In Cockpit Video - Thunderbird Crash

[LASERRAY]

Eject, Eject, Eject! (http://www.f-16.net/PhotoGallery/album44/aby.mpg)

[LASERRAY]

Here's The Story.
T-Bird Crash Story (http://www.f-16.net/f-16_news_article842.html)

[Dr. Eagle]

Obvious he immediately knew when he was screwed and needed to depart the jet...:frown:

[LASERRAY]

Originally posted by Dr. Eagle
Obvious he immediatley knew when he was screwed and needed to depart the jet...:frown: He looks very calculated but I would have liked to have seen his facial expression.......................:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Dr. Eagle]

Originally posted by LASERRAY
He looks very calculated but I would have like to have seen his facial expression.......................:eek: :eek: :eek:
Me too, I think he had one of those "oh shit" looks on his face...
kida like this....:eek:

[LASERRAY]

Originally posted by Dr. Eagle
Me too, I think he had one of those "oh shit" looks on his face...
kida like this....:eek: I'm just glad that he made it out safely. I read that he now has a desk job. That's got to be an emotional 180.:burningm:

[Dr. Eagle]

Originally posted by LASERRAY
I'm just glad that he made it out safely. I read that he now has a desk job. That's got to be an emotional 180.:burningm:
You'll have that happen when you crash a 15 million dollar jet...:rolleyes:
Glad he made it out safely too. And he did so just barely, with about a second to spare.
Thank god for ejection seats.
:eek:

[NorCal Gameshow]

Originally posted by Dr. Eagle
You'll have that happen when you crash a 15 million dollar jet...:rolleyes:
Glad he made it out safely too. And he did so just barely, with about a second to spare.
Thank god for ejection seats.
:eek:
15 million dollars......
damn, 15 million dollars
then there's A-rod makin 250 mil
nevermind....

[Dr. Eagle]

Originally posted by NorCal Gameshow
15 million dollars......
damn, 15 million dollars
then there's A-rod makin 250 mil
nevermind....
Honestly I don't remember what they cost now. When they originally came up with the F16 concept it was to cost about 1/3 what an F15 cost. I bet it is probably 10 times that 15 mil number I threw out... I was just fishin in the air for the number...;)

[NorCal Gameshow]

Originally posted by Dr. Eagle
Honestly I don't remember what they cost now. When they originally came up with the F16 concept it was to cost about 1/3 what an F15 cost. I bet it is probably 10 times that 15 mil number I threw out... I was just fishin in the air for the number...;)
I seem to remember a few years back general dynamics got a contract to refurbish 'em for more then new ones (can't remember the plane ) would cost......
par for da course...

[Forkin' Crazy]

Originally posted by Dr. Eagle
You'll have that happen when you crash a 15 million dollar jet...:rolleyes:
Glad he made it out safely too. And he did so just barely, with about a second to spare.
Thank god for ejection seats.
:eek:
I saw that a while back. I was thinking it was $20 mil and change.... Like it makes much difference.... What's $5 mil anyway.... chump change. That is not the first time it has happened either...:rolleyes:

[Dr. Eagle]

Originally posted by NorCal Gameshow
I seem to remember a few years back general dynamics got a contract to refurbish 'em for more then new ones (can't remember the plane ) would cost......
par for da course...
I actually thought about that when I wrote that first number. The cost of military aircraft has climbed exponentially in the recent times. I seem to remember that the F15 was on the order of 25 mil and the f16 was supposed to be around 1/3. of that.
So I found this on the Air Force link fact sheet.
Unit cost: F-16A/B , $14.6 million (fiscal 98 constant dollars); F-16C/D,$18.8 million (fiscal 98 constant dollars)
Guess I was closer than I thought!

[LASERRAY]

I'm pretty sure it's 30+ million for one. If i'm a pilot, I'm opting for the extra collision coverage!:D

[Dr. Eagle]

Originally posted by LASERRAY
I'm pretty sure it's 30+ million for one. If i'm a pilot, I'm opting for the extra collision coverage!:D
Sort of the LCD waiver, (limited Carnage and Destruction)...;)

[NorCal Gameshow]

i'd have to go with a high deductible to make it affordable..:rolleyes: :D

[Dr. Eagle]

Originally posted by NorCal Gameshow
i'd have to go with a high deductible to make it affordable..:rolleyes: :D
Me too....;)

[NorCal Gameshow]

Originally posted by LASERRAY
I'm pretty sure it's 30+ million for one. If i'm a pilot, I'm opting for the extra collision coverage!:D
if i use my american express card to rent one will they cover any losses incurred ?

