GreyGhost Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Think of it as a "Wake Generator" ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 (All Photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 10/4/2022 at 3:45 PM, GreyGhost said: (All photos: US Navy) -Gregg This is a really cool picture because you can see the exhaust or thrust of the Hawkeye. What is open right above the rescue sign? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 30 minutes ago, eraucubsfan said: This is a really cool picture because you can see the exhaust or thrust of the Hawkeye. What is open right above the rescue sign? It is the rear crew rescue hatch; I believe it's always open in takeoff and landing as a caution in case of ditching. It's nice to see you back, @GreyGhost; I hope you are doing well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 Affirm: it’s left off in those conditions to facilitate a “hopefully” easier exit for the “moles” (NFOs) in back. I thank my lucky star I was #3 in my graduating class vice #2. Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 28 minutes ago, Collin said: Affirm: it’s left off in those conditions to facilitate a “hopefully” easier exit for the “moles” (NFOs) in back. I thank my lucky star I was #3 in my graduating class vice #2. Cheers Collin I almost spit my drink 🤣, never heard the term "moles" for the NFOs before, but it does give a clear picture of them working back there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Thank you cruiz, that much appreciated ... And I agree, that was a very funny post Collin ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (Photo: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) On 10/5/2022 at 7:27 AM, ESzczesniak said: The Super Hornets wing pylons are in fact angled out. I believe it’s 4 degrees from the center line. I’ve read the reason, but unfortunately can’t recall exactly why. It is related to aerodynamics though…but might have been for the airframe, or something about separation of stores when released. The Super Hornet's wing pylons are canted 4.5 degrees outboard and the outboard stations (sta 2 & 10) are also tilted 2.5 degrees outboard. This was done to facilitate a certain weapons load due to store separation issues. Edited October 14, 2022 by GW8345 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 6 hours ago, GW8345 said: The Super Hornet's wing pylons are canted 4.5 degrees outboard and the outboard stations (sta 2 & 10) are also tilted 2.5 degrees outboard. This was done to facilitated a certain weapons load due to store separation issues. What was the loadout that caused all those issues? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 1 hour ago, 11bee said: What was the loadout that caused all those issues? Not at the liberty to say. 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 9 hours ago, GreyGhost said: -Gregg I guess someone doesn't remember their OPSEC training. 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 8:02 PM, GW8345 said: Not at the liberty to say. 🙂 Now I'm really intrigued. See if you can answer this - was it a loadout that has been seen, at least on occasion, on these jets? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 1 hour ago, 11bee said: Now I'm really intrigued. See if you can answer this - was it a loadout that has been seen, at least on occasion, on these jets? Can I answer that, yes.........will I, no. I've answered the question and explained as far as I'm willing to go why the pylons are laid out the way they are. While some may not agree with this decision they need to understand one word..........compilation (refer to your OPSEC/Security Clearance training). Remember, this is a public website that anyone can view and I'm not going to disclose certain information on a public website for the whole world to see. 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Back to our regularly scheduled programming ... (All Photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (All Photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Third down from the top, looks like the WSO is pushing up the weight board. “What does that mean Collin”? Before you walk to the jet, you drop off a weigh chit in the Handlers space which has your side number and launch weight for the cycle. The green shirt is showing the crew the weight board which should reflect what you wrote down. Upward hand signal tells the shirt to bump it up by 1000lbs. Slashing back and forth with the hand means bring it down 1000lbs. I believe if is off by 5000lbs or more you need to call the Boss and tell them “Boss, Side XXX is a XXlb catshot” while still giving the hand signals. In the S-3 the NFO front seater typically did this since the pilot is likely busy taxing into the shuttle. I verbalized whatever I saw to the entire crew for SA and backup. 90-95% of the time weight boards are not an issue, a few times I had to call the Boss to correct. Now there was that time a Hornet rogered up a weight board 10K BELOW his catapult weight….I’ll keep you all guessing what happened with that one (as I flew downwind to trap and saw it all). Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Just a guess on my part but didn't have enough "oomph" for the Cat Stroke ...? -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 (edited) I've always wondered about that. Thanks for the explanation Collin. And thanks for the Osprey pics Gregg! Edited October 19, 2022 by Wolfgun33 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 (All Photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) (All Photos: US Navy) -Gregg Edited November 3, 2022 by GreyGhost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Nice pics Gregg, as always, thanks for racking them up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) Sorry for the absence ... (All Photos: US Navy ) P.S. John, the second picture showe the angled shadowing the radar does to the nose cone on Super Hornets and Growlers ... -Gregg Edited November 16, 2022 by GreyGhost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I love this topic Many thanks you guys for taking the time to post all these pictures. Much appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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