[2008-10-22] Virtual Thunderbirds - Live at VFAT 2008

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[2008-10-22] Virtual Thunderbirds - Live at VFAT 2008

Post by Lawndart » Wed Oct 22, 2008 1:11 pm

Virtual Thunderbirds performing Live at VFAT December 12-14, 2008

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For the third time in four years, the Virtual Thunderbirds will be performing live at VFAT this coming December. This year we're bringing an even faster and more action packed show, with precision timing, synchronized soundtracks and narration, to keep our crowd entertained at all times! Throughout the year the team has trained a new Boss and worked hard at making sure there's never a boring moment during the demo. We look forward to flying live once again and hope all of our fans will be watching!

To spectate, please visit Virtual Airshows for more information on streaming broadcasts.

DATES:
VFAT practice weekend
December 05/06/07

Virtual Festival of Aerobatic Teams
December 12/13/14
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Post by Tailhook » Wed Oct 22, 2008 1:20 pm

Am I seeing this correctly? F-16CJ?

Nice, a new model. :D
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Post by Sawamura » Wed Oct 22, 2008 1:28 pm

Very nice. I'm looking forward to the show. 8)
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Post by Luse » Wed Oct 22, 2008 3:11 pm

Awesome! 8)

Lookin good guys, can not wait for the show.

Oh and nice model :wink:
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Post by Blaze » Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:27 pm

Can't wait LD! Looking forward to a fast and tight show! 8) And yes, the new model looks great! :wink:
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Post by Lawndart » Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:22 am

Viper101 wrote:Am I seeing this correctly? F-16CJ?

Nice, a new model. :D
Yes and no... The model in the poster is not the F-16CJ, but as I'm sure you've seen by now, (during VFAT), we flew with our brand new Block 52 F-16CJ. It's still being touched up, and along with its family version, the "DJ" model, both should be in our hangar sometime in '09.

Look for an official announcement soon, meanwhile let's look back at VFAT here...
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Post by Tailhook » Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:29 am

Lawndart wrote:Yes and no... The model in the poster is not the F-16CJ, but as I'm sure you've seen by now, (during VFAT), we flew with our brand new Block 52 F-16CJ. It's still being touched up, and along with its family version, the "DJ" model, both should be in our hangar sometime in '09.
I don't think I've gotten a good enough look at the nozzle on the new F-16, but if you want a fully accurate GE nozzle, let me know. :)

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Post by Luse » Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:04 am

I am more than sure they have the correct stuff...

That Nozzle isn't even close to correct for a Block52
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Post by Lawndart » Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:25 am

Well, I had a long post typed up explaining in detail the differences between engines, intakes, block numbers and serials, exceptions from the rule, as well as why the CJ designation wasn't officially adopted rather than the Block 50/52. I don't have time to retype all that again, after my hotel connection "dumped" all the text when I hit the submit button.

@Viper, the short answer is we do not need a different nozzle, our CJ uses a F100-PW-229 by Pratt & Whitney, but thanks.

Any comments on VFAT? I thought a lot of teams did really well, and I'm looking forward to seeing the "live" replay of the VBA stream tonight at 9PM ET (0200 GMT). :D
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Post by STRIKER » Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:41 pm

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:
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VFAT 08

Post by Ripper » Wed Dec 17, 2008 5:56 pm

When is the Virtual T-B show from VFAT 08 gonna be up for download????
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Post by Whack » Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:29 pm

Ripper,

We don't have a version available for download, but you can watch te stream replay at:
http://www.virtual-airshows.com/english ... wtime-2008

That may not have answered your question, but I hope it helps.
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Post by Luse » Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:51 pm

STRIKER wrote: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:
:lol:
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Post by Tailhook » Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:51 am

Luse wrote:
STRIKER wrote: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:
:lol:
I'm not laughing.

I don't know a whole lot about F-16's so I really don't care. Both nozzles look almost the same to me. :roll:
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Post by Lawndart » Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:00 am

You live and you learn... ;)

The many different versions of F-16's are quite astounding, so don't feel bad.
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