Blue Angels Opposing Solo #6 practicing today

[Tom Callahan]

After a practice session of the diamond (with only acft 1,2 and 3) the Blue
Angels solos numbers 5 and 6 taxied out and practiced for a while. They did
a couple of airfield passes and zoomed out to the turn points before
practicing some crossovers. I didn't stay for the whole practice session
'cause I had a beach date but I did get some shots.

The pilot in Number 6 is LCDR Craig Olson who was the Opposing Solo in 2004
and the Lead Solo in 2005.

[muff528]

Just a little bored tonite...........

[Tom Hayden]

It must be tough to be called back to the BAs in these circumstances. Of
course, even during 'normal' assignments these guys have to be ready to
handle all kinds of situations that would be overwhelming for ordinary folk.

Tom