The ryan is hanging on the wall at the Air and Space Museum in San Diego. interestingly most of the instruments are missing, They were pulled when it was decommissioned because the instruments were considered TOP secret. They had to be mostly attitude and movement guages that worked vertically and horizontally. but now no one knows what happend to them so the dashboard is mostly holes. other then that the thing is almost complete and ready to fly again. It took off and landed from a truck trailer that flipped vertically The trailer is in the museum too. Matt Sparks
Top Secret footage: I am impressed. Excellent cinematography! Breathtaking sets! A storyline that keeps you one the edge of you seat right up to the exciting conclusion! And best of all (Be still my heart!): Airplane noises from the Great One . . . Himself! Anne is an cinematic genius of the first order. I laughed so hard that I hurt myself. Great job all round. Thanks again. ymp, John
You're havin' way too much fun...I'm still giggling...Z
I know what it is its a back up alarm you know so the pilot wont run into the trash cans hahahahahahahha ...ethan
PSSST, chip. i just got a look at the vertijet secret clip. i sure hope you guys don't get into any trouble for releasing it. it sure looks good. your modeling pal
dennis.......p.s. my wife thinks you have toooo much time on your hands, but i loved it
I just took a look at your "Secret FG Exclusive Footage" of the Ryan Vertijet, I was very interested in knowing what you guys were on, and do you have any left??...Anthony S.
Chip: I just watched the "Top Secret" video of the Ryan. I think you've been sniffin' to much Tacky Glue. You need a little more fresh air. Ed
Now show the pilot and crew back at the OC knockin' back a few to massage the old throat after the 'flight! What a hoot! You're as young as you wanna be, eh Chip? Thanks for that! Tim G
...obviously gonna be nominated for best special effects & Best Sound ....and of course best performance by leading Lady... Matt S
Chip, Still laughing. Did not realize that you were a test pilot! Was that the first flight? Cam
Are you sure that the Exclusive FG Footage is not violating the freedome of information act.. I think the pntagon would frown at releasing such "top secret" and "valuable" information!
...still laughing...Dave
Chip has out done himself on this one! You really should check out his information page, and then try the links to the video clips...amazing!! Well done, Chip! Jim Krauzlis
Actually I think the tag with the dog barking at the end made the piece. RM
The X-13 was designed to test the idea of vertical takeoff, transition to horizontal flight, and return to vertical flight for landing by jet aircraft. Equipped with a temporary tricycle landing gear. it was flown conventionally on December 10, 1955 to test its overall aerodynamic characteristics. It was then fitted with a temporary "tail sitting" rig and on May 28, 1956, flown from the ground in a vertical position to test its hovering qualities.
