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The Monster COD thread (homage to the C-2A Greyhound)

Funny thing about the thread jack, it's just going to happen in COD threads..........a page is about it talking about CODs before we are all :sleep_125
 
bunk22 said:
Funny thing about the thread jack, it's just going to happen in COD threads..........a page is about it .....
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Naaaaaa .... I love COD's ... I even managed some right seat time .... and like I said, the movies and mail .... but especially the occasional deck launch ... a thrill for the whole ship. :)

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A4sForever said:
Naaaaaa .... I love COD's ... I even managed some right seat time .... and like I said, the movies and mail .... but especially the occasional deck launch ... a thrill for the whole ship. :)
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It's funny to think that we still have deck launch procedures in our NATOPS. I'm not sure if I'd ever want to try that.
 
MasterBates said:
I believe S-3s can/could deck launch as well.. I think that came up in a previous COD thread the diverged to the C-1 Trader.
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HEY!!! The A-6 "could" also ... as per NATOPS take-off data (we checked) .... 9000# of fuel and clean wing .... then what are you gonna' do ....??? :)

Use the relief tube on the bad guys .... ????
 
MasterBates said:
I believe S-3s can/could deck launch as well.. I think that came up in a previous COD thread the diverged to the C-1 Trader.
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I've seen both the US-3 and S-3 deck launch. We deck launched a S-3 off the TR while at anchor in Halifax.
 
Even more scary would be landing without using the hook/wire combo. Using full length of the boat. Just like the C-130 did.
 
Flash said:
And for gifts to Generals after they are used up..........;)
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Note late model Mustang in the back. If you haven't seen one of these take off, another pilot drives the Mustang (or other appropriate fast car) and talks to the flying pilot about wing position during the takeoff roll. I also think they scoop up the training wheels. It was crazy to see this U-2 on the takeoff roll followed by a speeding car. I don't know which job would be more fun.
 
cosmania said:
Note late model Mustang in the back. If you haven't seen one of these take off, another pilot drives the Mustang (or other appropriate fast car) and talks to the flying pilot about wing position during the takeoff roll. I also think they scoop up the training wheels. It was crazy to see this U-2 on the takeoff roll followed by a speeding car. I don't know which job would be more fun.
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They are also used for landings as the U-2 is difficult to set down wings level. Because of its aspect ratio, it just wants to stay flying and has to be stalled a few feet off runway.

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