Sans....have you ever considered what happens to a Marine that disses the Osprey in public at an air show? Can you say..."End of Career", prolonged posting to the Infantry, speedy exit from the Corps?
Sas, you could not possibly be further from the truth about Osprey pilot's motivation when they talk about the aircraft. You've seen a few of them post here on this thread, and none of them were praising the aircraft's capabilities to impress their commanders (anonymous postings). As Sans and LW explained, when you meet these guys and become friends with some of them, you can't shut them up when it comes to their passion for the aircraft they feel fortunate enough to fly! When they get some beer in them, there's no way you're going to stop them! Most I have spoken to have flown the MH-53 and other helos previously and they say as much as they loved their time in them, they would not go back. They feel the Osprey allows them to do things they never could before, and to do it faster!
FH1100 says:
As even the dumbest helicopter pilot knows...
Wow, and we are fortunate enough to have you right here on PPRuNe with us to provide commentary. Aren't we lucky...
