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Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2019, 11:57
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

I have told this story before: To convert a...

I have told this story before:

To convert a Huey/Cobra/Blackhawk Pilot to a Chinook Pilot is simple.

During the first flight for the newbie....one does the old Fort Rucker Instructor Pilot chat...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2018, 11:35
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

A unique result of such a dynamic is upon...

A unique result of such a dynamic is upon arriving in a high nose high attitude and gross weight approaching the limits of power.....as you try to lower the nose by applying forward cyclic...you are...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jul 2016, 20:41
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

That must have been an exciting few minutes! ...

That must have been an exciting few minutes!

Actually they were very...very...very lucky and not for the reasons One would immediately assume.

We had a rash of C Model's with the L-11 Engine...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jul 2016, 04:06
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

The early models had "Speed Trims" were electric...

The early models had "Speed Trims" were electric actuators that tilted both Rotors forward as Air Speed increased from 60 knots in order to level the fuselage and reduce drag. As the airspeed...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2014, 01:58
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

Thank you John.....but you ruined my evening! ...

Thank you John.....but you ruined my evening! Mere sight of the "Ladder" sends shivers down my spine yet today!

They were one of those grand ideas that Engineers come up with that should never...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2012, 19:28
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

The basic difference was the Tac Ticket got no...

The basic difference was the Tac Ticket got no ILS training and very little VOR work but lots of ADF, GCA, Holds, IMC takeoffs from the ground (No outside reference at all)....and standard NDB...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2012, 18:46
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

Remember all those hours practicing a Tactical...

Remember all those hours practicing a Tactical Figure Eight Instrument Approach.....that no one ever...ever dared try as it was absolutely certain you would get Vertigo or get lost in space in some...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2012, 12:33
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

John, I would say that despite the US...

John,

I would say that despite the US Army...the Chinook became a graat helicopter.

The CH-34/CH37 had a great autopilot in the thing....but the next generation of helicopters, the UH-1/CH-47...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2012, 12:37
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

Ah the memories of hot hydraulic fluid, cold...

Ah the memories of hot hydraulic fluid, cold hydraulic fluid, pink sticky residue on everything, red hued goat gizzum overing the ramp when doused with rain water made for a skating rink....red...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2012, 12:58
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

The Chinook originally had two small wheels per...

The Chinook originally had two small wheels per landing gear on the rear. When it went to the steerable rear wheel system the Single Wheels were installed in lieu of the double wheels. The much...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Aug 2012, 01:20
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

The trick to flying the Chinook is learning how...

The trick to flying the Chinook is learning how small it is.

In time...some folks can get the "feel" for where the Cargo Hook is and how high off the ground the aft gear are....but it is a rare...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Mar 2012, 14:17
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

Actually....neither paint scheme is worth a damn....

Actually....neither paint scheme is worth a damn.

As we do not have to worry about Oppo Air.....thus no need to blend in with the terrain beneath us....why not paint them to blend in with the...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2011, 12:38
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

Huey, Along about that time I was involved...

Huey,

Along about that time I was involved in Fraud Investigations for what is now NCIS. In a training class at the Navy Supply School in Athens, Georgia....an Officer there tried to explain away...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2011, 02:39
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

So......Sultan.....why have it at all then if it...

So......Sultan.....why have it at all then if it is excess to need? Would the Osprey not be much cheaper to build it did not have one? Is this a Bell way of upping the price much akin to the 500...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Aug 2011, 12:29
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

I was more familiar with the Army...

I was more familiar with the Army version....which in those days...helicopters were considered more in line with Jeeps and Trucks than aircraft.

The CH-34 had "ASE" , and auto pilot system with a...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2011, 21:24
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

Designers learned as they went....the "A" model...

Designers learned as they went....the "A" model Chinook had a very sharp end to the Aft Pylon and was quite sensitive in Yaw. The subsequent models had a squared off end to the Aft Pylon which...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2011, 13:10
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

Three or four engines.....long ladder to get into...

