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Always, ALWAYS, use the “Before Landing” checklist…

Via Theo.     BTW, the chocks are a nice touch.

Via Theo.

 

 

BTW, the chocks are a nice touch.

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  1. Craig Swain

    Before someone says ‘shopped! Here’s the story: http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123092555

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  2. xbradtc

    Thanks for the scoop.

    So it wasn’t a checklist failure (and I kinda figgered it wasn’t).

    You’ll notice, dear readers, that the A-10 was specifically designed to require minimum repairs after a wheels-up landing like this. The wheels actually protrude when retracted. A little paint, fix the gun, she’s all good!

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  3. Tom

    Worked A-10’s at Davis-Monthan AFB for 6 years. Tough doesn’t even begin to describe it. Funny thing is I was at Edwards in the 70’s when they were testing it & the A-9. Good times. BTW, I tried to send the picture of Aluminum Overcast, but it bounced back. And I can’t attach it here. Any ideas?
    Best,
    Tom

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  4. Grumpy

    Well, did you save enough money out of the “Maintenance Budget” for this?

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  5. xbradtc

    I sent you an email. You should be able to reply to that.

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  6. Quartermaster

    Well, he did walk away. And the AC can probably still be used. While not a fantastic landing, it’s betetr than a good landing. I’m sure his squadron mates will let him live it down sometime after he transfers to a new Wing.

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  7. Bill Paisley

    110: “Base, Warthog 110…I think I just made a gear-up landing”
    Base: “You think???”
    110: “Yeah…its taking full power to taxi”

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  8. xbradtc

    Pinch!

    And that joke’s not old.

    It’s a classic.

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