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| Lockheed Martin test pilot Dan Canin flies BF-2 during air start testing Aug. 8. Air starts test the ability of the F-35’s propulsion system to restart during flight. Verifying the restart capability of the propulsion system is part of the initial flight test program for the F-35 and a prerequisite for high angle-of-attack testing. The F-35B is the variant of the Joint Strike Fighter designed for use by U.S. Marine Corps, as well as F-35 international partners in the United Kingdom and Italy. The F-35B is capable of short take-offs and vertical landings to provide air power from amphibious ships, ski jump aircraft carriers and expeditionary airfields. The F-35B is undergoing test and evaluation at NAS Patuxent River prior to delivery to the fleet. (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin) |
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
F-35B completes first airborne engine start tests
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would not want to be that guy....
ReplyDeleteOn what planet???
ReplyDeleteWhat's the worst that is likely to happen? An extremely low chance of having to eject?
In the mean time you are a F-35 test pilot :)
was thinking more when he goes to do the high angle dive part of the test. and yes while he can eject, their is always the chance. Just like when i jump out of a bird i still have that though in the back of my head....well hope this chute opens....
ReplyDeleteIf the engine doesn't restart you deadstick. Why would you think the only option would be to eject?
DeleteGoody,
ReplyDeleteAfter this, there will be one less thing for SOME to complain about. Can hardly wait to see how they'll do the usual tweaks to the flight control system, and listen to all the know-nothings demonstrate their ignorance of the norm, screaming 'F-35 Bad!' over it.