hobbesmaster posted:

Wasn't there an E-2 NFO in GiP or something? Sounds about the same.

hobbesmaster posted:

Wasn't there an E-2 NFO in GiP or something? Sounds about the same.

Godholio posted:

Yep, and E-3 crew. But we got paid, vs paying for it.

Edit: Oh he got here first lol

BIG HEADLINE posted:

The article says it'll have windows in the production model and that they'll be completely flush and not mess with laminar flow.

Charles posted:

The rendering of the passenger version had windows. I didn't really read the article though, gotta get ready for a call.

Charles posted:

hobbesmaster posted:

If that actually goes into production is has have a PT6A in it instead of that diesel... right?

Zero One posted:

Flying dildo.

Charles posted:

eggyolk posted:

The windows are all wrong. Needs to be centered on the nose like this.

Nebakenezzer posted:

I like this pilot's slightly alarmed expression

Nebakenezzer posted:

Also, since we're talking glass noses, the He 177 cockpit is -------- about what you'd expect



I like this pilot's slightly alarmed expression

hobbesmaster posted:

Since we're in a car forum, I feel the need to point out that the words "German V12" do not exactly scream reliability.

Nebakenezzer posted:

Also, since we're talking glass noses, the He 177 cockpit is -------- about what you'd expect

MrYenko posted:

Don’t worry, it was designed by a Russian!

Wait... poo poo.

CarForumPoster posted:

If you wouldn't fly your family to Nassau in a TVR V12 powered aircraft YOU PICKED THE WRONG FORUM BUSTER

hobbesmaster posted:

So uh what’s the glide ratio on this thing? Pretty good right.

a joke posted:

A two guys decide they want to fly to the bahamas for the weekend, so they show up at their local South Beach airport and see an "islands air charter" sign. They mosey in, and the gentleman behind the counter says "yes sirs! we can 100% take you to the islands today."
They pay their fares, and the man behind the counter grabs their luggage and walks them out to the tarmac. "Sirs, I am not only the gate manager of this fine airline, I am also the Steward and Chief Pilot. I myself will be flying you to the islands today in this beautiful, vintage, well-maintained Ford Trimotor!"
The lads notice the airplane, and it is indeed ancient, yet lovingly cared for, hand-polished and gleaming in the south Miami sun. Oil pools under the engines: a good sign, as that means oil is in the engines!
The pilot loads their baggage and the dudes climb onboard. The pilot gets the engines started with a bare minimum of protest, and turns around (there is no PA in a trimotor). "It'll take us about an hour to get to the island today. I've got our clearance, and we're #1 to depart!"
With that, they take off; the skies are gorgeous and clear. About a half hour into their flight, as the men are watching the clear blue seas which stretch to the horizon, dotted occasionally by azure atolls and the occassional shark, one engine sputters and fails. The pilot turns around; "sorry, gents, the engines are old and hardly fail; these things happen, though. We've got two more, but we'll be a bit slower. It'll only be about an hour from here. Sorry for your delay."
Half an hour later, the sky is still clear, and the water is still clear, though there are more sharks visible now. A second engine sputters and dies. The pilot turns around, barely having to yell over the third thundering radial. "Ok dudes, second engine died. This is super rare, and we're still OK. We've got a third, but we're slower yet. It'll be another hour until we make landfall. No worries."
Mate turns to his bro and says "Oi, if that third engine goes out, we'll be stuck up here all day!"