Jump De Ski is there now....
EAF enables JSF landing anywhere, everywhere Jun 29, 2009
EAF enables JSF landing anywhere, everywhere | NAVAIR - U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command - Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Research, Development, Acquisition, Test and Evaluation
“...Although the AM-2 matting is serving its purpose as vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) pads and a 1,900 x 96-foot runway for the EAF/STOVL testing, it also doubles as the run-up for a test “ski-jump” used in conjunction with JSF testing for the British Royal Navy. The AM-2 matting and the 12-degree ski-jump ramp were installed at the centerfield area last month [May 2009]....”
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NAS Patuxent River Ski Jump July 2012 BBC? Video [no longer available on YouTubie]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dX4PyA2428
“The mock ski-jump is 150-feet long, with a 15-foot high “lip” for aircraft launch. These shore-based ski-jump takeoffs will be conducted at varying airspeeds prior to the first UK ship detachment with the F-35B.”
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The BBC? Talking Head said: “Ski Jump Testing 2014”
Click for Big Pic BBC Video Screenie:
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JSF programme to proceed with UK-specific land-based carrier trials - Farnborough 2012 | IHS Jane's
The ski jump is a replica of one that will appear on CVF soon (not as indicated erroneously in the 'Janes' report above).
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Note the Ski Jump in the distance in this PaxRibber Photo:
