who Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) Look at the silvering on that decal ( 173FW) Great shots, Wolf & Ken Btw, any of you able to get shots of the Singaporean birds over at Mountain Home? Especially looking for shots of crew names, tailfin logos, etc. So far the ones I've seen are the ones I found via Google. But close-ups like Wolfgun's or Ken's would be awesome. Yep on page 66 Here let me know what u need and I can go thru my photos since half the fleet is back in Singapore now and there was Airshow recently and now Edited February 16, 2012 by who Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drhornii Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) A friend flew in to Tulsa in his naked F-15E on the way to depot maintenance. This was the first time he flew a Strike Eagle without the conformals, pylons or pods. DJ was amazed on how little power was needed compared to a standard configured F-15E. Edited February 25, 2012 by drhornii Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SimFixer Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Now that's a big HUD glass! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdt13 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Didn't know Strike Eagles kept the weapons hardpoints on the fuselage shoulders underneath the CFTs. Also surprised at the weathering that goes on under there! The modeler is obviously overdoing it. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drhornii Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Didn't know Strike Eagles kept the weapons hardpoints on the fuselage shoulders underneath the CFTs. Also surprised at the weathering that goes on under there! The modeler is obviously overdoing it. ;) Speaking of weathering..... For some reason, I thought all Strike Eagles had the -229 engine, I was wrong, this had the -220 as do a few other squadrons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Warbird Keith Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 F-15C 78-0509 Flanker splinter camo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Wow! Cool pics of the Flanker Eagle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) :unsure: I'm probably the only person in the world who does n't like this splinter scheme on an Eagle. :( Great photos Keith but for me, they should have left the splinter scheme to the Flankers. Edited March 2, 2012 by geedubelyer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) **** Warbird Keith , your photo is EXCELLENT. Edited March 2, 2012 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SimFixer Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Wow! Cool pics of the Flanker Eagle. A "Fleagle"? :D (I call dibs on coinage!!!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 :unsure: I'm probably the only person in the world who does n't like this splinter scheme on an Eagle. :( Great photos Keith but for me, they should have left the splinter scheme to the Flankers. You are not. Splinter itself is cool, but the colors are not imho. Su-35S 902 looked much better imho. Although not splinter, serial Su-35S' doesn't look too shabby i would say. ;) http://russianplanes.net/st/Sukhoi/Su-35S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thought you might like to see the link..{I have had this in MY FAVORITES for almost 2 years ! ;) } http://www.www.amv83.fr/Asm/galleryjapanF15-304sqn.htm HOLMES B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Warbird Keith Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks Guys! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Nice couple of pics of the Eagle Aggressor Keith. Keep posting them if you got more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetmac_eric Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Hi at all, just found this pic at airliners.net the nozzles are differently opened, is this normal for parking f-15's ? need some more reference pics. kind regards, Hans Hey there everyone, just discovered the site,and I must say it is AWESOME!! I am currently a jet engine mechanic on the F-15, and felt I had to reply to this post. What you are seeing here is a sick F-15. When there is a severe problem with the engine, it transfers to secondary mode, meaning the electronic "brains" of the engine are severely restricted to what they control, and most control reverts to a hydromechanical fuel control. Part of this involves taking the variable exhaust nozzle out of the equation. THis plane landed with an engine fault, and that is why the nozzle is closed. Old crew dog was right in speaking of scavenging, but even if a guy were to run it up to 76%, the nozzle would only close to around 70% open, while this one is fully closed. Besides, you can see maintainers standing around the nose gear, NOT a place you would want to be if an engine were still running. One other possible explaination, and I know this is possible, because I have done it. When you go to cutoff, if you shut the EEC switch off too soon, it will close the nozzle as the engine spools down. But that is not whay my guess is here. Once again, great site guys!! And GREAT pics!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetmac_eric Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) Here are my modest attempts at photography. I'm no professional, that is for sure. Edited March 14, 2012 by jetmac_eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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jetmac_eric Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 The following are courtesy of Mark Payton Photography: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 jetmac_eric Hello and Nice to know someone like you has a great deal of extensive knowledge on these BEAUTIES. AND THANK you for those great photos too..I really love the very last ONE in your post..WOW !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Most Lilly they are prepping for an engine run and considering the engingine bays are not down the specs are working under 10R. There is still residual fuel on the ground under #1s dump mast and the ground gut is leaning against the tire with his headset still on. Where are you stationed, was stationed at Langley, Kadena, elmendorf and the Heath to name a few. Did they go back to just having engines mechs instead of that rivet crap? Cheers and welcome Dave Hey there everyone, just discovered the site,and I must say it is AWESOME!! I am currently a jet engine mechanic on the F-15, and felt I had to reply to this post. What you are seeing here is a sick F-15. When there is a severe problem with the engine, it transfers to secondary mode, meaning the electronic "brains" of the engine are severely restricted to what they control, and most control reverts to a hydromechanical fuel control. Part of this involves taking the variable exhaust nozzle out of the equation. THis plane landed with an engine fault, and that is why the nozzle is closed. Old crew dog was right in speaking of scavenging, but even if a guy were to run it up to 76%, the nozzle would only close to around 70% open, while this one is fully closed. Besides, you can see maintainers standing around the nose gear, NOT a place you would want to be if an engine were still running. One other possible explaination, and I know this is possible, because I have done it. When you go to cutoff, if you shut the EEC switch off too soon, it will close the nozzle as the engine spools down. But that is not whay my guess is here. Once again, great site guys!! And GREAT pics!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 the 104th and 159th FW's departed just before and at sunrise on 5 April for an overseas deployment. Here's a video compilation I did followed by a few photos Luck shot getting the rising sun coming through the canopy few Louisiana jets thanks for looking Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Great video and photos, Ken ... May the 104th have an uneventful deployment ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Killer shots, Ken! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 ...Ken STUNNING photos....and thanks for the video link too. :wub: :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 thanks guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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