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Cajun was the best of us. This is a huge shock.

Nickel in the grass, Big Cat. You’ll be missed.

  • Flare changed the title to Nellis F-16 Thunderbird Crash

On the Thunderbirds Facebook page they put up a very nice tribute video to Cajun. I never knew him, but it was very obvious how well liked and respected he was. 

It’s obviously tragic that he was lost, but I always try to find solace that a true fighter pilot like him died with his G suit and boots on while living out a lifelong dream next to his brothers. 

Tbirds put together a solid memorial and roll call yesterday for Cajun. The turn out was impressive, but certainly not surprising.

Here's to you brother, well see you on the other side :jd:

  • 6 months later...

Damn! 

Can these aircraft be equipped with GCAS or would the system be rendered useless due to them flying so low already? 

5 minutes ago, Hopefulflyer389 said:

Damn! 

Can these aircraft be equipped with GCAS or would the system be rendered useless due to them flying so low already? 

Do you want a system enabled on your airplane that rolls your airplane wings level and pulls up when you fly your whole routine in super fingertip? 

1 hour ago, Jaded said:

Do you want a system enabled on your airplane that rolls your airplane wings level and pulls up when you fly your whole routine in super fingertip? 

Valid point. Dumb question on my part. 

6 hours ago, Hopefulflyer389 said:

Damn! 

Can these aircraft be equipped with GCAS or would the system be rendered useless due to them flying so low already? 

Exactly that reason.

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/f-16cm-thunderbird-investigation-of-fatal-crash-rele-452748/

“Auto GCAS has successfully saved several F-16 pilot lives, however it is not currently installed in F-16 Block 52s flown by the Thunderbirds,” said the USAF. “The Air Force will be installing this upgrade in all Thunderbird jets in November 2018, following the completion of the current season."

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