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by STRIKER
Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:54 pm
Forum: USAF Thunderbirds Discussion
Topic: On tap. . .
Replies: 3
Views: 3207

LD... What do you think I did with my helmet and extra Cougar stick?


Beer is on me!
by STRIKER
Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:55 pm
Forum: Pit Builders & Game Controllers
Topic: Striker's Pit
Replies: 19
Views: 17902

Looking great Bud! Isn't that big screen nice? Is that the FSX Aerosoft F-16? What are you upgrading your desktop to? I also noticed you use the top of the right console for the same thing as me... :wink: The big screen really makes the biggest difference! Yes, I bought the aerosoft F-16 the day it...
by STRIKER
Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: Pit Builders & Game Controllers
Topic: Striker's Pit
Replies: 19
Views: 17902

Thanks for the comments everyone!
by STRIKER
Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:14 am
Forum: Pit Builders & Game Controllers
Topic: Striker's Pit
Replies: 19
Views: 17902

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/7724/dsc01339lk3.jpg http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/7258/strikerpitsr7.jpg Quick update... Just installed the TrackIR/42" Sharp Aquos and tweaked everything to work perfect. Next up is the panels/ and finish the throttle. I'm currently running everything off m...
by STRIKER
Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:41 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: [2008-10-22] Virtual Thunderbirds - Live at VFAT 2008
Replies: 18
Views: 18962

Tailhook....not that I'm tracking your F-16 knowledge but you are 0/2 now. First the tailhook...then the nozzle...what's next? :wink:
by STRIKER
Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:07 pm
Forum: Pit Builders & Game Controllers
Topic: Gunner's Pit
Replies: 208
Views: 267664

BTW, it has been very interesting to see the calorie burn during a high show - about 2/3 the burn rate I have when I doing an intense resistance workout at the gym! 8) I believe it! After I fly the high show my muscles ache and I'm exhausted. :lol: I will have to tell Wilbur about you guys... he wo...
by STRIKER
Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:10 pm
Forum: Pit Builders & Game Controllers
Topic: Striker's Pit
Replies: 19
Views: 17902

Nothing terribly new to report. Actually started up on the pit again since I've moved and got the control stick/base installed and op ck'd along with the rudder pedals. little things here and there. Also got the cp boxed in. Pretty much working on the throttle assembly since thats the last major pie...
by STRIKER
Thu Sep 25, 2008 2:13 pm
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: VTB and FSX?
Replies: 31
Views: 29311

What the hell is the "LD test." I call it the "common sense test" hence why Burner and I chose to have the VTB continue with LOMAC back when we were forming the team.
by STRIKER
Wed Sep 24, 2008 4:26 pm
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: VTB and FSX?
Replies: 31
Views: 29311

ONE WORD.....NETCODE.
by STRIKER
Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:09 pm
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Some practice on the VTB Phantom Server (VBA Mod)
Replies: 2
Views: 2680

First thought...where are the Tbirds at?

Second thought...nice pics. :wink:
by STRIKER
Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:31 pm
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Oh my god... What do you think of this?
Replies: 8
Views: 5548

Honestly, my first thought... Where the hell are the Thunderbirds? :cry:
by STRIKER
Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:15 pm
Forum: Pit Builders & Game Controllers
Topic: Akers Barnes
Replies: 27
Views: 26738

Well said my friend... well said.
by STRIKER
Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:41 pm
Forum: Pit Builders & Game Controllers
Topic: What Pedals to use with HOTAS Cougar?
Replies: 21
Views: 18506

SELLING MY CH PRO RUDDER PEDALS! (USB CONNECTOR) http://www.flightstore.co.uk/images/products/VR300111/0-1-1.jpeg $35 w/ shipping (Paypal and U.S. mailing only) They are in good condition and of course used by former Virtual Thunderbird #5 himself for the past couple years. Unfortunately these pupp...
by STRIKER
Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:29 am
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Catastrophic Engine Test Failure
Replies: 4
Views: 4280

That was.......AWESOME!

You can see the mounting bolts failing but the operator just get the heat on her. Maybe they were just asleep at the wheel but if I saw an engine like that move that much on the stand I would power down like yesterday. Nice find.
by STRIKER
Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:19 pm
Forum: Pit Builders & Game Controllers
Topic: Striker's Pit
Replies: 19
Views: 17902

Wow, I can't believe its been so long since I've updated this thing. Guess that's what 2 back to back deployments will do to you. Here are a couple updated pictures of my pit. I've finally moved it into the spot in my office and I'm finishing up the right console. Next is the center pedestal. Bad Bo...