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Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2019, 12:23
Replies: 488
Views: 180,956
Posted By JohnDixson

Correct me if I err, SAS, but a pilot gets signed...

Correct me if I err, SAS, but a pilot gets signed off in a CH-47 after he/she can demonstrate credible taxi 360’s with four wheels on the ground, without using the left rear power steering ( just...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2012, 18:55
Replies: 488
Views: 180,956
Posted By JohnDixson

Tactical IFR Rating

SAS or some of the younger guys better answer this as to the details.

All I can add is that beginning in 1966, the new pilots right out of Ft Rucker had this training, and from personal...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2012, 20:26
Replies: 488
Views: 180,956
Posted By JohnDixson

Reality Check

SAS: Tactical Instrument Approaches? In an H-19 with a 2.5 inch, pull to cage attitude indicator and a 6 inch diamer compass card? The 6 hours was spent trying to keep the greasy side down!

This...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2012, 14:50
Replies: 488
Views: 180,956
Posted By JohnDixson

CH-47

Yes, SAS, I do recall the Tactical Instrument Rating, which came after I graduated from flt school. We got 6 hrs of hood time in an H-19, but luckily, I had a great mentor at the Test Board and the...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2012, 11:18
Replies: 488
Views: 180,956
Posted By JohnDixson

CH-47 Pics

Matari, those are some very impressive shots in your link. Looks like a lot of talented aviators in those Guard units.

Thanks,
John
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2012, 22:56
Replies: 488
Views: 180,956
Posted By JohnDixson

CH-47 Recollections

Now SAS, this is an interesting thread about a truly terrific machine, but can an early ( 1963-1965 ) driver share just a few recollections?

We had three pre-prototypes at the Test Board at Ft...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Aug 2011, 16:33
Replies: 488
Views: 180,956
Posted By JohnDixson

Belvedere MK II

Heli One, you had written that the MK II would have 3-4 engines. It sounds as if the design was conceptual in nature. To exceed the performance of the CH-47A, which had 2 X T55-L7's at 2650shp each (...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jul 2011, 02:17
Replies: 488
Views: 180,956
Posted By JohnDixson

CH-47 " Other " Missions

SAS, should I have written: " sorties "? BTW, you are entirely correct about the local license applied to that subject.

Flying in a unit ( 119th Avn Co ) that had UH-1B guns and slicks in 65-66,...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jul 2011, 01:03
Replies: 488
Views: 180,956
Posted By JohnDixson

Chinook CG Range

SAS, maybe the BV marketing troops thought it was 144 inches.

People evaluating the CH-47 vs the CH-53 ( thinking UK, Israel and Germany ) always got a surprise when they found out that the CG...
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