Chapter 2: Clipped Wings
Take to the Skies
Chapter 2: Clipped Wings
Written and Edited by RobertBel98
Surprised by the sudden force I was jolted back, my body pressing against the rear of the seat. I turned forward only seeing the slight vapor trails momentarily teeming off the edges of the jet’s body. I looked down at the speedometer in front of me, the dial read Mach 1.82 about three fourths past the speed of sound. I grasped the controls in an attempt to steady the hurtling jet. I gripped the joy stick tighter, feeling the massive resistance of the air building around the craft. With all my strength I pulled at the controls leading it back to its primary location. The plane now centered continued to cut through the sky, gliding through the heavens smoothly.
Suddenly, something off in the distance caught my eye. Almost as if a bolt of lightning had shot by my port side an immense flash of multi-colored light reflected off the windshield followed by a booming wave of vibration that shook the surrounding area, and almost as if to voice its confirmation of my suspicion I heard a familiar pattern of pings emitting from the jet’s air radar. I looked down at the screen once again seeing the same mysterious mass from prior to the jump. Only this time it was coming at me a lot faster. ‘This thing is just not letting up!’ I thought to myself. The air radar continued to sound as the light reflecting from the Plexiglas intensified.
My reflexes kicked in as I reached for the throttle pushing it forward. The F-35 gradually increased in speed followed by another flurry of vapor emitting from the rear of the craft. I looked back down at the air radar, and to my surprise the distance between me and the creature seemed to be increasing. With each passing scan the small mass moved further and further away from my position until it was no longer in range.
A feeling of accomplishment surged through me. This was swiftly cut short as I began to think. ‘What the hell just happened?’
“I…was literally just chased down by a mythological flying horse that could break the sound barrier.” I laughed a bit at the sound of hearing it out loud, but my comical attitude quickly dissipated.
I took a deep breath closing my eyes as I did, I rubbed one side of my temples with a free hand in an attempt to relieve some of the lingering stress. I reopened my eyelids to be reintroduced to the same unfamiliar space that surrounded me. ‘I need to forget what just happened for now and get a hold of myself, think…logically.’ I took another deep breath realizing the near impossibility of my incentive. Like it or not I had just been dealt a shit hand and it is my responsibility to work my way through it.
I lowered my head accidentally getting a look at the fuel levels. They were dropping at an alarming rate. It completely escaped my mind the speed at which I was traveling. Quickly I yanked the throttle south hoping to alleviate the dropping measurements. As the jet slowed I looked back down. The small dial had returned to a normal pace, but was still dangerously close to bottom of the circumference. I came to a realization. I could not keep this up, as much as I would like to stay in the air and remain hidden to the strange world below I need to land this craft. It was either land on foreign soil voluntarily, or crash into it forcefully. The ultimatum made my choice easier as I reached for the control stick.
“Well, here we go!” I whispered to myself as I elegantly pulled the lever up sending the aircraft into a gentle dive.
I continued to press down as the plane proceeded its decent to the alien world. A slight puff of condensation covered the windshield as I passed through the cloud layer. The wall of condensation receded as I made my way through allowing me to finally catch a glimpse of the surface of the planet. As far as the eye could see were endless plains of jungle plant life, trees jutting out along surface accompanied by an occasional rock formation sticking out among the rest. Off in the distance an immense mountain towered over the land. It seemed to form a near perfect cone ending in a fine point at the peak. It was like something out of a fairytale, but that paled in comparison to what I saw next.
As I continued my descent my view of the large mountain range expanded giving way to a gilded city hanging off the edge of the slope. It could not be seen under my respirator but my mouth went agape at the astonishing sight. I shook my head regaining focus at the task at hand.
“Alright, I need to land somewhere where there is low population. I must remain hidden as long as possible before I can properly assess the populous.” My eyes revolved in all directions scrutinizing the land for an open space to rest my craft.
Then something caught my attention. Just west of the gargantuan city beheld what seemed to be a small town. Even further I saw what looked like some type of farmland. It might not be the best cover but there is no way I can land in the forest and I don’t want to risk setting this down near any heavily populated area, it was my best option.
I pushed the controls down as the surface neared bringing the jet to a horizontal angle. I pressed forward slightly turning to face the open fields in the distance. I reexamined the plain looking for a clear area away from any crops. Where there are crops there will be workers and I don’t want to draw any unwanted attention.
Just north a patch of barren farm land made its way into my line of sight. I gestured the joystick towards the patch of land and advanced. When I was right at the cusp of the temporary landing zone I reached to my left side grabbing the thruster directional controls. I motioned the stick down. The jet began to slow to a halt, panels all around the plane opened giving way to several fans as the rotors started to spin forming an upward thrust that balanced the craft.
I redirected my sight to the luminescent screen below me showing a camera view of the land beneath. A few quick adjustments had me centered above the LZ. Looking to my right I reached for a metallic grey panel littered with several switches and dials. With the simple motion of my index finger I heard three small canopy doors open below me, the landing gear folding out into their proper position. I raised my arm and once again grasped the throttle gently pushing it further down the guided rail. The jet in turn began its vertical descent to the surface below. As the craft touched down I was greeted by an expected shaking motion. The hydraulics kicked in bringing the plane to a soft landing.
