Quick question on flight profiles...

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FutureThunderbird
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Quick question on flight profiles...

Post by FutureThunderbird » Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:44 am

I know it's been brought up before, but with the Tbird season starting today I just wanted to check if Maj. Weeks will still be flying the same profile as Lead Solo as she did as Opposing with the sneak pass, overtake, 5-card, etc... or does she take over Maj. Casey's profile?

Hah, thanks in advance. I just couldnt remember how it worked.
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Post by Lawndart » Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:48 am

Yes and no (in that order), to answer your question(s). ;)
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Post by FutureThunderbird » Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:50 am

Thanks LD! That's what I thought. I just wasnt 100% sure.
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Post by Lawndart » Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:55 am

Np.

To clarify: If you enter as a Right Solo, as Maj. Weeks did, you stay a Right Solo for the full tour on the team and the same is true if you start out as a Left Solo, you'd retain this profile between seasons. The maneuvers are also tied to either the left or right profile. This, however, is not the case with the Blue Angels which is one reason why it gets a little confusing at times for those not in the thick of air shows...
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