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MichaelLevy
2020-08-27, 11:11 PM
Had a lot of fun today doing carrier landings at the field. We should try this at our next fun-fly. Here's a video, thanks to Raymond for his help filming.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03aAaXPdcts
Dwight Macdonald
2020-08-28, 12:50 AM
Very nice!
Mezri
2020-08-28, 05:32 AM
Perfect...it gives idea to do with WWII warbirds...
Michael O'Bree
2020-08-28, 08:30 AM
Ingenious:D
Ian
2020-08-28, 08:54 AM
Looks like so much fun!
briankizner
2020-08-28, 12:25 PM
Remember you and André doing this 30ish years ago with SR71 and Warthog, I think. . Nice.
MichaelLevy
2020-08-28, 01:53 PM
Yes we both had gas powered prop in the nose Phantoms, F-9F panthers and Warthogs outfitted with hooks. Electric ducted fans did not exist at that time. First time I try it with edfs. Would be fun to have competitions.
MichaelLevy
2020-09-02, 06:27 PM
Did more carrier landings last Monday. Here's a video. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5_WP0Jzo0
Mezri
2020-09-03, 06:49 PM
Wow...perfect...Very Nice
Sempai-mj
2020-09-03, 08:40 PM
Nice flare, glad you added some missed attempts!:)
MichaelLevy
2020-09-03, 09:41 PM
Where would be the fun if there were no missed approaches?:)
Sempai-mj
2020-09-03, 10:02 PM
Where would be the fun if there were no missed approaches?:)

Right on Michael, all part of the fun!
MichaelLevy
2020-10-03, 01:19 PM
I bought the last remaining 70 mm FMS F-18 from RC-Castle. I will be adding a functional arrestor hook for carrier ops. I don't know when it will be delivered and considering the current situation, it may not become operational till spring. Until then, I found this following video hilarious, hope it will cheer you up:).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFqlwAWuMTg