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Offline Russian

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« on: September 17, 2007, 01:37:04 PM »
Anyone going?
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Offline Shuffler

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« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2007, 05:45:11 PM »
Must be a russian thing.
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« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2007, 07:38:27 PM »
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Must be a russian thing.


Really? I wasn't aware that Red Bull Air Race was Russian.....

http://redbullairrace.com/
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Offline RightF00T

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« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2007, 08:11:45 PM »
I saw I guess the qualifying trials today....these races are friggin intense, they go so fast and speed between small spaces.
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Red Bull Sep 22, San Diego
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2007, 04:34:03 AM »
Red Bull air-races are fantastic - I watched the London event a while ago and it was really good. They are pulling 9gs in the turns and the races are very close. Some great locations too.
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Re: Red Bull Sep 22, San Diego
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2007, 06:18:42 AM »
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Anyone going?
Nope... Hitting up Columbus Ohio for the Gathering of Mustangs and Legends... Once in a lifetime event.  100 Ponies, and about 60 of the guys that flew em in WW2
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Offline LEADPIG

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« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2007, 07:25:54 AM »
I saw this on ESPN or something. Just wondering how many deaths per second do these races cause on average??
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Offline Shuffler

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« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2007, 09:14:41 AM »
hmmm Never heard of these races... no advertising, nothing.
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Offline FBBone

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« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2007, 09:28:07 AM »
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I saw this on ESPN or something. Just wondering how many deaths per second do these races cause on average??


I'd say those people get into the plane willingly, knowing the risks.  So it really doesn't matter, does it?  Sheesh..............
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« Reply #9 on: September 18, 2007, 04:35:12 PM »
Deaths per second? They've not had a single accident, never mind fatality. The events are scrupulously controlled and the pilots highly experienced. I doubt goverment authorities would allow them to race over the Thames in London, Danube in Budapest etc if they weren't completely professional...
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Offline eagl

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« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2007, 08:45:17 PM »
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I saw this on ESPN or something. Just wondering how many deaths per second do these races cause on average??


Not very many.  Driving your car is more dangerous.
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Offline evenhaim

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« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2007, 08:49:59 PM »
these races are very populaur in europe and eurasia, i unfortuanatly had tickets for the budahpest and istanbul(i believe) race but had to cancel due to work scheudle
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« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2007, 09:05:08 PM »
If Im not on duty Im going. Saw one practicing out over the ocean yesterday while I was fishing. Our Navy helicopters were giving that little bugger quite of alot of space. Odd being that he was so close to the air station. Usually its get the flock out of my way.
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« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2007, 01:55:59 PM »
Are they broadcasted? Would love to watch but can't make a trip to SD.
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« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2007, 06:35:42 PM »
Yup, Im going. No duty. I'll take lots of pictures for the rest of yall. Got a perfect view from base. Real close. The U.S.S. Reagan's command is thinking about opening up the flight deck for military personnel who want to watch the races. Perfect vantage point.
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