Got to fly an F-16 the other day... [Archive]

70TWO NOVA

08-22-2010, 08:34 PM

I was awarded an awesome opportunity this past Friday. I was able to take an incentive flight in an F-16. It was intense....
Pics;
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/HPIM15911-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/HPIM15951-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/HPIM15991-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/HPIM16031-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/HPIM16001-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/jas6014-1.jpg

Larry Callahan

08-22-2010, 08:47 PM

You suck!

No, seriously. I would pay big bucks for a spin in a F-16.

Congrats. How was it?

jocko124

08-22-2010, 08:48 PM

Very cool. Out of curiosity---exactly what is an incentive flight?

70TWO NOVA

08-22-2010, 08:51 PM

You suck!

No, seriously. I would pay big bucks for a spin in a F-16.

Congrats. How was it?

LOL Words can barely describe how cool it was. We did a combat take off going strait up at about 400mph. Did rolls, loops flew crazy low through the mountains and pulled about 6 Gs. The pilot even let me fly it for a while and do some Aileron rolls myself. Thing is crazy responsive and fast! Definitely not for the faint of heart or those with sensitive stomachs. I have a new found respect for our fighter pilots. Id do it again in a heartbeat...

70TWO NOVA

08-22-2010, 08:53 PM

Very cool. Out of curiosity---exactly what is an incentive flight?
An incentive flight is something they do to motivate. It is often awarded to those who win Wing level awards. I was chosen as the 944th Fighter Wing Airman of the Year last year which is why I got the flight.

instro84

08-22-2010, 09:17 PM

had one in a 16 few years ago its addictive congrats on your flight.

LowBuckX

08-22-2010, 09:58 PM

I thank you for your servce and evy your exsperience, I wanted to serve but was physicly/mentaly not able.....

70TWO NOVA

08-22-2010, 10:07 PM

I thank you for your servce and evy your exsperience, I wanted to serve but was physicly/mentaly not able.....
Its my pleasure.

LeighP

08-22-2010, 10:23 PM

Thats very cool.
On a similiar note, many years ago in the Aussie airforce, we flew Mirage III fighters. They would often offer up a rear seat on a maintenance test flight to one of the techs. A pilot once told me he was surprised at how few guys took up the offer.....I laughed and told him they work on them, they know better than to fly in them....

MIGOAT

08-22-2010, 11:59 PM

CONGRADS Man, I beg my cousin to take me in his A10 but it's not going to happen. Thanks for your hard work.

shmoov69

08-23-2010, 03:35 AM

Congrats man!!
Thank you for your service!

130fe

08-23-2010, 05:19 AM

Sounds like it was a great time, Congrats on getting the wing level award!!

NOT A TA

08-23-2010, 05:47 AM

Congrats on the award and the flight! Thanks for your service!

71duster

08-23-2010, 06:05 AM

that's awsome! i would about give my left one for a ride in a fighter! but dude,maybe i am getting old just turning 40,but you barely look old enough to drive! lol!

Kenova

08-23-2010, 07:29 AM

My first thought was "You lucky SOB", but I then realized you have probably busted your butt to achieve what you have.
Congratulations.

Ken

6'9"Witha69

08-23-2010, 07:43 AM

Congrats. THat looks frickin awesome. THe worst part is I am sitting in a terminal waiting to get on a commercial plane. Now I have plane envy!

Chevrolaine

08-23-2010, 10:29 AM

Sweeeet! Congrats!!!:smoke:

ErikLS2

08-23-2010, 11:58 AM

Looks like you did it out at Luke AFB? You probably flew over my house. I got to sit in one of those out there and also flew a simulator which was pretty cool in itself. I can only imagine what a real ride would be like.

Thank you very much for your service!

69stang

08-23-2010, 03:47 PM

Congrats! I miss flying. I scored a ride in an F-14 when I was TDY to Sigonella on Scicily. The pilot wanted a ride in our 135 to watch the refueling from the other end so I arranged for him to get a ride and he did the same for me. Unfortunately my CO wouldn't let me go. We were doing air-refueling support for the USS America in the mediteranean.

Gitter Dun

08-23-2010, 03:50 PM

An incentive flight is something they do to motivate. It is often awarded to those who win Wing level awards. I was chosen as the 944th Fighter Wing Airman of the Year last year which is why I got the flight.

Congratulations, that is something to be proud of!!

Samckitt

08-23-2010, 05:31 PM

Congratulations. I am totally jealous.

mc84_zz4

08-24-2010, 07:31 AM

Congrats man, you sure earned that E-ticket ride! What a blast that must be!
Thanks for your service in our Armed Forces.

Paul_J

08-24-2010, 02:36 PM

If you were at Luke AFB my nephew Tom "TWEAK" is an F-16 IP there. Give him a shout if you bump into him!

trapin

08-26-2010, 06:11 PM

I had thought the F-16 was out of service...show's how much I know.

Congrats on your achievement and yes....thank you for your service.

I envy you guys that can go through with that. I am a big sissy....I don't even go on roller-coasters.

rob07002

09-01-2010, 09:44 AM

As a tax payer and partial owner of that plane, I call dibbs on the next ride!

Seriously, cool pics and thank you for your service to our great country!

70TWO NOVA

09-01-2010, 02:34 PM

Thanks everyone for your compliments, I really appreciate it and love serving in the Greatest Military in the World. This was truly an amazing experience and I am very grateful to have been given the opportunity.
Thanks to everyone out there who serves and has served! :usa:

73z-6sp

09-01-2010, 04:18 PM

70TWO NOVA

09-01-2010, 04:26 PM

Yea! I had my incentive flight several years ago in the F-16 also. What an awesome experience! My favorite part was the full power take off! 15000 feet in mere seconds! Woohoo!

I did walk away with a new respect for pilots. That flight wore me out! I was sore for nearly 3 days! Those guys do it everyday!

Congrats!
I totally have a new found respect for our pilots. They go through so much training and their bodies deal with some serious stresses on a daily basis. My hour and a half flight wore me out too, I had bruises on my shoulders from the harnesses and was so tired afterward.

73z-6sp

09-01-2010, 04:56 PM

Yea...but I bet you would do it again. Huh?! I know I would!

stage2ROUSH

09-01-2010, 05:52 PM

now thats what I call getting to do a "HOT LAP"!!! wow I'd jump at that chance. but most of all THANK YOU for all you do for us and our country

JEFFTATE

09-01-2010, 07:03 PM

That is so awesome !!
Congrats !

70TWO NOVA

09-01-2010, 07:33 PM

Yea...but I bet you would do it again. Huh?! I know I would!
Oh yeah I would definitely do it again. It would be more fun too knowing what to expect. Maybe Ill try to get NCO of the year next time and get another opportunity!

Ripped

09-02-2010, 01:31 PM

:jump:Waaay too cool

Congrats:cheers:

Did he make you puke??? ;-)
the f-16, is a very agile fighter

When do you get to take a spin in the f-35?

70TWO NOVA

09-02-2010, 01:57 PM

:jump:Waaay too cool

Congrats:cheers:

Did he make you puke??? ;-)
the f-16, is a very agile fighter

When do you get to take a spin in the f-35?

Thank you, and yes I did puke! lol It is an extremely agile aircraft.
I wish I could get a ride in the 35 but they will all be single seaters.