NASAs F-15 takes a pit stop to fuel up at the gas station in the sky

NASA pilot Jim Less and videographer Lori Losey refuel their F-15D #897 aircraft from a KC-135 refueling tanker. NASA is supporting the Edwards Air Force Base F-15 program with safety and video chase expertise.
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center currently flies an F-15D Eagle aircraft for research support and pilot proficiency. NASA research support aircraft are commonly called chase planes and fill the role of escort aircraft during research missions. Chase pilots are in constant radio contact with research pilots and serve as an "extra set of eyes" to help maintain total flight safety during specific tests and maneuvers. They monitor certain events for the research pilot and are an important safety feature on all research missions. Chase aircraft also are used as camera platforms for research missions that must be photographed or videotaped. Aeronautical engineers use this pictorial coverage (photos, motion pictures, and videotape) extensively to monitor and verify various aspects of research projects. The F-15D is also used by Armstrong research pilots for routine flight training required by all NASA pilots.

[@xray606]

I would seriously watch a whole flights like this. They wouldn't even need to talk or anything.

[@RsRj-qd2cg]

He made it look so easy.

[@shadow404atl]

So calm, lightning quick reflexes to do that.

[@cinyarko]

Meanwhile I owe virtual uncle sam about $2B for destroyed F15s and KC135s in DCS.

[@Worther12]

What a job! Awesome

[@Moon_crystall]

Man. So there's no gas stations in the sky.

[@nohandleleft]

Just need to slowly drive forward, not scare anybody, and me, or anyone else. That made me laugh :-)

[@Ares200A]

Coming here from DCS now realizing, the first 13 sec is me telling my daughter how to go poo on the toilet.
She always overshoots 😆

[@clansman89]

How does he pay?

[@hameedmohamed4405]

New company gas air

[@healLV]

where does NASA use F-15's?

[@nickybuttons6443]

Xcom

[@valenrn8657]

Read www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-022-DFRC.html
Newer F-15X has digital flight control system.

[@Tuglife912]

Armstrong Flight Research Center ( Formerly Dryden FRS ) at Edwards Air Force Base, California

[@healLV]

@@Tuglife912 I see thanks