[NSRCA-discussion] Airplane angle of attack

[Martin X. Moleski, SJ]

Bob Richards wrote:

> If that is the one I am thinking of, the regular copilot refused to fly 
> with this guy any more. 

Yes.

> The pilot's commander was in the copilot seat 
> when the plane went in. 

Yes.  It was scheduled as his career-ending flight,
so family and friends were on hand to celebrate
with him.

 > The guy had a history of trying to fly the B52
> like it was a fighter.

Yes.  The commander failed to remove the hot dog
from active duty and died as a consequence.

Details, links, amazing photo here:

<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Fairchild_Air_Force_Base_B-52_crash>

					Marty