Google has announced that there are robotic cars moseying down the streets in our neighborhoods. I wonder what took them so long. The United States has been flying robotic planes for many years now, such as this one:
That airplane is a Global Hawk that was on display at the MCAS Miramar Air Show last weekend. I have no idea who the people are. LOL The Global Hawk was originally built as a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). It is now known as an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Personally, I like Remotely Piloted Aircraft better. … (12 comments)
The 2010 MCAS Miramar Air Show:The Blue Angels! The highlight of the 2010 MCAS Miramar Air Show was the United States Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, more popularly known as the Blue Angels. The Blue Angels first performed in 1946 and are currently the oldest aerobatic flight team. They fly the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, which they have been flying since 1986. The F/A-18 Hornet is a supersonic aircraft capable of flying at … (8 comments)
The 2010 MCAS Miramar Air Show:If the planes go too fast.... When you are at an air show, it's easy to get pictures of the planes far away. They seem to be just barely moving. Unfortunately, without something like a 1000mm lens, you won't see the airplane.
Those are the United States Navy's Blue Angels, and they were a couple of miles away taken with a 300mm lens. They are cruising … (7 comments)
The 2010 MCAS Miramar Air Show:The Canadian Snowbirds invaded! Since Al and Peggy Cunningham had to cancel their visit to San Diego last month, they sent the Canadian Forces Snowbirds to visit us this month. And they were good great:
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The 2010 MCAS Miramar Air Show:Size Does Matter! They (who are "they"?) say that size doesn't matter, but when it comes to the United States Air Force, size does matter:
The C-5 Galaxy is a monster plane, and it was open front and back so that we could walk through it:
The C-5 Galaxy is built by Lockheed, the first one in 1968 coming from the Lockheed … (9 comments)
2010 MCAS Miramar Air Show The annual MCAS Miramar Air Show takes place in just a couple of weeks, October 1-3. This year is celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima with a theme of Marines: A Tradition of Uncommon Valor. Cost is always free although you can get preferred seating and various special packages for anywhere from $8.50 to $195. Gates open daily at 8:00 a.m., although I … (3 comments)
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