> The F35 lost radio communication after crossing the international date line the wrong direction IIRC, and the pilots had to use hand signals to land.
From what I remember, the first time 4 USAF F22 were flying across international date line to deploy to Hawaii(?), they had software related issues. As they flew across the international date line (first time in a real flight), all computers on the jets crashed, including navigation/etc.
Luckily they were flying in close formation with a tanker, signaled with flashlights, and were able to follow the tanker back to another base safely.
I believe USAF requires a multi jet (usually tanker) to accompany small jets when they are flying across the ocean.
From what I remember, the first time 4 USAF F22 were flying across international date line to deploy to Hawaii(?), they had software related issues. As they flew across the international date line (first time in a real flight), all computers on the jets crashed, including navigation/etc.
Luckily they were flying in close formation with a tanker, signaled with flashlights, and were able to follow the tanker back to another base safely.
I believe USAF requires a multi jet (usually tanker) to accompany small jets when they are flying across the ocean.