Rotorheads calendar August 2011

[John Eacott]

25 years ago this month, on 11th August 1986, Westland Lynx “G-LYNX” set a new World Speed Record of 249.1 mph/400.87 kph. A record that remains unbeaten, so this month’s calendar is a photo supplied by AgustaWestland of the record-breaking machine in flight.

The Lynx helicopter, registered G-LYNX, flew a 15km course across the Somerset Levels at 500 ft on a calm hazy evening back in 1986 with Chief Test Pilot Trevor Egginton at the controls and Derek Clews, Flight Test Engineer alongside. The average speed achieved over two runs was 249.1 mph (400.87 kph), beating the record held by a modified Mil “Hind” helicopter by over 20 mph (32 kph).

If anyone has a better hi-res image than the one that was supplied could they let me have a copy? I'll use it instead of the blocky image that I've had to use.


Wide screen size:
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Standard screen size:

http://www.eacott.com.au/gallery/d/4497-1/August+2011+thumb.jpg (http://www.eacott.com.au/gallery/d/4494-1/August+2011.jpg)


As always, for Windows users click on the thumbnail to open a higher resolution full picture, and then right click to select “Set as Background”. Mac users should select the background via System Preferences.

[HowlingMad Murdock]

Many thanks John Eacott for the August heli pic and background info.:)

[TipCap]

Thanks again John :ok:

I guess we are discounting the Sikorsky X2 as it isnt in production yet :)

[John Eacott]

Quite honestly I'm a bit disappointed in the quality of the Lynx photo, and Ned Dawson has come to the rescue with a marvellous photo that he took last Friday of a Gulf Helicopters 412EP. This picture was taken down the Corniche in Doha with Peter Doole in the left seat, and a (so far) nameless pilot out of sight in the right seat!

Thanks, Ned :ok:


Wide screen size:
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Standard screen size:

http://www.eacott.com.au/gallery/d/4507-1/August+2011-02+thumb.jpg (http://www.eacott.com.au/gallery/d/4504-1/August+2011-02.jpg)

[John Eacott]

I guess we are discounting the Sikorsky X2 as it isnt in production yet :)

I guess the World Speed Record isn't held by the X2 :p

[Brilliant Stuff]

Is the X2 a pure helicopter?

The BO 105 went 3KMH faster than the Lynx but it did have wings added. :}:}:}

[Aser]

Thanks John!

:ok:

[HowlingMad Murdock]

Thanks John Eacott - another awewsome heli. great pic - we are indeed spoiled for choice!:)

[IntheTin]

I'm having a problem downloading this months calender. Anybody else having issues. It will open up to halfway then thats it! :confused: