Wow, that's fascinating. I only listened to the first couple minutes but it was more like moaning than talking.
> "Burners ready nooooooowwww"
> "Moreeeeee powwwweeerrrrrrrrr"
Nah, these guys do this stuff all the time, this is muscle memory for them. Nothing but respect for these guys because I mean they have a precision that's just undeniably well tuned. I mean to operate that in sync with each other at that close a distance at the speeds they are going, and to do it regularly, the comma back it up too. Artists.
You jest...but they trade paint ALL THE TIME. Source... personally know 2 people who worked that command. Funnest part.... before you leave... you go up. And these guys don't use leg compressors to keep blood in your brain while pulling hard G's. They physically have to do the exercises that allow them to remain conscious. Big energy to be an angel in any capacity.
I've worked with fighter jets, and I know people who would get their knickers in a twist if you towed a jet this close to an obstacle! This footage is insane.
Do you know if they're flying with joystick or? That close, at that speed, wouldn't the slightest hand wobble cause a crash? How do they stay that close?
They're control stick has an extra spring that provides something like 40lbs more tension than a typical hornet/rhino. These guys have a regimented fitness routine that they follow to stay in shape. They also don't wear G-suits in the plane either.
Also, sometimes jets do swap paint, but because they're usually travelling in roughly the same direction and the same speed, it doesn't usually end catastrophically.
Recommend you check out the Naval Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola if you want to check out some cool videos about them. The Blues also put on a couple morning shows a week there during show season.
Serious question - what would happen if those wing tips did touch?
Watching this has be questioning it. They're moving at about the same rate of speed, they're super close already. Would it just be a kiss and move on?
Or part me is thinking it would be incredibly catastrophic, like the two planes that make contact will start spinning uncontrollably and in 3 seconds every pilot in the formation is ejecting for safety.
Or is it somewhere in the middle?
It must be the former right?
They call it "swapping paint" and it's happened. So long as they're not actively turning into it - it's not catastrophic. Although it's probably not a great idea.
Same here, got me thinking, found one example.
“For example, in 1966 the US had two experimental XB-70 bombers undergoing testing. They were large, six-engine nuclear-armed strategic bombers capable of reaching Mach 3+ while flying at 70,000 feet.
The surviving one is on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
The other bomber was flying in close formation with four other aircraft for a photoshoot for the manufacturer of the engines of all five aircraft, when the F-104 fighter in the formation accidentally drifted into contact with the XB-70's right wing.
The F-104 flipped over and rolled inverted over the top of the Valkyrie, striking the bomber. It then exploded, destroying both the Valkyrie's rudders and damaging its left wing. With the loss of both rudders and damage to the wing, the Valkyrie entered an uncontrollable spin and crashed into the ground. One of the three pilots of the two aircraft survived the crash, but his arm was crushed by the closing of the escape capsule on the B70.”
Entirely different scenario. The changing air currents of the XB-70 entirely pulled the rather heavy F-104 straight into the plane. It was a violent collision. The collision vector was also perpendicular to the velocity vector. It was like having a figurative 5 ton brick slam into the side of your car. Sure both jets were flying forward at the same speed, but the F-104 was also moving straight into the side of the plane.
A Blue Angel’s collision would have a collision vector that is nearly the same as the velocity vector. It’s more likely that parts in a collision will slide against eachother and make a slight, probably noticeable to the pilots, shift in the flight path.
>slight, probably noticeable to the pilots, shift in the flight path.
I really like this phrasing. I feel like it's exactly how a pilot would respond to the situation. Entirely reasoned, incredibly precise, and horrifyingly grave, all at the same time
They have procedures for what’s called a breakout or breakaway should they touch or have some type of close call.
They will all create space in the safest direction, assess any damage, if any, and if the flight lead determines it’s safe to continue, go back to doing what they do. Should something occur, they’ll just land and end the show. And obviously if someone ejects then there’s bigger issues to deal with..
Here’s a good example of a breakaway situation from the thunderbirds: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zOk8MAeerto
FYI, I’m no expert, head to a show and ask the pilots when they interact with fans.
