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The Queen making it look easy! Nice shot!
Written on 24-10-2021 by user3956
Really nice shot!
Written on 24-10-2021 by user3956
Nice pic!
Written on 24-10-2021 by user3956
Looks dope in gloss
Written on 24-10-2021 by user3956
Thanks, @a mentor. You are correct that with the CORS type code FA will display the aircraft as a VOUGHT-SIKORSKY V-166 Corsair. Quoting from Wikipedia, "In June 1938, the U.S. Navy signed a contract with Vought for a prototype bearing the factory designation V-166B,[13] the XF4U-1, BuNo 1443." However, the only ICAO Aircraft Type Code that I can find for ANY Corsair is: CORS. If you want FA to recognize it as a Corsair - any Corsair - you need to enter that code. (Unless someone knows another code that will work.) Then you can always be more specific as to the actual variant in the caption to the picture. There has been, and continues to be, a lot of frustration with FA as to the nomenclature FA uses for various ICAO codes. It rarely reflects the specific aircraft being displayed. It seems that ICAO does not usually come up with a new type code for each variant of one aircraft type, especially older aircraft types like the Corsair. (I know there are exceptions such as some airliners, e.g. B734, B735, etc.) So, generally, there is one code for one aircraft type. And in this case the V-166 was the very first of a long line of Corsair variants, so at least it makes some sense. Thanks, again. And keep up the good work, Hawk!
Written on 24-10-2021 by Greg Byington
So, it actually had 6 engines? Take-off? Cruise? or all the time?
Written on 24-10-2021 by jmonroe
CORRECTION OF PICTURE
Written on 24-10-2021 by Dominique Desilets
2021-OCT-24 C-GMRN -> Robinson R66 2021
Base of Operations: -> Ottawa ON Canada
Owner Registered Since: -> 2021-07-13
Owner -> Divine Supercars Inc. Ottwa ON
GREAT shot!
Written on 24-10-2021 by Jack White
This is clearly an F-18E. The photoshop charge was made by someone who is obviously not at true plane spotter. Pay attention to the details!
Written on 24-10-2021 by Rickh52
Jean-Yves: the backgrounds of the photos you linked are very obviously different from Patrick's photo as well as each other. Additionally, Patrick's photo is of a F/A-18E Super Hornet, first flown in the 2020 season. The photos linked are clearly of the older F/A-18A. Is it surprising that others have photographed this part of the routine in previous years?
Written on 24-10-2021 by justinwk
Thanks for all the comments.
Written on 24-10-2021 by Paul Lehmann
This picture was take from an Helicopter .
In La you can fly a tour over LAX...
Once again, thank you all
Thanks guys. There were 6 of the Beech's practicing formation flying over the weekend of 11/13/2020.
Written on 24-10-2021 by Richard Grinder
Those are TF-33 fans
Written on 24-10-2021 by Jeff Grindstaff
The FG-1D, built by Goodyear, is powered by a P&W R-2800 engine. The F2G-1 & -2 was powered by a P&W R-4360 engine, and this variant was the 'Super Corsair'. I sadly saw an F2G crash at the 1994 Phoenix Air Races - pilot got out OK.
Written on 24-10-2021 by adelma
Terrific
Written on 23-10-2021 by 思喆 王
Terrific
Written on 23-10-2021 by 思喆 王
wow
Written on 23-10-2021 by 思喆 王
滑翔机
Written on 23-10-2021 by 思喆 王
厉害
Written on 23-10-2021 by 思喆 王
Bang!
Written on 23-10-2021 by 思喆 王
I'm thinking the squadron called out was a typo. It was probably VP-67, the reserve squadron from NAS Memphis, they flew P-2s till the late '70s. The were in P-3As when I got NATTC Memphis in the fall of 1979.
Written on 23-10-2021 by Scott Smith
Fantastic shot! TAP's livery looks amazing on the A330neo imho.
Written on 23-10-2021 by The Martin Alliance
Love this shot perfect light to make that paint pink
Written on 23-10-2021 by NORAD P
Excellent! Great timing!