[Dr. Eagle]

Originally posted by NorCal Gameshow
if i use my american express card to rent one will they cover any losses incurred ?
Here is the fact sheet on the plane. I think I'd have to have a whole bunch of Amex's to cover this one...
F-16 (http://www.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?fsID=103)

[LASERRAY]

Originally posted by NorCal Gameshow
if i use my american express card to rent one will they cover any losses incurred ? I think that you can get on a monthly payment plan. Of course, you'll be passing on YOUR debt to your great,great,great,great,great,great,great,great,gr eat,great,great,great,great,great,great,great,grea t great, grandchildren.:D

[Dr. Eagle]

Originally posted by LASERRAY
I think that you can get on a monthly payment plan. Of course, you'll be passing on YOUR debt to your great,great,great,great,great,great,great,great,gr eat,great,great,great,great,great,great,great,grea t great, grandchildren.:D
Wouldn't that be great?
:D

[NorCal Gameshow]

Originally posted by Dr. Eagle
Here is the fact sheet on the plane. I think I'd have to have a whole bunch of Amex's to cover this one...
F-16 (http://www.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?fsID=103)
dr. i checked out the website...bring your visa...they don't except american express...:(

[Dr. Eagle]

Originally posted by NorCal Gameshow
dr. i checked out the website...bring your visa...they don't except american express...:(
Really???
Crap!!!! I don't have a big enough credit limit!!!!!!
Damn it all...:D

[LASERRAY]

Originally posted by Dr. Eagle
Really???
Crap!!!! I don't have a big enough credit limit!!!!!!
Damn it all...:D Sell your boat, Jet ski's, and rusty zeiman trailer. It's a start.:D

[NorCal Gameshow]

Originally posted by LASERRAY
Sell your boat, Jet ski's, and rusty zeiman trailer. It's a start.:D
ouch, that's not rust he had faux rust painted on for effect...:D

[skeepwerkzaz]

Passenger-"So when you tell me to eject, do I say roger, or OK?"
Pilot-"If you even say 'huh?' you'll be talking to yourself!"

[STV_Keith]

A pilot is only allowed 2 get outs before he's grounded for life. The compression on the spine from the ejection seat is a big factor. 2 of those and that's all the military will allow.

[Trash]

A pilot is only allowed 2 get outs before he's grounded for life. The compression on the spine from the ejection seat is a big factor. 2 of those and that's all the military will allow.
This is incorrect, there is no limitation on the number of ejections. OTOH, after two you start to reconsider your options.

[Dr. Eagle]

Originally posted by NorCal Gameshow
ouch, that's not rust he had faux rust painted on for effect...:D
So you've seen my jet ski trailer...:D

[burbanite]

Originally posted by STV_Keith
A pilot is only allowed 2 get outs before he's grounded for life. The compression on the spine from the ejection seat is a big factor. 2 of those and that's all the military will allow.
Originally posted by Trash
This is incorrect, there is no limitation on the number of ejections. OTOH, after two you start to reconsider your options.
This guy is now desk bound in D.C. because it was pilot error, looks like it's only a oncer in the Blue Angels.

[Trash]

looks like it's only a oncer in the Blue Angels.
It was the Thunderbirds in this case...
Seriously, for those on the demonstration teams you've probably only got one seat ride and it's over. Barring any physical condition brought on by the ejection, it may not be your last time in the cockpit though.

[MudPumper]

There is a guy on ebay selling an F/A18. He also has an F-100 and a couple of Mig-29's.

[MudPumper]

When I click on the link I get a Film reel looking thing that says to go to F16.net. I don't get the video. I was able to see a groundcrew video. Can anybody post a different link for the cockpit video???

[MudPumper]

Nevermind, I found another link!!

[STV_Keith]

Originally posted by Trash
This is incorrect, there is no limitation on the number of ejections. OTOH, after two you start to reconsider your options.
Hmmm, maybe my roommate was incorrect. He's a flight line mechanic on the F-16's so you'd think he'd have his facts straight.