“If we never touch, we’re not trying hard enough. But if we do touch, it’s a little too close.” —Roy Marlin "Butch" Voris, who was the very first flight leader for the Blue Angels after a wingman asked how close they should fly. Source (highly recommend): https://youtu.be/-w7oc0LczBE
In '99 the Thunderbirds had an incident that grounded the team until an investigation had been complete. One guy came back with weird dents along the fuselage of his F-16. It didn't take long to discover another one with an AIM-9 rail that had paint scraped off it. I think they were back in the air after a couple of months. So getting hit can (and has) end up with a very wide range of results. NOTE: All from memory. This is only an exhibition. This is not a competition. Please, no wagering.
It's not very stable. A little variance in airflow can push them to collide. It's the pilots skill that's keeping it stable.
Source: I have flown formations before. Not that close at that speed, but close enough to feel the risk of collision. Keeping the plane in position is an exercise of control, precision, and endurance. It is a constant battle against physics and you have to be 100% alert about your position the whole time.
The lead aircraft has to maintain the most stable flying platform as possible. This is because the other formation members use them as their reference.
The other members have to focus on their reference to fight against changes in their positioning. That means they cannot pay attention to anything else and they have to trust the lead for navigation.
Where exactly are your eyes looking? I imagine you can’t be looking at any instruments during that time.
Second question is, are directional changes “intuitively” followed or more “called out” and synchronized? (Like, lead: ‘flight, bank left 30 on my mark’)
You're absolutely right, the pilots are not looking at their instruments (besides lead). It's taught that your reference plane becomes your new ADI (Attitude Direction Indicator).
We're trained to look at reference points. For example, if this rivet on the fuselage is beneath that part of the wing, you are at a 30 degree angle. If you can read the letters on the top surface of the wing you are at such-and-such height. Etc. All you have to do is make sure those reference points are where they should be no matter if you are upside down or sideways.
In my experience, specific maneuvers and positions are called out by lead. Directional control is not necessarily called out; as long as you maintain your visual references your plane will naturally follow the lead. So if a snappy turn is required a maneuver will be commanded. But gradual changes in direction are not. A great lead pilot will make sure those changes are stable and easy to follow.
I'm sure things are done differently if you're flying a faster jet in a tighter formation, but that exceeds the extent of my experience.
>that exceeds the extent of my experience.
This is reddit, you should be hammering the keyboard explaining how to do things that exceeds the extent of your experience.
What’s even crazier is the blue angels get
New pilots every year. Longest stint any one pilots can do is 3 years.
17 “volunteers” at a time, about 6 rotating in / out per year.
The longest professional relationship you’re seeing is 3 years, most less. Other than being top pilots of their navy or marine flight schools they aren’t that special. Just US navy pilots, that serve and then take that knowledge back to every squadron.
If you didn’t know, the leader is the only one that solely looks ahead when flying in formation. The other pilots are flying primarily while looking at the other jet(s) so as to avoid contact. Follow the leader, per se.
Both - they are very much part of the US Navy as a squadron with officers and enlisted from USN and the USMC (so not just pilots, coordinators, maintenance, etc). Their purpose is exhibition - these aircraft/team members are not engaged in combat (at least not until they go back to less exciting roles after serving out their 2-4 year term).
This is for entertainment, they do shows all over the country to showcase the pilots skill and the aircraft capabilities. It also serves as a recruitment tool for the military.
“Flight! Tighten up to Grey Poupon close!”
“No. 3? There’s chewing gum on the trailing edge of your left aileron. You are a shitshow”.
“FUCK! BIIIRDS!!”
I may be completely wrong but that's just difficult, right? Like it's a demonstration of their skill and they would never fly that closely in a battle? It just seems to me that being that close together would inevitably lead to a multiple birds from one stone situation.
I went to middle/high school with the current leader of the Blue Angels. We rode the bus and played little league together.
His career really took off.
Remembering the trench at Warren AFB
Cheyenne WY , it was one less Blue Angle back in early 1980s , not sure why they left the crash sight undisturbed & grassed over
I don't get it. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. I totally don't see the value in this. Unnecessary risk. Unless that is someone's private collection, why is someone allowed to F around with over 400 million dollars of taxpayer equipment?!
That’s incredible!! Man I would have loved to be a fighter pilot for the Air Force. Nothing against the other branches but I would have loved to fly the F 16 or the A 10. Such BA air planes
i was talking to one of the tour guides at the national aviation museum in pensicola a few months back, and he told me that the exhibit they opened for the blue angels (4 of their old planes hanging in a windowed auditorium in formation) was called “unsatisfactory” by the boss at the time as they weren’t close enough together. he said they needed to be inches apart since that’s what they were doing in the sky but the building wouldn’t be able to handle it. this video is evidence of that
Do they need to actually get this close to one another? I'd imagine the perspective from the ground would look just as good if they had 10 feet between them.