Written on 23-10-2021 by PerryL
GO NAVY, BEAT ARMY
Written on 23-10-2021 by Chris Croft
I agree wholeheartedly William. Those were the days when passengers dressed to look their best. Nowadays pajamas and flip flops are the norm.
Written on 23-10-2021 by Chris Croft
@Keith Brown
Written on 23-10-2021 by David Seider
@Paul Hurford
I am right there with you vis-a-vis the B757, aka the Seven-Rocket-Seven. Gone too
soon. WAY too soon.
Easily one of the top ten (maybe top five!) liveries to ever grace an airliner.
Written on 23-10-2021 by David Seider
@Diana Rose
Written on 23-10-2021 by David Seider
Here is some info that I have gleaned over the years. The particulars are borrowed
from the Los Angeles VFR Terminal Area Chart.
There are several special ATC routes that pass close to KLAX, but there are
specifically two that can provide a private pilot (and pax) in their Cessna et. al.
with spectacular "up-close" views of ops at KLAX. All of these routes fly southeast
to northwest.
First is named the "Mini Route". This is VFR only and is restricted to "non-turbojet
aircraft only". This route will take you over the numbers of KLAX rwy 24L at 2500 feet. This route is subject to ATC clearance.
Second is named the "Los Angeles Special Flight Rules Area". This too will take you over KLAX, and is not subject to ATC authorization. This route is also restricted to
"non-turbojet aircraft only", and "Maximum Indicated Airspeed shall not exceed
140 knots". Aircraft heading southeast are restricted to 3500 feet, and northwest
bound aircraft are restricted to 4500 feet.
Freedom 1 cleared for freedom of the skies !
Written on 23-10-2021 by harrycushing
What is a formidable looking chopper what a fabulous picture
Written on 23-10-2021 by Wingrat
Absolutely exceptional photograph. It’ll be a while before anybody comes up with one better than this
Written on 23-10-2021 by Wingrat
Absolutely exceptional photograph.
Written on 23-10-2021 by Wingrat
It's well-known that Singapore is meticulously squeaky clean (or at least tries hard
Written on 23-10-2021 by David Seider
to be so).
It's logical to think that their Air Force aircraft would be also!
Wow!
Written on 23-10-2021 by Bill Moore
sorry there @Greg; the CORS type entry on FA is entirely misleading giving a blueprint model number as an a/c type (V-166) -- the given F4U is more accurate and the F2G would be even more precise.
Written on 23-10-2021 by a mentor
Hmm, CYGNS11? Shouldn’t they be swans, not geese? 🙂😄
Written on 23-10-2021 by JohnDilley
Excellent shot!
Written on 23-10-2021 by William Owens
Yes, reminds me of the days when jet travel was respected and people were proud to be part of the list of passengers that were flying to and fro in such luxury…
Written on 23-10-2021 by William Owens
Nice plane at air shows! From a military point of view it's not a practical aircraft. Fuel load vs. payload vs. runway length needed to get off ground effect and be able to go any distance. And no air refueling ability. Still a beautiful plane!
Written on 23-10-2021 by Robin Rebhan
Also they probably use them for show since Singapore's not a hot bed of conflict lately.
Written on 23-10-2021 by Dave Keough
Great capture! Really nice!
Written on 23-10-2021 by Robin Rebhan
Great shot. The composition is awesome!!
Written on 23-10-2021 by Robin Rebhan
I think the high gloss finish is to help reflect the heat from tropical sun
Written on 23-10-2021 by Robin Rebhan
******* <---- I just had to add a couple more stars. Great shot...timing is everything :-)
Written on 23-10-2021 by Robin Rebhan
Sweet!
Written on 23-10-2021 by William O’Brien
Nice Shot! Heat Mirage is Painterly.
Written on 23-10-2021 by Diana Rose
Very Cool Shot!
Written on 23-10-2021 by Diana Rose
Bye bye old lady
Written on 23-10-2021 by Fabian Dirscherl
