Major Brian Shul, USAF (Ret.) relays the true story of a ground speed check with Los Angeles Center, while piloting the SR-71 Blackbird over Southern California....more

Very professionally, and with no emotion, Walter spoke: "Los Angeles Center, Aspen 20, can you give us a ground speed check?" There was no hesitation, and the replay came as if was an everyday …

In the following video, taken at Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos Airport, San Carlos, CA, Major Brian Shul relays the story behind this famed ground speed check.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the late Major Brian Shul shares his legendary “LA Speed Check” story, an absurd and unforgettable moment from the cockpit of the fastest plane in the world, …

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May 25, 2018 · This short 5:07 minute talk from the stage by former First Aero SR-71 Blackbird pilot, Brian Shul, entitled “ LA Speed Check ” is a real laugh generating piece of jet pilot “hangar talk” – – – …

May 2, 2018 · SR-71 Blackbird pilot Major Brian Shul tells the true story of a ground speed check with Los Angeles Center, while flying the world’s fastest aircraft over Southern California.

Oct 8, 2024 · On this episode of Our American Stories, here’s Major Brian Shul with his legendary story known today as the “LA Speed Check.” Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)

The aircraft can fly more than 2200 mph (Mach 3+ or more than three times the speed of sound) and at altitudes of over 85,000 feet. As research platforms, the aircraft can cruise at Mach 3 for more than …