USAF Thunderbirds grounded!

[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.

 

[flyguy81]

saw the airshow going to south bend from o'hare, didn't know what happened until we landed...interesting

 

[F16TJ]

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

Yes to your second question.

 

[Dr Pokenhiemer]

Actually these two pilots are getting ready to retire and are getting some experience for their next job--NASCAR DRIVER!!! RUBBIN'S RACIN'!!

 

[sandman2122]

Walking papers?

Probably was pretty easy for the "real investigators" to figure out who screwed up. But since I only looked at a picture from Airliners.net I would guess the guy on the right wing was out of position - as in too tight....

Nascar, naaa, probably back to AETC to teach studs not to swap paint.

 

[av8orboy]

Saw them last weekend at Westfield, Ma. Good show, no bumpin and grinding this time.

 

[Whale Rider]

$hit Happens

They'll be back flying in no time. T-Birds Rule!

 

[phantomdriver]

female thunderbird

She starts next year.