EHLW - Leeuwarden AFB - 07/07-2011
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EHLW - Leeuwarden AFB - 07/07-2011
A nice start of the afternoon at Leeuwarden AFB...
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Maybe a bit much, but couldn't choose! The MiG-29's came for a fuelstop together with a PoAF C-130E, but missed that one due to a lack of time. They where on their way to Yeovilton, with a bit of luck they visit Leeuwarden again next monday!
Cheers!
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Maybe a bit much, but couldn't choose! The MiG-29's came for a fuelstop together with a PoAF C-130E, but missed that one due to a lack of time. They where on their way to Yeovilton, with a bit of luck they visit Leeuwarden again next monday!
Cheers!
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Re: EHLW - Leeuwarden AFB - 07/07-2011
Nice pics Coenraad! Does anyone know why some Mig 29's use one engine during landing while other Mig 29's use two?
(nr 38 seems to use two while nr 15 uses one...)
2011-07-07 38 Pol.AF Mig 29-2 by jvdwal2008, on Flickr
(nr 38 seems to use two while nr 15 uses one...)
2011-07-07 38 Pol.AF Mig 29-2 by jvdwal2008, on Flickr
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Re: EHLW - Leeuwarden AFB - 07/07-2011
Hi,
if I look to the pictures, I would say both aircraft use both engines. From both aircraft a smoke trail could be seen. Perhaps it has to do with the angle of view towards your screen?
if I look to the pictures, I would say both aircraft use both engines. From both aircraft a smoke trail could be seen. Perhaps it has to do with the angle of view towards your screen?
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Re: EHLW - Leeuwarden AFB - 07/07-2011
Well both engines are running but have a closer look at the nozzles.
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Re: EHLW - Leeuwarden AFB - 07/07-2011
Normally a pilot will only land a dual engine aircraft on one engine to train for emergencies. Doing that in a non-emergency situation will simply increase the chance of a mishap. And that is what pilots always strive to avoid.
Re: EHLW - Leeuwarden AFB - 07/07-2011
I noticed that too, only one engine was used on final. If it was for training they had to call tower with a simulated emergency, which they didn't.
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Re: EHLW - Leeuwarden AFB - 07/07-2011
It is clearly visable, the other Mig had both nozzles open
2011-07-07 15 Pol.AF Mig 29 by jvdwal2008, on Flickr
2011-07-07 15 Pol.AF Mig 29 by jvdwal2008, on Flickr
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Re: EHLW - Leeuwarden AFB - 07/07-2011
Maybe to save fuel? No idea.
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Re: EHLW - Leeuwarden AFB - 07/07-2011
Or the use of trust in order to maneuver the aircraft? By the way i have also seen this with Slovakia MiG-29s. So it seems it is in the manual.
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Re: EHLW - Leeuwarden AFB - 07/07-2011
Agreed Thijs!
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Re: EHLW - Leeuwarden AFB - 07/07-2011
Yes, it is not unusal. But it beats me why they do it. For maneuvering at that altitude i would prefer to have full trust available and just use rudder, ailerons etc.. But hey, I'm not a pilot
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Re: EHLW - Leeuwarden AFB - 07/07-2011
Before we forget; cool visitors and nice shots!
Regards,
Stefan
Regards,
Stefan
Re: EHLW - Leeuwarden AFB - 07/07-2011
And we can see them again on monday
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