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Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2014, 18:49
Replies: 648
Views: 220,406
Posted By mckpave

The decision to abort the NEO had absolutely...

The decision to abort the NEO had absolutely nothing to do with the CV-22 itself. This NEO was a zero-risk mission, once resistance was encountered, the entire mission was aborted, not just the...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jan 2014, 17:22
Replies: 648
Views: 220,406
Posted By mckpave

The current restriction for STO/ROL/VTOL & VL is...

The current restriction for STO/ROL/VTOL & VL is 12,000 ft DA.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Aug 2013, 15:37
Replies: 648
Views: 220,406
Posted By mckpave

The proprotor does not feather on the Osprey. A...

The proprotor does not feather on the Osprey. A PRGB failure is a very high risk event, requiring quick action by the aircrew should one occur. Essentially equivalent to a main transmission failure...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jul 2012, 00:16
Replies: 648
Views: 220,406
Posted By mckpave

Fly Over Brickyard 2012 - YouTube If it's...

Fly Over Brickyard 2012 - YouTube


If it's good enough for NASCAR, it should be good enough for the Japanese. :p
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2012, 22:37
Replies: 648
Views: 220,406
Posted By mckpave

I wholeheartedly concur with your comment. ...

I wholeheartedly concur with your comment. Unfortunately makes for a juicy target.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jul 2012, 18:59
Replies: 648
Views: 220,406
Posted By mckpave

This is very correct, one of the points I used to...

This is very correct, one of the points I used to stress to new pilots was that unlike a helicopter, you're more concerned with hitting the nacelle on something instead of the blades. On a flat...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2012, 16:55
Replies: 648
Views: 220,406
Posted By mckpave

You are correct, let's say you have a five degree...

You are correct, let's say you have a five degree nose up slope. trim the nacelles forward 5 degrees, compensate that with 5 degrees nose up to hold a stationary hover, lock the brakes, and land in...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2012, 15:29
Replies: 648
Views: 220,406
Posted By mckpave

The slope limitations in all directions is 9...

The slope limitations in all directions is 9 degrees. I've landed on the concrete slope pads at Pax before and it's a bit odd using nacelle angle and landing with the slope already "built in" so to...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2012, 21:35
Replies: 648
Views: 220,406
Posted By mckpave

You most certainly could do this, just like...

You most certainly could do this, just like during conversion the Structural Load Limiting (SLL) won't allow certain nacelle settings at certain airspeeds and will stop the movement and even bump the...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2012, 16:56
Replies: 648
Views: 220,406
Posted By mckpave

Yes, quite easily. 30 Knots,...

Yes, quite easily.



30 Knots, combination of KGS and wind speed.



Not sure what you're referring to with the question but the nacelles go aft to 97.5 degrees. I'm assuming the length of...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jul 2012, 21:15
Replies: 648
Views: 220,406
Posted By mckpave

I must agree, pretty benign demo, it's operated...

I must agree, pretty benign demo, it's operated much more aggressively on a daily basis. Hell, even my demo at Nellis in 2006 was better!!



Watching the landing, notice that they never use aft...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jul 2012, 17:31
Replies: 648
Views: 220,406
Posted By mckpave

Yes, the Osprey can be finicky with cross/tail...

Yes, the Osprey can be finicky with cross/tail winds, not too big of an issue until about 20 knots. Pitch Up with Sideslip can occur with about a 45 degree quartering headwind. I've never...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2012, 18:09
Replies: 648
Views: 220,406
Posted By mckpave

Oh I'm still here you ignorant, arrogant,...

Oh I'm still here you ignorant, arrogant, loudmouthed jacka$$ and now you've firmly placed yourself on my "idiots I plan on meeting face-to-face with someday" list. If you want to start slinging mud...
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