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24 September 2007, 09:36 PM
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Do a youtube search for mig airshow crash,
It happened earlier this year in the ukraine (if i recall)
Be warned !!!!!
its horrific with dead bodies and body parts caught on camera,
Its over 18 age limit, and you have to be a you tube member
basically the mig pilot overcooked it and slammed into the crowd on a low level flyby
at least 3 seperate video clips caught the incedent and are spliced to make the film
Mart
It happened earlier this year in the ukraine (if i recall)
Be warned !!!!!
its horrific with dead bodies and body parts caught on camera,
Its over 18 age limit, and you have to be a you tube member
basically the mig pilot overcooked it and slammed into the crowd on a low level flyby
at least 3 seperate video clips caught the incedent and are spliced to make the film
Mart
24 September 2007, 09:42 PM
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If you mean the Sukhoi crash in the Ukraine, it seems he hit some birds, being too low and having performed the maneuver a bit "off" (and towards the crowd area) he then slammed into the crowd, but they managed to eject............
24 September 2007, 10:44 PM
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The third shows definite positive pitch. About the same amount as is negative in the origial shot, I'd say. Which makes it even more likely in my mind that the original is photoshopped.
No matter anyway - thanks for finding some great pictures of a beautiful aeroplane
SB
PS Sorry about the appalling typing in my earlier post - had some keyboard problems and didn't notice until I just looked at the post again (blush)
25 September 2007, 03:04 AM
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The first two illustrate my point perfectly - taxying the stabilator/taileron is in the same position as in the original photo.
The third shows definite positive pitch. About the same amount as is negative in the origial shot, I'd say. Which makes it even more likely in my mind that the original is photoshopped.
No matter anyway - thanks for finding some great pictures of a beautiful aeroplane
SB
PS Sorry about the appalling typing in my earlier post - had some keyboard problems and didn't notice until I just looked at the post again (blush)
The third shows definite positive pitch. About the same amount as is negative in the origial shot, I'd say. Which makes it even more likely in my mind that the original is photoshopped.
No matter anyway - thanks for finding some great pictures of a beautiful aeroplane
SB
PS Sorry about the appalling typing in my earlier post - had some keyboard problems and didn't notice until I just looked at the post again (blush)
25 September 2007, 08:34 AM
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YouTube - Russian Air Show Disaster - SU-27 Crash
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25 September 2007, 11:37 AM
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You have to get that one right first time!
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25 September 2007, 12:23 PM
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25 September 2007, 01:10 PM
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Do a youtube search for mig airshow crash,
It happened earlier this year in the ukraine (if i recall)
Be warned !!!!!
its horrific with dead bodies and body parts caught on camera,
Its over 18 age limit, and you have to be a you tube member
basically the mig pilot overcooked it and slammed into the crowd on a low level flyby
at least 3 seperate video clips caught the incedent and are spliced to make the film
Mart
It happened earlier this year in the ukraine (if i recall)
Be warned !!!!!
its horrific with dead bodies and body parts caught on camera,
Its over 18 age limit, and you have to be a you tube member
basically the mig pilot overcooked it and slammed into the crowd on a low level flyby
at least 3 seperate video clips caught the incedent and are spliced to make the film
Mart
I am not one for gore at all, I watched this whilst perusing various avaiation videos on YouTube and perhaps this will explain my relucatance to take my kids to an airshow again, not saying I wont ever take them but that really brings home the true horror of what happens when it goes wrong.
25 September 2007, 01:22 PM
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I am not one for gore at all, I watched this whilst perusing various avaiation videos on YouTube and perhaps this will explain my relucatance to take my kids to an airshow again, not saying I wont ever take them but that really brings home the true horror of what happens when it goes wrong.
The regulations were changed to prevent aircraft flying over the audience after that, and in this country now the display aircraft may no longer fly closer than a line 1500 feet in front of the crowdline. That should make it comparatively safe now.
