Balancing act

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany –Tech. Sgt. Brad Pribe, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, performs an A-10 rudder weight evaluation June 9. If this evaluation is not performed, then the weight of the aircraft would not be evenly distributed, which would cause the plane to fly off balance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Wilson)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Balancing act

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany –Tech. Sgt. Brad Pribe, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, evaluates the weight of an A-10 rudder June 9. This is done to maintain balance of flight controls within the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Wilson)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Balancing act

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Staff Sgt. Donald Penn, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, measures an A-10 rudder’s weight June 9. To make sure that flight controls are balanced, the evaluation must be performed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Wilson)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Balancing act

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Senior Airman Bryan Smith, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, assesses the weight of an A-10 rudder June 9. The evaluation must be performed because it is essential that flight controls are balanced. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Wilson)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Balancing act

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Senior Airman Bryan Smith, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, assesses the weight of an A-10 rudder June 9. The evaluation must be performed because it is essential that flight controls are balanced. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Wilson)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

Balancing act

Published June 16, 2009

News Search

Balancing act

Balancing act

Balancing act

Balancing act

Balancing act