On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 11:13:15 -0500, "Emilio"
wrote:

It is hard to believe that F-15 can fly formation with Piper Cub.

http://www.pipercubforum.com/intercep.htm

Do F-15 fly by wire system prevent the aircraft from stalling at that low
speed? Last time I saw an aircraft with fly by wire system did such a
stunt, Airbus plowed right in to the forest at the end of the forest!

Emilio.


First, lets note that a Piper Cub (usually a J-3) is one thing and a
Cessna 172 is another. The J-3 would be cruising at 65-75 MPH while
the 172 might be doing closer to 120-140.

Since the Eagle can come over the fence on landing at 130 KIAS or
thereabout, it isn't too tough to dump flaps and throw up the barn
door, then load up the big engines to hang on them at low speed. Not
comfy, but easily doable.


Ed Rasimus
Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
"When Thunder Rolled"
Smithsonian Institution Press
ISBN #1-58834-103-8