Hampton is best known as a wild weasel, or surfacetoair sam site killer, recording 21 hard kills. Dan hampton was a leading member of the wild weasels, the elite air forc. Because the f16 is a dualpurpose combat aircraft, its pilot must master two widely divergent disciplines. Learning to land the f16 the viper pilot way introduction ever since falcon 4. Actionpacked and breathtakingly authentic, viper pilot is the electrifying memoir of one of the most decorated f 16 pilots in american history. The f16e single seat and f16f two seat are newer f16 variants. The viper as the f16 is affectionately called by its pilots has evolved in a compact, multirole fighter aircraft. F16 viper cockpit tour, test pilot, edwards afb youtube. Air force f 16ab flight manual june 22, 2011 this manual was originally published and made publicly available in november 2010 by an unknown person via scribd.
Nov 01, 2005 i am an old usaf vet and puddlejumper pilot ftom the mid1940s. Because the f 16 is a dualpurpose combat aircraft, its pilot must master two widely divergent disciplines. Download pdf viper pilot free online new books in politics. Fighter pilots swiftly dubbed the little jet the viper, by which name. Forcing my aching jaws to relax, i pulled the throttle back further and dropped the f16s nose a few degrees toward the ground. The block 60 version is based on the f16cd block 5052 and has been developed especially for the united arab emirates uae. In his new york times best selling memoir viper pilot, dan takes us through his career. The f16 viper pilot dodging 6 sams stroke 3 defending. F 16 with external fuel tanks can cover round trip sargoddha to pindi and still have enough fuel. It is the newest variant of f16 fighter jet, known as the f16v viper. It features improved anapg80 active electronically scanned array aesa radar, avionics, conformal fuel tanks cfts, and the more powerful ge f110.
The team also works with the air force heritage flight foundation to create a unique demonstration of. The aesa is being integrated with a new active and passive internal electronic warfare system viper. Exclusive to this edition are 11 video interviews, where hampton talks candidly about his time as a wild weasel and about the fighter jet that kept him alive through so many dangerous skirmishes. This handbook provides f16 pilots a singlesource, comprehensive document containing fundamental employment procedures and techniques that may be. This was the f 16 used during the official naming ceremony which was held on july 21st, 1980. Viper force tells the story of what it takes to become an f 16 pilot and what it s like to fly and fight the viper in combat. However the aircraft doesnt have the combat radius nor the loadout. Viper pilot the latest painting from artist david carl peters limitededition print of 500 x20 signed and numbered by the artist. He flew 151 combat missions in the general dynamics f 16 fighting falcon and logged 726 career combat hours. Handpicked, pressuretested, and full of astronaut gung ho, the young pilots of eye of the viper are poised for the toughest assignment of their career.
To fully understand the f16, the dash one flight manual is the first place. The feeling was that the tremendous differences between jet and reciprocating engines would be difficult for the pilots to overcome. The usafs deadliest f16 viper pilot on women, combat, and the f35. The general dynamics now lockheed martin f16 fighting falcon viper is a singleengine multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by general dynamics for the united states air force usaf. Apr 28, 2018 defence minister panos kammenos tweeted that the planes would be upgraded to f 16 viper level. Usafs deadliest f16 pilot talks f15 retirement, syria. Defence minister panos kammenos tweeted that the planes would be upgraded to f16 viper level. The air combat mode automatically acquires and tracks the first target detected within the scan volume selected by the pilot. The air combat command f16 viper demonstration team at shaw air force base, s. The general dynamics now lockheed martin f16 fighting falcon viper is a singleengine multirole fighter. What it was like flying and fighting the f16n viper, topguns legendary hotrod it was hideously fast, incredibly maneuverable and a huge step forward for.
Pdf download viper pilot a memoir of air combat free. Onnear miss of a f 16 and a light single engine airplane at night. A navy test pilot s perspective as a navy test pilot on an air force exchange tour, i have the best job in the world. Read viper pilot online by dan hampton books free 30day trial. Eight viper pilot students graduated from the 8th fs first f16 bcourse, nearly eighty years since the squadrons induction on nov.
Multicommand handbook f 16 this handbook provides f 16 pilots a singlesource, comprehensive document containing fundamental employment procedures and techniques that may be used to accomplish the various missions of the f 16. But soon after the project started it grew into a multi headed. He takes you into his mind as well as the cockpit, strapped down and. One of the greatest aviation memoirs ever written, viper pilot is an air force legends thrilling eyewitness account of modern air warfare. First female viper demo team pilot relieved of command. Pdf actionpacked and breathtakingly authentic, viper pilot is the electrifying memoir of one of the most decorated f16 pilots in american history. This handbook is the primary f 16 fighter fundamentals reference document for air combat command. Welcome to viper the most advanced f 16c flight simulators, cockpits and supporting equipment. Download get inside the cockpit with dan hampton, the militarys most decorated f16 pilot, in this enhanced ebook edition of viper pilot. This handbook provides f16 pilots a singlesource, comprehensive.
This handbook provides f 16 pilots a singlesource, comprehensive document containing fundamental employment procedures and techniques that may be used to accomplish the various missions of the f 16. F16in super viper the f16in super viper is a unique new fighter sharing a heritage with the worlds only fifth generation fighters the f35 lightning ii joint strike fighter and the f22 raptor. Nowadays more than 4,200 f16 s have been delivered to 19 countries. F16 combat aircraft fundamentals this handbook provides f16 pilots a singlesource, comprehensive document containing fundamental employment procedures and techniques that may be used to accomplish the various missions of the f16. Learning to land the f 16 the viper pilot way introduction ever since falcon 4. The mlu midlife update started in 1991, modernizing the avionics with the latest technologies, cockpit and the latest weapons and added zover the horizon capability.
