The A-6 is a neat jet, but if you haven't watch old war footage, you won't think much of it. Just don't tell that to an old Intruder pilot or his EWO. I guarantee you someone the age of your dad will knock you off your rocker. But seriously, the A-6 Intruder is an instructive lesson for you folks … [Read more...] about The A-6 Intruder: A Starting Point
Ex-Fighter Pilot Nearly Finishes in the “Drink”
Carrier-based fighter pilots often refer to the ocean as the "drink," which makes it a lot easier to deal with the sometimes hairy conditions of trying to land an aircraft on a carrier that's pitching back and forth in the ocean. One Fighter Pilot nearly did the same thing, although Matt Hall … [Read more...] about Ex-Fighter Pilot Nearly Finishes in the “Drink”
F/A-18 Hornet’s Landing Gear Explained (Video)
If you know anything about cars, you know that the only parts that (should!) ever touch the ground when you drive are four fist-sized patches of tire. They may get bigger when you punch the gas, smaller when you brake, but in general, that's all that connects you to the road. In my latest video … [Read more...] about F/A-18 Hornet’s Landing Gear Explained (Video)
New Fighter Jet Su-33M Completed in China
I don't try to stick my head into politics because it usually leads to a searing pain and me not understanding why people do what they do. At the same time, I saw some news recently that pricked the ears of this veteran fighter pilot and may be interesting to you guys as well. China has put the … [Read more...] about New Fighter Jet Su-33M Completed in China
New Fighter Jets on Order, Will One of Them Be Yours?
Words that rarely leave my mouth: Congress got it right. I even get the chance to thank a representative, Todd Akin, for helping to bring more planes to wings throughout the U.S. and even overseas. There had been debates over how many fighter jets we would be seeing take to the skies, as even … [Read more...] about New Fighter Jets on Order, Will One of Them Be Yours?