Three or four engines.....long ladder to get into the cabin....narrow as a sausage....oh yeah right it would have beat the Chinook! Even the RAF is celebrating thirty years of flying the Chinook. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2011, 00:35
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

Mike, I defy anyone to top that...

Mike,

I defy anyone to top that story.....you are one very very lucky fellow!

Perhaps we need to start a "There I was....." thread telling of our very lucky escapes from bad situations!
...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jul 2011, 00:04
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

John, I stand corrected....too many Pints of...

John,

I stand corrected....too many Pints of the foaming Ale I presume!

I found a CG chart for the A Model Wokka.....which shows a 48 inch travel at 27,500 Pounds MAUW and 23" at 33,000 Pounds....
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jul 2011, 16:16
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

On the Chinook the CG limit spread is a...

On the Chinook the CG limit spread is a staggering 144 inches (as I recall anyway....) which is very forgiving as compared to a Single Rotor helicopter.

Enjoy the time with the young...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jul 2011, 00:19
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

What is the CG of the aircraft? Perhaps there is...

What is the CG of the aircraft? Perhaps there is an issue there that might affect the necessary lift from each head.....which might change that ratio.

I am purely guessing on this.....but it...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jul 2011, 15:46
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

DCP should work as you describe.....for pitch...

DCP should work as you describe.....for pitch control. In order to level the fuselage in flight for better aerodynamics gets much more complicated. Read up on "Speed Trim" on the Chinook...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2009, 21:10
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

The video of the Chinook experiencing ground...

The video of the Chinook experiencing ground resonance was taken of a ground run test of the aircraft at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds. The aircraft was there to be shot at by various weapons to...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2006, 16:51
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

Soup, The aircraft you mention was a mockup...

Soup,

The aircraft you mention was a mockup of the Boeing-Vertol Heavy Lift Helicopter (HLH). Alas, Sikorsky convinced Congress that the CH-53E Sea Stallion should be the "heavy lifter" for the...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2006, 02:24
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

Great Photos!:D Does an old Chinook pilot's...

Great Photos!:D

Does an old Chinook pilot's heart proud to see them still out there doing their thing.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2006, 14:03
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

Errrr.....Shawn....which Tandem Rotor beastie...

Errrr.....Shawn....which Tandem Rotor beastie would that be?
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2006, 23:43
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

I just dig the shiny white aiming points on the...

I just dig the shiny white aiming points on the flight suit....that would come in real handy in an E&E situation! I guess you stop...call a time out and then start de-rigging yer pickle suit for...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2006, 19:52
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

Pretty darned good camo that....even Bloggs looks...

Pretty darned good camo that....even Bloggs looks fuzzy!
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2006, 14:58
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

Best we ever did was pull water skiers at Lake...

Best we ever did was pull water skiers at Lake Tolocco....smack dab in front of the Base Commander who was not amused. Very short, succinct briefing by the Multi-engine Branch commander (a full...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2006, 10:36
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

Chinook with Cobra Armament

http://www.chinook-helicopter.com/news/Afghanistan/Cobra_b.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Mar 2006, 20:13
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

These not only look "mean"...they are Mean!

http://www.chinook-helicopter.com/chinook/images/64_13149.jpg

Four ACH-47A's were produced....named "Easy Money, Stump Jumper, Birth Control, and Cost of Living". Easy Money is the sole...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2006, 01:00
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

Static lines....five minute job to rig each side.

Static lines....five minute job to rig each side.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2006, 01:34
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

The ladder was one of those wonderful concepts...

The ladder was one of those wonderful concepts that look great on paper...but fall a wee tad short of intent when used in the real world of combat.

Hanging about with the ladders down, waiting for...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2006, 00:24
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

Interested in the Chinook Helicopter?

For those who are Wokka Lovers....this here is the site!


www.chinook-helicopter.com

http://www.chinook-helicopter.com/Chinook_Jobs/Its_a_living_450x554.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2005, 09:34
Replies: 488
Views: 180,954
Posted By SASless

It would have to be from Columbia...

It would have to be from Columbia Helicopters....they own all the civvie Chinooks built.
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