11bee Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 A US drone just bagged it's first air to air kill. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/09/19/mq-9-gets-first-air-air-kill-training-exercise-air-force-official-says.html Maybe revise the upcoming Top Gun to reflect this new reality? A bitter, overweight Maverick; pasty white after being locked in shipping containers for the last 15 years flying UAV's, finally shoots down his arch nemesis, the Rooski MiG, with a few clicks of the mouse. He emerges from his shipping container, squinting due to the bright sunlight, to the cheers of dozens of other overweight, pasty white UAV controllers. They promptly take a week off to celebrate. Instead of playing volleyball, they hunker down for a marathon session of Fortnite, with nothing but Rock Star and Doritos for nutrition. I think this idea has some real merit. Like the original Top Gun, it will appeal today's generation of kids. A generation who abstains from sports (and any physical activity that takes them outdoors) and instead, spends their days in their basements, engaged in simulated combat. What a great recruiting tool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Definitely got a laugh outta the movie idea. This whole thing sounds like a flying SAM hit a target considering there was, and probably will never be, any air-to-air combat maneuvering when it comes to this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I have met several military drone pilots/operators and I will state your “bitter overweight pasty white” description is inaccurate and offensive, even if it was made in jest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 Didn't realize UAV operators were a protected class. I'd suggest not going to the movie then... FWIW, I've met a few operators as well. The ones I've met wouldn't get their panties in a knot over a post like that, made on a model site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
echolmberg Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I thought it was a great idea for a movie! LOL! Being a plastic model builder as well as an RC airplane flyer, I look around and see all the large guts and pasty-skinned guys who partake in our beloved hobbies. If you can't laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at? Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChesshireCat Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 14 hours ago, habu2 said: I have met several military drone pilots/operators and I will state your “bitter overweight pasty white” description is inaccurate and offensive, even if it was made in jest. Who cares about them! If you haven't got a whiff of the other guys bad breath, then ain't done a thing! Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Could be worse, could have a depiction of drone pilots like the “Jack Ryan” series on Amazon 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 (edited) On 9/19/2018 at 1:08 PM, 11bee said: A US drone just bagged it's first air to air kill. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/09/19/mq-9-gets-first-air-air-kill-training-exercise-air-force-official-says.html Maybe revise the upcoming Top Gun to reflect this new reality? A bitter, overweight Maverick; pasty white after being locked in shipping containers for the last 15 years flying UAV's, finally shoots down his arch nemesis, the Rooski MiG, with a few clicks of the mouse. He emerges from his shipping container, squinting due to the bright sunlight, to the cheers of dozens of other overweight, pasty white UAV controllers. They promptly take a week off to celebrate. Instead of playing volleyball, they hunker down for a marathon session of Fortnite, with nothing but Rock Star and Doritos for nutrition. I think this idea has some real merit. Like the original Top Gun, it will appeal today's generation of kids. A generation who abstains from sports (and any physical activity that takes them outdoors) and instead, spends their days in their basements, engaged in simulated combat. What a great recruiting tool! They already have a "Top Drone" movie already out there...……..it's called Stealth...…. Edited September 21, 2018 by Johnopfor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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