F35 (J.S.F.) from the Cockpit

[Dan4th]

Completely out of turn here, but I really
believe the VTOL F-35 sort of stands on the
shoulders of the Harrier. It will be the next
leap in technology for that type of aircraft.

I would LOVE it if Dave's friend Pete would
tell us just what you ask, Ian, but perhaps
he can't -- YET.........

Got to say, though, that a trip across the
bubbly waves to Jolly Old certainly sounds
to ME like a perfect Operational Testing
Exercise, don't you think???????????

Of course, if they just wanted to fly as far as
Bangor, I wouldn't mind either!

Danf.

[MOD]

You are right Dan4th. She has got to jump the pond asap..


ibw

[Dan4th]

You are Right!

Besides, all three versions have flown
across the USA already -- just under
3,000 miles.

Pond jump is only a little further!

What's a few hundred miles between
friends????????????

Public Relations alone ought to do it!

(Oh, and they CAN stop in Bangor if
they'd like....)

Danf.

[Xplumberlives]

XPL is your mate an ex-Harrier Jock? It would be interesting to hear why/how the F35 is so much better than the Harrier, from a pilot's perspective.

ibw

Yes he was on the OCU as OC B Flight and before that he was on 1 (F) Sqn and was involved in bombing Kosovo!

He then left the RAF and joined BAe as it was at Warton and was a Development Test Pilot on the Harrier!

[Dan4th]

Another one of your lads who's SOLD on the
VTOL version............

A partial answer to MOD's question.



Worth the wait, maybe.........

Danf.

[Dan4th]

Latest Milestone::::::::::::::::::::

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, LAKEHURST, N.J. -- Navy test pilot Lt. Christopher Tabert takes to the sky July 27 in an F-35C test aircraft launched by a steam catapult for the first time. CF-3 is the designated carrier suitability testing aircraft, and is in Lakehurst for catapult and jet blast deflector testing. The F-35C is the carrier variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, and is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B variants. It has larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear for slower catapult launch and landing approach speeds and deck impacts associated with the demanding carrier take-off and landing environment. The F-35C is undergoing test and evaluation at NAS Patuxent River prior to eventual delivery to the fleet.

Danf.

[Xplumberlives]

Thanks D4th

[Dan4th]

DXP::::::::::::

Anything from your Bud lately????????

Danf.

[Xplumberlives]

DXP::::::::::::

Anything from your Bud lately????????

Danf.

Nothing recently, I guess from the program they're rather busy, I'll try in the week!

[Xplumberlives]

Just received an Email from Pete at Patuxent River.

All is well and the programme rolls on, he sent two photo's, the first one is him in the new helmet with all the protective equipment.



the second shows a flypast at Andrews Airbase.

[Dan4th]

Pete has a Great Job!

D.

[MOD]

Great pics Dave. That is one interesting helmet.

Is the F-35 cleared for a full STOVL display yet?


ibw

[Xplumberlives]

Great pics Dave. That is one interesting helmet.

Is the F-35 cleared for a full STOVL display yet?

ibw

Pete is working on the C model that we will get in this country, no STOVL capability, a true carrier aircraft in the OLD sense!

[Dan4th]

This popped-up today:::::::::::::::



Dave: Anything from Pete lately?

Danf.

[Xplumberlives]

No nothing lately, you'll see it as soon as I get it!

[Dan4th]

I'll tell you, the thing I can't wait for
is to see video of Pete's version
actually landing/taking off from an
actual aircraft carrier!

I know they're doing the trials, but
they are all from the LAND!

Danf.

[Xplumberlives]

I'll tell you, the thing I can't wait for
is to see video of Pete's version
actually landing/taking off from an
actual aircraft carrier!

I know they're doing the trials, but
they are all from the LAND!

Danf.

Indeed, they are "playing"with a stationary carrier flight deck!

I will send him an email.


D4th, he had his first flight on Wednesday and sent this picture!

[Dan4th]

PETE!

Thanks, Dave.........

Danf.

[Xplumberlives]

The badge he is wearing VX23

[Dan4th]

I truly believe down to the soles of
my feet that this aircraft, in all three
iterations, will be a joy to those that
fly her!

Time will tell, as it always does, but
this really looks to be a wonderful
flying machine!

(...oh, and I STILL think Pete has a
Great Job!)

Danf.

[Xplumberlives]

I truly believe down to the soles of
my feet that this aircraft, in all three
iterations, will be a joy to those that
fly her!

Time will tell, as it always does, but
this really looks to be a wonderful
flying machine!

(...oh, and I STILL think Pete has a
Great Job!)
Danf.

I KNOW he does!

[Jigsaw]

Great stuff indeed

[Delhud]

lovely aircraft but---

Its taken so long in development
man will be obsolete before the aircraft reaches the air forces

Delhud

[Xplumberlives]

lovely aircraft but---

Its taken so long in development
man will be obsolete before the aircraft reaches the air forces

Delhud

Have you heard of Duncan Sandys?

[Sooty655]

lovely aircraft but---

Its taken so long in development
man will be obsolete before the aircraft reaches the air forces

Delhud

Have you heard of Duncan Sandys?

Or Sunken Glandys if you prefer Private Eye.