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Tag Archives: F35
Lockheed Martin will be at Avalon 2017 in force
Last week I took part in a media teleconference with Lockheed Martin’s media representatives and a number of local journalists. The purpose of the call was to discuss Lockheed Martin’s presence next week at the Australian International Airshow and Aerospace … Continue reading
I’m hosting an exclusive F35 Cockpit Demonstrator session :)
Thanks to the folks at Lockheed Martin, I’m getting the chance to host an F35 Cockpit Demonstrator session on Thursday evening (17th March) while I’m here in Canberra for the Canberra Balloon Spectacular. If you’re in town and interested in … Continue reading
Posted in General Information, Military, Simulator Sessions
Tagged Alan Norman, Canberra, Chief Test Pilot, Cockpit Demonstrator, event, exclusive, F35, PCDU
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Fighter Pilot: Mis-Adventures beyond the sound barrier with an Australian Top Gun
Some time ago I picked up a copy of Serge’s book on his career flying the F/A-18 with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). If you don’t already have a copy of this book in your bookcase (or e-Reader) then … Continue reading
Posted in Books
Tagged airliner, biography, episode, f18, F35, FCI, Fighter Combat Instructor, hang gliders, long-haul, Mac Tucker, Matt Hall, PCDU, pilot, raaf, RAN, Serge, UAV
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F35 for $60 million each (batteries not included :)
Recent reports state that Lockheed Martin are willing to put a fixed price limit on the F35. Indications are that it will be about US$60 million or so BUT we need to note the caveats: This is for Low Rate … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary
Tagged capability, CTOL, F35, government, lemon, Lockheed Martin, LRIP, STOVL
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F35 Cockpit Simulator at Avalon Airshow
On my first day at Avalon Airshow 2009, the FlightPathTV.com film crew I was with spent about 3 hours in Lockheed’s F35 simulator. During this time, Ken from Lockheed (one of their human/computer interface team members) was working with a … Continue reading
Posted in Air shows, photos, Simulator Sessions
Tagged Airshow, Avalon, Avalon Airshow, F35, Simulator
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Preparing for Avalon 2017
Every two years the Australian International Air Show is hosted at Avalon Airport to the west of Melbourne. Generally referred to simply as “Avalon” or “Avalon Air Show,” the event comprises a trade show (the Australian International Aerospace & Defence … Continue reading →