SR-71 Flight Manual

Aim for the eyes!

Pretty cool, forwarded to all the aircraft nuts I know
 
I saw that over the weekend,... Pretty cool. Check out the list of in-flight emergencies. It's a LONG section :D
 
I saw that over the weekend,... Pretty cool. Check out the list of in-flight emergencies. It's a LONG section :D


Considering the number of systems on the airplane, it is not that large of a list. Not all of them are Boldface or immediate action items either. Still a good find though.
 
If I remember right that plane leaks fuel like a sieve when parked.
And double tap was #4 :D
 
If I remember right that plane leaks fuel like a sieve when parked.
Yep,.. the plane had corrugated skins, and the airframe would grow something like 7" when it reached in flight temp, which stretched the skins out flat. The sealant used in the tanks got fried and stretched every flight. It didn't last long.
...,2nd rule Double tap
And double tap was #4 :D
I thought that was rule #3.
You know, if the zombie apocalypse ever happens, you guys are going to die arguing. :roflmao:
"Get yer sXXt together And MOVE!"
 
Personally I'm a fan of a good 3" caliber potato cannon loaded with gravel and whatever scrapmetal I happen to have sitting around.
 
Back in '89, I saw an SR-71 in flight. I was on a hill just north of the Burbank Airport. All of a sudden, the SR-71 flew LOW right over my head. Scared the crap outta me. I then watched as it did a touch-and-go landing at the airport, then circled back over my location. It did this four times and then flew off.

That was pretty cool. Too bad there were no cell phone cameras back then.
 
Rule #2 beware of bathrooms
Rule #3 wear your seatbelt
Rule #4 Double tap

Any more questions? :wave1:
 
Rule #2 beware of bathrooms
Rule #3 wear your seatbelt
Rule #4 Double tap

Any more questions? :wave1:

Is it time to nut up or shut up?
 
When the zombie outbreak apocalypse comes, I want an M35A3, an M107, and a flamethrower... I prefer being out of range (see 5-90's signature for why), chainsaws aren't the best for that.
 
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