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  1. 05-17-2007, 05:07 PM #13
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    Default Re: Emotionless Decisions

    Yes, some people think the photo is a product of photoshop. The drama of the shot is enhanced by somewhat by an optical illusion, that is not to minimize the great skill of the pilot (Dale is the most experienced F-14 pilot in the world) though, it still is a fantastic maneuver!

    Just for the record the shot was taken from the deck of the USS America in 1989 during a Tomcat tactical demo at sea. Dale's own words on describing the execution is taken from an interview I found on the web..

    "I started from the starboard rear quarter of the ship, at or slightly below flight deck level. Airspeed was at about 250 knots with the wings swept forward. I selected afterburner at about 1/2 mile behind and the aircraft accelerated to about 325-330 knots. As I approached the ship, I rolled into an 85 degree angle of bank and did a 2-3 g turn, finishing about 10- 20 degrees off of the ship's axis. It was a very dramatic and, in my opinion, a very cool way to start a carrier demo."

    COOL INDEED!
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  2. 05-17-2007, 08:36 PM #14
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    Interesting..........southbeachrat

    I came across this picture about 6-7 years ago and never came across anymore info on it, other than what is written on it. Kinda figured there wasn't anymore info to go with it, being that it was military and all.

    Now, after this amount of time, and posting it here, you come along and fill in the missing pieces. LOL

    I can see what you are saying about the optical illusion of it also. I never doubted the skill of the pilot with this move either.

    To read his own words of how he did it and all, is incredible to say the least. I am trying to picture this in my mind that he started on starboard side and so low and finished on the Port side with it. Then with the afterburners besides and the amount of g's and the turn itself, this had to be one heck of a ride and a site to see besides.

    No doubt about it, a very cool way to start a carrier demo.

    A fantastic maneuver for sure.

    Thanks again for putting some of the pieces together with all this.
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