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Stupid Questions about Naval Aviation (Part 3)

Gatordev

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Under 3710 (unless it's changed in the last two years), Part 135, and I believe Part 121 (121-ers can correct me), use of a cellular device in-flight is not authorized. So you can't legally file with FF in the air since it requires an internet connection. If you have INMARSAT or some other connectivity in the aircraft, then I suppose it could be legal, depending on what your organization's SOPs are.

Executing an IFR pickup in flight is perfectly fine, but the expectation is that something is already filed (with the caveat of the military or emergent cases getting special handling, as previously discussed). That said, getting that pickup will be dependent on ATC workload. If they're too busy and tell you to stand by, you can't push your way to the head of the line (short of declaring the emergency, which is certainly an option). Sometimes even a MEDEVAC callsign won't help you.
 

jmcquate

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Very random question. What is the deal with the trailing edge flaps on the Harrier? The inboard flaps look like they are damn near 90 degrees down in the takeoff/landing configuration. How is that beneficial for forward flight?
F-4s had the same set up. I think it's a "Blown Flap". Either jet exhaust or engine bleed air is re-directed downward by the flap to increase low speed stability.
 
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Gatordev

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A question for the HSM (and maybe HSC) peeps...

Yesterday there was a section of Romeos that appeared to be doing Section instrument approaches. Is this something formal now or just a new JO hotness to pass the time?

For the record, I'm not knocking JO hotness shenanigans. I always enjoyed creating and/or participating in such creative outlets in an effort to improve my aviation acumen.
 

Meyerkord

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A question for the HSM (and maybe HSC) peeps...

Yesterday there was a section of Romeos that appeared to be doing Section instrument approaches. Is this something formal now or just a new JO hotness to pass the time?

For the record, I'm not knocking JO hotness shenanigans. I always enjoyed creating and/or participating in such creative outlets in an effort to improve my aviation acumen.
Nothing formal at all. I’ve done it once or twice. Usually happens after tacform when we have 20 minutes to kill and we’re bored
 

Uncle Fester

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Is there an easy way to differentiate between a photo of an adversary F-5E and that of an F-5N?
The differences are all under the skin, mostly avionics, so not from a distance, no. When I worked for Grumman the SAMC plant at St Augustine did rework for the Adversary birds and the few Swiss jets then still flying, so I got to climb into a few. Elegantly dirt simple airplanes.
 
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