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Offline Cthulhu

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Great B-36 "Tom-Tom" program video
« on: August 14, 2014, 10:19:00 AM »
Just found this. Lots of great up-close details on the mating mechanisms. In particular, check out the aileron deflection  required by the F-84 to cope with the wingtip vortex coming off the B-36. This program was a crazy idea, and it took a really skilled test pilot with a huge pair to even attempt this.  :salute

Enjoy  :)


 http://youtu.be/-IikW5AZEmQ

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Re: Great B-36 "Tom-Tom" program video
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2014, 08:41:09 PM »
Wow, amazing flying to accomplish that link up.
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Re: Great B-36 "Tom-Tom" program video
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2014, 10:35:35 AM »
Quote from: Bodhi on August 16, 2014, 08:41:09 PM
Wow, amazing flying to accomplish that link up.
No kidding. Just imagine the tip vortices coming off of that monster. Remember the F-104 that collided with the XB-70? It's crazy for small aircraft to fly that close to a big planes wingtip.
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