Flanker at 10ft
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Flanker at 10ft
While the Typhoon of the other thread was (allegedly) around the mid stratosphere, seems that this Flanker pilot decided the check whether the speed cameras were working or not.
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I'll bet he was breaking the speed limit as well...
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I wonder how the "runway" area was marked, and what visual cues were provided. Were these permanent or temporary markings or a combination thereof? Would the pavement in this area need special reinforcement?
Cheers,
Grog
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Grog
Looks like they'd closed off the road where it had no central barrier - but he was definitely a bit short............... I've seen a few very straight pieces of road in Russia that have been used for this - no sign of any special strengthening...............
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I thought the big dayglo ‘blobs’ marked the start of the intended landing area? i.e. after the lane barrier.
Anyway, as nobody has said it yet ... “A bit early on the round-out, Hoskinski.”
Anyway, as nobody has said it yet ... “A bit early on the round-out, Hoskinski.”
I have been involved in similar operations (ground side!) with the Swiss army and I can confirm the absence of any specific road preparation.
The central crash barrier can be lifted out of the road surface and the large roadside signs are on huge hinges.
There's another on the A1 about halfway between the intersection and Nicosia.
There were several in 'West' Germany too - a mile and a half or so of straight autobahn with paved central reservation and removable central barriers and a rastplatz at each end.
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Take a look at satellite photos of the A5 motorway in Cyprus just east of the intersection with the A1.
The central crash barrier can be lifted out of the road surface and the large roadside signs are on huge hinges.
There's another on the A1 about halfway between the intersection and Nicosia.
The central crash barrier can be lifted out of the road surface and the large roadside signs are on huge hinges.
There's another on the A1 about halfway between the intersection and Nicosia.
Cheers,
Grog
Same deal, autobahn A57, east of Kevelaer - https://goo.gl/maps/3gMfLbXznEHcruov8
