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by Convertible
Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:31 pm
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Luke Days 2007
Replies: 25
Views: 14987

It was a great show. I was there on Saturday as well, not Sunday. The clouds cleared just in time for a high show to happen. They looked great for the first "official" show of the season. Crossover Break needs some work though. 5 and 6 were spread pretty wide coming into it that just took the illusi...
by Convertible
Thu Mar 22, 2007 2:06 pm
Forum: USAF Thunderbirds Discussion
Topic: Aviation Nation 2007 in Las Vegas
Replies: 7
Views: 6510

Aviation Nation 2007 in Las Vegas

Hey everyone. Just found this link to the 60th Anniversary of the Air Force's capstone event Aviation Nation at Nellis AFB in November 2007. Here is the official link: http://aviationnation.org/an2007.html . Check out the video advertisement as well for the event in the welcome to Aviation Nation li...
by Convertible
Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:32 am
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Luke Days 2007
Replies: 25
Views: 14987

I plan on being there all day on Saturday wearing our VTB t-shirt. I plan on taking pictures and maybe some video as well. I will post some of the good pics. Can't wait to see the opening show for 2007. It's gonna rock!!!! 8) 8) Hopefully the weather will cooporate for a high show. 74 degrees with a...
by Convertible
Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:25 am
Forum: Pit Builders & Game Controllers
Topic: Gunner's Pit
Replies: 208
Views: 348536

Nice work Gunner. Can't wait to come over and see it.

Con
by Convertible
Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:16 am
Forum: The Demo
Topic: Official Changes to the Diamond
Replies: 5
Views: 6154

Congratulations guys. Having the opportunity to critique you heavily in practices, I know you both have earned it!!!!! :lol: :lol: 8) Keep up the good work. As for Rock, he is still and integral part of the team as our #10 backup pilot. This due to real life areas that he would like to pursue this y...
by Convertible
Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:44 am
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: New Video?
Replies: 5
Views: 3844

Hey. There sure is a new movie out, since November... 8) 8) :D You can d/l it here: http://www.virtualthunderbirds.com/movies.html It is around 1.05 GB in size, so it may take a while to d/l. Enjoy!

Convertible
by Convertible
Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:25 pm
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Luke Days 2007
Replies: 25
Views: 14987

I agree the F-22 is an impressive bird to say the least. Falcon56, are you getting on base on Friday for the practice show? If so, how? Friday's on base are the best. I will be there Sat none the less. Hope to maybe run into you guys. Later.

Convertible
by Convertible
Tue Feb 27, 2007 1:58 am
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Luke Days 2007
Replies: 25
Views: 14987

Hey. Thanks for the link Falcon56. I plan on being there on Sat. Can't wait to see the season opener.

Convertible
by Convertible
Tue Feb 20, 2007 12:40 pm
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Future Thunderbirds?
Replies: 6
Views: 4632

Future Thunderbirds?

This was forwarded to me from my dad. Thought you would all like to see it too. Formation flying at its finest with one 79 year old guy at the controls. 8) 8) :shock: http://www.kitelife.com/videos/demo/bethell_promo.htm This guy is an 8 time multiple kite champion and is 79 years old. Rey Bethell i...
by Convertible
Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:40 am
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: My Own "Smoke On" Movie Poster
Replies: 6
Views: 5513

b17tony, That looks great. You can't even tell that you printed it with several sheets of paper and taped it together. What a great idea. I know that when ever I look at my poster from the premiere in Vegas that it just makes me want to watch the movie again and fly even more!!!! The actual file tha...
by Convertible
Thu Feb 01, 2007 4:48 pm
Forum: USAF Thunderbirds Discussion
Topic: 2007 Officer pictures are up!
Replies: 2
Views: 2515

Sorry that I beat you. :lol: :wink: I too have been checking. Just a whim that I looked today. I too noticed the same thing with Maj. Weeks. I thought she would be flying on Fifi's wing. :? I guess we will see soon enough. :)

Convertible
by Convertible
Thu Feb 01, 2007 4:35 pm
Forum: USAF Thunderbirds Discussion
Topic: Thunderbirds Practice Times? Air show content?
Replies: 13
Views: 8235

LD is correct in the time slots for practices. Two years ago Bon and I went to the Friday practice at Luke and they flew pretty much the same time. There was some weather that day that did not allow a high show practice, but it did clear up enough at the very end of their practice to at least try a ...
by Convertible
Thu Feb 01, 2007 4:31 pm
Forum: USAF Thunderbirds Discussion
Topic: 2007 Officer pictures are up!
Replies: 2
Views: 2515

2007 Officer pictures are up!

Hey guys, Just checked the Reat Thunderbird site and they have the 2007 officer pictures posted. See: http://www.thunderbirds.acc.af.mil/ for pics and bios of all the officers for this year. Notice that four of the officers are female this year with two in flying positions in the Delta. Enjoy the re...
by Convertible
Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:18 am
Forum: USAF Thunderbirds Discussion
Topic: Rare picture of the T-38 #7
Replies: 6
Views: 5201

I would tend to agree... Can't see it now either... :lol: :lol: :?

Convertible

edit: Now I can see it. Way cool. Nice find.
by Convertible
Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:24 pm
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Jet-Man
Replies: 22
Views: 12400

I nominate Gunner as our test pilot. I think this is right up your alley!!!!! :) :D :D :lol: 8)

Convertible