Blue Angels

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by FlashUNC

I think the Thunderbirds put on a better show personally.

Righto...thunderbirds are like synchronized swimming in airplanes.

[FlashUNC]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Righto...thunderbirds are like synchronized swimming in airplanes.

I freely admit its an F-16 vs F-18 preference.

[zmudshark]

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[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by GregL

Always loved the F-4, and I'm certainly a fan of the Blue Angels. Unfortunately, the F-4's tenure with the Blues was not without consequences: http://thanlont.blogspot.com/2017/05...on-of-f-4.html

Greg

Should be noted that only one of the 14 was an aircraft malfunction(fire). The rest were pilot error. Blues pilots are great pilots but they are mostly great formation and airshow pilots..the midairs were mostly 'bumps'..where they came together in a really minor way..and didn't kill the aircraft. not uncommon at all.

[GregL]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

..the midairs were mostly 'bumps'..where they came together in a really minor way..and didn't kill the aircraft. not uncommon at all.

Yet another similarity to bike racing - lots of bumps, but mostly without consequence! Thanks for weighing in with your naval aviation experience. I enjoy the flying anecdotes shared on this forum every bit as much as the cycling wisdom!

Greg