Roman's Operation - "Bangin Me Head" - "Gettin 'er Hot"

[CavalierDuck]

Great job, Roman! That was a superfast run... you must have been cutting every corner on the approaches - either that or your F-111 has superb airbrakes!

[spokes2112]

Thanks Nick! All initials were done w/ a 7-10 nm point. Had to be at, or acquiring the altitude required at that point. (Didn't get too high anyway) If visual was guaranteed I would tighten up the initial a bit or go angled in. But you are correct sir! The speedbrakes on the Aardvark are "barn doors"! The Max Mach Assembly allows a speedbrake extension at 600 kts. (amongst a host of other restrictions) With the throttle cut at high speed and the barn door out one has about 6-10 seconds to get configured, MMA allowing, as the speed drops considerably in that time.

The video in post #5 shows the airbrake/main gear door extending.

Thanks again Nick!

[Craig Taylor]

Smokin'!!!!! Well-flown, Roman!