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About 5 years ago, departing Incheon South Korea (RKSI) for Bangkok (VTBS) I heard a U.S. Military callsign request descent to FL 350, descent was approved, callsign replies " leaving FL600 for FL 350 U2???
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Once again someone had to prove that they have a better job than the rest of us. Anyone one know if Virgin Galactic are taking applications?
Great post Mick.
Great post Mick.
Fourballs, The USAF used to use Chevy Camaros as chase cars at Beale, among others. That could be a Pontiac GTO (Monaro) I'm not sure from the rear view.
I still remember flying right over Beale on my way into Sacramento and having ATC give me traffic on a U2 climbing out, sure enough I looked down at the base and could see a black X on its way up.
One of the issues of US AOPAs magazine last yr had a great article by Barry Schiff ( Barry Schiff - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) about a ride he got in one. Very descriptive from a pilots POV on performance and handling qualities.
If I can get an e copy of text Ill post it.
I still remember flying right over Beale on my way into Sacramento and having ATC give me traffic on a U2 climbing out, sure enough I looked down at the base and could see a black X on its way up.
One of the issues of US AOPAs magazine last yr had a great article by Barry Schiff ( Barry Schiff - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) about a ride he got in one. Very descriptive from a pilots POV on performance and handling qualities.
If I can get an e copy of text Ill post it.
Here is the link to the U2 article by Barry Schiff published in USA AOPA Magazine last year .
A great read to give you some pilot impressions and facts and figures.
AOPA Online: Flying the U-2
Enjoy
A great read to give you some pilot impressions and facts and figures.
AOPA Online: Flying the U-2
Enjoy
