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if you're interested in the mechanics of flying a u-2 and the protocols usaf pilots used (at least in the 50s and 60s), i transcribed a series of letters my gra
by nyolfen 8y ago
if you're interested in the mechanics of flying a u-2 and the protocols usaf pilots used (at least in the 50s and 60s), i transcribed a series of letters my grandfather wrote about it after his career ended.
https://hyperstition.al/u2-james-black/ https://hyperstition.al/u2-james-black/
- jacquesm 8y agoAmazing stuff. Vernier is correct, hands off should have been handed off.
- privong 8y agoVery interesting, thanks for posting the link. I saw a minor typo, but couldn't find an email address for you, so posting here in the hope you see it. In the first paragraph of the addendum you have an "Out contact" that should be "Our contact".
- nyolfen 8y agoappreciated!
- ethbro 8y agoIn the spirit of "thanks so much for recording this, but minor edits", assuming the below should be "every". "From there you reduced the indicated by 2.5K for over one-thousand feet"
- nyolfen 8y agothank you!
- libertyhouse 8y agoFantastic transcription - really interesting! These early U-2 pilots had a lot of courage and love for flying. Thank You for posting this.