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By: - 15th December 2006 at 13:07 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Cheers for the heads up, hope we'll get plenty of imagery and video from the event :)
By: - 15th December 2006 at 14:38 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Preparations are in place for a 9 AM first flight window. There may be changes to the schedule to accommodate weather, flight test requirements or for other reasons.There are several ways to view first flight when it occurs. 1. Via Webstream on the First Flight Web sites. For in-plant workers, Building 200 Auditorium will have a live webstream. Web viewers are encouraged to watch as a group if possible to conserve on bandwidth saturation 2. Rebroadcast of video and photos will be available via InSite and all F-35 websites shortly after first flight, so employees offsite won’t miss a thing. 3. This is a special message only for F-35 Fort Worth employees who may be working on first flight day: limited live viewing will be on the east side of Building 8, through Gate 10. Any foreign national working must be escorted. This area will be Security controlled, and those entering will strictly comply with all FOD, Safety and Security procedures and policies. No personal cameras or cell phone cameras are allowed. As a reminder, viewing would be on your own time, charge numbers are not provided.
have been a bit busy over the last few days but will surely post the first flight video once i receive a copy , meanwhile if there is any media or a JSF program participant (or knows someone ;) ) it can viewed at the team website after a subscription , Here is a pic and a high speed taxi video , will post more once I get back home -
http://rapidshare.com/files/7596159/F35_Taxi_Hilites_PPT.WMV.html
By: - 15th December 2006 at 14:49 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
have been a bit busy over the last few days but will surely post the first flight video once i receive a copy , meanwhile if there is any media or a JSF program participant (or knows someone ;) ) it can viewed at the team website after a subscription , Here is a pic and a high speed taxi video , will post more once I get back home -http://rapidshare.com/files/7596159/F35_Taxi_Hilites_PPT.WMV.html
Is that blue tire smoke coming off the right main wheel? I wonder if the extra high speed taxi test yesterday was to test the fix for that?
By: - 15th December 2006 at 15:13 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The video is also available at teamjsf without subsription:
http://images.teamjsf.com/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=3194
Sounds like an airliner. I hope more power will help :)
By: - 15th December 2006 at 16:39 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
have been a bit busy over the last few days but will surely post the first flight video once i receive a copy , meanwhile if there is any media or a JSF program participant (or knows someone ;) ) it can viewed at the team website after a subscription , Here is a pic and a high speed taxi video , will post more once I get back home -http://rapidshare.com/files/7596159/F35_Taxi_Hilites_PPT.WMV.html
Currently watching the livestream and the 1st flight is delayed an hour or so due to fog at FW.
By: - 15th December 2006 at 16:47 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I don't care what anyone else says, the Lightning is a beautiful bird.
By: - 15th December 2006 at 17:02 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Currently watching the livestream and the 1st flight is delayed an hour or so due to fog at FW.
You're part of the industry team, right? Or are you watching a feed everyone else can see too?
By: - 15th December 2006 at 17:12 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
You're part of the industry team, right? Or are you watching a feed everyone else can see too?
I work on JSF, so not a public feed im afraid.
Latest info is the fog has lifted and estimated time for 1st flight is now between 12:30 and 12:45 CST (18:30 - 18:45 UK Time)
By: - 15th December 2006 at 18:43 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Chase aircraft airbourne.
AA1 sat on runway ready to go.
By: - 15th December 2006 at 18:47 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Airbourne at 12:44 local time
By: - 15th December 2006 at 18:56 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thanks for the Heads up :D
Please let us know when it lands
By: - 15th December 2006 at 18:58 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thanks for the Heads up :DPlease let us know when it lands
1st flight is due to last 1 hour, however I wont be able to keep up the updates, as I have to go out on the works doo in about 15 mins :cool:
By: - 15th December 2006 at 19:16 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
At First I never liked the plane but now I do just wish it was not replacing are Harriers :(
James
By: - 15th December 2006 at 20:37 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Australia has signed on. They are also talking about buying 24 Super Hornets to bridge between the F-111 and F-35.