Nowadays more than 4,200 f 16 s have been delivered to 19 countries. Download free viper pilot a memoir of air combat book in pdf and epub free download. Taught to fly at an early age by his father, hampton logged twenty years and 608 combat hours in the worlds most iconic fighter jet. The art work was done by salt lake city artists matt and mark waki. This handbook is the primary f16 fighter fundamentals reference document for air combat command. The usafs deadliest f16 viper pilot on women, combat. Zoe kotnik, who, with much fanfare, was announced jan. Hornet v viper pilot gives his opinions f16 versus xyz. F16v or viper is the latest variant of the f16 fighting falcon fourth. Sep 15, 2015 hamptons record number of strikes on highvalue targets make him the most lethal f 16 wild weasel pilot in american history. In this series, a pilot who flew both shares the differences in flying both planes as well as the navy vs air force aspects. Welcome to rhoggit, a noobfriendly community for fans of highfidelity combat flight simulation. Hamptons record number of strikes on highvalue targets make him the most lethal f16 wild weasel pilot in american history.
In september 20, an empty f 16 tested by boeing and us air force, with two us air force pilots controlling the plane from the ground as it flew from tyndall afb over the gulf of mexico. For twenty years, lieutenant colonel dan hampton was a leading member of the wild weasels, logging 608 combat hours in the worlds most iconic fighter jet. Viper pilot is the highoctane memoir of one of americas elite aviators. F16 with external fuel tanks can cover round trip sargoddha to pindi and still have enough fuel. Formaty na czytniki kindle, pocketbook oraz telefony z systemami android, ios, windows.
Multicommand handbook f16 this handbook provides f16 pilots a singlesource, comprehensive document containing fundamental employment procedures and techniques that may be used to accomplish the various missions of the f16. Hollomans 8th fs graduates first class of f16 viper. Former hornet and viper pilot shares his views discussion in air warfare started by esgalduin, mar 17, 2020. The f 16v variant includes an active electronically scanned array radar, a new mission computer and electronic warfare suite, automated ground collision avoidance system, and various cockpit improvements. Wore a large colourful emblem just behind the canopy with fighting falcon titles. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading eye of the viper. Air forces viper team was asked to leave after two weeks on the job, the air force times reported. Fasf members take part in new f16 viper pilot graduation. Dan hampton was a leading member of the wild weasels, the elite air force fighter. May 24, 2009 test pilot major desmond brophy canadian air force exchange pilot gives a tour of an f 16 fighting falcon aka viper cockpit used for flight testing at edwards air force base. The making of an f16 pilot kindle edition by aleshire, peter. Last summer, i completed viper conversion training at the 310th fighter squadron at luke afb, and the first thing they teach is the singleengine, singleseat mindseta new. Actionpacked and breathtakingly authentic, viper pilot is the electrifying memoir of one of the most decorated f16 pilots in american history.
A memoir of air combat by dan hampton viper pilot is the highoctane memoir of one of americas elite aviators. First article of the semper viper series written by joe bill dryden for code. If theres a concern about fuel conservation, the hornet works best in the 300 to 350knot speed regime. Each pilot is entitled to a personal copy of the flight. The first female viper pilot relieved of duty after two weeks. Choose from our low, mid, and high fidelity systems or add accessories and equipment to your existing viper cockpit.
Dan hampton is a retired united states air force lieutenant colonel who served in the u. Although we included default control profiles for many popular joysticks and throttles, we could not do them all and you may wish to modify the supplied profiles. Near miss of a f 16 with a light twin at 16000 feet in an active moa. Contains high quality discussions and has a gentle but strict moderation. Dan hampton was a leading member of the wild weasels, the elite air. Aviation art print of f16 viper pilot by david carl peters limitededition print of 500 x19 signed and numbered by the artist. The f16v variant includes an active electronically scanned array radar, a new mission computer and electronic warfare suite, automated ground collision avoidance system, and various cockpit improvements. Air force lieutenant colonel dan hampton, who served for twenty years, flying missions in the iraq war, the kosovo conflict, and the first gulf. F 16 fighting falcon a usaf f 16c flying over desert in iraq in 2008 role multirole fighter, air superiority fighter national origin united states manufacturer general dynamics lockheed martin first flight 20 january 1974. Pdf gallery f16, f22a, f35, flight simulation, viper. Air force fighter pilot dan hampton introduces his memoir, viper pilot.
Military aviation forum mainly focusing on the f16, f35 and f22 jet fighters. What its like to fly the f16n viper, topguns legendary. Sep 04, 2017 one of the greatest aviation memoirs ever written, viper pilot is an air force legends thrilling eyewitness account of modern air warfare. Usafs deadliest f16 pilot talks f15 retirement, syria, and pilot shortage we go indepth with dan hampton, one of the most decorated fighter pilots of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. F16 fuselage and a highly tailored crankedarrow wing, the f16xl began as an initiative. The first f16s arrived at luke in 1980, and the wing has been minting fresh viper pilots ever since. F16v viper fighting falcon multirole fighter aircraft.
In arizona, skies are relatively empty and flying weather is. Two of the f16s with him were shot down in this engagement. Once in the air, the viper pilot can drill around all day at 350 to 400 knots and still have fuel to spare. Major emmett et tullia would be the viper pilot who began the violent twisting and turning in the video as he defended against six. This tutorial was written for those people who are l ooking for a landing technique that they can use for their f4. This handbook is the primary f16 fighter fundamentals reference document for air. This handbook is the primary f 16 fighter fundamentals reference document for air.
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