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The Horsemen at Flying Legends Video

Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:40 pm

Quick edit together of some of the Horsemen Footage at Flying Legends, listen for the power changes in the in-cockpit footage to see how much hard work the display is

http://www.flyingmachinestv.co.uk/horsemenatlegends.wmv

Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:31 pm

Awesome stuff.
Their act is a thing of beauty and unfortunately I have only been able to see it in video. Can't imagine it in person.
Thanks for sharing,
Mark

Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:10 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoZWncrIbfQ

The HD version! (you need to click on HD to watch in full quality)

Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:04 pm

Very neat video -- thanks for sharing that.

FWIW, the throttle inputs that the wingmen are making aren't really that unusual for formation flying that includes over-the-top maneuvering. Formation work is always a set of constant inputs to the throttle and flight controls to maintain position. Truth in advertising: I haven't ever done it in a Mustang, so I'm making that statements based on other aircraft types I've done it in -- so, if any Mustang types need to correct me, I stand corrected. :)

Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:18 pm

Nice job... how did you edit out the announcers? :shock: :wink: 8)

mtpopejoy wrote:Awesome stuff.
Their act is a thing of beauty and unfortunately I have only been able to see it in video. Can't imagine it in person.
Thanks for sharing,
Mark


Mark (what a great name ;) ), I was a fortunate first timer at Duxford and it was incredible to watch in person. The whistling over the gun ports (much debate read about it on various sites... I think I'm safe to state that's what it was) was just incredible to listen to.

Mark
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