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Russian Airspace Infiltrated

I recently moved back to Westover.

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So, now that Orange Bird is back under heavy airport security, including:

A Stockpile of Heavys
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A visiting C-130 protector
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MPs
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And even An L-39 Friendly ?although this one has some eastern markings & parts, maybe is counter-intel?
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Feeling confident in home base, it is time to conduct a secret mission. The Mission: Stealthily enter Russian defense zone and perform reconnaissance and surprise inspection.
 
Part 2, Russian Invasion

SO, Here we go. Let?s go in quietly:
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Getting near the airport, need to decend quickly to low level for more signature suppression.
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Being hazy helps...
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What was that? Aircraft on tail? No, just clear turbulence.
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Low pass. Russian spy plane spotted! Achieved surprise.
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Proof of infiltration from beacon. Let's see what kind of security detail exists here.
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Start time noted.
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Russian aircraft not ready for alert start and intercept. Chocked and Chained. Rest appears normal.
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Weather Is Perfect for surprise. No one expects inspection on such a windy day.
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Part 3, Russian Invasion

Meanwhile, let?s inspect.
Gear secured, good and tight.
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BK Control Surfaces: A-OK
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Canopy Cover Secured ? Looks pretty clean. No seagull guts found.
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Hmm, still no security force 20m later. This is a key weakness. Noted in the report.
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Mission Successful!

TO be continued?

AO
 
AO, good thing I keep latest upgrades at 53VG under wraps. Can't have any security breaches and pre-mature release of classified information!
 
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Conspiracy! I was spray painting gear legs fairings 3 miles from here. Good job Andy good job! :D

Reinstalled all fairings and test flew today. Spaceship again...


 
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You guys are having too much fun!


That's right Tom we are blessed with fun here up north. Move to NJ! :D


.... in the meantime I was on a patrol. Agent Orange was on IFR leash all the way from Florida and ATC sent him right to my court. As soon as he canceled and crossed Delaware River I intercepted him and "escorted" to my airport for pizza briefing. We peacefully agreed on no more airspace inflirtations :D










 
Mirror

Hi Andy, Could you tell us where you found the nice mirror?

Pep Boys special, suction-cup blind spot mirror 3". Has a spherical joint to the suction cup; It's been working well - but it did fall off when it was cold outside (<35F). Of course this was the last one on the shelf, so with my luck that means it was discontinued.

Tossed the box, but I'll see if I can find a P/N on the mirror.

-AO
 
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