Legendary daredevil pilot Bob Hoover showing #science!

Remember that particular clip we used to watch when I was a student pilot in the Air Force Met him in person at Reno air races in 2013 for the 50th anniversary A true gentleman, partner in crime of the notorious Chuck Yeager 😎 He launched the unlimited race that day with his Stetson « Gentlemen, start your engines. » RIP legend 🙏

For sure, Bob Hoover was to aircraft operation as Kelly Johnson was to aircraft design. Second to none.

One has to see him perform to believe.

Nobody regards Bob Hoover as a daredevil. His demonstrations focused on energy management, an aspect of flight vital to safety.

What fantastic energy management!! Flew the twin engine like a fighter! Amazing!!

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Absolutely one of the best stick and rudder pilots in history. Got to see him perform at Oshkosh in both his Mustang and the Rockwell.

This video gives an idea on how the water and/or special fire extinguishing agent discharge system works on the Supertanker - Global Supertanker 747.

In Russia, engines from old fighter jets like the MiG-15 are being repurposed for an unusual task: snow removal. In regions with heavy snowfall, these engines are specially modified and mounted on trucks. These powerful jet engines can quickly clear large amounts of snow with strong airflow. This method, particularly effective for clearing airport runways, offers both speed and efficiency. This creative use of old technology provides a novel solution for snow removal.

One of the coolest things you’ll see today: an F-22 Raptor flying with two F-35s before an epic breakaway. Pure power. #avgeek