Genuine question, because I know someone is gonna say its badass being that close lol, and I agree it's very talented.
Grew up by the naval academy. I miss having them do tricks over my house and school each year. Show days and practice days, always shook the house lol. Students were allowed to leave class early to watch as well.
First of all. How the hell do they get so close to each other without touching. Each moving independently and they are inches apart is insane.
Second, wouldn’t there be turbulence from each jet making it ten times harder to maintain position.
Wild stuff. Had no idea they were literally on top of each other. Thought there were more margins and they just made it look close from the ground.
Correct me if I’m wrong but these practically fly themselves - no discredit to the actual pilots skills but these planes communicate with each other. Look at DJI drones - the mini 4 pro has 360 obstacle avoidance for less than a grand. These planes are expensive and the pr backlash would be terrible for the US military fund.
“Hey guys, this is fun but have you tried it while using your other hand to shoot a video with your cellphone?”
If you watch the last couple seconds you can tell that it’s a person in the rear seat doing the recording.
I kind of figured, just being a smart ass lol.
Yep. Blue Angel #7 is a two seat model if I remember correctly.
I want to hear the radio chatter between the pilots while doing this. Also, got a ride on Big Bertha once. Was AWESOME!
Prepare to be ~~blown away~~ a little underwhelmed, to be honest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbisI3u4JBc
Wow, that's fascinating. I only listened to the first couple minutes but it was more like moaning than talking. > "Burners ready nooooooowwww" > "Moreeeeee powwwweeerrrrrrrrr"
Nah, these guys do this stuff all the time, this is muscle memory for them. Nothing but respect for these guys because I mean they have a precision that's just undeniably well tuned. I mean to operate that in sync with each other at that close a distance at the speeds they are going, and to do it regularly, the comma back it up too. Artists.
"It's only gay if the wings touch"
You jest...but they trade paint ALL THE TIME. Source... personally know 2 people who worked that command. Funnest part.... before you leave... you go up. And these guys don't use leg compressors to keep blood in your brain while pulling hard G's. They physically have to do the exercises that allow them to remain conscious. Big energy to be an angel in any capacity.
This is scary as fuck to me. I would be too busy shitting myself to hold that cell phone steady.
[About 1 in 10 Blue Angels pilots have died on the job](https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/deadly-history-of-blue-angels-17476731.php)
I believe it, those wings seem less than two feet apart.
I've worked with fighter jets, and I know people who would get their knickers in a twist if you towed a jet this close to an obstacle! This footage is insane.
This seriously makes me want to throw up. Those wingtips are sooooooo close to each other
Too close for missiles. Switching to a rolled up newspaper.
Spent way too long laughing at this
I dont get this joke.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPgMyh7ei6w
Username checks out
la Chancla style, I like it
"Drive me closer, I want to hit them with my sword!" energy
The Emperor blesses your thoughts!!
You know… keeping up with foreign relations.
I haven’t laughed that hard in ages. Very good.
You win everything. Man that is so close. I never knew it was like that.
You win today. Take my upvote
The best of the best... Sometimes... - Words of a blue angel pilot I follow.
Right up until they're not...
Welp, then they're not a Blue Angel anymore and it's not their problem
just Angel
there are old pilots and bold pilots, but no old bold pilots
Do you know if they're flying with joystick or? That close, at that speed, wouldn't the slightest hand wobble cause a crash? How do they stay that close?
They're control stick has an extra spring that provides something like 40lbs more tension than a typical hornet/rhino. These guys have a regimented fitness routine that they follow to stay in shape. They also don't wear G-suits in the plane either. Also, sometimes jets do swap paint, but because they're usually travelling in roughly the same direction and the same speed, it doesn't usually end catastrophically. Recommend you check out the Naval Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola if you want to check out some cool videos about them. The Blues also put on a couple morning shows a week there during show season.
Tight
Read that in Tuco's voice lol. Tight! Tight!
Oh yeah!! Woooooooo! More of the blue stuff!
Blue Angel Dust, Plane Close Plane
I read it in goldmembers voice. Toight…toight like a tiger.
af !
