Take A Ride With A Blue Angel F-18 Pilot

[Ross]

http://alt.coxnewsweb.com/ajc/swf/blueangels/blueangels_lite.swf

Uh yeah, I can do this........

 

[Christina L]

Wow -

Wow -

incredible!! How those guys fly those things is beyond me.

Christina L

 

[Christina L]

And Ross -

And Ross -

I think your avatar is perfect for you. You ornery devil!

Christina L

 

[William]

That's excellent!

 

[strawberry]

OK, I can't believe he didn't choke on that gum. Doesn't seem like such a good idea to chew gum while going upside down and in spirals.

 

[geebee]

In 2000, I happened to be visiting one of my stores in San Francisco during Navy Fleet Week. I was walking through a park that overlooked the bay and started hearing some noises off in the distance behind me. A few seconds later the entire Blue Angels team flew from between buildings, right over my head and on down to the water area where they put on a show that was just awe inspiring. I can still hear and see them if I want to as it is imbedded in my memory as one of the best surprises ever. I did not know they were performing, I was merely walking around because I had a free weekend.
I would love to fly with them even it meant passing out.

 

[hensylee]

no, thanks, Ross. My stomach stays so upset these days, I'd barf right on my computer. So I am skipping this one.

 

[Ross]

It still amazes me at the performance of these new aircraft. When I flew, climbing at a rate of 800ft per minute was exciting. I can only imagine what it would be like to climb to 7000ft in just a few seconds. I had up to 2 and 3 G forces in civilian aircraft and that was enough for me. Watching this guy pass out tells me, I'd never make it either.