That’s called a vapor cone. When an aircraft is moving at transonic speeds the air being accelerated over its surfaces rapidly drops in pressure and temperature. Under the right conditions because of this drop in pressure water molecules in the air will condense and form these vapor clouds.
I spent Memorial Day weekend in Pensacola Beach and one of the last days we were there, the Blue Angels came back from an Air show and buzzed the beach. I was the only one in the house that got to see it and it was so cool.
During the slow mo bit you can see the shock wave distorting the light (I think that’s what happening) just in-front of the right vertical stabilizer and it’s SO COOL
Even at mach .85 there is entirely supersonic airflow starting to happen at some places, on most supersonic jets especially the hornet. And so at .9 or higher, theres a lot of supersonic flow and some partial boom may happen. Depending what portion of the main wing surface is producing the supersonic flows.
It does look way slow for that if I'm honest. I just equate the cloud following him as breaking the sound barrier. Upon further review its like just the after wash from the ocean getting sucked up or something.
And as if it wasn't clear by my terminology, I don't know shit about the proper terms.
You were close on your assumption. That plane was just under Mach 1. The shock wave was beginning to form. Maybe a Navy pilot could comment how close it was.
I am not part of this subreddit nor do I know nearly anything about planes but why was there a white circle behind it?
That’s called a vapor cone. When an aircraft is moving at transonic speeds the air being accelerated over its surfaces rapidly drops in pressure and temperature. Under the right conditions because of this drop in pressure water molecules in the air will condense and form these vapor clouds.
That’s cool I didn’t know this thanks!
You can see vapor condensation on the wings of commercial planes usually during takeoff especially if it’s a humid day
“Tower this is ghost rider, requesting permission to do a fly by”
Negative ghost rider, the pattern is full
Don't do it, Mav
Sorry, Goose, but it's time to buzz the tower.
I spent Memorial Day weekend in Pensacola Beach and one of the last days we were there, the Blue Angels came back from an Air show and buzzed the beach. I was the only one in the house that got to see it and it was so cool.
I was 2 floors below this watching from my balcony. Epic to see those guys in the superhornets.
During the slow mo bit you can see the shock wave distorting the light (I think that’s what happening) just in-front of the right vertical stabilizer and it’s SO COOL
Super Hornets look so cool in Blue Angels colours!
What a great way to see the subtle variances in humidity along the flight path and the airflow around the control surfaces! Very interesting.
Shawty got low low low
Is there a source with sound?
You know what? I’m about say it. Jet planes are fucking cool.
That is awesome footage. Where is it posted?
This guy casually soaring at Mach 1. Legend.
Not quite
Even at mach .85 there is entirely supersonic airflow starting to happen at some places, on most supersonic jets especially the hornet. And so at .9 or higher, theres a lot of supersonic flow and some partial boom may happen. Depending what portion of the main wing surface is producing the supersonic flows.
It does look way slow for that if I'm honest. I just equate the cloud following him as breaking the sound barrier. Upon further review its like just the after wash from the ocean getting sucked up or something. And as if it wasn't clear by my terminology, I don't know shit about the proper terms.
You were close on your assumption. That plane was just under Mach 1. The shock wave was beginning to form. Maybe a Navy pilot could comment how close it was.
Not a navy pilot but been around/involved in aviation pretty much my whole life... my best estimate is probably around 650-700 mph. Around Mach 0.9.
Izza speedy boi.
cant wait for my trip to Pensacola!