KState_Poke22 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Not necessarily "the best", but have you read "The Black Watch" by Ernie Gann? The events are true, and everyone in there except the main character are "real people". Amazoned a copy for 1 cent, no shit. It was a discard from some library in Virginia. Is the story about how the static U-2 at Beale got there really true? That's one of the craziest flying stories I've ever heard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuggyU2 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Is the story about how the static U-2 at Beale got there really true? That's one of the craziest flying stories I've ever heard Yep. The pilot's name is Ed Beaumont. We'd like to find him to get him to our 2015 reunion. If anyone happens to know him, please help out. Somewhere, I got some pictures that one of our maintenance guys gave me from the accident. He was part of the recovery team that got there a few hours after the accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Man Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 googling "Ed Beaumont" led me to this site...if it's accurate, what's with the ROCAF pilots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuggyU2 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 ... what's with the ROCAF pilots? Sometime after 1903, Asian agents stole our aviation technology, and eventually, they learned to fly. Crazy, I know. Seriously, though... what do you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Man Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 why were Chinese pilots flying U-2s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestik Møøse Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 why were Chinese pilots flying U-2s? The Republic of China is AKA Taiwan. Both them and the PRC think they're the "real" China. http://www.flyingsquadron.com/forums/index.php?/topic/16608-u-2-dead-stick-landing-1959/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiFlyer Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 why were Chinese pilots flying U-2s? U.S. gov't program in the early 60s to provide the ROCAF with aircraft for overflight of the mainland. We provided the acft and training, and shared the take, they flew the missions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Man Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 cool...thanks fellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuggyU2 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Anyone that would like more U-2 info from me, please pm me. I'm not checking the forums anymore, but will strive to check my inbox on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Hungus Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Anyone that would like more U-2 info from me, please pm me. I'm not checking the forums anymore, but will strive to check my inbox on occasion. You're still active over on airlinepilotcentral. Planning on going back to the airlines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herkbum Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 One of the regulars to this forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoo Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Anyone that would like more U-2 info from me, please pm me. I'm not checking the forums anymore, but will strive to check my inbox on occasion. Quitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoo Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 This thread slipped to page four? Unacceptable. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10percenttruth Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 This thread slipped to page four? Unacceptable. Awesome vid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBuckle Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Yup great videography there! One posted by Beale AFB today: Although I think the commander got his CARE acronym wrong! (Cabin not cockpit?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiFlyer Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Yup great videography there! One posted by Beale AFB today: Although I think the commander got his CARE acronym wrong! (Cabin not cockpit?) Well, for the Duece, there is no cabin, only the cockpit. Also, I believe the acronym is from the official Air Force/Lockheed project name for improving the U-2'scockpit environment, not a more widely used generic term applying to other aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBuckle Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Well, for the Duece, there is no cabin, only the cockpit. Also, I believe the acronym is from the official Air Force/Lockheed project name for improving the U-2'scockpit environment, not a more widely used generic term applying to other aircraft. I got Cabin from quite a few sites I've read it on, that's all - https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=cr&ei=5CQuUqvGPIPV0QWh7IGQBA#q=Cabin+Altitude+Reduction+Effort After Googling 'Cockpit Altitude Reduction Effort' too, it seems it's 50/50 on what people use! (I'll take your word on it officially being Cockpit though!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schokie Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 The Strike Eagle has a cockpit but we still use the term cabin pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiFlyer Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 The Strike Eagle has a cockpit but we still use the term cabin pressure. Cabin pressure is the correct term. My documents say the program name for this particular mod was "Cockpit..." not "Cabin...", but frankly it doesn't really matter. I'm sorry I even mentioned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoo Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I'm sorry I even mentioned it. I would think you'd know better by now. BTW, CARE is a gay acronym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiFlyer Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I would think you'd know better by now. Yeah, but I'm getting too old to remember what I ought to know. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoo Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 One of the finest Airmen I've had the privilege of working with. God speed SSgt Stalesky. UNDISCLOSED LOCATION - Several members of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron practiced this tradition by honoring recently passed U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Suzett "Suzy" Stalesky, physiological support division technician, with a memorial flight at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Aug. 12, 2013. To honor Stalesky, 99th ERS flew a U-2 Dragon Lady with special chalk art. Each piece of art had a special meaning, the beach setting to show Stalesky's love for summer time, the American flag showing her love of country and being in the military, and the PSD van representing her role in the U-2 community. Read more: http://www.dvidshub....n#ixzz2g6x5Tw32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoo Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Just trying to keep this thread relevant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Man Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 That's offensive...how could you possibly do your job with that on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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