11bee Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 What happened to Grey Ghost? Looks like he hasn't been around for over a month. I was really enjoying his updates on this thread. Hope all is well with him... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I was just about to post the same thing. I too pray that all is well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Sorry for the absence Folks ... Been going through some health issues ... (All photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 (edited) (All photos: US Navy) -Gregg Edited September 28, 2022 by GreyGhost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 Some Viking love as I clean out my picture stash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Did the refueling probe get caught up in the basket on that last S-3? It's looking decidedly unicorn-ish. 🦄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, picknpluck said: Did the refueling probe get caught up in the basket on that last S-3? It's looking decidedly unicorn-ish. 🦄 Yes it did. Pilot (who will remain nameless)...was on the KC-135 and started slipping/falling out of the basket...with a downward vector. Bent the probe almost straight up. SNODS and I crept up behind them in the overhead and I snapped this pic. Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Good times! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 (edited) A few more They mis-spelled my name on 707 😲 Edited September 29, 2022 by Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 (edited) Welcome back Gregg, I've never commented on your updates but have always cruised through the photos. Almost a daily ritual too. So I hope all is well now and you are on the road to recovery! From a very appreciative ARCer Andy Edited September 30, 2022 by ExchefAndy stupidity Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 Might have me confused with someone else…but I guess I am recovering from a year in the Middle East. I’m back stateside for good. Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 21 hours ago, Collin said: Might have me confused with someone else…but I guess I am recovering from a year in the Middle East. I’m back stateside for good. Cheers Collin Yep, I did🤦♂️ I've fixed it now though, but its also good to see you back too!😄 Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Awesome shots Collin, I love how #700 had the squadron markings on the wing pylon also ... Love them Hoover's ..! Thank you Andy ... Ill be trying to get more Navy Pics posted ... 👍😎 Much appreciated ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Welcome back, Gregg! I do hope that you are feeling better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 (All photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Thank You Alexander ..! Still on the mend but getting better ...! -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stalal Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 On 9/28/2022 at 5:58 AM, GreyGhost said: Sorry for the absence Folks ... Been going through some health issues ... (All photos: US Navy) -Gregg Hope you are doing well @GreyGhost. Wish you the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 (edited) Thank You stalal .., Very much appreciated ... -Gregg Edited October 2, 2022 by GreyGhost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 (All photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stalal Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) On 9/30/2022 at 2:05 PM, GreyGhost said: (All photos: US Navy) -Gregg F-18 loadout always seem to be splayed outwards. Is it an illusion due to the shape of the aircraft? How does that hamper or supplement aerodynamics of the aircraft? Edited October 5, 2022 by stalal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ESzczesniak Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, stalal said: F-18 loadout always seem to be splayed outwards. Is it an illusion due to the shape of the aircraft? How does that hamper or supplement aerodynamics of the aircraft? 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. Edited October 5, 2022 by ESzczesniak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 I believe it was for stores separation. Why it is different from legacy hornets is a mystery. Geoff M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 5 hours ago, Geoff M said: I believe it was for stores separation. Why it is different from legacy hornets is a mystery. Geoff M I believe allot of that due to the new shape of the intakes and lower fuselage of the Supers ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 On 10/5/2022 at 8:08 AM, stalal said: How does that hamper or supplement aerodynamics of the aircraft? Definitely a drag penalty. Geoff M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
herbarnold99 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 "built-in headwinds" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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