#falconer's flight

[auraeseer]

And next, the arctic palms . . .

[mapsontheweb]

A female falcon was equipped with a satellite tracking system in South Africa before migrating to Finland. Image shows tracker data. In just 42 days, she flew over 10.000 km, at an incredible average of 230 km per day and nearly in a straight line.    

[alphamecha-mkii]

Star Wars: X-Wing (2nd Ed) - Hotshots and Aces II Reinforcements Pack Cover Art

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[nocternalrandomness]

Texas Vipers from the AFRC 457th FS TDY at Luke AFB, Az

[splooosh]

“When heroes Gather, Part 2

Bob Layton - Pablo Marcos - John Romita Jr

[responsivethoughts]

The F-16 Fighting Falcon

Full power, liftoff and climb to desired altitude. A phenomenal, maneuverable flying machine, still the most favored aircraft to fly by many military pilots. Introduced in the '70s, the F-16 Fighting Falcon continues to be a cornerstone of many air forces around the world due to its exceptional performance, versatility, and relatively low operating costs.

It travels up to Mach 2, maintains a 350 mile (550 Km) battle radius, service ceiling of approximately 50,000 ft (15,300 m), and it climbs with the General Electric F110-GE-129 turbofan fully opened at a rate of 50,000 ft/min (15,300 m/min), so this "elevator" can take its passenger to 50,000 ft altitude in about a minute.

Many pilots prefer the F-16 Fighting Falcon for its design, performance, versatility, and technology. Its exceptional agility, thanks to aerodynamic design and fly-by-wire control, allows for precise handling. The powerful engine enables high speeds and impressive climb rates, making it effective in both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. The bubble canopy offers 360-degree visibility, and the ergonomic cockpit, with a side-stick controller, enhances comfort during high-G maneuvers.

As a multirole fighter, the F-16 can perform various missions and carry diverse weapons. Advanced avionics and a fly-by-wire system improve stability and maneuverability. Cost-effective and reliable, with over 4,600 units built, the F-16 is widely used and trusted. Extensive pilot training and positive experiences further solidify its preference among military pilots.

Although it is officially known as the Fighting Falcon, the General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) F-16 is commonly referred to by the nickname 'Viper' - a name that was applied due to the popularity of the 1970s Battlestar Galactica TV series and its 'Colonial Viper' fighters.

An interesting and lesser-known fact about the F-16 Fighting Falcon is that it was the first production aircraft intentionally designed to be aerodynamically unstable. This design choice, known as "relaxed static stability," enhances the aircraft's maneuverability. By being inherently unstable, the F-16 can achieve quicker and more agile movements, which are essential in dogfighting scenarios.

The advanced fly-by-wire control system continuously adjusts control surfaces to maintain stability, allowing the pilot to focus on the mission rather than constant manual adjustments. This innovative approach marked a significant advancement in fighter aircraft design and has influenced many subsequent aircraft developments.

Due to its nimble design and capability, the Falcon can sneak in, low, over the terrain to key targets and objectives by evading discovery, thus maintaining a near-zero visibility by enemy radar equipment.

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"Would you intercept me? I'd intercept me."

The F-22 Raptor has been practicing interception techniques ever since Franklin broke him out of the hanger! No planes are safe! 🤣

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The 2023 Stuart Air Show

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My Kratt Bros and Hinomori Sisters look a lil different today…

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peregrine falcons (falco peregrinus), adult and juvenile, ireland

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inconvenient flight

[wingedjewels]

A Shortie vs. Peregrine Falcon! by Debbie Meader Via Flickr: As the sun was just dipping below the horizon, there was some action above our heads! I was very surprised to see an incoming Peregrine Falcon attempting to take on a Short-eared Owl. The Shortie flipped upside down and opened his talons to protect himself. Photo taken at Shillapoo Lake, Vancouver, Washington.

[blogbirdfeather]

Kestrel with a juvenile Iberian Grass Snake - Peneireiro-vulgar (Falco tinnunculus) com um juvenil de Cobra-d'água-de-colar (Natrix astreptophora)

Vila Franca de Xira/Portugal (3/11/2023)

[Nikon D500; AF-S Nikkor 500mm F5,6E PF ED VR; 1/2000s; F6,3; 500 ISO]

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Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force

Source: Jeremy Royall

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Beautiful Birds - 2024 Rochester Int'l Airshow

[deathbypixelz]

Tarinne but as her Flight Rising ridgeback self because uhhhh felt like doing something silly and different :)