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03-31-2007, 05:03 PM

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u2drvr

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U-2 Cockpit

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Originally Posted by skycowboy

Also on your avatar pic - is that the panel of the U2 reflecting in your viser? It looks like a glass cockpit? I didn't know they had those on the U2.

That is the new U-2S Block 20. I had the pleasure of being in on the design and testing of the new cockpit (I worked for 5 years as a test pilot for the U-2) It is indeed glass with 3-6x8 MFDs. It's a huge improvement over the old cockpit.

03-31-2007, 07:55 PM

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87iroc&amullet

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Awesome! You could charge money for these.

03-31-2007, 08:00 PM

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skycowboy

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This has to be coolest thread I have seen!!!!!!!!! Its cool to actually talk to a U2 pilot - rare class of folks! To spend time in an environment where your blood will boil with out the aid of a space suit is fascinating... all aerospace buff should love this thread... rare variety of images.

03-31-2007, 10:37 PM

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wow, I feel very privileged to be in the presence (well, almost

) of a U-2 pilot! Those are incredible!

03-31-2007, 10:40 PM

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flystraightin

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hehe look at the PFD! FL667....thats a rare sight indeed!

03-31-2007, 11:10 PM

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great just amazing

04-01-2007, 03:05 AM

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POPA

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So do you change the altimeter back to a local setting when you climb through the top of Class A, or what?

04-01-2007, 05:46 AM

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LAfrequentflyer

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Do you wear a diaper?

-LAFF

04-01-2007, 07:03 AM

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T-tail

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Are those #2 pencils top secret?

Or just the special mount they are in!

04-01-2007, 10:16 AM

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Jakob

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WOW!!! That's so awesome! I would never have thought to get to know (Oh well, at least a little) a U-2 Pilot!
You belong to the best of the best, dude!
Those pictures are unbelievable, simply amazing!

Best wishes and regards
-Jakob