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I've been meaning to post this thread for a while now.
I was at the RAF Leuchars Airshow this year, and for pretty much the first time, I saw jets performing at close range.
Due to the cloudy conditions, the Typhoon was doing low level stuff and holy feckers, this thing was astonishing - the power and noise was just absolutely epic
So, what piece of machinery / engine / jet / etc has literally redefined your senses?
I was at the RAF Leuchars Airshow this year, and for pretty much the first time, I saw jets performing at close range.
Due to the cloudy conditions, the Typhoon was doing low level stuff and holy feckers, this thing was astonishing - the power and noise was just absolutely epic
So, what piece of machinery / engine / jet / etc has literally redefined your senses?
k Me was it awesome. The first time i drove a Series 3 Jaguar XJ12, i then fully understood what a luxury car should be - not just a load of buttons on the dash.
The seats, the ride, the lack of noise, the performance (oh god the performance!)
Just magical, i have not driven a Jaguar since that has come anywhere close.
The seats, the ride, the lack of noise, the performance (oh god the performance!)
Just magical, i have not driven a Jaguar since that has come anywhere close.
Lord Pikey said:
jets are very nice but when you get have Typhoons, Phantoms and Tornados shaking your desk every day it gets repetative.
LP
I can't agree with that. LP
Brought up under the 09 Right flightpath at Heathrow and now live in the heart of LFA7 and neither the commercial or the military traffic gets on my nerve. Infact I still gaze up to catch a glimpse of whatever it might be overhead.
I work at the Typhoon final assembly plants in germany and england..
But i have this arguement with people at work and i think it boils down to if you love planes or not. i dont, im a petrolhead, not a Kerosenehead
LP
EDIT- becasue i cant spell the name of the project i work on!!!
But i have this arguement with people at work and i think it boils down to if you love planes or not. i dont, im a petrolhead, not a Kerosenehead
LP
EDIT- becasue i cant spell the name of the project i work on!!!
Edited by Lord Pikey on Friday 17th October 14:40
The Vulcan always made an impression on me, but the most awe inspiring, all-sense obliterating experience i've known involved standing underneath the Tornado F3 display aircraft on the live side of the flightline at the Biggin Hill Airfair a few years back:
Anatoly Kvotchur in the Su-27 about 25 metres away running the engines up as he started his take-off roll. He was static on the brakes with full dry power for about 15 seconds and then into full reheat ("Afterburner" for the Yanks) for 2 or 3 seconds before releasing the brakes. The vibrations/pressure waves felt through my body were so strong that it actually seemed difficult to draw breath, and the ground was shaking underneath my feet. Even with my fingers jammed in my ears it wasn't enough to prevent the crackling sound you get from the reheat being utterly utterly painful. My ears were still ringing until the following morning.
Anatoly Kvotchur in the Su-27 about 25 metres away running the engines up as he started his take-off roll. He was static on the brakes with full dry power for about 15 seconds and then into full reheat ("Afterburner" for the Yanks) for 2 or 3 seconds before releasing the brakes. The vibrations/pressure waves felt through my body were so strong that it actually seemed difficult to draw breath, and the ground was shaking underneath my feet. Even with my fingers jammed in my ears it wasn't enough to prevent the crackling sound you get from the reheat being utterly utterly painful. My ears were still ringing until the following morning.
andy400 said:
Vulcan, up close and flying.
Cover your ears/Run for cover/Wonder if nearby buildings will survive the earth shaking......
Hate to do it but +1Cover your ears/Run for cover/Wonder if nearby buildings will survive the earth shaking......
Also saw Concorde taking off one time from Heathrow as I was driving around the M25. It went right over the top on what appeared to be full reheat (Although I could be wrong about the reheat thing). You could see blue flames shooting out the back. Although it wasn't loud it looked stunning against a magnificent sunset.
bumblebee said:
Even with my fingers jammed in my ears it wasn't enough to prevent the crackling sound you get from the reheat being utterly utterly painful.
that reminded me. i have to say that that the Phantom that did a full moo take off and banked shaply after this morning from Manching was very very cool.ok, maybe i do like jets ickle tiny weeny bit.
LP
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