Jimmy’s Jet Ride
Just before Seafair weekend, Oberto pilot Jimmy Shane had the opportunity to ride along with the Patriot Jet Team on one of their practice flights.
Jimmy says, “It was a real experience. My pilot was named Curly and we practiced some of the maneuvers in formation with the other planes. We pulled about 6 G’s for about 15 seconds. I probably had about five seconds to go before I would have blacked out.”
“I’m glad I did it,” Shane added, “But I think I’ll leave the jet piloting to those guys and stick to boat racing. I have a new respect for the Blue Angels and the Patriots and everything they do in the air.”
Jimmy’s Jet Ride
Just before Seafair weekend, Oberto pilot Jimmy Shane had the opportunity to ride along with the Patriot Jet Team on one of their practice flights.
Jimmy says, “It was a real experience. My pilot was named Curly and we practiced some of the maneuvers in formation with the other planes. We pulled about 6 G’s for about 15 seconds. I probably had about five seconds to go before I would have blacked out.”
“I’m glad I did it,” Shane added, “But I think I’ll leave the jet piloting to those guys and stick to boat racing. I have a new respect for the Blue Angels and the Patriots and everything they do in the air.”