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Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:55 am

microburst as caught on video by tower

crazy stuff. I'd rather be the guy in the tower on that day.

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Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:29 am

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I was sure "3rd tow" was going to stall as he tried to take off downwind. Literally breathed a sigh of relief when he stabilized his departure!
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Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:32 am

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Holy cow!!!
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Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:12 pm

Re: microburst as caught on video by tower

Only slightly more control than leaves in the wind!

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Thu Jun 26, 2014 7:35 pm

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hell of a job "flying" by the two supercub's,
should of had glider pilot's get in and go for a flight :mrgreen:
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Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:19 pm

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Wow, that was surreal. Those cub drivers must clank when they walk.
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Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:18 am

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I worked there for about 8 years and still pop in all the time. Worst burts and rotors I've ever seen....been slammed into the ground a few times under canopy and in planes.
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Fri Jun 27, 2014 1:51 pm

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1st) where is that?

2nd) scottf, I love your new avatar!
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Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:11 pm

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The Air Force Academy's airfield, KAFF, Colorado Springs, CO.
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