Roman's Operation - "Bangin Me Head" - "Gettin 'er Hot"

Leg IX

Lightning almost struck.. Ran too light on fuel, a little too light for comfort. Had to slow her down to conserve fuel. It gave extra time for prayers. Next time will have to double check the math.

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THAT WAS CLOSE!

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Time for a few (4,5,6,9) drinks & this looks like the perfect place to do so.

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Leg X, XI, XII +

Running successive legs to make it before the deadline. VTUU --> VTUN --> VTPI -->VTBU
 
Great job, Roman! That was a superfast run... you must have been cutting every corner on the approaches - either that or your F-111 has superb airbrakes!:ernaehrung004:
 
Thanks Nick! All initials were done w/ a 7-10 nm point. Had to be at, or acquiring the altitude required at that point. (Didn't get too high anyway) If visual was guaranteed I would tighten up the initial a bit or go angled in. But you are correct sir! The speedbrakes on the Aardvark are "barn doors"! The Max Mach Assembly allows a speedbrake extension at 600 kts. (amongst a host of other restrictions) With the throttle cut at high speed and the barn door out one has about 6-10 seconds to get configured, MMA allowing, as the speed drops considerably in that time.

The video in post #5 shows the airbrake/main gear door extending.

Thanks again Nick!
 
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