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originally posted by: Bigburgh
originally posted by: Zaphod58
SWITCH11 flight of 2. No ejection attempt reported, 7 injuries on the ground.
WTF? 7 ON THE GROUND??!!
originally posted by: Zaphod58
Unconfirmed word is that the injuries on the ground were to a French family that stopped at the canyon, and were unaware it was a training area.
originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: gunshooter
No. There are two seat Hornets, but the only version that requires a backseater is the Growler. This was an E model, which is single seat.
originally posted by: ThePeaceMaker
Not to stray off topic or use the horrible incident as an example, people wonder why they weren't many pieces left of a 757 when it impacted the pentagon or the twin towers. Aircraft just disintegrate, there looks to be no large pieces of aircraft on the canyon wall. RIP to the pilot.
With the injuries on the ground do you think the authorities will set up some sort of fence to stop spotters being close to the canyon edge ?
So part fo the problem is that the site has become popular. You get a certain number of legit spotters but you get alot of lookie loos
originally posted by: Bigburgh
Talked to some guys that make annual trips that have radios listening constantly. They say you could spend an entire day there and get nothing. They also say if you don't cue into the radio for nearby chatter.... you will miss you chance at a getting a pic.