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[HuggyU2]

Today, a good friend and I flew formation.  

It was the first time in 34 years that two A-37's flew in formation in North America.  Took them from Boise to St George VFR.  

And yes... it was a blast.  

[RegularJoe]

Why the move to Utah?

[SHFP]

Annual Warbird Fly In.   And one Owner, has had his based in SGU until recently, and other Owner, from Boise always comes.   Usually, in his Alpha Jet.   I'll be repositioning home,  my humble Cessna A185F Amphib, there tomorrow.  Unfortunately, our Mig-15 UTI, won't be flying, as we are still working on finishing up the replacement of the new canopy seals.  We did, however, finally get the drop tanks hung after having to remove one for repairs.   And we didn't need no Vodka, like Ivan and Vladimir, in the cold Korean Peninsula.  

Looking forward to visiting with those that come.

Check 6,  Dof

 

 

 

 

[SHFP]

[SHFP]

[FourFans]

23 hours ago, HuggyU2 said:

Today, a good friend and I flew formation.  

It was the first time in 34 years that two A-37's flew in formation in North America.  Took them from Boise to St George VFR.  

And yes... it was a blast.  

That picture causes tinnitus.

[HuggyU2]

No, the A-37 sounds like a T-38. 
it doesn't make the dog whistle of the T-37's J-69. 
 

The J-85 in the Super Tweet puts out as much in Mil as a T-38A puts out in Max. 

Edited October 25 by HuggyU2

[SHFP]

Really nice Airshow by Western Warbirds.  Very Professional and Friendly interactions between Huggy and Mark with all the Visitors they met.   Now with all that,  and from another Dino (like myself)...SH formatting Huggy...LOL...Glad we finally met...next is getting you into the Dino Mig.

[HuggyU2]

Thanks, SHFP!  Honored to meet a fellow jet pilot like you!  And thanks for finding me on  the ramp!

Really nice event this weekend!

And your amphib is awesome!

 

Edited October 26 by HuggyU2

[Springer]

On 10/23/2025 at 9:38 PM, HuggyU2 said:

Today, a good friend and I flew formation.  

It was the first time in 34 years that two A-37's flew in formation in North America.  Took them from Boise to St George VFR. 

Great shot Huggy....ahhhhh the memories but.......

Can't believe you left with an empty seat. Good Capt never leaves a "jump seater" behind.

[HuggyU2]

Yeah, I'm sorry!!

At SGU, I took Hank Hoffman flying: 205 combat missions in the A-37 and a TPS graduate  Neat guy!  Still knew and flew the jet really well!

 

Edited October 29 by HuggyU2

[SHFP]

Kudos Huggy for taking him.  I chatted with him prior.  He was really looking forward to going.   Thanks from all of us.  

[arg]

Sorry about the FB link

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1331132237948069

[brabus]

400 FPM passing through 35k…that is crazy. I’m impressed. 

[SocialD]

15 hours ago, brabus said:

400 FPM passing through 35k…that is crazy. I’m impressed. 

 

Agreed, that's pretty badass!  Love to see peope pushing the limits.  I'll keep flying my tailwheels where they belong... < 500 ft AGL.  

[DirkDiggler]

Anyone have any experience with owning or flying a Socota TB-20 or 21?

[HuggyU2]

The Travis AFB Aero Club has a TB-20. I went out there 4-5 years ago and rented it with an instructor just to try it out. Enjoyed it. 
Maybe a good option for you to go sample it. 
https://www.travisaeroclub.com/our-fleet

Edited Monday at 06:02 AM by HuggyU2

[ClearedHot]

Took my wife to the shooting range in Conecuh Alabama yesterday, as we were wrapping up we had a very unexpected flyover.  I thought it might be @Hacker in FiFi but after checking the schedule online I am guessing it was Doc returning home after cancelling the rest of their season for an engine change in Panama City. 

Must have been a sight to see the sky filled with these beautiful birds.  The sound was incredible.

[Hacker]

Yessir, that's Doc.

 

Fifi is at home in Dallas already beginning to be pulled apart for winter MX. We also had to cancel our last event of the season (Blytheville, Arkansas, for the opening of the National Cold War Center) due to a prop issue.

[HuggyU2]

Blytheville AFB. "Hooterville".  
Forgot all about that place. 

It was one of the ~13 bases that had B-52s and KC-135's when I graduated UPT. They had Tweets too, for the old ACE Program... which Gen Loh killed, in what I'd call a not-well-thought out decision. 

[Hacker]

8 minutes ago, HuggyU2 said:

Blytheville AFB. "Hooterville".  
Forgot all about that place. 

It was one of the ~13 bases that had B-52s and KC-135's when I graduated UPT. They had Tweets too, for the old ACE Program... which Gen Loh killed, in what I'd call a not-well-thought out decision. 

They have been hosting NATA Formation Clinics out there for several years.  An old SAC base with huge runways, lots of ramp space, and tons of clear airspace around it is a particularly good place to have 'em.

The runway is long enough that a couple of years ago a formation of T-6s took off, lead had an engine loss of power at about 150' AGL with the gear up, and he was still able to get the gear down and land in the remaining runway.