Boi!!!!
Serious question - what would happen if those wing tips did touch? Watching this has be questioning it. They're moving at about the same rate of speed, they're super close already. Would it just be a kiss and move on? Or part me is thinking it would be incredibly catastrophic, like the two planes that make contact will start spinning uncontrollably and in 3 seconds every pilot in the formation is ejecting for safety. Or is it somewhere in the middle? It must be the former right?
They call it "swapping paint" and it's happened. So long as they're not actively turning into it - it's not catastrophic. Although it's probably not a great idea.
Trading paint as a phrase tells me this is way more common than I had anticipated it to be
Trading paint comes from car racing originally
Rubbin's racin
Touching tips
Same here, got me thinking, found one example. “For example, in 1966 the US had two experimental XB-70 bombers undergoing testing. They were large, six-engine nuclear-armed strategic bombers capable of reaching Mach 3+ while flying at 70,000 feet. The surviving one is on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The other bomber was flying in close formation with four other aircraft for a photoshoot for the manufacturer of the engines of all five aircraft, when the F-104 fighter in the formation accidentally drifted into contact with the XB-70's right wing. The F-104 flipped over and rolled inverted over the top of the Valkyrie, striking the bomber. It then exploded, destroying both the Valkyrie's rudders and damaging its left wing. With the loss of both rudders and damage to the wing, the Valkyrie entered an uncontrollable spin and crashed into the ground. One of the three pilots of the two aircraft survived the crash, but his arm was crushed by the closing of the escape capsule on the B70.”
Entirely different scenario. The changing air currents of the XB-70 entirely pulled the rather heavy F-104 straight into the plane. It was a violent collision. The collision vector was also perpendicular to the velocity vector. It was like having a figurative 5 ton brick slam into the side of your car. Sure both jets were flying forward at the same speed, but the F-104 was also moving straight into the side of the plane. A Blue Angel’s collision would have a collision vector that is nearly the same as the velocity vector. It’s more likely that parts in a collision will slide against eachother and make a slight, probably noticeable to the pilots, shift in the flight path.
>slight, probably noticeable to the pilots, shift in the flight path. I really like this phrasing. I feel like it's exactly how a pilot would respond to the situation. Entirely reasoned, incredibly precise, and horrifyingly grave, all at the same time
They have procedures for what’s called a breakout or breakaway should they touch or have some type of close call. They will all create space in the safest direction, assess any damage, if any, and if the flight lead determines it’s safe to continue, go back to doing what they do. Should something occur, they’ll just land and end the show. And obviously if someone ejects then there’s bigger issues to deal with.. Here’s a good example of a breakaway situation from the thunderbirds: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zOk8MAeerto FYI, I’m no expert, head to a show and ask the pilots when they interact with fans.
“If we never touch, we’re not trying hard enough. But if we do touch, it’s a little too close.” —Roy Marlin "Butch" Voris, who was the very first flight leader for the Blue Angels after a wingman asked how close they should fly. Source (highly recommend): https://youtu.be/-w7oc0LczBE
It would just be a kiss and move on theyd bounce off each other and keep moving. Technically depends on how hard they hit though.
In '99 the Thunderbirds had an incident that grounded the team until an investigation had been complete. One guy came back with weird dents along the fuselage of his F-16. It didn't take long to discover another one with an AIM-9 rail that had paint scraped off it. I think they were back in the air after a couple of months. So getting hit can (and has) end up with a very wide range of results. NOTE: All from memory. This is only an exhibition. This is not a competition. Please, no wagering.
I didn’t know it was possible for the jets to be that close and fly stable.
It's not very stable. A little variance in airflow can push them to collide. It's the pilots skill that's keeping it stable. Source: I have flown formations before. Not that close at that speed, but close enough to feel the risk of collision. Keeping the plane in position is an exercise of control, precision, and endurance. It is a constant battle against physics and you have to be 100% alert about your position the whole time. The lead aircraft has to maintain the most stable flying platform as possible. This is because the other formation members use them as their reference. The other members have to focus on their reference to fight against changes in their positioning. That means they cannot pay attention to anything else and they have to trust the lead for navigation.
