Heads up - James may getting chucked around in a Typhoon at 8pm
17 July 2007, 10:35 PM
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That was very impressive.... 
To his credit James May lapped it up and enjoyed every orgasmic second.
No puking or doubling up on the tarmac afterwards crying like a baby, unlike some other TG presenters I can think of 
To his credit James May lapped it up and enjoyed every orgasmic second.
No puking or doubling up on the tarmac afterwards crying like a baby, unlike some other TG presenters I can think of
17 July 2007, 10:52 PM
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17 July 2007, 11:48 PM
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PS: It's an American series so steel yourself for the usual "Computer CBT course" commentary/narration.
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18 July 2007, 12:20 AM
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It has a delta wing, which has it's downsides, and the Su-27/31/35/37 can/have vectored thrust and more evolved aerodynamics......
18 July 2007, 03:58 AM
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Don't get TG out here so I missed, and YouTube is still banned so I can't watch it there either
Janspeed, I thought the Typhoon had vectored thrust too
Janspeed, I thought the Typhoon had vectored thrust too
18 July 2007, 08:04 AM
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18 July 2007, 10:05 AM
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A Typhoon would win 82% of its engagements with a Su-27/35. This is only bettered by the F-22.
Of course these are in no way as qualified as ScoobyNet experts
18 July 2007, 10:14 AM
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I saw it - awesome! I really don't like flying (not in big planes anyway - small ones where I can keep an eye on the pilot are fine!) - but I would LOVE to have a go in one of those - what an experience! And what an amazing piece of kit! 
18 July 2007, 10:51 AM
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18 July 2007, 10:55 AM
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Watched James Mays programs last night and last week. Great programs. Both James May and Jeremy Clarkson are both great presenters away from Top Gear.
Only shame is that each program isn't an hour long. Seems to cram too much into the half hour.
Plus, didn't anyone else feel sorry for the poor chap how had to sit in the middle of the spinning `G` force machine. How often must he feel sick?
Only shame is that each program isn't an hour long. Seems to cram too much into the half hour.
Plus, didn't anyone else feel sorry for the poor chap how had to sit in the middle of the spinning `G` force machine. How often must he feel sick?
18 July 2007, 10:55 AM
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18 July 2007, 11:19 AM
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18 July 2007, 11:31 AM
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Was interested to know what the downsides of the delta wing form is. I know you may think I am biased in that respect, but the delta is known for being able to manoeuvre extremely well at lower speeds due to the overwing vortex which is generated at the leading edge of the wing at the higher angles of attack. The Concorde is the prime example of that of course. We were able to prove that to the F15 pilots who found that they could not turn with a Vulcan at height.
I would certainly like to get my hands on a Typhoon, but that would go without saying naturally.
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18 July 2007, 11:49 AM
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Give me the Typhoon anyday