Hitched a ride with the Blue Angels..talk about corner speed

**ThunderCycle** · 07-01-12, 06:56 PM

Thought some you might enjoy this. I had the the rare opportunity to fly with the Blue Angles. (Makes turn 1 look like a piece of cake.) I have a new found appreciation for what these guys do in demonstration and combat. Sorry for the commercial. Enjoy. -Mike

P.S. Yep! Lost my lunch. Someday I'll post THAT video.

http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/metro...r/-/index.html

**Dannyf** · 07-01-12, 07:06 PM

Very cool.

**SVRACER01** · 07-01-12, 07:15 PM

i didnt realize we had an ACTUAL celebrity on NESR

**maxim_X** · 07-01-12, 07:32 PM

That looks great! It really makes motorcycles look lame.

**ecd2004** · 07-01-12, 07:36 PM

woah, famous person onboard, cool.

that looks killer, i would love to do that

**stpierre** · 07-01-12, 08:29 PM

Man that must be on hell of a rush! Good for you I wish I had a opportunity to do that.

**nhbubba** · 07-01-12, 08:35 PM

Way too cool!

Originally Posted by maxim_X

That looks great! It really makes motorcycles look lame.

Yeah, but cost efficient!

**j4eric** · 07-01-12, 08:46 PM

Very nice Mike....once in a lifetime experience I might say..

**ThunderCycle** · 07-01-12, 08:54 PM

We went from 120kts to the speed of sound in less than 30 seconds. The after burners really kick in. It throws your head back against the seat. The plane will do nearly Mach 2 but we couldn't do it for fear of shattering windows all over New Hampshire.

**tsorfas** · 07-01-12, 08:59 PM

I thought they are not allowed to hit speed of sound anywhere besides training areas or 120 miles from the coast.
Kinda doubt they went that fast over populated area.

**06gixgirl** · 07-01-12, 09:04 PM

We got a celebrity on here...damn

I would love to take a ride on one of them birds.

**stpierre** · 07-01-12, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by tsorfas

I thought they are not allowed to hit speed of sound anywhere besides training areas or 120 miles from the coast.
Kinda doubt they went that fast over populated area.

Your right I'm sure it was just under the speed of sound.

**ThunderCycle** · 07-01-12, 09:15 PM

Correct. No Speed of Sound on this trip. Close. The readout said .9Mach and we had to stay above 9,000 for maneuvers.

**loudog** · 07-01-12, 09:21 PM

Awesome! I've always wanted to fly in a modern fighter. I'd probably ralph too, but it's worth it...right!?

Did manage to get a ride in a P-51, which was an absolute blast.

**tsorfas** · 07-01-12, 09:22 PM

Regardless sick experience! Few people get to live that.

**bstnsboy** · 07-01-12, 09:30 PM

Certainly is a once in a lifetime opportunity.good for you mike.except the ralphing part!

**Bobert** · 07-01-12, 09:43 PM

Just love how he snaps back to level flight somewhere in the middle like it's no big deal

**JettaJayGLS** · 07-01-12, 09:45 PM

Super cool, I'm extremely jealous!

**OreoGaborio** · 07-01-12, 09:52 PM

Awesome stuff Mike. Thanks for sharing

Gahd dam I friggin miss flying... Spent a whole semester in my college days doing aerobatic training as part of my degree. SO MUCH FUN!

**SCRLT01** · 07-01-12, 10:08 PM

Kinda makes rollercoasters look like kiddie rides

**SprintPoser** · 07-01-12, 10:21 PM

I saw that when it air the first time Mike, kudos!

I'd kill to have such a ride, and I saw your admission as the news desk after the video aired at "dinnertime" that the inevitable did in fact happen. I decided right then that if ever given the opp, I'd have to do it on an empty stomach!

BTW, I'm an olde farte so I can say that your coworker Liz Brunner is a hottie who could have me...if she pays her cards right.

You got a mostly great team there, always been my preferred news station. I truly appreciate the Chronicle program. Nothing else like it on the air, never will be! (My father in law has been interviewed on it one time, he's a weather nut too.)

**Slyder** · 07-01-12, 11:07 PM

Another jealous guy here. I'd love to get a flight in a war bird.

**nt650hawk** · 07-02-12, 06:41 AM

What an experince of a life time.

Someday I hope.

Originally Posted by loudog

Did manage to get a ride in a P-51, which was an absolute blast.

You suk. That is my ultimate dream along a trip in a Tom Cat.

**virtualbong** · 07-02-12, 06:48 AM

Wow. Crazy experience!

Haven't seen you at a track day in a long time, you must be busy these days. Btw. still have that Repsol Honda? That thing was gorgeous!

**Kazinator** · 07-02-12, 07:02 AM

Very cool, thanks for sharing.

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