Search found 236 matches

by FNF Rafale
21 Aug 2023, 09:48
Forum: Tattle Lounge
Topic: US Civilian Mig 23 crash
Replies: 8
Views: 1458

Re: US Civilian Mig 23 crash

It's OK for us, most fans are interested in its military past anyway. The rules on your site will always amuse me. As a former military pilot, I am always surprised by you "flexible" rules for somones but not for everyone. I am interested in warbirds too, but I would never search this new...
by FNF Rafale
20 Aug 2023, 19:15
Forum: Tattle Lounge
Topic: US Civilian Mig 23 crash
Replies: 8
Views: 1458

US Civilian Mig 23 crash

[ mod edit : split from this topic ] ID confirmed apparently: https://twitter.com/rawsalerts/status/1690839283035209728?t=C1aAgFPAX1qZIqASe718og&s=19 Edit: Most importantly, it has been reported there are no casualties on the ground. Jet crashed just next to an appartment building. Hi, Do I read...
by FNF Rafale
16 Aug 2023, 18:45
Forum: Spotting Canada & USA
Topic: Help needed for Arizona
Replies: 9
Views: 3960

Re: Help needed for Arizona

VH3D wrote: 16 Aug 2023, 14:14 How to chose between DM and Tucson ?... Not far but fligvts and light matter !

Usually I do TUS in the morning and early afternoon then I go to DM.
Thanks for your help !
by FNF Rafale
16 Aug 2023, 18:44
Forum: Spotting Canada & USA
Topic: Help needed for Arizona
Replies: 9
Views: 3960

Re: Help needed for Arizona

Here are some of my shots from Luke, landing shots were taken from W Bethany Home Rd. Was shooting with a local photog and had no problem, but this was 7 years ago. Take off shots are from the North End. Road says no parking, but we parked and had no trouble with police. I never hit PHX as my wife ...
by FNF Rafale
10 Jul 2023, 23:52
Forum: Spotting Canada & USA
Topic: Help needed for Arizona
Replies: 9
Views: 3960

Re: Help needed for Arizona

Thanks a lot ! Of course, Mesa is not my only "target" I was also wondering about Luke and PHX KC-135 trafic. Southern bases also interest me. How to chose between DM and Tucson ?... Not far but fligvts and light matter ! I am also thinking about Yuma MCAS. October should be WTI 24-1 cours...
by FNF Rafale
06 Jul 2023, 09:06
Forum: Spotting Canada & USA
Topic: Help needed for Arizona
Replies: 9
Views: 3960

Re: HELP NEEDED FOR ARIZONA

Thanks a lot Jordy.
:respect:
by FNF Rafale
05 Jul 2023, 19:49
Forum: Spotting Canada & USA
Topic: Help needed for Arizona
Replies: 9
Views: 3960

Help needed for Arizona

Hi there, This question is for people living near Phoenix (AZ). Sorry for the other that only went there once :wink: I have planned to go there next October. Of course Luke is the 1st target. But can we say that Mesa Gateway a/p is also used on daily base by military a/c, to divert, refuel... ? Or i...
by FNF Rafale
18 Jan 2023, 14:13
Forum: Helispot
Topic: 18-01-2023: fatal Ukrainian H225/EC225 incident involving Ukrainian Secr/Minister near Kiev...
Replies: 7
Views: 1588

Ukrainian terrible EC-225 crash

Terrible crash of a Ukrainian EC-225 near Kyiv. This accident killed 18 people, including the Ukrainian Ministry of the Interior. The helicopter crashed near a kindergarten at 8:20 a.m. l9cal time on January 18, 2023 in Brovary, an eastern suburb of the capital Kyiv. There were 9 people on board, i...
by FNF Rafale
02 Dec 2022, 12:59
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: UK Sea Kings to Ukraine
Replies: 19
Views: 6340

Re: UK Sea Kings to Ukraine

FNF Rafale, not sure what you are trying to say here. Are you suggesting that the SeaKings are being flown by mercenary pilots? I never wrote that. UK instructors in Poland are regular service men. Their position is legal. The Ukrainians regular trained crews have joined the Southern part of the co...
by FNF Rafale
02 Dec 2022, 02:48
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: UK Sea Kings to Ukraine
Replies: 19
Views: 6340

Re: UK Sea Kings to Ukraine

Does anyone know where the (I suppose Ukrainian) pilots for these SeaKings have been trained? Scramble master ???. 😲 (for the number of posts but maybe not for the expertise.🧐) Are you kidding ?... As a former military pilot, I can tell you that flying a small plane can only need 1 hour. Operating ...
by FNF Rafale
03 Nov 2022, 18:45
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: French AF Mirage 2000-5 down today
Replies: 1
Views: 996

French AF Mirage 2000-5 down today

On November 3, around 2:45 p.m., a Mirage 2000-5 pilot from BA116 in Luxeuil, returning from a mission, was forced to eject 5km north of the base. The pilot is unharmed. The aircraft, belonging to EC 1/2 "Cigogne", unarmed, was found in a wooded area and did not cause major damage to the g...
by FNF Rafale
28 Oct 2022, 12:09
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: 27 October 2022 Italia GOV: Vigili del Fuoco Canadair CL-415 accident near Etna volcano, no survivors...
Replies: 2
Views: 859

Re: 27 October 2022 Italia GOV: Vigili del Fuoco Canadair CL-415 accident near Etna volcano, no survivors...

CL-415 crash near Catania Another sad news... :-( Once again, like in 90% of the accidents, the human factor comes first. Sadly, what can be seen on these two videos is that the CL-415 was following the mountain's ridge. At that moment, he could not see the fire. When the crew discovered the place, ...
by FNF Rafale
24 Oct 2022, 20:16
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: RF Su-34 crash in Yeysk (everything about it)
Replies: 3
Views: 1768

Re: RF Su-34 crash in Yeysk (more about it)

With these new images, WE confirm that the plane was stable, fully controllable but without engines... BTW, the 2 flashes are the 2 seats. they ejected through the canopy (at least one). Which is usual on modern jets. YEYSK 17/10/22 : SU-34 CRASH NEW ANGLE OF VISION Once again : - No flames or smoke...
by FNF Rafale
23 Oct 2022, 19:37
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Irkutsk 23 October 2022: Sukhoi Su-30 dove into a building, at least two killed....
Replies: 4
Views: 907

Re: Irkutsk 23 October 2022: Sukhoi Su-30 dove into a building, at least two killed....

10/23/22: A Su-30SM crashes into a residential building in Irkutsk (Central Siberia). Both pilots died. It appears that the aircraft was in flight and had not responded to the radio for 20 minutes. A second Su-30 approached and realized that the two crew members were unresponsive and had their heads...
by FNF Rafale
20 Oct 2022, 12:35
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: RF Su-34 crash in Yeysk (everything about it)
Replies: 3
Views: 1768

Re: RF Su-34 crash in Yeysk (everything about it)

Starfighter_F-104G wrote: 19 Oct 2022, 17:07 RF-81726
bort 20 red
277 Bomber Aviation Regiment,
Thanks !!