When my daughter was in the RAF based at Conningsby, about 12 years ago they had a family day, and showcased the Eurofighter Typhoon, as seen on Top Gear later, but they can fly the plane on its arse at 30mph, then stick the afterburners on be out of sight in seconds, the noise and the pressure waves on your chest as it flew past was unbelievable. I can often hear, but not see them over Holderness dogfighting, awesome planes
The Typhoon is a technically amazing fighter, but it is inherently unstable in flight and was designed that way. A huge amount of technology is used to keep it flying. A typhoon pilot's nightmare is a dual engine failure, as the plane doesnt really glide well; the airframe, ordnance, canard wings and control services create a lot of drag and the engine thrust is used to overcome the static drag on the plane in flight. If both engines fails the pilot will lose power for his flight computer, hydraulic systems and control sevices. If they have sufficent height, they can go into a steep descent to generate speed to increase airflow over the wings and control surfaces and then line up the aircraft for a landing. Serious skill, knowledge, experience, training and reactions needed. Usually the best outcome is an ejection and loss of the airframe. I take my hat off to the RAF pilots.
Has anyone totted up the different subjects discussed on here since the thread was started? Can we have a list please. Alphabetical or chronological order suits me. Perhaps chronological order would be better as we would be able to ascertain any correlation between desperation/excitement/boredom and the topics discussed. Thanks in anticipation
Maybe a bit faster, but watching it flying just above the runway at a 45 degree angle, then putting his foot down was something to see, it has similar qualities to a Harrier
Seems I wasn't the only one thinking about this. It's been on again tonight, apparently after a supporter requested it:
Sup bitches. No, I aint dead. Had a lot on, but you'll be thrilled to know I'm back. Just wanted to say, am really happy with Acun, Shota, potential signings etc. Things are looking good again! And not just cos I'm back to bestow my wisdom on you lot.
Fackin hell we’re all coming out the woodwork. Speaks volumes to the damage the Allams caused to our fan base. Welcome back ****y chops.
Foreign secretary flew to Australia on govt jet £500k virtually on her own ! Surely Acun can do what he wants
Erm it wasn't them, I still went to the odd game, and knew things would eventually get better one way or another. I'da been back a few months ago if I coulda remembered me bastard password, and this site allowed me to recover it. Luckily today I accidentally clicked on the MS Edge button, and realised it was saved in that pile of ****e.