Blue Angel odd takeoff sequence

[Azframer]

If you have ever seen the Blue Angel takeoff you have seen the finger tip formation with number 4 on the right wing and back from number 2. Because of construction at field 1 thru 3 start their takeoff roll and number 4 delays his takeoff until others are clear. Number 4 catches formation after half the squirrel cage at center point.
This is not a new form they are planning on adopting but I thought number 4 did a awesome job of catching and then matching speed of the rest of the formation and wanted to share if you had not seen it yet. This is the whole show from C-130 through to end but I have time set for play from diamond takeoff.


Rick

https://youtu.be/5drf6XO2POM?t=24m26s

[wifesaysno]

WOW that was an impressive catch-up!

Just reinforces the mystic of the Blues doesn't it? Man that team is solid.

[Anthindelahunt]

Brilliant,as usual.Really miss seeing them at Abbotsford BC.

Anthin.

[jrbirdman]

WOW! Very impressive! However, #5 damn near had a tail strike on take off! That was insane!!! Thanks for sharing!

[Anthindelahunt]

Have seen that many times but no tail strike.Definitely
a planned maneuver.Those pilots are so highly trained
that everything is practiced to the hilt.

Never get tired of watching the Blues.

Anthin.

[Azframer]

Number 5 tail strike


Rick

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBtXWwrTz_Y

[FlexibleFlier]

The best of the best!

If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend "Blue Angels: A Day in the Life". It's a 4-part series from, I think, the Discovery Channel shot during the 2004-2005 season. Of course, it has some great flying sequences, but it's really about what it takes to be a Blue Angel. These guys are truly special and the way they conduct themselves can provide some worthy life lessons for all of us.