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Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2024, 14:08
Replies: 186
Views: 38,566
Posted By SplineDrive

Personally, FARA was always strangely...

Personally, FARA was always strangely incompatible with FLRAA, particularly the range and thus speed requirement. If one of the goals of FLRAA was giving the Army a credible Pacific combat capability...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2024, 14:02
Replies: 30
Views: 7,176
Posted By Lonewolf_50

The crash happened In the mountains during a snow...

The crash happened In the mountains during a snow storm.
From the weather descriptions available, about 8 inches of snow fell during that timeframe.
I had the chance to fly in icing conditions a...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2024, 16:51
Replies: 75
Views: 21,356
Posted By mnttech

Made it all the way to Flight 72 before damage...

Made it all the way to Flight 72 before damage during a landing ended the mission
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMbHE_VXI-8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHMIgQ5RAl8
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2023, 20:34
Replies: 40
Views: 13,061
Posted By MightyGem

More on the grounding from Ward Carrol. If you...

More on the grounding from Ward Carrol. If you can't see the YouTube link, click on "Quote".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jub8dVQVGSk
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2023, 16:06
Replies: 40
Views: 13,061
Posted By 212man

The technical term is 'vortex ring state' (VRS). ...

The technical term is 'vortex ring state' (VRS). The subsequent, exhaustive, investigative test flights earned the Chief Test Pilot (Tom MacDonald) the SETP Kincheloe Award.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2023, 00:40
Replies: 15
Views: 1,873
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Shameless plug for the Venom: ...

Shameless plug for the Venom:
https://www.bellflight.com/products/bell-uh-1y...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2023, 12:08
Replies: 40
Views: 13,061
Posted By Lonewolf_50

I suggest that you use the search function on...

I suggest that you use the search function on this very sub forum to find the discussion on mishaps per 100,000 hours. Your response is idiotic.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2023, 12:52
Replies: 75
Views: 21,356
Posted By mnttech

As of 9 Nov 23 Completing 118.8 flying minutes,...

As of 9 Nov 23 Completing 118.8 flying minutes, covering 9.3 miles (14.9 km), and reaching altitudes as high as 78.7 ft (24.0 m), 66 flights
Space Ingenuity...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2023, 16:54
Replies: 344
Views: 170,847
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Because it (1) works and (2) is fit for purpose...

Because it (1) works and (2) is fit for purpose and (3) in the last 10 years has a mishap rate of about 3 per 100,000 hours. You might want to pay attention to the customer satisfaction expressed by...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2023, 13:41
Replies: 23
Views: 8,398
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Good looking helicopter. :ok:

Good looking helicopter. :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2023, 13:46
Replies: 268
Views: 52,796
Posted By Lonewolf_50

I thought it was both funny and spot on. One of...

I thought it was both funny and spot on. One of the better applications of that meme show.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2023, 10:00
Replies: 268
Views: 52,796
Posted By CTR

Stuart, To each their own. Humor is a very...

Stuart,

To each their own. Humor is a very personal thing. I however, found it hilariously funny in a Steinfeld episode way. It was also almost spot on accurate in the engineering technical...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2023, 19:29
Replies: 268
Views: 52,796
Posted By CTR

Hitler Reacts to the Bell V-280 winning FLRAA.

This is the first I ever saw this type of parody humor. When playing the video on a phone, you may need to hold the phone vertically to see the full image.

All the audio is in German, but the...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2023, 18:40
Replies: 268
Views: 52,796
Posted By CTR

I heard a different background story. In early...

I heard a different background story. In early 2012, when Boeing and Bell were still teamed on the proposal for what was to evolve into FLRAA, Bell got uneasy, sensing that Boeing was up to...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2023, 16:29
Replies: 268
Views: 52,796
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Gee, who saw that coming? Everyone. :p

Gee, who saw that coming?
Everyone. :p
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2023, 06:20
Replies: 3
Views: 2,141
Posted By NutLoose

I must admit I learnt from the comments section...

I must admit I learnt from the comments section on the Bravo November article, something I never knew about the very first ever Chinook, the Operational Prototype, it was a life saver and I bet not...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2023, 09:30
Replies: 3
Views: 2,141
Posted By NutLoose

Just a little light reading on the SR71

Nice article.

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/this-sr-71-blackbird-cockpit-tour-is-the-most-fascinating-thing-you-ll-see-all-week?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2023, 01:09
Replies: 28
Views: 6,424
Posted By KiwiNedNZ

Really ??? What A Farq Wit. He knows nothing...

Really ??? What A Farq Wit. He knows nothing about the helicopter industry - and he obviously hasnt been to south america to see the way they fly there.

Sometimes people really just need to STFU...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Dec 2022, 16:39
Replies: 54
Views: 16,497
Posted By SASless

Without knowing the circumstances that is a bit...

Without knowing the circumstances that is a bit un-called for.

Might you wait a bit to see what might have caused the accident first.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2022, 07:25
Replies: 2
Views: 1,776
Posted By DOUBLE BOGEY

Twas the night before xmas!

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the hangar, not a ratchet was turning, not even a spanner, when all of a sudden with a whoosh and bang, Sleigh Number One came down on the Pan. Santa...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2022, 15:36
Replies: 268
Views: 52,796
Posted By CTR

The Time Has Come To End Tiltrotor Generalizations

Imagine if I said that all helicopters can safely auto rotate to the ground, that would be a false statement.

If I stated that all helicopters with two engines could safely climb following the...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2022, 07:55
Replies: 268
Views: 52,796
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

Bell returns to the Lead

I was glad to see Bell win this FLRAA. I was thinking about buying Textron stock (an article said the stock soared) but I just had this sinking feeling that somehow Boe-Sik was going to win due the...
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