Author Topic: Blue Angel # 6 Comes Home (Read 582 times)

cav58d · « **on:** April 27, 2007, 06:05:30 PM »

Photo's from NAS Pensacola as BA # 6 returns home. Note Fat Albert flying the # 6 on her side

http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=DP&Date=20070425&Category=NEWS01&ArtNo=704250804&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=1

Mr No Name · « **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2007, 06:20:55 PM »

AquaShrimp · « **Reply #2 on:** April 27, 2007, 06:28:54 PM »

Yeah, its dangerous business pulling g's at low altitude. Not only does a pilots mind have to be in tip-top shape, but so does his body. Who knows why a highly experienced pilot went unconscious while pulling g's when a thousand times before he didn't? Perhaps he was fighting a cold, or got a poor nights sleep, or was even a bit dehydrated.

The Blue Angels trim their planes down, so a constant back pressure must be maintained on the stick. Lose consciousness and let got of the stick, and your plane goes down.

Maverick · « **Reply #3 on:** April 27, 2007, 06:35:51 PM »

Fair skies and tailwinds forever.

Bodhi · « **Reply #4 on:** April 27, 2007, 07:02:23 PM »

~~LtCdr Davis....~~

LePaul · « **Reply #5 on:** April 27, 2007, 07:04:32 PM »

Thanks for the links to the images.

Aquashrimp, your sideline speculating is out of line and distasteful IMO

Golfer · « **Reply #6 on:** April 27, 2007, 08:13:47 PM »

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Originally posted by AquaShrimp
A load of garbage

Shut up.

Airscrew · « **Reply #7 on:** April 27, 2007, 10:48:53 PM »

"They who wait upon the Lord shall have their strength renewed. They shall mount up with wings as eagles. They will run and not grow weary they will walk and faint not."

~~LtCdr Kevin Davis~~

Seagoon · « **Reply #8 on:** April 27, 2007, 11:26:10 PM »

Very Sad.

I'm not sure there is any sight in the world that shatters me more than a flag draped coffin.

- SEAGOON

"For man also does not know his time: Like fish taken in a cruel net, Like birds caught in a snare, So the sons of men are snared in an evil time, When it falls suddenly upon them." (Eccles. 9:12)

red26 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2007, 01:03:11 AM »

Fair skies and tailwinds forever. By Maverick

I can only say the same thing .

AWMac · « **Reply #10 on:** April 28, 2007, 07:05:47 AM »

"Oh I Have Slipped
The Surly Bonds of Earth...
Put Out My Hand
And Touched the Face of God"

Peace

<<>>

Mac

*wish you hadn't posted those pics*
Is nothing sacred anymore?

A Good Read

Captain Virgil Hilts · « **Reply #11 on:** April 28, 2007, 07:47:29 AM »

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Originally posted by AquaShrimp
Yeah, its dangerous business pulling g's at low altitude. Not only does a pilots mind have to be in tip-top shape, but so does his body. Who knows why a highly experienced pilot went unconscious while pulling g's when a thousand times before he didn't? Perhaps he was fighting a cold, or got a poor nights sleep, or was even a bit dehydrated.

The Blue Angels trim their planes down, so a constant back pressure must be maintained on the stick. Lose consciousness and let got of the stick, and your plane goes down.

Was this trip necessary?

cav58d · « **Reply #12 on:** April 28, 2007, 01:54:49 PM »

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Originally posted by AquaShrimp
Yeah, its dangerous business pulling g's at low altitude. Not only does a pilots mind have to be in tip-top shape, but so does his body. Who knows why a highly experienced pilot went unconscious while pulling g's when a thousand times before he didn't? Perhaps he was fighting a cold, or got a poor nights sleep, or was even a bit dehydrated.

The Blue Angels trim their planes down, so a constant back pressure must be maintained on the stick. Lose consciousness and let got of the stick, and your plane goes down.

Your a stand up guy. Aren't you in the Navy too?

AquaShrimp · « **Reply #13 on:** April 28, 2007, 06:15:29 PM »

I didnt realize this was a mourning thread till after the time limit that I could edit the thread.

That being said, the pilot is dead. He will never see this. This thread is for us, and us only. It made me feel better talking a bit about number 6. If you are angry that I posted, so be it. I am sure that number 6 would rather me post about flying than feel sorry for him. I've seen him fly in 2006, I'm not sure if you all have. He was a good pilot and served his country well.

So, ~~#6, and you cry-babies.~~

Captain Virgil Hilts · « **Reply #14 on:** April 28, 2007, 06:28:42 PM »

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Originally posted by AquaShrimp
I didnt realize this was a mourning thread till after the time limit that I could edit the thread.

That being said, the pilot is dead. He will never see this. This thread is for us, and us only. It made me feel better talking a bit about number 6. If you are angry that I posted, so be it. I am sure that number 6 would rather me post about flying than feel sorry for him. I've seen him fly in 2006, I'm not sure if you all have. He was a good pilot and served his country well.

So, ~~#6, and you cry-babies.~~

No one is crying. Almost everyone noticed you were being a pompous bloviating dipstick, though.

No one is feeling sorry for Lt Cmdr Davis either. Most were saluting him, and no one else felt they were qualified to comment on the crash.