Harrier

JOURNAL ARCHIVE: 05/14/07 9:51 PM
Maybe I was a Lt. j.g. when I was in the Falklands and one of my activities was flying the Harrier. That might be where I was getting the sense I had been in the U.S. Marines, as I think the Harrier is primarily a U.S. Marine operated aircraft with the U.S. Navy. It could also have something to do with me being assigned to a group of Marines with the Royal Navy when I was in the Falklands.


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1996 film "Star Trek: First Contact" DVD video:


Dr. Zefram Cochrane: I think I forgot something.

Starfleet Commander William T. Riker: What?










http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Boeing_V-22_Osprey


Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey

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The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is an American multi-mission, military, tiltrotor aircraft with both a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), and short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability. It is designed to combine the functionality of a conventional helicopter with the long-range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft.


Flight testing and design changes


The third and fourth prototypes successfully completed the Osprey's first sea trials on the USS Wasp in December 1990.


From October 1992 until April 1993, Bell and Boeing redesigned the V-22 to reduce empty weight, simplify manufacture and reduce production costs. This redesigned version became the V-22B model. V-22 flights resumed in June 1993 after safety improvements were incorporated in the prototypes. Bell Boeing was awarded a contract for the engineering manufacturing development (EMD) phase in June 1994. The prototypes also received changes to better match the B-model configuration. Flight testing at the stage focused on expanding the flight envelope, measuring flight loads, and supporting the EMD redesign. This and further flight testing with the early V-22s continued into 1997.










JOURNAL ARCHIVE: 05/18/08 1:31 AM
I forgot to include the Harrier in with that most recent list of test pilot flights I made.


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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_AV-8B_Harrier_II


McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II

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The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) AV-8B Harrier II is a second-generation vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) ground-attack aircraft. An Anglo-American development of the British Hawker Siddeley Harrier, the Harrier II is the final member of the Harrier family that started with the Hawker Siddeley P.1127 in the early 1960s. The AV-8B is primarily used for light attack or multi-role missions, and is typically operated from small aircraft carriers, large amphibious assault ships and simple forward operating bases. The AV-8B is used by the United States Marine Corps (USMC)


The Harrier II and other models of the Harrier family have been called "Jump Jets".


AV-8Bs have participated in numerous conflicts, providing close air support for ground troops and performing armed reconnaissance, proving themselves versatile assets. US Army General Norman Schwarzkopf named the USMC Harrier as one of the seven most important weapons of the Gulf War.


Further developments


On 30 November 1990, the US Navy, acting as an agent for the three participating countries, awarded McDonnell Douglas the contract to develop the improved Harrier. This was followed by an order from the USMC in December 1990, which included 30 new aircraft, as well as 72 rebuilt aircraft. The Italians ordered 16 Harrier II Plus and two twin-seat TAV-8B aircraft, while the Spaniards signed a contract for eight aircraft. Production of the AV-8B Harrier II Plus would be conducted, in addition to McDonnell Douglas' plant, at CASA's facility in Seville, Spain, and Alenia's production plant in Turin, Italy. The UK also participated in the program by manufacturing components for the AV-8B.

Authorization for production was given on 3 June 1992. The maiden flight of the prototype (164129) took place on 22 September, marking the start of a successful flight test program. The first production aircraft was delivered to St. Louis and, on 17 March 1993, made its first flight. Deliveries of new aircraft took place from April 1993 to 1995. At the same time, the plans to remanufacture existing AV-8Bs to the Plus standard proceeded. The Defense Acquisition Board, on 11 March 1994, approved the program, which initially involved 70 aircraft, with four converted in financial year 1994. The program aimed to use new and refurbished components to rebuild aircraft at a lower cost than new-built aircraft. Conversion began in April 1994, and the first aircraft was delivered to the USMC in January 1996.










http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing-Sikorsky_RAH-66_Comanche


Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche

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The Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche was an advanced five-blade armed reconnaissance and attack helicopter designed for the United States Army.










http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0144550/quotes

IMDb


Memorable quotes for

The Pentagon Wars (1998) (TV)


Major General Partridge: But even a heat-seeking missile can miss a target.

Madame Chairwoman: General, it says here that you taped electric hotplates to the surface of the vehicle to help your heat-seeking missile find its target, and that the surface temperature of the vehicle was so high it could have fried an egg at twenty feet!










JOURNAL ARCHIVE: 10/28/2006 4:13 PM
That explains all the crazy behavior that has surrounded me for years. They think they are the one to wake me up. Some dumbass at Microsoft even said something like that to me at work one day. We were in some training class, I can’t remember the name of it, the instructor had used me to demonstrate something about not giving in to a salesperson or something where I was the person who was non-committal. Then we broke up into groups of three to practice and this one guy said something about making breakfast in bed for me. Earlier, another guy was telling me that he had been an Apache helicopter pilot.


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http://www.snpp.com/episodes/3F08.html

Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming [ RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS US Title 18 ]

Original airdate in N.A.: 26-Nov-95


The bus pulls away, leaving Sideshow Bob behind. The Simpsons are looking at a jet.

Tour guide: At this point in time, I would like to direct your attention to the particular air vehicle next to which I am currently standing. The Harrier Jet is one of our more dollar-intensive ordnance delivery vectors.

Marge: Five tires!? Am I seeing things?

Guide: And, although it looks complicated it is so well-designed, even a child could fly it.

Lisa: Can I fly it?

Guide: Of course you can not.










http://www.stargate-sg1-solutions.com/wiki/SGA_1.01_%22Rising_Parts_1_And_2%22_Transcript


STARGATE WIKI


SGA 1.01 "Rising Parts 1 And 2" [ RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS US Title 18 ]


FORD
It looks like you've got the hang of it.

SHEPPARD
I tell you what, Lieutenant. I know a lot of fighter pilots who'd kill to fly this thing. It's like it reads your mind.










http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111503/quotes

IMDb


Memorable quotes for

True Lies (1994)


Gib: Harry, do you realize it has, in fact, been 10 years since you've been behind the wheel of one of these things?

Harry Tasker: If I break it, they can take it outta my pay.



- posted by H.V.O.M - Kerry Wayne Burgess 03:30 AM Pacific Time Seattle USA Saturday 16 March 2013