Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

Is he on suicide watch?

I think he's just moving cars at the dealership he works at

[Nevermore]

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

I think he's just moving cars at the dealership he works at

That doesn't answer the question. He's not on a computer. He must be going nuts.


(Also, remind later that I need to share with you fine folks my certifiably nutso plan that would involve buying the cheapest, old Ferrari I could find and solving the "a cheap Ferrari is more expensive because of upkeep" problem buy swapping out all the Italian stuff that breaks for American stuff that either won't, or if it does only costs pennies on the dollar to fix compared to anything Ferrari actually sells.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

I caught one accidentally go (true) stealth mode during an airshow.

[Youtube]https://youtu.be/ChNEAVXIAd8[/youtube]

Yeah, the vectored thrust is cool. "Lemme just flip a bitch here while I'm falling like a rock."

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

That doesn't answer the question. He's not on a computer. He must be going nuts.


(Also, remind later that I need to share with you fine folks my certifiably nutso plan that would involve buying the cheapest, old Ferrari I could find and solving the "a cheap Ferrari is more expensive because of upkeep" problem buy swapping out all the Italian stuff that breaks for American stuff that either won't, or if it does only costs pennies on the dollar to fix compared to anything Ferrari actually sells.

Put an LS1 in it!

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[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

That doesn't answer the question. He's not on a computer. He must be going nuts.


(Also, remind later that I need to share with you fine folks my certifiably nutso plan that would involve buying the cheapest, old Ferrari I could find and solving the "a cheap Ferrari is more expensive because of upkeep" problem buy swapping out all the Italian stuff that breaks for American stuff that either won't, or if it does only costs pennies on the dollar to fix compared to anything Ferrari actually sells.

oh! Now I see what you meant by your suicide watch comment.

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Yeah, the vectored thrust is cool. "Lemme just flip a bitch here while I'm falling like a rock."

Yeah that takes a computer to control. I mean the pilot moves the yoke but a processor makes a whole shit load of decisions to make it happen. It maybe the last great manned fighter. (Since a UAV can pull like 50gs and not pass out)

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[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

Yeah that takes a computer to control. I mean the pilot moves the yoke but a processor makes a whole shit load of decisions to make it happen. It maybe the last great manned fighter. (Since a UAV can pull like 50gs and not pass out)

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I'm kinda curious why they bothered with it. Obviously it's cool but with drone technology it just seems like we don't have a reason to have manned aircraft anymore so just develop something that can perform even better than the f22(since pilot limitations don't need accounted for anymore)

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

Yeah that takes a computer to control. I mean the pilot moves the yoke but a processor makes a whole shit load of decisions to make it happen. It maybe the last great manned fighter. (Since a UAV can pull like 50gs and not pass out)

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It's the whole balance between performance versus stability but I think I'm preaching to the choir. Yeah, I'm with you.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

I'm kinda curious why they bothered with it. Obviously it's cool but with drone technology it just seems like we don't have a reason to have manned aircraft anymore so just develop something that can perform even better than the f22(since pilot limitations don't need accounted for anymore)

It'll kick ass just in case an old-school dogfight breaks out. Still have to be ready for that.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

Put an LS1 in it!

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[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by finch1750

LOL or a K20

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

It'll kick ass just in case an old-school dogfight breaks out. Still have to be ready for that.

Well yeah... but we don't "need"pilots on the aircraft so if the f22 had been designed as a drone... how much better could it have been? Unless they are concerned about the signal being jammed or something and decided they still want pilots onboard. I really hope they considered this stuff before building them...

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

LOL or a K20

K24... gotta have that torque

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

LOL or a K20

The only thing A K20 belongs in besides a Honda is a classic Mini Cooper or somehow an FC (because then it would be a K-FC and that is too good to pass up)