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trof

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6. I guess a video would be helpful.

Reply to trof (Reply #5)

Thu Dec 6, 2018, 03:33 PM

Dec 2018

This show both the probe and drogue system and the boom-receptacle method.
20 minute film. The really relevant stuff starts about 9 minutes in.

My aircraft (F-84) used the probe and drugue system. The basket is about the size of a basketball hoop.
Takes a steady hand.

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Thank you! nt greyl Dec 2018 #4

Been there, done that. trof Dec 2018 #5

I guess a video would be helpful. trof Dec 2018 #6