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Heartlandblaster · 23 April 2018, 02:33 AM

Not sure if the DJ II is safe here. Looks like rain as well so may need to switch into the G-Shock!!

Wear em in great health guys and gals!

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HogwldFLTR · 23 April 2018, 02:49 AM

If the pilot took it off your wrist and decided to bolt you'd never catch them!!! I'd say not.

Heartlandblaster · 23 April 2018, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

If the pilot took it off your wrist and decided to bolt you'd never catch them!!! I'd say not.

No doubt about that. He's likely faster than me!

Sporkmaker · 23 April 2018, 03:55 AM

If you don't hesitate you could catch him on a bike.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7WfCLUBBQU

cht · 23 April 2018, 05:25 AM

Nice pics,

Looks like a general dynamics fighting falcon, whats a viper?

Heartlandblaster · 23 April 2018, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cht

Nice pics,

Looks like a general dynamics fighting falcon, whats a viper?

I have no clue other than a mean looking military jet called the USAF F-16 Viper demonstration team. Appears to be flying faster than anything Ive seen here at the Vero Beach air show.

Seibei · 23 April 2018, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cht

Nice pics,

Looks like a general dynamics fighting falcon, whats a viper?

"The F-16's official name is "Fighting Falcon", but "Viper" is commonly used by its pilots and crews, due to a perceived resemblance to a viper snake as well as the Colonial Viper starfighter on Battlestar Galactica.[8][9]"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genera...ighting_Falcon

Uhtred59 · 23 April 2018, 06:29 AM

I always liked the name F16 Lawn Dart;-)

cht · 23 April 2018, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seibei

"The F-16's official name is "Fighting Falcon", but "Viper" is commonly used by its pilots and crews, due to a perceived resemblance to a viper snake as well as the Colonial Viper starfighter on Battlestar Galactica.[8][9]"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genera...ighting_Falcon

Cool, never heard any crew if pilots call them a viper.
My dad was USAF, used to have the most f16s out here at Lukes AFB, they've been getting phased out though just by casual observation of whats been flying over these days.

Good to know, thanks!

DPE · 23 April 2018, 06:49 AM

nice picture

Polarbears · 23 April 2018, 07:00 AM

I love your Datejust

Heartlandblaster · 23 April 2018, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Polarbears

I love your Datejust

Thank you. Dreamed of it for years and finally got it gifted to me from my wife for our anniversary earlier this year. It goes on many cool adventures with me, just like my bride!

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gccmd · 23 April 2018, 07:59 AM

Cool watch. I have the exact same one in my rotation.

Quailhunter · 23 April 2018, 08:12 AM

Great pictures.

I was a member of the team that designed, tested, and built the F16. We beat what eventually became the Navy F17 Hornet in a winner take all competition. The F16 was the first fly by wire fighter and we sold a bunch of them worldwide. It was the first plane to be able to fly vertically in a sustained climb. I never heard the F16 referred to as anything other than the Falcon.

I am wearing the same DateJust as in the photo.

A double connection.

Heartlandblaster · 23 April 2018, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quailhunter

Great pictures.

I was a member of the team that designed, tested, and built the F16. We beat what eventually became the Navy F17 Hornet in a winner take all competition. The F16 was the first fly by wire fighter and we sold a bunch of them worldwide. It was the first plane to be able to fly vertically in a sustained climb. I never heard the F16 referred to as anything other than the Falcon.

I am wearing the same DateJust as in the photo.

A double connection.

Excellent! Thank you for your service and connection to the development of this impressive machine. Great taste in watches as well!!

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Mystro · 23 April 2018, 08:18 AM

My neighbor is a bit of a show off over my home. I took this in my front lawn. He buzzes over often. Apparently the air show comes to me.

Heartlandblaster · 23 April 2018, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

My neighbor is a bit of a show off over my home. I took this in my front lawn. He buzzes over often. Apparently the air show comes to me.

Hard to find quiet neighbors!!

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ras47 · 23 April 2018, 08:32 AM

The plane in the video looked more like a RAF Tornado to me.

Many moons ago I saw a demo of the F16 ‘Cranked Arrow’ design and was astounded by the maneuverability.

crazymcmichael · 23 April 2018, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sporkmaker

If you don't hesitate you could catch him on a bike.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7WfCLUBBQU

LoL

Thuilln · 23 April 2018, 08:39 AM

The watch will suffer less than the pilot from the G’s. It’s good to go.

Swashplate · 23 April 2018, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

My neighbor is a bit of a show off over my home. I took this in my front lawn. He buzzes over often. Apparently the air show comes to me.

