USAF Thunderbirds grounded!

[stonewall]

Aren't you sitting a little more forward when in the family wagon?

It feels that way....but no. S*** happens when you fly 3'x3' 200+ times a year.

 

[C40_Pilot]

From this angle, looks like the right wingman, #3? is in too tight, not the slot man. Check out how the missile rails on leads left side all line up but not on his right. The slot looks tucked in nice.

 

[RJP]

Didn't you all hear that this is actually part of the show now? Since they've never flown as tight as the Blues or anyone else for that matter, they thought they'd show how close they really could get! No other team gets as tight as the chickens!

 

[Dizel8]

Just curious, why not remove the rails? Are they a structural part of the wing?

 

[Doug Parker]

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Was the new Chick pilot involved or does she start next year?



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[Dizel8]

I think I saw her on TV as the spokesperson, so if that is the case, the answer is no.

 

[Dep676]

I was in Chicago last week and seen them flying right over downtown and Navy Pier. I didn't know what they were doing. I assuming practicing.

 

[f18pugsley]

Just curious, why not remove the rails? Are they a structural part of the wing?

The Hornet must fly with the rails. They act as 'winglets' to help control wingtip vortices. I would bet the F-16 wing is similar.

 

[I.P. Freley]

*ding ding ding ding!*

 

[Huggyu2]

Next season. I think she starts training in Nov.