Don Chanhttp://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/20071203TDY03101.htm
“‘Tora, tora, tora’ pilot’s tale to be told”
(Dec. 3, 2007)
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Manuscripts of an autobiography by Mitsuo Fuchida, best known as the pilot who led the air attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 8, 1941, and transmitted the famous signal–“Tora, tora, tora”–that indicated that complete surprise had been achieved, have been kept by his elderly son.
Don ChanF-2 Viper Zero
http://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/national/news/CK2007111802065193.html
http://www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/national/news/CK2007111802065236.html
Sunday, 18 November 2007:
JMOD requests 6.2 billion Yen (USD 56.908 million, at forex 0.009033) from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, as compensation for
F-2B lost because maintenance mistake. Highest compensation amount in Japanese history.
Half of F-2B construction cost, 12.3 billion Yen.
http://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/national/news/CK2007112902068175.html
Thursday, 29 November 2007:
Nagoya Prefecture requests 5 million Yen from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, as compensation for Prefectural Nagoya AP repair
cost.
On runway, scratches were maximum depth 10 cm, length 200 m. Asphalt replaced at seven places.
10 guidance lights (diameter 20 cm, height 20 cm) mowed and replaced.
J Air total 28 flights cancelled, four flights diverted to Chuubu Kokusai Kuukou (Centrair IAP).
Landing income for 15 flights that could not land at Prefectural Nagoya AP, each 11,620 Yen, total 174,300 Yen.
Compensation amount excludes this landing income.
Don ChanF-2 Viper Zero
http://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/national/news/CK2007112002065676.html
15 November 2007:
Possible cause of F-2B crash was cables of incorrect lengths.
When cables are correct lengths according to design manual, cannot incorrectly connect connectors of cables to sensors.
At least one of six other F-2 at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Komaki Minami factory, has cables of incorrect lengths and can cause incorrect connections.
Don ChanBabewatch
http://blog.livedoor.jp/genneigennjitu2005/archives/50292496.html
http://blog.livedoor.jp/genneigennjitu2005/archives/50285761.html
F-2A.
JASDF.
2005. Hamamatsu AB air show.
http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/genneigennjitu2005/imgs/0/2/02cc2e2a.JPG
http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/genneigennjitu2005/imgs/0/a/0ab9350d.JPG
(http://blog.livedoor.jp/genneigennjitu2005/archives/51042216.html)
F-15. #080.
F-15. #923.
JASDF.
2007.09.23. Komatsu AB air show, Ishikawa Prefecture.
http://photozou.jp/photo/photo_only/152892/5895713?size=800
(http://blog.livedoor.jp/genneigennjitu2005/archives/51063673.html)
Mie (nickname). JA6703.
Mie Prefectural disaster relief helicopter.
With Miss Ise and Miss Shima.
2007.11.11. Akeno JGSDF Base 52th anniversary air show, Mie Prefecture.
Don Chanhttp://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htatrit/articles/20071125.aspx
“Finding Female Aces”
November 25, 2007: The South Korean Air Force gained its first female fighter pilot when Captain Ha Jung-mi qualified to operate the F-16. She had previously flown A-37 attack aircraft, and joined the air force five years ago.
Don ChanBabewatch
http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200711/200711230006.html
“First Female KF-16 Pilot”
[Obviously, the title doesn’t mean “pilot of the first female KF-16”, but “first female pilot of the KF-16”.]
Updated Nov.23,2007 06:37 KST
A woman who dreamed of becoming a medical doctor 10 years ago has become the first female to pilot the KF-16, the Korean Air Force’s state-of-the-art main fighter jet. After finishing her flight on Thursday morning, Captain Ha Jung-mi, 28, climbed out of the cockpit and stood on the runway at the 20th Fighter Wing in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province. She had just created history, overcoming the Air Force’s initial reluctance to place a woman in control of the advanced aircraft.
http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview3.htm?linkid=197&articleid=2007112223560897917&newssetid=1352
http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview.htm?linkid=18&articleid=20071122211221886b2&newssetid=1329
http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview.htm?linkid=4&articleid=2007112216210959980&newssetid=1352
http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview.htm?linkid=4&articleid=2007112214542260315&newssetid=1352
http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview.htm?linkid=4&articleid=2007112214541660115&newssetid=1352
http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview.htm?linkid=12&articleid=2007112212413847715&newssetid=82
http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview.htm?linkid=12&articleid=2007112209535096480&newssetid=82
http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview.htm?linkid=12&articleid=2007112303045041310&newssetid=82
More photos. Without helmet.
Don ChanF-2 Viper Zero
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20071122-00000059-mai-soci
Thursday, 22 November 2007:
F-2 flights resume at Prefectural Nagoya AP, Aichi Prefecture.
Afternoon, a F-2 from Tsuiki AB, Fukuoka Prefecture, landed at Prefectural Nagoya AP, for repair at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Komaki Minami factory beside the airport.