I closed the remaining gap between the throttle and the base of the lever deactivating the engine. The rotating sound of the exhaust ports began to slow as the entire vehicle finally came to a calm silence. Soon after I reached over to the side of my helmet gently removing the several Velcro straps from their current position as the gray rubber mask fell to the right. I took a deep breath closing my eyes finally free of the pressure. As I reopened my eyes I stared out in front of me continuing to breathe slowly. I remained in my seat finally having my chance to rest.
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Looks good so far, please keep up the good work
1960681 The F-35 just went into service, so, I would guess 2020-2050? Even if it was in the future, I would highly doubt the military and Lockheed Martin (the company who produces the F-35 Lightning II) would make a F-35D, a combo of the F-35B and the F-35C.
FYI I'm a huge military and aircraft expert.
Sorry RD, past Mach 1 is where the real speed demons are at. Nice job on the pacing, mate.
Love it!
I read the first part of the chapter, and the F-35 can only go Mach 1.6. I won't change your answer, as you might think Equestria has a different atmosphere. Also, even though it might be in the future, that doesn't mean Lockheed Martin would make a faster F-35. If they did, it would probably be a F-35D, or a F-36.
FYI I also am a military lover. I have an idea. CHANGE THE PLANE TO A F-35 for crying out loud. That thing can land vertically! Plus it is a stealth plane.
1961418 Uhhh did you read the story? Not trying to sound like an ass but it clearly says that it is an F-35.
1961329 You just love to prove me wrong don't you,
Yahoo I did read thought of different plan tanks to cover.
1961441 Yea i know the cover can be misleading i am working on it.
1961440 Eeyup.
VTOL technology makes me feel happy inside.
Wow so many nitpickers.
I guarentee the dislikes are from people who regard this story as shit because of something retarded like "it cant go that fast!" or "how is it gunna refuel and only the F-35D can hover!" hurdurdur.
How do you and links to other people
1961458
Hey guys want to hear something cool I learned in Western Civ. Apparently in ancient rome an Equestrian was the term used for aristocrats who had strong influence in the Roman government.
The nitpicking in here is getting ridiculous. I personally don't care about all the technical details of certain aircraft's. All I know is that this guy came in a plane that can fly fast as hell and that's all I need to know.
Its funny, i was watching a television program a little while ago, where they compeared the F-35 to a bunch of other aircrafts, and they used the term "top secret tecnology". I find it funny when the country that im from (norway) have already bought 52 of them beutifull machines!
No offence but 'MURICA
Great chapter! Keep it up!
1962756 Thank you!
1963547
Canada bought 65! But we're going to get them in 2016. Balls.
Guys I have been noticing a lot of criticism lately. I fully welcome it although I feel I need to address it is getting rather repetitive and I understand. I know that there are errors concerning the description and use of the tech in this story, but I honestly beforehand have never had any experience or knowledge of how these things function. I am trying my best to further my knowledge and to listen to the errors noted, but honestly I really would like it if you try to understand where I am coming from. I mean no offense to anybody I just wanted to state my standpoint. Thank you.
-RobertBel98
IT NEEDS A FEW POT SHOTS TOBE TAKEN AT DA PONIES
Great story man
1961544
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1938802 How's your back swing
. Sorry, I'm ex-Navy, I'm required by law to tease Air Force. same for 1938790
1968128 Oh my god. My grandfather is ex-navy from world war 2. When i told him I was going into the air force he couldn't stop laughing.
1968547
That is completley understandable. Although NASA was apparently making a craft which flew at Mach 10.9. Unfortunately the titanium melted and they found the ball of metal at the bottom of the sea. Maybe next time.
~~Flutter-Shy~~
No offense try daily updating.
right rest you probably just landed at sweetapple acres which means either AJ, Big Mac or the CMC will be at your location within minutes
1969746 Sorry, kind of have school to worry about.
I'm liking this story, especially the use of the F35. Good choice.
Come on just two more likes to break 100.
1972482 Yay
1965139 And I'm pretty sure us silly Australians cancelled our order... or was it halved and Qantas cancelled their 787 order... argh its one of those two
You do realize that in Military, Out basically means 'don't talk to me' and Over means 'I am done talking' right?
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Us Brits have ordered some for our new aircraft carrier, not sure how many though.
I also think the F-35 JSF wont do too well according to the few documenteries i've seen about them. Oh well. Also the Americans are replacing most of their air force with the F-35, like the A-10, F-15 and the Harrier. Sorry for wall of text. :P
The Number Pie...no the f-35 wont be replacing other American air force jets until probably 20 30 or 40 years from now plus the f-35 love how aisn't the only jet in our airforce that has a possibilaty of replacement of other jets aka the f-22 but even so no matter what the other jets will not be replaced fully do to their performance in battle especially the f-15 which was used for air surperiourity manly and also not to mention that some of our jets were purchased by other countries(except for the barrier which we purchased from another country) like one of the middle eastern countries but I forgot the name. And trust me if other countries love the way a jet handles you can garrenty also by their battle performance those jets will be around for a long time. Also the a-10 warthog will be in service until from what I heard 2028 before its decommisioned do to its battle performance...