The It relies on fall-away "pogo" wheels that work as outriggers for its long wings during taxi and takeoff. Apparently, these wheels fall off prematurely from time to time. Easy fix! Just get out on the runway and hold the wing while the U-2 goes to full power, than try not to be blown down the runway like a rag doll!

According to a U-2 pilot friend of mine, who also took the video from the U-2 chase car (Pontiac G8, GTO or Chevy Camaro SS), this is how it all goes down:

One of the things I like the most about the . There are wheels that are supposed to fall out on initial takeoff. What do you do when one of the wheels falls out before the plane moves? Well.....you get a person to hold up the wing, run a few steps, then duck before the jet blast knocks them over. Easy!

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