Micro Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 A few years back I remember reading an amazing story written by the pilot of an F-18 who took in a piece of cat-track while launching off the Connie, and the subsequent barricade arrestment. I can't seem to find it anymore. Anyone know where I can? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 This? http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Stories1/001-100/0003_F-18/story0003.htm https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/1999/07-18/0039_david_hackworth__above_and_beyond.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I remember hearing about that, we couldn't believe that a cat crew could be that careless. BTW, heard a lot of folks lose their job over that fuster cluck, as they should have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Micro Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 7 hours ago, Whiskey said: This? http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Stories1/001-100/0003_F-18/story0003.htm https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/1999/07-18/0039_david_hackworth__above_and_beyond.html Yes! Thanks, Whiskey. I couldn't find it for the life of me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Micro Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 4 hours ago, GW8345 said: I remember hearing about that, we couldn't believe that a cat crew could be that careless. BTW, heard a lot of folks lose their job over that fuster cluck, as they should have. Yeah. I just came across the video and was looking for the story. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 What the heck crashed into the water at the 0:58 mark on the video? External stores? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Micro Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Yeah. He jettisoned everything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 4 hours ago, Micro said: Yeah. He jettisoned everything. Still, at various points you can see stuff flying out of the engine, great flashes of light as they do so. After the wave off, I love the pilot calmly saying, "I think I can make this happen Max". Man, what cajones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Now that was something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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