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25 September 2007, 01:51 PM
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Christ... I had a go around (aborted landing) in the states last week.. and it wasnt as low as that 
Pilot was crackers
Pilot was crackers
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25 September 2007, 06:22 PM
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Regarding whether the Sukhoi is Photoshopped, there's another picture taken by somebody else at the same display from the opposite side: Airliners.net Photos: Russia - Air Force Sukhoi Su-27UB
It appears to be a different point on the runway though.
It appears to be a different point on the runway though.
25 September 2007, 06:56 PM
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25 September 2007, 07:02 PM
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OK, I think I'm mistaken.
Janspeed, you are truly a master of finding very low flying and totally genuine shots
And I've been a cynical old journalist for too long...
SB
Janspeed, you are truly a master of finding very low flying and totally genuine shots
And I've been a cynical old journalist for too long...
SB
26 September 2007, 12:52 PM
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Having watched the video carefully, although he was slightly out of balance as he rolled into the turn, his wingtip did remain reasonably high above the ground. Impressive sight anyway.
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29 September 2007, 01:36 PM
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Yes I enjoyed that one Janspeed. I can't help remembering though when the Jaguar first appeared they wanted some film of a battle formation of Jaguars at low level over Germany for publicity purposes. I was sent off in a modified B(I)8 Canberra with a cine camera in the tail to take the pics. They were following me around the Lorelie bit of the Rhine and I had to turn onto a new track. I used about 40 degrees of bank which is not that much when they called up to request I reduced bank so that they could turn with me!.
I couldn't believe it at the time with all the hype which preceded it but it turns out that it is great at low level in a straight line but not ever so good in the twisties!
Les
I couldn't believe it at the time with all the hype which preceded it but it turns out that it is great at low level in a straight line but not ever so good in the twisties!
Les
29 September 2007, 02:54 PM
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This clip always makes my heart miss a beat everytime i watch it!
Tricky enough the right way up ,but inverted ?
YouTube - Sukhoi 31 Inverted under the bridge
Tricky enough the right way up ,but inverted ?
YouTube - Sukhoi 31 Inverted under the bridge
29 September 2007, 03:06 PM
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Yes I enjoyed that one Janspeed. I can't help remembering though when the Jaguar first appeared they wanted some film of a battle formation of Jaguars at low level over Germany for publicity purposes. I was sent off in a modified B(I)8 Canberra with a cine camera in the tail to take the pics. They were following me around the Lorelie bit of the Rhine and I had to turn onto a new track. I used about 40 degrees of bank which is not that much when they called up to request I reduced bank so that they could turn with me!.
I couldn't believe it at the time with all the hype which preceded it but it turns out that it is great at low level in a straight line but not ever so good in the twisties!
Les
I couldn't believe it at the time with all the hype which preceded it but it turns out that it is great at low level in a straight line but not ever so good in the twisties!
Les
29 September 2007, 03:07 PM
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This clip always makes my heart miss a beat everytime i watch it!
Tricky enough the right way up ,but inverted ?
YouTube - Sukhoi 31 Inverted under the bridge
Tricky enough the right way up ,but inverted ?
YouTube - Sukhoi 31 Inverted under the bridge
29 September 2007, 03:15 PM
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Here are some greats (IMO ):
YouTube - Morocco - low level.....
YouTube - Mirage F-1 Chad
YouTube - Low and Fast-Mirage F-1
Enjoy!
):YouTube - Morocco - low level.....
YouTube - Mirage F-1 Chad
YouTube - Low and Fast-Mirage F-1
Enjoy!
29 September 2007, 03:22 PM
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I would want to be in the sukhoi even less ,especially when you see the reflection of the tail fin about 2 feet off the water.
The pilot is either extremely skilled with ***** of steel or was just released from a mental asylum and stole the plane
The pilot is either extremely skilled with ***** of steel or was just released from a mental asylum and stole the plane
29 September 2007, 07:44 PM
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Here are some greats (IMO ):
YouTube - Morocco - low level.....
YouTube - Mirage F-1 Chad
YouTube - Low and Fast-Mirage F-1
Enjoy!
):YouTube - Morocco - low level.....
YouTube - Mirage F-1 Chad
YouTube - Low and Fast-Mirage F-1
Enjoy!
By eck that thing is movin at some wack