In Cockpit Video - Thunderbird Crash

[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...

[LASERRAY]

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

[NorCal Gameshow]

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

[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...
So you've seen my jet ski trailer...

[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.