Vought Crusader - Let's Try Max Altitude

Took it out over Florida for a spin. I'm not sure the engine is supposed to quit while inverted but I had to do a restart in the air. :confused: Pushed it up towards 44,000 and it wouldn't go any further.

 

 

 

Had to restart after this

 

 

Burner on

 

 

Burner off

 

 

 

That was as far as she would go with afterburner

 

 

 

How about a little spin action

 

 

 

Not bad on landing

 

Sweet!! I always thought the F-8 was the most attractive carrier based plane I've ever been around. I love the swing wing!!

 

They and the A-4s were much better at laying down air cover for a chopper than the F-4. Both seemed much more responsive at low speed.

 

As to max altitude, the book says 58,000' service ceiling. Based on the flame out and the lower elevation, perhaps yours has bad or at least dirty, fuel-injectors?

 

Again Where did you find that sweet-heart!?? I'd love to put both in my hanger as well!

 

Michael

Sweet!! I always thought the F-8 was the most attractive carrier based plane I've ever been around. I love the swing wing!!

 

They and the A-4s were much better at laying down air cover for a chopper than the F-4. Both seemed much more responsive at low speed.

 

As to max altitude, the book says 58,000' service ceiling. Based on the flame out and the lower elevation, perhaps yours has bad or at least dirty, fuel-injectors?

 

Again Where did you find that sweet-heart!?? I'd love to put both in my hanger as well!

 

Michael

 

Another one here in the library, I think.

 

Chance Vought F-8E(FN) & F-8J Crusader

Version 1.0 RFN

 

Crusader_F-8E_RFN---FSXv1.0.zip and an associated kneeboard update

 

Someone else posted this a while back in the forum and said where they found it. It could have come from another sight.

Nice show of the Crusader David. :cool: :cool: haven't see it around here for a while. I think JK did some paints for it earlier this year.

Nice show of the Crusader David. :cool: :cool: haven't see it around here for a while. I think JK did some paints for it earlier this year.

 

Thanks Larry. I think that is where I got the lead.

Loved to watch them do bombing runs when I was in the Navy, well done David.

Loved to watch them do bombing runs when I was in the Navy, well done David.

 

Thanks Adam!