Ceptorman Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 This is a great story…..http://tribunist.com/technology/sr-71-blackbird-pilot-trolls-arrogant-fighter-pilot-with-ground-speed-check/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Love stories like this. There are some great ones about the Blackbird too. It's a shame they don't still fly it. But I guess when the aircrafts frame expands at high speed and you have to refuel it as soon as it takes off, that might be a sign of problems. What a shame. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) As an USAF 455X0A (sp?) trained Sensor Systems Specialist, I was qualified to work on all sensor systems in the SR-71 including infrared imaging systems. That plane was one baaaaaad boy. Too bad I never actually got to work on one. Edited January 13, 2016 by JL Sargent 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbphoto Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I recommend the book "Skunk Works" by Ben Rich. There's lots of stories like this in it but even better stories of the talented engineers that designed these amazing planes and the engineering, political, and business problems they had to overcome so that these planes could get off the ground. The book is over 20 years old now but oh so relevant to today. Available used on Amazon. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 A great story and the comments below are also entertaining. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapface Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I recommend the book "Skunk Works" by Ben Rich. There's lots of stories like this in it but even better stories of the talented engineers that designed these amazing planes and the engineering, political, and business problems they had to overcome so that these planes could get off the ground. The book is over 20 years old now but oh so relevant to today. Available used on Amazon. Kelly Johnson was a brilliant man and was involved in the development of some awesome aircraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 There's another fantastic read called "Sled Driver" by Brian Shul. I'd advise anyone who is interested in reading it to try and get it on library loan though, as the copies sell at a ridiculous price. Shul was a pilot, and most of his writings he did from inside the cockpit of the aircraft, as are almost all of the pictures he took. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 There's another fantastic read called "Sled Driver" by Brian Shul. I'd advise anyone who is interested in reading it to try and get it on library loan though, as the copies sell at a ridiculous price. Shul was a pilot, and most of his writings he did from inside the cockpit of the aircraft, as are almost all of the pictures he took. Is that the $700 book I think I recall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 There's another fantastic read called "Sled Driver" by Brian Shul. I'd advise anyone who is interested in reading it to try and get it on library loan though, as the copies sell at a ridiculous price. Shul was a pilot, and most of his writings he did from inside the cockpit of the aircraft, as are almost all of the pictures he took.Is that the $700 book I think I recall? Sounds about right. I valued the book back in '14 and I think I found it from $500 on Amazon. At the time I was still living on Maryville campus, so I decided to take a stab at checking if there were any copies around in the area that the school could pull. Managed to find a copy in Kansas City, and I had them ship it in for me to look over for a few weeks. It's not a huge book, but it's got some breath taking photos and some interesting narration. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 This is a great story…..http://tribunist.com/technology/sr-71-blackbird-pilot-trolls-arrogant-fighter-pilot-with-ground-speed-check/ I totally enjoyed this! Thanks Dude! Rog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeskizzle Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Great story! Thanks for the link. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 A great story and the comments below are also entertaining. I agree "permission to fly at 80,000 feet..... " lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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