Nice an Albatross. The old man got ride in one of those, described as slightly frightening.

Mystro · 23 April 2018, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Swashplate

Nice an Albatross. The old man got ride in one of those, described as slightly frightening.

My neighbor gives rides and they don’t disappoint.

Swashplate · 23 April 2018, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

My neighbor gives rides and they don’t disappoint.

Oh he said it was a kick in the pants. Sadly a month later the ex top gun instructor pilot who was the head of the museum augured it in to the ground trying to perform a photo flight with a Hellcat. Tried to cut the corner to catch up and entered a low altitude stall. These sorts of things wouldn't be exciting if there wasn't real risk involved.

MTdweller · 26 April 2018, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cht

Cool, never heard any crew if pilots call them a viper.
My dad was USAF, used to have the most f16s out here at Lukes AFB, they've been getting phased out though just by casual observation of whats been flying over these days.

Good to know, thanks!

All the guys I know that have flown the F-16 refer to it as the Viper. Luke AFB is the new F-35 training hub and F-16 initial training has largely moved to other bases.

jrs146 · 26 April 2018, 11:38 PM

Wow, very cool jet!

T01 · 26 April 2018, 11:58 PM

Very cool!

TheVTCGuy · 27 April 2018, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quailhunter

Great pictures.

I was a member of the team that designed, tested, and built the F16. We beat what eventually became the Navy F17 Hornet in a winner take all competition. The F16 was the first fly by wire fighter and we sold a bunch of them worldwide. It was the first plane to be able to fly vertically in a sustained climb. I never heard the F16 referred to as anything other than the Falcon.

I am wearing the same DateJust as in the photo.

A double connection.

You mean the F18 Hornet. The YF-17 was the basis but not the same bird.

I know a little bit about the Hornet, I flew it over Iraq during Desert Storm

Oceanlover914 · 27 April 2018, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

My neighbor is a bit of a show off over my home. I took this in my front lawn. He buzzes over often. Apparently the air show comes to me.

Very cool, as long as he doesn't accidently drop his cargo on your home by accident!

De Carlo · 27 April 2018, 07:05 AM

Very cool

JnmEaton · 27 April 2018, 07:12 AM

Thank you all for your service!

23 April 2018, 02:33 AM	#1
Heartlandblaster "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Watch: Humble but mine! Posts: 482	Is my Rolex safe near in an F16 Viper? Not sure if the DJ II is safe here. Looks like rain as well so may need to switch into the G-Shock!! Wear em in great health guys and gals! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 April 2018, 02:49 AM	#2
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	If the pilot took it off your wrist and decided to bolt you'd never catch them!!! I'd say not. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

23 April 2018, 06:29 AM	#8
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	I always liked the name F16 Lawn Dart;-) __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

23 April 2018, 08:18 AM	#16
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,693	My neighbor is a bit of a show off over my home. I took this in my front lawn. He buzzes over often. Apparently the air show comes to me. __________________

23 April 2018, 08:32 AM	#18
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	The plane in the video looked more like a RAF Tornado to me. Many moons ago I saw a demo of the F16 ‘Cranked Arrow’ design and was astounded by the maneuverability. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

23 April 2018, 03:55 AM	#4
Sporkmaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Isleton CA Watch: peripherally Posts: 111	If you don't hesitate you could catch him on a bike. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7WfCLUBBQU

23 April 2018, 05:25 AM	#5
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,137	Nice pics, Looks like a general dynamics fighting falcon, whats a viper?

23 April 2018, 06:49 AM	#10
DPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,050	nice picture

23 April 2018, 07:00 AM	#11
Polarbears Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: MJ Location: NYPA Watch: 16570 Posts: 957	I love your Datejust

23 April 2018, 07:59 AM	#13
gccmd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 443	Cool watch. I have the exact same one in my rotation.

23 April 2018, 08:12 AM	#14
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	Great pictures. I was a member of the team that designed, tested, and built the F16. We beat what eventually became the Navy F17 Hornet in a winner take all competition. The F16 was the first fly by wire fighter and we sold a bunch of them worldwide. It was the first plane to be able to fly vertically in a sustained climb. I never heard the F16 referred to as anything other than the Falcon. I am wearing the same DateJust as in the photo. A double connection.

23 April 2018, 08:39 AM	#20
Thuilln "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: YUL Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,936	The watch will suffer less than the pilot from the G’s. It’s good to go. __________________ Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver

26 April 2018, 11:38 PM	#25
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	Wow, very cool jet! __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

26 April 2018, 11:58 PM	#26
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Very cool!

27 April 2018, 07:05 AM	#29
De Carlo Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Baytown Posts: 79	Very cool

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