Don ChanJust got the 2007 December issue of AFM.
WRT the F-15s on page 80, the motifs on the tail fins IMO look more like a warrior posing with two swords, not one sword. At least I don’t think Jap warriors usually fight with sword in one hand, and scabbard in other hand. Jap scabbards aren’t for parrying.
The Nitouryuu (“Two Swords”) style of fighting with two swords is most associated with the legendary Miyamoto Musashi, but I don’t know whether he has any relation to the five-kanji slogan on the F-15 noses?
Don ChanF-2 Viper Zero
F-2 flights will resume, after all aircraft wire connections are checked.
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20071117-00000320-mailo-l40
Friday, 16 November 2007:
F-2 flights resumed at Tsuiki AB, Fukuoka Prefecture.
At 13:40 and 13:55, each time four F-2 took off at the air base.
F-2 will also fly at the Tsuiki AB air show on 24 November.
When will F-15 flights resume is unknown.
Don ChanF-2 Viper Zero
http://www.asahi.com/national/update/1115/NGY200711150016.html
http://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/national/news/CK2007111602064666.html
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20071116-00000003-mai-soci
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20071115-00000314-yom-soci
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20071115-00000124-jij-soci
Thursday, 15 November 2007:
According to JMOD accident investigation committee, flight recorder data analysed.
Cause was incorrect wire connections of two flight control sensors: pitch rate gyro (detects up-down direction of aircraft nose) and roll rate gyro (detects roll of aircraft).
Wires of one sensor were connceted to the other sensor, and vice versa.
During take off, when pilot’s control stick attempted to raise aircraft nose, flight control computer could not correctly recognise situation and thought aircraft nose had not risen. Computer over-actuated horizontal stabilisers, and aircraft rapidly climbed.
Pilot realised abnormal pitch, attempted to lower aircraft nose, computer thought aircraft nose had not lowered, and over-actuated horizontal stabilisers. Aircraft rapidly dived and crashed.
Not pilot (human) error.
F-2 flights will resume, after all aircraft wire connections are checked.
http://www.masdf.com/crm/nedan1.html
Costs of F-2 (12.06 billion Yen) and other modern combat aircraft.
Don ChanSet phasers on stun
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/military_law/4231116.html
“Boeing Tests Laser-Mounted Humvee as IED Hunter”
By Joe PappalardoPublished on: November 13, 2007
There is a cottage industry forming to thwart the twin threats of unexploded bombs and intentionally placed IEDs—by convincing the Pentagon to use long-range lasers in the warzone. Boeing, always at the forefront of a lucrative market niche, has mounted a solid-state direct-energy beam that can explode bombs in the clear before they can take out a convoy. And if the proving-ground footage we’ve been checking out is any indication, this zapper is definitely showing potential.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/military_law/4231461.html
“World’s Most Powerful Rail Gun Delivered to Navy”
Earlier generations of rail guns (top) pumped out just 8 megajoules, but at four times that energy, BAE Systems’ new cannons (bottom) should pave the way for the Navy and Marines to use onboard capacitors and fire from hundreds of miles away. (Photos Courtesy of the Office of Naval Research)
By Erik SofgePublished on: November 14, 2007
For true sci-fi fans, any mention of a real-world rail gun will draw an instant, slightly audible gasp. Instead of relying on chemical propellants—such as gunpowder—a rail gun uses magnetic “rails” to launch a solid, nonexplosive projectile at incredible speed. Theoretically, rail guns would be able to precisely strike targets at extreme ranges, and would negate the risks associated with carrying around tons of explosive ammo. More to the point, they’re cool-sounding, just like lasers.
Don ChanJapanese air no-show
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20071113-00000188-mailo-l17
12 November 2007:
JASDF Komatsu AB, Ishikawa Prefecture, announced Japan-US joint training cancelled, because end of F-15 grounding unknown. Initially scheduled on 5-16 November.
From 12 November, 170 US soldiers from Kadena AB, Okinawa Prefecture, began to depart Komatsu AB.
Don ChanSet phasers on stun
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5g5gxbZpVB-_v-shfx5pSsCe654wg
SKorea seen developing laser weapons
21 hours ago
SEOUL (AFP) — South Korea is developing a mobile truck-mounted laser weapon capable of destroying North Korean missiles and artillery shells, a report said Saturday [2007.11.10].
Don ChanF-2 Viper Zero
] but I’m guessing 43-8126.)
http://www.f2-supporter.net/F2info/F2B/F2B_126.html
http://blog.so-net.ne.jp/s555/2007-11-04
http://love.ap.teacup.com/lovefour/172.html
http://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/skyanddolphin/11000
Jap bloggers confirm the 2007.10.31 accident F-2B as #126, which wore 21st Hikoutai 30th anniversary special markings in 2006.
Don ChanSir, thank you, sir!
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/videonews/hbc/20071108/20071108-00000014-hbc-loc_all.html
About 20 to 24 seconds into video, blurry view of tail number.
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