billvon 2,990 #1 December 8, 2008 Just had an F-18 crash a few miles from me. The smoke is pretty thick and the fire is starting to spread. Pilot apparently ejected, no word yet on how he's doing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 December 8, 2008 QuotePilot apparently ejected, no word yet on how he's doing. If he is ok.. I think he owes beer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpastniner 0 #3 December 8, 2008 Just heard it might have a tree landingThere only talking about the pilot i wounder if there was a REO on board BASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #4 December 8, 2008 CNN just reported the pilot recovered safely....Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #5 December 8, 2008 CNN...couple a' roofers saw 2 eject, only one with a "parachute open"....? *edit* course I was drunk every day of my 20 years roofing ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpastniner 0 #6 December 8, 2008 I wounder if REOs go on every flight?BASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #7 December 8, 2008 Maybe they saw part of the ejection seat and the pilot? Don't they seperate after ejection?Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #8 December 8, 2008 If there was no one in the seat, would the parachute still deploy? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #9 December 8, 2008 I believe F-18s are single seat unless they are trainers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpastniner 0 #10 December 8, 2008 QuoteI believe F-18s are single seat unless they are trainers Nope. My uncle was the guy in the back during combat operations. AFAIK they are all 2 seatersBASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #11 December 8, 2008 There are a lot of versions of the F-18. There are two current productions models... a 2-seater and a single seater. They're for different missions, not just training. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ion01 2 #12 December 8, 2008 http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,463725,00.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #13 December 8, 2008 Google says that the fighter F-18A is a single seater. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #14 December 8, 2008 Quote Quote I believe F-18s are single seat unless they are trainers Nope. My uncle was the guy in the back during combat operations. AFAIK they are all 2 seaters some are single, some are twin seaters. scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpastniner 0 #15 December 8, 2008 Ah looks like A and C series are single seats, B/D versions are Duel.BASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #16 December 8, 2008 Quote Just heard it might have a tree landingThere only talking about the pilot i wounder if there was a REO on board Think it was a 18E."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,990 #17 December 8, 2008 Pilot is apparently OK, fire is almost out, no word on injuries on the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARLDO 0 #18 December 8, 2008 All are just a rescue waiting to happen Glad pilot got out OK. "Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" ~Samuel Clemens MB#4300 Dudeist Skydiver #68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #19 December 8, 2008 QuoteAll are just a rescue waiting to happen Talk about extream sports! This pilot will have a tale to tell. (if this crash doesn't wash him/her out??) Quite a rush!Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycop 0 #20 December 8, 2008 QuoteTalk about extream sports! This pilot will have a tale to tell. (if this crash doesn't wash him/her out??) Quite a rush! Dude, I'd rather pay for his first tamdem, playing lawn darts with an F-18 is a little pricey....... "Just 'cause I'm simple, don't mean I'm stewpid!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michalm21 2 #21 December 8, 2008 Quote Pilot is apparently OK, fire is almost out, no word on injuries on the ground. the article above said 2 dead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #22 December 8, 2008 Quote There only talking about the pilot i wounder if there was a REO on board If memory serves me, RIO's are AF. The NAVY backseater is a WIZO.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #23 December 9, 2008 Quote the article above said 2 dead Quote Mayor Jerry Sanders said two people on the ground were killed. Fire officials said the deaths were at a home where two children, a mother and a grandmother were believed to be inside. Officials did not immediately know who died. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpinJim1 0 #24 December 9, 2008 I think it is like the movie "blast from the past." The home owners are under ground thinking they were hit with a nuclear bomb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #25 December 9, 2008 QuoteIf memory serves me, RIO's are AF. The NAVY backseater is a WIZO. I haven't heard RIO /REO in the 12 years Ive been AF. The Weapons Safety Officer (WSO/WIZZO) is the AF term,too.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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