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Posted: 11/19/2008 8:53:26 PM EDT

I believe the area where all the guys are standing is where the LSO's stand?

Posted: 11/19/2008 8:54:30 PM EDT

[#1]

That is some kick ass flying. Should have gotten an air medal for that.

Posted: 11/19/2008 8:54:36 PM EDT

[#2]

Totally worth it.

Posted: 11/19/2008 8:55:43 PM EDT

[#3]

I'd say that was worth it.

Posted: 11/19/2008 8:56:13 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Totally worth it.

Awesome and worth it.

Posted: 11/19/2008 8:56:24 PM EDT

[#5]

did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

Posted: 11/19/2008 8:57:29 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

uh... yeah...

Posted: 11/19/2008 8:57:56 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

LOL wut?

How else you going to power a carrier, diesel?

Posted: 11/19/2008 8:57:57 PM EDT

[#8]

maverick and goose buzzing the flight tower.

Posted: 11/19/2008 8:59:35 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:

Quoted:
did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

LOL wut?

How else you going to power a carrier, diesel?

Solar and big fraggin SAILS !!1!!!!

Posted: 11/19/2008 8:59:51 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

Quoted:
did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

uh... yeah...

Yeah, thank goodness the ship didn't explode.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:01:27 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

Let us know when you're in command of an aircraft carrier.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:02:38 PM EDT

[#12]

that is awesome, i guess kind of irresponsible but still awesome

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:02:44 PM EDT

[#13]

It's what pilots do. Get over it.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:03:02 PM EDT

[#14]

apparently I'm not up to date on aircraft carriers...are they all nuclear? Seems kinda dangerous.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:04:25 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
apparently I'm not up to date on aircraft carriers...are they all nuclear? Seems kinda dangerous.

All American ones are now. Most of those Navy boys know how to operate their steeds. Even if they hit the ship at full speed, the reactors are buried so far inside it wouldn't cause them to melt down.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:04:43 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

Ya OKee dokee Kaptin!

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:04:55 PM EDT

[#17]

Well worth it. Makes me happy to know that kind of spirit is still alive and well.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:05:04 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

Quoted:
did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

uh... yeah...

Yeah, thank goodness the ship didn't explode.

I was just worried about how close that plane could get before the depleted uranium counterbalance weights used in the ailerons go critical mass with the ship's reactor[/racinfast002]

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:06:26 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
apparently I'm not up to date on aircraft carriers...are they all nuclear? Seems kinda dangerous.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:06:27 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:

Quoted:
apparently I'm not up to date on aircraft carriers...are they all nuclear? Seems kinda dangerous.

All American ones are now. Most of those Navy boys know how to operate their steeds. Even if they hit the ship at full speed, the reactors are buried so far inside it wouldn't cause them to melt down.

Quoted:

Quoted:
did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

LOL wut?

How else you going to power a carrier, diesel?

The US either just retired or will soon retire the last petroleum powered carrier.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:06:43 PM EDT

[#21]

If I recall correctly, the pilot was Capt. Dale Snodgrass and it was an approved flight. He most certainly was not grounded for it...

Yup, and here's a link;

http://www.sponauer.com/snodgrass/index.html

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:07:14 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:

Quoted:
apparently I'm not up to date on aircraft carriers...are they all nuclear? Seems kinda dangerous.

All American ones are now. Most of those Navy boys know how to operate their steeds. Even if they hit the ship at full speed, the reactors are buried so far inside it wouldn't cause them to melt down.

hmm good to know...I guess the FNG made a real fool of himself on this thread no?self

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:09:44 PM EDT

[#23]

Wasn't the Stennis, it was the America, in 1989. Cool pic tho!

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:10:47 PM EDT

[#24]

2nd White Shirt standing from the left was the CNO, if I recall.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:11:19 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:

Quoted:
did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

uh... yeah...

Yeah, thank goodness the ship didn't explode.

No kidding...

Its funny how the scare tactics the dems implemented about Nuclear power appeared in this thread.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:11:44 PM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

Aye Aye captain!

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:13:22 PM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

is this you?

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:14:51 PM EDT

[#28]

Sweeeeet.

Pooof.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:15:24 PM EDT

[#29]

Do you still get to collect your paycheck after being grounded? If so, I would say its worth it.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:15:34 PM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:

If I recall correctly, the pilot was Capt. Dale Snodgrass and it was an approved flight. He most certainly was not grounded for it...

Yup, and here's a link;

http://www.sponauer.com/snodgrass/index.html

Aug, 2000 explains the F-14.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:15:59 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:

Quoted:
did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

LOL wut?

How else you going to power a carrier, diesel?

Solar and big fraggin SAILS !!1!!!!

T.Boone says windmills.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:16:41 PM EDT

[#32]

Well worth it. Great picture.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:16:50 PM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:
apparently I'm not up to date on aircraft carriers...are they all nuclear? Seems kinda dangerous.

Nuclear power is incredibly safe and efficient, unless you're a retarded soviet. Don't listen to greenpeace, "bro".

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:17:30 PM EDT

[#34]

Nice! Knife edge in a jet..

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:18:58 PM EDT

[#35]

It was snodgrass.He did that during an airshow.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:18:58 PM EDT

[#36]

Guy shouldn't be allowed to fly. Taxpayer money & stunts...........

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:28:47 PM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:

Pooof.

What's the story with this?

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:32:47 PM EDT

[#38]

That is fuckin awesome. Man he looks really close to the ship

F-14 was my favorite plane for a long time (too much Top Gun as a kid lol)

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:35:03 PM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:
If I recall correctly, the pilot was Capt. Dale Snodgrass and it was an approved flight. He most certainly was not grounded for it...

Yup, and here's a link;

http://www.sponauer.com/snodgrass/index.html

+1

5 years ago called, it wants it's pic back.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:37:57 PM EDT

[#40]

Too bad there wasnt a video of this

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:38:48 PM EDT

[#41]

Quoted:
did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

I'd like to think that the reactors on a carrier are protected well enough to withstand a direct impact of a jet like that.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:46:35 PM EDT

[#42]

Quoted:

Quoted:
did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

LOL wut?

How else you going to power a carrier, diesel?

Solar and big fraggin SAILS !!1!!!!

Wave power.

Duh.

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:49:01 PM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:

Quoted:
did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

I'd like to think that the reactors on a carrier are protected well enough to withstand a direct impact of a jet like that.

They are...

Posted: 11/19/2008 9:52:20 PM EDT

[#44]

not actually that close.
Forced perspective
basic photography

Posted: 11/19/2008 10:02:33 PM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:

Quoted:
did yall not read the part about it being a nuclear ship!? I'd rather not have this jackass doing this around my boat.

LOL wut?

How else you going to power a carrier, diesel?

Solar and big fraggin SAILS !!1!!!!

Wave power.

Duh.

How many does it take to move a carrier?

Posted: 11/19/2008 10:07:17 PM EDT

[#46]

From the link:

And there is a famous shot of you flying past the USS America in 1989 that I understand is more of an optical illusion but still pretty seat of the pants flying.

Most any photographer worth the name will tell you that the effect of the F-14 Tomcat being so close is due to the forshortening effect of a telephoto lens. I spotted it immediately, and I'm not even a professional photographer.

eta

twonami beat me to it.