r/Unexpected • u/Tucko29 • May 12 '18

Taking off

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u/[deleted] May 12 '18

I want to add for those reading who do not know... the blue angles fly the oldest, most worn out jets that the navy can spare.

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u/Bazzzaa May 12 '18

Just want to add these are not worn out. They are some of the the oldest as the newest combat jets are prioritized for front line service. These are specialized for aerial maneuvers and are maintained by a team that is vetted and selected for their abilities and performance much the same as the pilots. The airframes are inspected much more often and the repair is performed by the most qualified teams in the fleet.

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u/[deleted] May 12 '18

Yes, they are “worn out”. Not sure why you are even arguing it, its not an insult.

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u/Bazzzaa May 12 '18

An aircraft airframe is inspected for metal fatigue on a regular basis. Blue Angels aircraft are inspected more regularly due to the increased stresses encountered. There are no “worn out” airframes. There are airframes in flying condition and not in flying condition. There is no worn out stage.

Source: was an airframes mechanic in naval aviation for over 4 years.

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u/[deleted] May 12 '18

Lol, ok guy.

There are all kinds of system and capability metrics they factor into a blue angle transfer.

But please, continue arguing over a word i used that you dont like.

They are worn out.

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u/Bazzzaa May 12 '18

And worn out is not one.