Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:57 pm
I talked to the pilot while at ICAS. From his own mouth: Yes, he forgot to put the gear down.
Minimal damage, the Fury should be flying again in 2009 for sure. Almost no damage to the wing surfaces. I guess there is a metal hook on the front of the aircraft they used to attach the launch cable on the carriers to. It was ground down to a nub and the speed brakes took some damage. Other than that... we will see her in the air again.
Minimal damage, the Fury should be flying again in 2009 for sure. Almost no damage to the wing surfaces. I guess there is a metal hook on the front of the aircraft they used to attach the launch cable on the carriers to. It was ground down to a nub and the speed brakes took some damage. Other than that... we will see her in the air again.
Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:12 pm
At an Airsho in Harlingen, years ago, someone went around putting little stickers on planes that said "Landing with your gear up is like falling out of bed". Sort of makes sense, when you think about it!
Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:12 pm
dfrat wrote:I talked to the pilot while at ICAS. From his own mouth: Yes, he forgot to put the gear down.
Minimal damage, the Fury should be flying again in 2009 for sure. Almost no damage to the wing surfaces. I guess there is a metal hook on the front of the aircraft they used to attach the launch cable on the carriers to. It was ground down to a nub and the speed brakes took some damage. Other than that... we will see her in the air again.
Great to hear - Look forward to seeing one of the best and most unique jet warbirds out there in the air again soon.
I'm surprised that happened but as they say...
Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:24 pm
dfrat wrote:I talked to the pilot while at ICAS. From his own mouth: Yes, he forgot to put the gear down.
Minimal damage, the Fury should be flying again in 2009 for sure. Almost no damage to the wing surfaces. I guess there is a metal hook on the front of the aircraft they used to attach the launch cable on the carriers to. It was ground down to a nub and the speed brakes took some damage. Other than that... we will see her in the air again.
there are two types of pilots those that have landed with their gear up and those who are going to some day land with their gear up. I personally haven't done it .....YET.
Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:29 pm
Here are 4 photos taken by Bill Tate yesterday 12-18-08.
Aircraft will be heading to Saberliner (via truck) to repairs soon.
Aircraft will be heading to Saberliner (via truck) to repairs soon.
Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:35 pm
Was the Navy allowing him to use their facilities? If so that is cool of them.
Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:33 pm
Any updates on this puppy?
Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:52 pm
The airplane is now at Spirit of St Louis Airport (KSUS) being repaired. Trying to locate a set of wing flaps for the FJ.