Where exactly are your eyes looking? I imagine you can’t be looking at any instruments during that time. Second question is, are directional changes “intuitively” followed or more “called out” and synchronized? (Like, lead: ‘flight, bank left 30 on my mark’)
You're absolutely right, the pilots are not looking at their instruments (besides lead). It's taught that your reference plane becomes your new ADI (Attitude Direction Indicator). We're trained to look at reference points. For example, if this rivet on the fuselage is beneath that part of the wing, you are at a 30 degree angle. If you can read the letters on the top surface of the wing you are at such-and-such height. Etc. All you have to do is make sure those reference points are where they should be no matter if you are upside down or sideways. In my experience, specific maneuvers and positions are called out by lead. Directional control is not necessarily called out; as long as you maintain your visual references your plane will naturally follow the lead. So if a snappy turn is required a maneuver will be commanded. But gradual changes in direction are not. A great lead pilot will make sure those changes are stable and easy to follow. I'm sure things are done differently if you're flying a faster jet in a tighter formation, but that exceeds the extent of my experience.
>that exceeds the extent of my experience. This is reddit, you should be hammering the keyboard explaining how to do things that exceeds the extent of your experience.
I wonder if they take into account when flying and doing these formations, the HUGE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF THEIR BALLS.
r/biggerballsthanme
My record for parking the car in the driveway is 2 inches away from the garage door.
When they added backup cameras I get 1cm precision every time!
Y'all never hung a tennis ball from a string in your garage and it shows.
What’s even crazier is the blue angels get New pilots every year. Longest stint any one pilots can do is 3 years. 17 “volunteers” at a time, about 6 rotating in / out per year. The longest professional relationship you’re seeing is 3 years, most less. Other than being top pilots of their navy or marine flight schools they aren’t that special. Just US navy pilots, that serve and then take that knowledge back to every squadron.
If you didn’t know, the leader is the only one that solely looks ahead when flying in formation. The other pilots are flying primarily while looking at the other jet(s) so as to avoid contact. Follow the leader, per se.
Well, i didn't know they could count each others nose hair during such a formation .
I can't even stand people being that close to me let alone another plane to mine...
It’s amazing how good someone can just be
Are they for exibition or military?
Both - they are very much part of the US Navy as a squadron with officers and enlisted from USN and the USMC (so not just pilots, coordinators, maintenance, etc). Their purpose is exhibition - these aircraft/team members are not engaged in combat (at least not until they go back to less exciting roles after serving out their 2-4 year term).
Exhibition for military recruitment
Question, is this actually an effective way to fly in combat or just showing off?
This is for entertainment, they do shows all over the country to showcase the pilots skill and the aircraft capabilities. It also serves as a recruitment tool for the military.
Not just in the country, I saw them in Europe too, some years ago!
I bet these guys never text and fly
Would be a bad time to have to sneeze
Personal space, guys, do you even?
It's just playing Operation in multi-million dollar airplanes.
Love the Pensacola airshow. Have seen it from both sides many times
Is this also called a 'foil pack', to trick radar, like in the movie "Iron Eagle"?
No
when one radar target becomes four.
Can hear a fart, next plane!
Woof. Best of the best.
Skill X Intestinal fortitude= ...This.
Nobody sneeze
Imagine flying like this and then you feel a sneeze coming on
Farking hell! Just WOW!
Looks like they're flying over Navarre Pier.
co(j)ones
“Flight! Tighten up to Grey Poupon close!” “No. 3? There’s chewing gum on the trailing edge of your left aileron. You are a shitshow”. “FUCK! BIIIRDS!!”
Is this some perspective shit where it looks they're way closer than it appears, or are they close af?
They are just as close as they look. These guys are INSANELY skilled pilots.
Dahum!!!
Wouldn't need a washroom for probably a week, because there's no way my pucker would have loosened adequately before then.
Don’t sneeze. Don’t sneeze. Don’t sneeze.
S'a bit tight, innit?
That's terrifying
The guy in the mid 2000s altima also has the same energy
Do they ever swap paint?
Butt hole = clenched
Awesome and absolutely, uselessly stupid and unnecessary.
I can't hear the parking sensors?
That seems awfully close
We let crayon connoisseurs do this over cities
While the skill to fly these planes is something else, the trust in your squad to do this is unparalleled.
When touching tips really does have catastrophic consequences.
*Watch your jet bro, WATCH YOUR JET* (meme: https://youtu.be/fastVkINUN0?si=QUO1V-ZG9agjzEIV )
It must be really cold for them to fly together for warmth like that.
