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To: EveningStar

Most dangerous job?

In a word: NO.

Heck, average fighter pilot does all that. . .and more. Just doesn’t do it over crowds.


3 posted on 07/31/2015 12:18:07 PM PDT by Hulka
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To: Hulka

Blue Angels, Thunderbirds do


5 posted on 07/31/2015 12:19:19 PM PDT by US_MilitaryRules (The last suit you wear has no pockets!)
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To: Hulka

Not to mention he gets paid more than fighter jocks. From the looks of it, a lot more.


8 posted on 07/31/2015 12:27:08 PM PDT by LouAvul (There is no more GOP. There is RAT, and RAT lite.)
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Neither do the Military demo teams. They plan their flying so that it does not pass over the crowds. It is a FAA requirement for an aerial demo. Aerobatics are not dangerous unless you are really inexperienced or try them too close to the ground or both. Military pilots are all taught Aerobatics as part of their basic flight training.


10 posted on 07/31/2015 12:30:18 PM PDT by Don Corleone ("Oil the gun..eat the cannoli. Take it to the Mattress.")
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To: Hulka
Still, what he does is cool.

My sailplane instructor placed second in the world sailplane aerobatic championships. With no engine, you have to work with gravity and the aerodynamic qualities of your sailplane. Loops, rolls, all kinds of fun stuff, and you have to do it without running out of altitude. Her name is Nancy Blank, and she's one hell of a pilot.

11 posted on 07/31/2015 12:37:30 PM PDT by jumpingcholla34 (.)
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To: Hulka
Heck, average fighter pilot does all that. . .and more. Just doesn’t do it over crowds.

Not really. They don't like negative g's. And many of the maneuvers can't be done in a jet.

Apples and oranges.

18 posted on 07/31/2015 6:35:58 PM PDT by zipper (In their heart of hearts, all Democrats are communists)
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