By: - 15th December 2006 at 21:09 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Airbourne at 12:44 local time
Hmmm ... nothing official yet ... not even at CNN !??
Any more NEW's from here ???
Deino :confused:
By: - 15th December 2006 at 21:17 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
F-16.net says the flight is over, was cut 25 minutes short and the media is already painting it as a failure :rolleyes:
By: - 15th December 2006 at 23:01 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Is that blue tire smoke coming off the right main wheel? I wonder if the extra high speed taxi test yesterday was to test the fix for that?
Smoke?
More importantly, do I see the hook down or is it an illusion :)
Congrat to the JSF team!
By: - 15th December 2006 at 23:28 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
F-35A Makes First Flight
The first production Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II flew Dec. 15, initiating a six-year, 12,000-hour flight test program involving 15-20 airplanes.
Company officials say the 32-min. flight, which originated and terminated at Lockheed Martin facilities at NAS Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, went as planned. "The Lightning II performed beautifully," said Jon Beesley, F-35 chief test pilot. After takeoff Beesley flew the airplane to an altitude of 15,000 ft. and performed a series of maneuvers to check handling qualities and throttle response of the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine. Two F-16s and one F/A-18 flew as chase aircraft during the flight.
The single-engine, single-seat fighter encountered no problems, according to company officials. At least one additional flight is planned for this month, followed by about six flights per month during the first half of 2007, according to Doug Pearson, vice president of the Lightning II's Integrated Test Force.
Pearson says the F-35's airframe systems are highly integrated, and the airplane features a myriad of advanced systems not found on any legacy fighter. These include the installation of electrohydrostatic flight control surface actuators that combine hydraulic and electrical functionality in one compact unit, and a new, "intelligent" electrical system with multiple redundancies. Although the F-35 will carry a powerful array of sensors to identify, track and strike enemy air and ground targets, none of these systems were installed in the first production aircraft.
Prior to the flight, Beesley had taxied the Lightning II under its own power for the first time on Dec. 7, accelerating up to 30 kt. to evaluate brake systems and nose wheel steering. On Dec. 12 subsequent tests were conducted at 80 kt. and 110 kt. on the runway to ensure proper operation of the antiskid system. Engineers spent Dec. 13 examining telemetry from the tests and assessing operation of the airplane's air data system.
In related news about the Joint Strike Fighter program, Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England, the UK's Minister for Defense Lord Drayson, and Ward Elcock, Canadian Deputy Minister of National Defense, this week signed a memorandum of understanding to begin future cooperation in production, testing, training and sustainment as well as follow-on development of the F-35. The MOU expands cooperation beyond the current System Development and Demonstration phase.
The Netherlands signed in November, and five other countries are expected to sign the MOU by the end of the year, according to the Defense Dept. Italy will sign in January, and Turkey plans to join the production and support phase of the program.
http://www.aviationnow.com/avnow/news/channel_awst_story.jsp?id=news/F35FL12156.xml
By: - 15th December 2006 at 23:56 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I'm sorry, I have troubles using ImageShark:( :
http://www.giaiotto.it/f35/DSC_0181.JPG
http://www.giaiotto.it/f35/DSC_0177.JPG
http://www.giaiotto.it/f35/DSC_0199.JPG
I know the size is too big.
If someone could move the pictures on ImageShark I'll appreciate a lot.
This pictures are great.:)
Thanks.
By: - 16th December 2006 at 02:28 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
From: http://www.af.mil/photos/
An F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter takes off at 12:44 p.m. CST at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas Dec. 15 for an initial flight as part of system development testing. (Lockheed Martin photo/Tom Harvey)
Original Image: http://www.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/061215-F-0001Z-019.jpg
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By: Nils - 15th December 2006 at 12:34
I have recieved news that the F-35A AA-1 will make its first flight today at 09.00 US time (16.00 CET) from the lockheed plant at Fort Worth texas.
im gonna keep an eye on the pentagon channel, since they broadcasted the revealing ceremony live a few months ago, maybe they might show us the first flight (thats www.pentagonchannel.mil )
my best of luck to the lockheed team :cool: