Birthday wishes to Terry Carter Monday, 16 December 2013, the Classic Col. Tigh and Member of our Fan Club. Sent him a brief birthday greeting and received a very nice message in return. Seems he is doing well. Here's wishing a noble gentleman the best on his birthday and many more.
SO SAY WE ALL!!!!!!!!!!
12-14-2013 Flying Tiger’s 1st Anniversary
Air Show CAP / Battle Briefing
“Attention Tiger’s Attention”
As you know, today we are celebrating the 1st Anniversary of the Flying Tiger’s Squadron becoming the second operational Viper squadron aboard the Battlestar Raven. Many of you were not with us from the beginning, but each and every one of you has shown a high degree of expertise and dedication that have made our squadron what it is today. Just the sight of the Shark Mouths on our Vipers is enough to strikes fear in the resurrected Cylon Raiders we have previously destroyed!!!!! It’s said that they remember their past life and become deadlier killing machines, but I don’t believe it’s true for all of them.
The eyes of the Fleet will be on us today. First we will form into a Finger Four Squadron Formation and perform a fly by for the Fleet. Then we will break into our separate flights and get into position to perform a new maneuver I call the Starburst Maneuver. If we fail to perform the maneuver properly we will see stars as we crash into each other.
The Starburst maneuver contains elements of the Immelman turn, Reverse ½ Loop, Roll and the Hammerhead maneuvers. After our squadron fly by, each flight will take up positions at the perimeter of the fleet equally spaced at 72 degrees of the compass creating a large circle.
Each flight will head toward the inner circle of the Starburst maneuver. When we reach the inner circle, we will go into a steep climb. At the top of the climb we will execute a reverse ½ Loop and go into a steep dive. As the dive begins, we will execute a ½ Roll so our formations are facing outward. When we reach the bottom of the dive, each flight will level off at the same altitude we entered the maneuver. Each flight will exit the maneuver the same direction they entered the maneuver (see maneuver illustrations). This will conclude the Air Show for the Fleet.
At this point our squadron will regroup and begin our CAP. Even though this is a celebration of sorts, we must never lower our guards or become distracted, always be ready to expect the unexpected so we will live to fly another day.
When our mission is completed, we will get together in the ships lounge and the real celebration will get under way!!!
SO SAY WE ALL! ! ! ! !
Any Questions?
Skids up in 15 on the port flight deck!!
Dismissed!!
Part 3 Flying Tiger’s 1st Anniversary Air Show
CAP and Battle
That's great Hotwire, Turkeys go well with Missiles......hehehehehehahahahahaha
Roger that Lt. I am down to guns only an about 75% amo
I got 50% ammo......
Running low on ammo, but making it count!
Just don't miss....
HAHAHA!!!
That's the way Bunny....
I don't miss sir.
Spoon feed them led, they love it.......
· Yeah Hitman, you always play tough.....
Flight 3 has about 65% left
You're toys don't last long.....
· There's some more 6 O'clock high......
Come on....Come on... FIring.... YES!! recycled!!
Splash another!
· We're flying, they're dying! Flying Tigers forever!
Flight 1Executing an Immelman turn to get altitude on them.....
( RAven can be see firing all her primary batteries relentlessly making all hit counts with a serious look on Raven Actuals face) RAptor Squadron in the air firing towards the basestar Raven is engaging
Roger That Bunny!!!!
OK Flight 1.....make every shot count.....
· Guns blazing.....
Here is where we earn our pay!!
Two raiders bite the dust.....
Another one scrapped!
Lets come around and see if we can get the other two.....
( Raven takes a hit but with only minimal damage compared to the basestar)
Roger that LT I'm with you.....Over...
· This ones' for you Dutchman......let em have it ......
· Dutchman lines up the shot.......
· Yeah splash one Lt....
Down to 45% ammo, Lt
Where did the other one go?
I'm kinda getting to like these metal heads..
Jockey to Reamer....I got him Sir......over.....
( Raven fore batteries firing furiously....Finally, an explosion on the basestar...)
Mighty nice scrap pile we've got going on.....
Great job Jockey.......
They wont give up.. reminds me of someone...
Yeah......watch the Fire Works everyone.....
We're doing great, keep it tight Flight 5!
Great shooting Actual.......
· The Raven's the best shot in the Fleet........
Nice shooting Raven!!
· Even i will attest to that!!
What's the count on Raiders.....
· How many left flying?
Looks like to be only a few from here
What a scrap field out here.......
But they are staying back...
OK that's great.....
We have them running scared!
(Raven Actual can be heard ordering damage control to assess the damage on the Raven)
Lets get back into squadron formation and watch out for the scrap.....
Flight 2 check in!
Roger that Lt. Flight 5 let's get into formation!
OK Tiger's......I think we'll be out here for a while still.....
Trek here..... Mace here...
Raven Actual to Flight 4 Leader, how are you all holding up?
Flight 2 is here.
When the Raven sounds clear to land we'll head back.....
· GreyWolf to Actual Over.....
This is Raven Actual....Go head
We're OK Actual very low on ammo.....Over....
Flight 5 is in formation
Low on Fuel also....
· OK everyone......keep your eyes open and watch the scrap.....
Roger that Lt.
Roger that! I think we got things under control here. Head back....You are free to return to base...
Roger that Lt.
OK Tiger's lets head back to the Raven.....
Were going home Tigers!!
Copy that
Anyone low on Fuel land first......
Roger that Lt. Flight 5 heading home!
Flight 3, outstanding job! Let's go home
I'm low, but I'm good.....
Flight 2, tighten up and lets head home.
( Raven Actual watching the dradis very carefully just to make sure her fighters gets back tot he RAven safely)
Good flying out there.
Lets get aboard as fast as we can.....
· I don't want to loose anyone to low fuel.....
Doing ok on fuel!
· Low, but we won't loose anyone!
( Chief Beaton....our fighters are coming in...Get your people ready)
OK everyone call the ball......
· I will land last after everyone's aboard.....
Hitman to Raven I am ready for landing..
GreyWolf to Raven I got the ball......coming ion.....
· My flight is with me.....
· Roger that GreyWolf......
Roger...Permission to land granted....
Flight 5 is preparing to land
Thanks Actual.......
Hitman to Raven this is Flight 2 I got the Ball
My Flight is coming in....
slowing speed.
Flight 5 Permission to land granted
Achilles, Gunslinger & Jackknife are on board.....
This is Dutchman I got the ball......
Skids down....
Dutchman Permission to land granted
Raven, this is Hotwire, I have the ball
El Cid and Jockey have the ball landing now......
Maglock engaged.
Hotmire, persmission to land , granted
Bunny landing now, Flight 5 behind me
I'm right behind you El Cid.....I got the ball.......landing now.....
Bunny and REamer, permission to land granted
Great job tigers!
Great Job Tiger's.....for a mission like that, I don't see any marks in the deck.....
· Coming to a stop Mag Lock on......
The Chief should be happy.....well, happier...
Now thats how you cap off an anniversary!!!
Yeah, happy anniversary!
Great to be back.....What an Anniversary Everyone.........
( Raven Actual can be heard on the intercom welcoming back her fighters safely)
Climbing out of my Viper.....
Flying Tigers, OUTSTANDING JOB!
Great to have you back, Reamer!
Thanks Actual!
Great Job Tiger's looks like everyone came back.....
· Any damage?
WOOHOO!!
· I got a little tail damage but nothing much,
I think we were pretty lucky this time, and that maneuver was smooth!
Flight 3's birds all check out. Cannons are a little hot, but otherwise good
Hey Lt I got a couple holes in my port wing!!!
Flying Tigers, I am gone for one week and you take me and the Raven into a fight as a welcome back....What a rush.... :D
That's OK Jockey....you got back safe.....Choef Beaton will fix that up as good as new....
· WE aim to please Ma'am!!!!!
Thats why we are here Ma'am!
Well tigers, I have to turn in! Have a celebratory drink for me!
OK Tiger's!!! I'm buying in the ships lounge!!!!!!!
Well she took a hit but minimal damage only. She will be as good as new in a few days.
Nice Flying Bunny!!
I'll save you a bottle Bunny!!!
Sounds perfect Reamer!
Roger that Actual!!!
Thanks Hitman, you too!
I would like to see a report of this encounter on my desk alright Reamer....
No problem Bunny!!!
· Yes Actual Ma'am.....ASAP.....
· I mean after the Ambrosia wears off!!!!!
Well, you and your crew deserve some time off...Go on and have fun at the lounger...Save me a bottle as I am still on duty...:D
Can I buy you a drink Actual?
Good job guys, see you later!
You will have to save me a bottle Reamer as I am still on duty!
Roger that Actual, I'll have the Bartender save the best bottle for you Ma'am!!!
Thanks!
· Go on and have fun! That is an order!
No Problem Ma'am!!! Nothing but the best for you Actual!!!
· Yes Ma'am!!!!!
· Right away.....
· MSgt Stephen "Boogman" Sardeson
Welcome back Reamer!
· Yesterday
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12-14-2013 Flying Tiger’s 1st Anniversary Air Show, CAP / Battle
"Battlestar Raven" Joins the Fight
Part 1
Hi Everyone,
I would like to personally thank Raven Actual Cherry “Dragon Lady” for giving me command of the Flying Tiger’s Squadron on November 29, 2012. Commanding a Viper squadron can be a lot of work between recruiting pilots to creating weapons systems and planning missions to keep your pilots happy and active. I can say it’s been a great rewarding privilege for me to get to know my pilots on a personal level. I wouldn’t give up my job for anything.
The Flying Tiger’s squadron is a multinational group. Twenty pilots come from the US, while three of our pilots come from Europe. One pilot is from Valencia, Spain, one from Waalwljk, Netherlands, and another from Hungary.
The time difference between our pilots on the west coast of the US to Ensign Janos Miklos in Hungary is nine hours. The time difference makes it very difficult to plan a mission so everyone can join us at the same time. In fact Lt Jg Diego “El Cid” Martin from Valencia Spain has only been able to fly with us on two occasions. Even though Lt Jg El Cid speaks very little English, he’s gone out of his way to communicate with his fellow squadron members.
Of the 23 members of the Flying Tiger’s squadron, not all of our members participate in the mission we perform on a regular basis. Everyone has a busy life between spending time with family and work. As you know, many BFC members are very active in Cos-play and attending the many conventions across the US. Those of us that don’t participate in Cos-play perform missions like the one last night. Many of us are also involved in building models of the various Battlestar kits on the market today.
What ever your level of participation here at the BFC, the main purpose is to have fun.
SO SAY WE ALL!!!!!
Lt Reamer
The Mission Begins:
CIC To Shooters,This Is The CAG; Clear Flying Tigers CAP For Launch As Soon As They Are Ready.
Completing pre-flight checklist!
(Reamer walks in all suited up) OK Tiger's, lets get these birds in the air!!!!!
Lt, preflight complete. In tube & awaiting launch order
· Roger that
Ready to launch!
Make sure to check Firefox everyone, you never know when you'll need it!!!!
Good idea!
Everything is set on my ride, per-flight's are good.
· I'm ready to launch!!!
· Dutchman to Reamer, I'm ready to launch!!!! El Cid here, ready to launch Lt.....
· Jockey, are you with us? Yeah my pre-flight is complete sir....
· OK Tiger's lets launch, after we're all outside we'll get into formation!
Roger that!
Hitman, is your flight ready?
· Hotwire is your flight all set?
Allallright Tigers let's show em what Tigers do!
I see Bunny's flight is ready as well as GreyWolf's flight.
· OK everyone here goes 3, 2, 1 Launch........
Launching now!
Multiple launches......Woosh.....
Roger that Lt. Flight 3 is launching now
HItman launching now!!
Roger that Hotwire......Roger that Hitman......
· Looking great Tiger's.....It's nice to see the whole squadron in the air again.....
Flight 5 is launched and in formation!
This is Hitman I am clear of the launch bay. switching on Firefox .
Hotwire, Gunslinger, Achilles & Jackknife are in the air
OK lets look Sharpe all eyes are on us tonight.......
Alright flight 3, check Firefox & switch it on. Cover your butts.
Follow Hitmans lead.....FireFox switched to auto.....
Firefox on!
We're in perfect form everyone.....looks great.....
Everyone stay tight!
Lets do the fly by and keep it tight.......
Copy that Lt.
Okay 3. Keep it tight people
I dont know about this Lt..
What's up Hitman/
· You're looking good.....
OK. Lets Rock Then!
We're passing through the Fleet......I see some flashes.....looks like they're taking photos of the event.....
Flight 2 stay tight and straight!
Let's show them how great the Flying Tigers look!
Everyone smile for the birdies
I hope they get my good side!!!!!hehehehehahahahaha
No pictures please...
· Hahaha!!
We're looking good
I am loving it!
Great job Tiger's........OK, lets break into our separate flight and get ready for the Starburst Maneuver.....
Roger that Lt. Flight 5 breaking away
Remember Tigers 72 degrees....
Yeah, we'll have to keep it pretty tight
We'll get near the perimeter on our positions, then the maneuver will start.....
We pull up on the Lt's. mark.
Come on Flight 3. We know this.
Mace... Trek,.. Stay with me...
Flight 4 On location sir, awaiting your word....
Flight 2 in position.
Flight 5 in position
OK when everyone's ready.....we'll head for the inner circle.
· OK in 3, 2, 1.......Go full throtle....
Copy that
Full throttle!!
Got it!
If anyone has a malfunction, just do a short dive to miss the other Flights.....over....
· OK, were getting close.....
· just a litt;e more.....
Roger That!! Flight 2 you hear that! (Roger that)
Pull up everyone and climb.....
Roger that!
WOOHOO.....Yeah.....
Flight 3 executing now
What a ride.....
· and to think we get paid for this.....
Awesome!
This is fun.......
Best thing in the world
when we reach 5000' do the reverse loop....
Copy
OK execute reverse Loop.....
Here we go!!!!
Flight 5 executing reverse loop!
Looking great Toger's.....this must be amazing on Dradis.....
(Watching closely from CIC at what they are about to do)
Half roll as we dive.....
Half roll..
Flight 3, keep it up
Flight 2 focus!!
Keep it tight Flight 5!
What a Rush!!!
Dive until we're almost at the point we entered the maneuver and level out.....
Roger that
Roger that
And leveling out in 4...3....2......1......Leveling!!!!
( Eyes glued on the screen watching very closely at what they are about to do)
Leveling out....... and heading back to the perimeter at 0/360
Pull Hard ..
· NIce!!!
Keep it tight everyone.....looking great.....
Flight 5 leveling out, woohoo!
Flight 3, leveled out & looking good
288 degrees, looks like we're on target!
GreyWolf to Reamer nice run Lt.....
· Lets do it again Sir....
· Reamer to Flight's.....over.....
· Great job everyone......
Flight 3, reporting
( Looking at the monitor very impress )
Thank you sir
Lets get back into squadron formation.......
Thank you Actual
Thanks Lt.
· Flight 5 getting back into formation
( Clapping at the site of a successful hunt)
Let the CAP begin........
Roger that sir
Lets get back in Formation flight 2
Flight 3 falling in
If the Toasters come out tonight, they'll be suprised....
Remember we still got CAP
The whole squadron will shred them to pieces......
· Reamer to Actual.....over.....
After last time they better be ready...hehehe
This is Raven Actual at the CIC...Go ahead
How did our maneuver look on Dradis......
ONE WORD! OUSTANDING FLYING TIGERS!
It looked great from my position Ma'am.....
You hear that Flight 5? Great job guys! Thanks Actual!
Thank you Ma'am.....I appreciate your knid words....
· Is everyone in position....
Yes sir, Flight 5 is in formation
Flight 2 in position!
Flight 4, Roger that Lt.....
· OK let's see what happens.......
Lt. I got that itchy feeling again...
Just in case, I had the Chief load one nuke for each of us.....
Yea, i asked him about that during preflight.
So that means, we have seven HD -70 's each.....
· and 1 Nuke...
Sweet....
They won't know what hit them!
Roger that Bunny.....LOL....
Anyone else feel like watching a nice fireworks show?
Yeah....that would be great Hotwire....
I'm with you on that Hotwire!
Hey what's that.....
Uh-- Oh-- speak of the chome domes..
Looks like they're still listening in on us some how....
· Oh well, it's their mistake this time....
I guess recycling day is twice this week, eh Lt. (9,681 Characters)
Part 2 Flying Tiger’s 1st Anniversary Air Show
Cap and Battle
Let's make them regret it!
Yeah Hitman.....that's OK by me....
Sucks to be them.
OK lets hit them hard as a squadron, then we'll break into our flights....
Roger that
( Looking at the Dradis and sees what she thought it could be....OH FRAK)
Roger that!!
Looks like they want to play Chicken.....
I love this game!!
Light em up Tiger's......
(guns a blazing)......
Time to start the show! Firing!
Multiple missile launches and Guns blazing.......
Flying Tigers, this is Raven Actual...Do you see what I am seeing on the draidis...
Eat led sucker's.......
Alright Flight 3 lets get in the game....
What's that Actual.....Over....
Do you see what I am seeing on the dradis Reamer
Looks like a Basestar.......Yeah.......
FLight 2 .. cover the right flank..
Toaster's exploding everywhere.....
· Watch the debris field everyone.....that's what got me last time....
LT, I've got a 2nd basestar that just jumped into dradis over here
(Puts the Raven into ALERT! ACTION STATIONS....)
" its raining toasters "
Roger that Hotwire.....looks like we need backup.....
Lot's of scrap already!
Splash another one..
Break off the Raider's everyone and get into squadron formation......
· Bring your nukes to bear on the closest Base star everyone......
Roger that Reamer
scrap 2........Achilles check left
( CAN BE HEARD ORDERING: LAUNCH ALL FIGHTERS AND PROCEED TO THE FLYING TIGERS SQUADRONS)
Roger that Lt.
We'll need to get closer......it's going to be a rough ride.....
We can do this!
Lt. we need a little more help here..
Copy that.....flight 3 coming into formation
The Cavalry is coming Hitman.......
This getting a little crowded .. not in a good way..
OK everyone launch nuke on my mark.....
Ready to launch nuke!
3, 2, 1.....
Tiger prepare Nuke
Nukes away......
Away!!!
Flight 5, nukes away!
NUKES LOOSE!
( Can be heard talking to Chief Beaton telling him: " Chief, I need all my birds in the air now to assist the Flying Tigers) When I say now, I mean NOW)
Pull away from the basestar.....we don't want to be this close.......
Full throttle!!!
Pulling away, we don't want to get caught in the explosion!
WOW!!!
Break into separate flights and engage Raiders......
Roger that, Flight 5 let's break away and scrap some toasters!
( Raven Actual can be heard ordering the Raven to position herself where she can best protect her fighters against the basestar)
Wow.....what a Fireworks show.......
You can say that again Lt. Reamer!
Now that's an Anniversary gift .....LOL.....
Now thats celebratory!!
Watch it El Cid....
Outstanding Tigers!
No lets get the rest of these toasters!!
There's a bunch of Raiders at three O'clock....
Mace... where are you..
There's still 1 Basestar floating around out there
Stay sharp tigers!
Flight 1 turns to starboard and lets them have it.....
· Great shooting..... we got two of thw three.....
· There's another.......Firing.......
Hotwire, the Raven has that basestar...
Another one bites the Dust.....
Splash one!
Holy......Lords of.......Kob.....
Copy that, Actual!
Mace I'm coming!
Roger that Actual....Thanks....for the Fire Power.....
Splash 1.......make that 2
Firing on another, yes got it!
Got you toasters
There's another bunch at 12 O'clock low.....
Good shooting tigers, yes another down!
Splash!
Trying to get us from below....
Mace pull up on my mark!
Flight 1 dives with guns blazing.....
Now!
· Fire!!!!
· Got Him!!!
Firing, yes scrapped another toaster!
Multiple missile launches.....Whoosh.....
Recycling always feels good, doesn't it?
Now stay on my wing. ! ( Roger that Hitman)
Yeah, they're dropping like flies.....Yeah.....
Nothing like it Bunny!
3 O'Clock Reamer!
coming around....watch out GreyWolf.....
· There's a couple on your six....
Hotwire you got company!
Whoosh......FireFox engages.....
· Yeah splash two Toasters to FireFox.....
Check. Got them Hitman!
Firing off some missiles, woohoo got them!
Great catch
I love that weapons system.....
Thats nice shootin'! Hotwire
Great shooting Dutchman....that one disintegrated into dust.....
Great shot El Cid!
YOu just like blowing smoke out the rear sir. Hehehe
What's the status on the 2nd Basestar.....Over.....
THese things just wont give up!!
There's a few more at Nine O'clock......
I see them!
Engaging another one, firing, splash 2!
Lets tag team them.....
Who invited them to the party anyway!!
Great job guys! There's more coming so stay sharp!
Turning to port.....Guns blazing.....
( Watching the 2nd basestar..... Raven Firing on them) Back off my fighters!
ROgr that!
WooHoo.....there's another one ......exploding.....
· Jockey to Reamer Over.....
Turning Starboard guns blazing
There's another one sir....
Couple more for the scrap yard
Scrapped another!
Thanks Jockey....I see it........
Nice! .... WOW!!!
Yeah, be careful, lots of floating scrap piles!
Launching last missile......
· Whoosh.....
· Yeah right down his throat.......
Great shot Lt
I love it when the Raven gets to play too..
That's the way Uh Huh, I like it.....Yeah.......
2 missiles left....
Firing last missile....
All I got is 30mm.....
Flight 3... any missiles left?
Make everyshot count Tiger's.....
(Raven can be seen being ordered by Raven Actual to reposition matching the 2nd basestar path)
Got 2 for 1!!!!
3 missiles left, letting another go! Boom!
Looks like Actual's going to scrap a Basestar.....
· Yeah Raven Go........they're Toast......
All i got are guns.. how we holding up Tigers!!
Lt....Flight 3 has 5 missiles left total.....where do you want them?
How many Raider's are left....
Last 2 missiles away, whoosh! Yes!
I see lots of scrap....
Flight 5 is down to guns!
(Raven Actual can be heard ordering the Raven to fire at will at the 2nd basestar trying to make a move towards the Flying Tigers direction)
Its hard to tell right now...
Hey there's a couple hiding behind the scrap at 10 O'clock.....
· Lets let em have it......
Copy, Lt. We're on it
I see..be careful
Go get em HotWire.......
· Flight 1 has your back.....
Stay sharp!
Alright Flight 3, let's mop the floor
( Raven fires at the 2nd basestar relentlessly making all shots count)
Watch out Tiger's.....Basestar coming our way.....
Oh Frak! there are more. They are headed towards the Raven!
Stay out of their firing solution.....
· We can't match that fire power.....
2 missiles left, Lt. You want them in that Basestar?
Roger that Lt.
Roger that!!
Dodging tracer's.....wow it's getting hot out here.....
( 2nd basestar can be seen going down) Now focusing on the other basestar making a move.....Raven is seen reposition herself as she fires relentlessly
Save em Hotwire, they won't make a scratch on it.....
Woohoo, go Raven!
Make sure we got all the Raiders everyone.....
· We don't want any trying to Kamikaze the Raven.....
2 turkeys ate my our last 2 missiles. Flight 3 is on cannons only.....
I'm getting low on ammo.....
· How's everyone doing?
( Raven Actual can be heard ordering all Raptors Squadron to launch)
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Reamer walks into the hanger bay suited up ready for a test flight.
Lt.!
· Great to see you Sir! ( salutes)
(Returns Salute) Hi Hitman what's up?
· I'm going to take my new Viper out for a test flight to make sure it's ready for our next mission.
Oh nothing just thought I would come and give my Viper a once over.
· How about I join you?
That sounds like a plan!!!
Great I'll grab my flight gear.
I'll do my pre-flight and wait for you.
· The flight crew moves Reamers Viper into the launch tube.
(Running while still getting flight suit on) OK!
· Let me get in and I'll do my pre-flight...
Reamer does a walk around and checks all six FireFox AIM-9000's.
· Everything looks great!!!
· I'm climbing in the cockpit to finish my pre-flight.
Looks in good shape.
· Let me climb up...
· (settles in the cockpit to finish preflight)
My Pre-flight's complete, I'm ready to launch!!!!!
I'll see you out there.
Launching in 3, 2, 1........
· Roger that Hitman!!!
Preflight is complete.
· I am ready for launch…
· (Hitman you are cleared for launch)
Wohoo....it feels great to be flying again....
Launching in 3.....2.....1... GO!!!!
The chief did a great job on my new bird.......
I am clear of the launch bay.
This thing feels just like my old one!!!!
Chief is very good at what he does.
Thank the Gods....
All right Lt, lets test it out...
Yeah....let’s push this thing.......
Ok are you ready!!
I'm going to head to the perimeter of the fleet and do a few rolls and what ever I feel like....
· Follow the leader.....
Barrel Rolls are a good way to get going!
· I am right behind you!
Yeah that will test almost all the moving surfaces at once....
You got that right!
Reamer pushes it to full throttle as if the Cylons were biting him.....
Make sure every thing is tied down!
Hahahahaha what a ride......
(Hitman follows)
· WOOOOHOOOO!!!
At least all the engines work.....
· OK I'll get serious now.
· Executing barrel rolls.....
I never liked these.
· Reminds me of too much Ambrosia...
Yeah I hear ya, OK that's enough.....I'm breaking into a couple split Esses.....
You are looking great!!!
Too much of a good thing usually isn't good......
I don't think you lost a step Lt!
OK I'm going to pull up hard into a steep climb and see if it stalls.....
· Great, what a responsive bird.....
· This one is almost better than my old ride.....
· I ought to crash more often.......hehehehehahahahahahaha
I told you Chief is good!
· Don't say that too loud!!
· HAHAHA!!
Hey, how about we try that new maneuver, the Starburst?
OK! Let's do it!
It's really simple, just follow me Hitman.....
· It's almost what I just did.
I am right here!
We start out flying straight and level.
Ok
· Then...
Then pull back hard on the stick and climb straight up.
· as you accelerate so you don't stall.....
OK! GOT IT!
· Of course yes…
OK, that's about high enough.
· Now, do a reverse half roll and go into a straight down dive. Like the Hammerhead.......
· Wow, what a rush.....
Reverse half roll... got ya! ...
· WOAA! YES!!! LOVE IT!!!
· Now that is Frakkin' cool!!
· The rest of the squad is going to love this!
As you start to dive roll so you’re facing away from the direction we climbed at the start of the maneuver.
· But keep diving.....
Got it… holding on is the hard part!
OK, now were at the bottom of the dive about where we began.
· Now just pull back on the stick and level out flying back the same way we started the maneuver.
Leveling out....
Great, now imagine we're traveling from the center of a wheel to the outer rim.
· As if to follow a spoke.
Ok. I see now!!
Each of our flights will be doing the same thing, but in different directions 72 degrees apart.
· It's kind of like shooting a Rocket in the air.
I get it now. I wasn't real sure at first but now....
· This is going to be Frakkin' epic!
When it explodes the debris goes in different directions and falls back to where the rocket was launched.
· Except we will go in different directions.
· It sounds strange at first.
Very cool.
· It does but now that I have done it, it will be great.
The important part is when each flight is speeding into the middle of the circle. We all pull up without crashing into each other.
I hope we can execute it precisely.
Then we all climb and then roll away from each other into a dive and head back away from the center the same way we started.
It will take nerves of steel to stay in your seat.
· but well worth it I think
Yeah it will.....
· I showed the maneuver to Major Leonidas earlier today.
· He said the nuggets will be watching and leaning via Dradis.
· That was cool.......lets take a couple laps around the fleet
Well this is going to look even better on DRADIS
· OK... Let’s Go!
· OH! And no more holding back...
I think so; it will be like we're drawing a flower or a five spoke mag wheel!!!!!!!
· Yeah.....full speed ahead Dam the Cylons.......hahahahahahaha
hahahahaha!!!
Oh I had to mention our friends........
· Look at that....10 O'clock.....
You seem to be a magnet…
· I see…
· I got your wing.
Yeah.....the Cylons are still listening in on our briefings or maybe it's the hanger deck.....
· Lets dust them off, they don't seem to know we're here yet.....
I don't know...
· Its not even recycling day yet....
Let’s dive on them suckers.......Yeah.....
· Oh well, I need to test my guns anyway.....
· Moving targets are more fun.....
· Reamer lights em up.........guns blazing.....as he dives......
You know it! (Guns Blazing) AHHHHHH!!!!
Re-cycle day was never better........hahahahahahaha
· Eat led sucker......
I love the smell of metal in the morning!!
Yeah....this one's breaking up........
Nice shooting Lt. you have been keeping sharp!
Scrap in the wind........
All they are is scrap in the wind
Yeah I had a lots of sim time while my arm was healing.....
Looks like the rest are buggin' out.
Hey what happened.....we scared them away.....
There is something wrong here.
· These metal heads never just leave.
We need to play well with others, but they don't stay long enough for the lesson.......LOL
Oh well I guess that’s why I'm always in detention…
Well maybe they're planning something big.
· Yeah me too....
· I hope we see them again tomorrow night.
· Well that was a great test flight.....
· Lets head back to the Raven.
That was a great flight!
· You need to decompress and get ready for tomorrow.
· We need you to be sharp tomorrow.
Sounds good to me Hitman!!!! It's great to be back in the cockpit though......
· We need to always remember there's only one of each of us......
I can't think of any other place i would rather be.
The Cylons can afford to be sloppy, we can't......
That is right. No resurrection ship out here for us.
· We have to be sharp ... like a razor.
We're coming up on the Raven........
Always a good looking site to see.
Yeah I think my rack is calling me. I had a tough day.
· OK, I got the Ball............
See you inside,
Slowing down to landing speed........
· Perfect landing, look chief no skid marks........Yeah........
· Mag locks on.......
(Raven to Hitman you are clear to land Call the Ball at your will)
· This is Hitman I got the Ball
· Reduce speed.....
· Skids down…
· Mag lock on…
Back in the hanger deck, Climbing out.......wow what a nice Viper....this one's a keeper!!!!
WOW! Nice flying Lt!! Tomorrow is going to be epic!
Yeah, tomorrow's going to be a great day I can feel it in my bones.....
I'm gonna hit the showers I'll see you tomorrow Lt.
Hey Chief, refuel and Re-arm our birds for tomorrow.......
Nice Flying (waves)
Great flight Hitman, thanks for joining me!!!!!
· I got to go, I'll catch up with you later Hitman!!!!!!!
NASA has constructed a female robot named Valkyrie to accompany astronauts on space walks...Hopefully she won't live up to her name sake and carry them off to their afterlife. Looks a bit chunky for now...Not QUITE a Super-Sexy Number 6...but it's a start. Buy your command...
For any interested. This is one SERIOUS mobile air defense laser system. It shoots down everything from mortar rounds to drones...and presumably raiders of any and all types.
http://www.trunews.com/armys-8-wheeled-laser-truck-can-burn-mortars-drones-right-sky/
http://www.businessinsider.com/army-tests-first-vehicle-mounted-laser-system-2013-12
Well looked after again by the organisers at this 10th anniversary weekend show. Darren looked awesome in his cylon, Cylon Six was glad to have a winter suit to wear (now she is over her cylon virus from last weekend she was much happier), Libby made an awesome mean marine and the ships looked great Phil and thanks for the pics (I forgot the camera..oops)! Great little show, lots of interest , lots of public. Managed to get two missing BSG actor signatures and found some bdu trouser ties in the Screen Used boots ....good find Libby! And we made the local paper...pic below....... We have been invited to six shows by the organiser so we'll be back next year.
Yes Folks, It is The Tenth Anniversary Of Ronald D. Moore's Presentation Of The Thing We Call BSG; Two Years earlier, Brian Singer And Fox Were Going To bring This Wonderful Thing Back To Our TV Sets; But, Unfortunately, They Both Fumbled The Ball; However,RDM And Sci-Fi Channel Picked It Up, Ran With It, And Won!
Now, BSG Fans Are Growing Legion, Thanks To A Writer Who Wrote For Star Trek; And, Brought Hard-Hitting Drama And Action Back To The Rag Tag,Fugitive Fleet On It's Lonely Quest: A Shining Planet,Known As Earth.
It's His Inspiration That Fuels our Quest To Play BSG In Our Spare Time, And To Demand More; Even Though We Haven't given Up On The latest Chapter,'Blood and Chrome', To Become a full series, The Powers That Be At NBC/Universal Are Still Stalling, And Trying in Vain To Placate Us By Spoon-feeding Roger Corman Type Crap like 'Sharknado', And Whatever Silly Concepts They Come Up With; Our Response? In The Words Of The 'Immortal' Kara Thrace: Keep fighting Until We Can't.
There Is A Ray Of Hope,Though; Brian Singer Has A BSG Project In The Works; And, It May Be Some time Before It Gets Some Steam; However, It will Be interesting To See How It Develops; In The Meantime, We Will Carry on With Our Missions,And Destroy As Many Cylons As We Encounter.
SO SAY WE ALL ! !
I am posting this on behalf of the Raven Commander as the Raven Marines promise to be on the watch while she is gone. She made this before she left to be on her R & R. She gave me the honor of doing so I can learn the site according to her. ;-)
Great little show today at Movie Buffs in Hull, UK. We were able to field five marines, a shiny cylon centurion a cadet deckhand and Cylon Six Armistice Stationsuit copy plus a viper pilot throughout the day with a couple of costume changes here and there. It was the first outing for our Centurion, he did remarkably well with very limited vision, even managed the escalators! This is Paul 'iceworm' Oakley's fault that we have all these BSG marines in the UK - shouldn't have looked so cool at Galacticon.
Anyone know where I can get a really good set of Mark II Viper blueprints? Many nice pics and drawings out there but, I need something with measurements and cross sections. Been kicking around the idea of building a Mk II Viper (yes full size) but, I need to know will it fit out my garage. Realize the wings would have to be removeable so, the big questions is how wide is the tail end at the engines. Length wise I don`t think it would be a problem, building a new garage next year anyway so I can build the garage to fit. I also have an extra long enclosed car trailer here if need to house or move the Viper.
Thanks for all your help. Rob
Members of the Ravens and Friends Circle,
I just wanted to take my time and come to all of you just being me, DragonLady! Not as Raven Actual nor as the Vice President of Battlestar Galactica Fan Club. I am just coming to all of you just as myself. The real me talking as a person!
I wanted to wish each and everyone of you and your love ones, HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY! As the year comes to an end soon, looking back at the journey each and everyone of us took as members of the Tiger Claw at first, then later on Raven, I have to say, we have a lot to thank for especially me. I would like to thank my family and friends, for all the support they have given me each and everyday. My career is right where I wanted it at. Then of course, my Raven Family and Friends.
The Raven is truly unique and has a lot of great people. I would like to thank whole heartedly my current Command Staff, Squadron Leaders and of course, our members on the Raven. You guys make my job as Commander so easy. When someone is down, we never leave anyone behind and we are all there for that person. When someone is sick or lost a love one, we make them feel they are not forgotten or alone in their grief. We are truly a family, a family of friends that is! Both body and spirit! We also know how to have fun on the Raven and living up to our reputation of being a fun, loving, wacky and the best crew in the fleet! And YES, I am saying it with pride, conviction and with an exclamation point, that we are the BEST, DAMN FRAKKING CREW IN THE FLEET !!!! ;-) :-)
So during Thanksgiving Day tomorrow whether you celebrate it or not, whether it be aboard or stateside, please take a moment and be thankful for all the things each and everyone of you have that others might not have. Whatever it may be! Also, please remember our men and women in uniform, whether it be stateside or overseas, that cannot be with their love ones for this occasion. May they be kept safe so they are able to return to their families when the time comes.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to each and everyone of you! Don’t eat too much now! Enjoy your time with your love ones and value those moments! Take care everyone! And be safe!
DragonLady and Family
P.S. Reamer, I hope your recovery is going well....
