009-02-06 23:16:18 +0000 UTC]

Wow I haven't seen these guys fly in a long time. Its usually the Blue Angels that I see. Great shot!

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