[MIL] Volkel EHVK 05-12-2012 Barrier test

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[MIL] Volkel EHVK 05-12-2012 Barrier test

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Barrier test J-870:

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The others of the morning:

J-062
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J-021
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J-003
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J-01
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Re: [MIL Volkel EHVK 05-12-2012 Barrier test

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Nice images (as usual), Hans!
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Nice shots; interesting to see an F-16 operating without the ubiquitous missile rails on the wingtip.
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Re: [MIL Volkel EHVK 05-12-2012 Barrier test

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Thanks.

The 870 is indeed the cleanest configuration possible. Not seen very often these days.
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Re: [MIL] Volkel EHVK 05-12-2012 Barrier test

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This is actually the first time I see this. Not just without missiles or dummy's at the wingtip, but without the rails.
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evhest wrote:This is actually the first time I see this. Not just without missiles or dummy's at the wingtip, but without the rails.
Was thinking the same thing... can't recall having seen this before...

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Did J-870 fly, or was it a high speed taxi run?
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Nr 2 and Nr last are my favourites. Very nice shots!

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Re: [MIL] Volkel EHVK 05-12-2012 Barrier test

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Flyboy wrote:Did J-870 fly, or was it a high speed taxi run?
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Judging on the config of 870 (lack of slats, minimum flaps, exhaust nozzle position) I would say a high speed taxi run.
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wow! great catch! i've seen them doing this at twente more than once.. never without the missle rails! very unique!
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Re: [MIL] Volkel EHVK 05-12-2012 Barrier test

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Hurricane wrote:
Flyboy wrote:Did J-870 fly, or was it a high speed taxi
Judging on the config of 870 (lack of slats, minimum flaps, exhaust nozzle position) I would say a high speed taxi run.
Could it be that this airframe was in maintenance? I recall that the F-16 is not certified to fly without rails as they act as winglets/ vortex breakers.
But I may be mistaken...

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Great pictures of a rare sight !!
The light on the F-16 in the second shot is very nice too !!

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From which position did you take the last photo?
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Re: [MIL] Volkel EHVK 05-12-2012 Barrier test

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Spot #3, runway 24L was in use.
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Hurricane wrote:
Flyboy wrote:Did J-870 fly, or was it a high speed taxi run?
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Judging on the config of 870 (lack of slats, minimum flaps, exhaust nozzle position) I would say a high speed taxi run.
Slats, or leading edge flaps as we call them.. do not move while on the ground. Once in the air (weight of wheels) LEF's will move. at the ground their position is 2 degrees up, as shown.
Minimum Flaps... This is the normal position for the Flaperons while on the ground, again once Weight of wheels, flight control system detects it is of the ground and will manage the correct settings of flight controlss for the maximum lift at any time of the flight. Nothing is done by pilot. Basiscly, your conclusion that it was a high speed taxi run can not be made by looking at the flight controls.
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