ArcherII
Well-Known Member
I think it's the fighter Topper flew in Hot Shots
That was a Grob.
This one heavily resembles a FADEA IA-63 Pampa, although not the same.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FMA_IA_63_Pampa
I think it's the fighter Topper flew in Hot Shots
Caught this guy flying in for lunch. Couldn't exactly tell what it was but looked like the T38 replacement?
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So that isn't an Alpha jet? Looked like one to me as well, I know Google has one based at Moffet Field that flies around the SF Bay Area doing testing with NASA.It's an Alpha Jet. There's a contractor that works with the military to provide dissimilar combat training. They used to come to Tyndall sometimes.
Edit: on closer inspection I'm wrong
Did my ATP written there. Were there many planes there waiting to get painted?
Did my ATP written there. Were there many planes there waiting to get painted?
It's been awhile since I've been there. Used to be a big hang out for lease returns getting the white paint. Cool photos as always.Didn't see any.
It's an Alpha Jet. There's a contractor that works with the military to provide dissimilar combat training. They used to come to Tyndall sometimes.
Edit: on closer inspection I'm wrong
That's an S-211.
This is an Alpha Jet:
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Went on another long Stearman trip this weekend. Dallas to Sarasota with two days in Mobile chasing the CAF B29 around.
It was 37F when I left Dallas... I was having second thoughts as I had to scrape frost off of my car before leaving to the hangar at 5AM. It was cold enough that the DC mic assembly broke off with the plastic ear cup. Luckily I had a spare with me.
You do this gig for the CAF? Or is that your airplane?