Scoop 0 #1 August 20, 2006 Found this by accident, might well be a repost but I not seen it before. Is this real picture you think? http://images.military.com/pics/BA_Sonic_Boom_opt.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbo 0 #2 August 20, 2006 YepRainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #3 August 20, 2006 Love the blue angels! Much better than the thunder chickens IMO. SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbo 0 #4 August 20, 2006 Oh Yeah. Try working the same air show with them.Rainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #5 August 20, 2006 Done a long time ago actually. But there are a few pics out there of planes going SS. Here is the original pic(?) and one taken the other day at the DZ. Its real, honest"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #6 August 20, 2006 Wow, what engine mod did they make to that second one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbo 0 #7 August 20, 2006 In the second pic do they give a cut before they open the doorRainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #8 August 20, 2006 That would be the new JET "coming to a boogie near you"SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #9 August 20, 2006 QuoteWow, what engine mod did they make to that second one? Thats called the Raeford Special modification"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #10 August 21, 2006 What is the technical stuff behind the mist and/or vapor...?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #11 August 21, 2006 Yes, the picture is real and breaking the sound barrier is very common. I've seen it lots of times. http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/sound/soubar.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Programmer 0 #12 August 21, 2006 The second one is Mike Mullins new Cessna. It's a 182 that gets to 20,000 feet in 1 1/2 minutes. Really, the low pressure area makes water vapor condense. In the Blue Angels photo, see the small vapor cloud just behind the pilot's head on top of the canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #13 August 21, 2006 Ah, I always wondered why they called it the stealth bomber WOw, thats amazing, still don't understand the science but the pictures are awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
openingshok 0 #14 August 21, 2006 QuoteAh, I always wondered why they called it the stealth bomber WOw, thats amazing, still don't understand the science but the pictures are awesome. Any pilots out there correct me if I'm wrong, but I belive the fighter pilots call this "going to the doughnut". It is the extreme low preasure system created by the aircraft as it approaches that point were the plane seperates from sound. I believe a sonic boom is the colapse of the vacuum in the atmosphere left behind the aircraft. The vacuum is extreme low preasure. Just before the seperation, a low preasure cloud forms around the aircraft. SImilar vapor is seen in high G turns at the fighters wigtips. Again, I am no expert, but I have been fascinated with military aricraft for years and have read several things, most I can't remember. Feel free to pull this desciption apart and analyze it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #15 August 21, 2006 QuoteAny pilots out there correct me if I'm wrong, but I belive the fighter pilots call this "going to the doughnut". It is the extreme low preasure system created by the aircraft as it approaches that point were the plane seperates from sound. I believe a sonic boom is the colapse of the vacuum in the atmosphere left behind the aircraft. The vacuum is extreme low preasure. Just before the seperation, a low preasure cloud forms around the aircraft. SImilar vapor is seen in high G turns at the fighters wigtips. Again, I am no expert, but I have been fascinated with military aricraft for years and have read several things, most I can't remember. Feel free to pull this desciption apart and analyze it. I'm a pilot, and unfortunately your conclusions are all WAY off. I made top grades in aerodynamics, and just to help everyone out that struggles with the nature of a 'sonic boom' -it is the point at which the aircraft actually pleases God so much that he slaps his knee and yells "WOO-HOOO!!!" ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #16 August 21, 2006 PLease tell me god isn't a thigh slapper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeaKev 0 #17 August 21, 2006 Jaye, it's time to set down the flask. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #18 August 21, 2006 QuoteJaye, it's time to set down the flask. Wha? Me? You missed the Texas Hold 'em tournament at our house Friday, man. It was AWESOME!! Not to worry though, we'll be having another one shortly. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