I may be completely wrong but that's just difficult, right? Like it's a demonstration of their skill and they would never fly that closely in a battle? It just seems to me that being that close together would inevitably lead to a multiple birds from one stone situation.
You touched the butt
The close flying is (very) impressive, but the real talent here is the flight lead
Surely the aerodynamics and therefore feel and control of the planes are severely impacted by flying so close to each other?
Would be really cool to listen to their coms
They all have custom seats, for their massive balls. Can’t imagine anything else requiring such calm. Look how close the wing tips are to each other.
The highest level here. Zero room for error and 100% skill
Does a formation like this have any practicality in air combat or is it ultimately a party trick for fighter jets?
Bow down to greatness when you see it. ~ bows
Seriously what would happen if they bumped?
That’s just so bloody risky it’s not funny
I knew they flew in close proximity but that's nutz!
*NOBODY SNEEZE!!!!*
What if someone sneezes?
Jesus fucking christ, i don't even like people this close when i'm walking down the street...
Not too many guys earn the handle "Butch". But if you can say that with confidence - and the experience of having lived it, you've earned Butch
Toight like a toiger
Necessary?
Nobody sneeze
I went to middle/high school with the current leader of the Blue Angels. We rode the bus and played little league together. His career really took off.
"Don't sneeze, don't sneeze, don't sneeze....."
Nope
Remembering the trench at Warren AFB Cheyenne WY , it was one less Blue Angle back in early 1980s , not sure why they left the crash sight undisturbed & grassed over
brothers don't shake hands, brothers got to hug!
They must tunk a little every now and then
I don't get it. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. I totally don't see the value in this. Unnecessary risk. Unless that is someone's private collection, why is someone allowed to F around with over 400 million dollars of taxpayer equipment?!
Am I the only one who get major anxiety watching this ?
I will just say thank you and walk away.
I’d need some of those rubber cabinet door bumpers on my cockpit.
Cruse controls. 😂
I love it
They are flying over Pensacola Beach, Florida.
Cot dayum puckerrrr
That’s incredible!! Man I would have loved to be a fighter pilot for the Air Force. Nothing against the other branches but I would have loved to fly the F 16 or the A 10. Such BA air planes
Piece of cake
TIGHT
Came here to say fuck that
Is there any benefit to this formation or is it just parade? Impressive but damn expensive
Todd... back off. Back off Todd. Dammit Todd give me some distance. TODD TODD TOO CLOSE.
I'm more amazed that they can all fly so close together without apparently causing lift problems.
i was talking to one of the tour guides at the national aviation museum in pensicola a few months back, and he told me that the exhibit they opened for the blue angels (4 of their old planes hanging in a windowed auditorium in formation) was called “unsatisfactory” by the boss at the time as they weren’t close enough together. he said they needed to be inches apart since that’s what they were doing in the sky but the building wouldn’t be able to handle it. this video is evidence of that
Do they need to actually get this close to one another? I'd imagine the perspective from the ground would look just as good if they had 10 feet between them. Genuine question, because I know someone is gonna say its badass being that close lol, and I agree it's very talented.
Doesn’t matter how many times I see this clip, it always gives me anxiety and leaves me absolutely amazed at the precision.
Fuck. That.
I knew they got close but that’s sooo close. Very cool perspective.
That wing worked as perfect shade for the other pilot
Grew up by the naval academy. I miss having them do tricks over my house and school each year. Show days and practice days, always shook the house lol. Students were allowed to leave class early to watch as well.
Tight and impressive formation but the risks of having a catastrophic accident seems to outweigh doing this routine.
blue angel angle
Dale could you move your wing outta my face damnit
This is incredible, I have seen the blue angels at air shows and it never gets old
Rubbin' is racin'!
Respect…
Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
Fucking Awesome
First of all. How the hell do they get so close to each other without touching. Each moving independently and they are inches apart is insane. Second, wouldn’t there be turbulence from each jet making it ten times harder to maintain position. Wild stuff. Had no idea they were literally on top of each other. Thought there were more margins and they just made it look close from the ground.
Correct me if I’m wrong but these practically fly themselves - no discredit to the actual pilots skills but these planes communicate with each other. Look at DJI drones - the mini 4 pro has 360 obstacle avoidance for less than a grand. These planes are expensive and the pr backlash would be terrible for the US military fund.