Sikorsky S-76: Ask Nick Lappos
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GCN....
Hollie Torleado.....
Your correct.....so that explains the result......fancy being half Yank and half Aussie.
Torn between Gods country and that other mob.
PS......Who is Mel Gibson and Russell Crowe...????, what do they fly??
Your correct.....so that explains the result......fancy being half Yank and half Aussie.
Torn between Gods country and that other mob.
PS......Who is Mel Gibson and Russell Crowe...????, what do they fly??
Last edited by Red Wine; 26th Dec 2004 at 08:31.
Not Australian at all in other words. Born in the US of A - Hawaii
Hmmmm......born to Australian parents, Australian nationality from birth.
Bimbo? IQ of 132+.
Now, about Xena: which of your ex wives were you thinking of, Nick
(Getting cold out here on the balcony at 22C, time to move indoors
)
Bimbo? IQ of 132+.
Now, about Xena: which of your ex wives were you thinking of, Nick
(Getting cold out here on the balcony at 22C, time to move indoors
)
John.....
Rob,
Your second or third bottle of red ?
All sorts of trivia about our Nic, here.
In the meantime, about S76 sling loads: I did, once or twice
Your second or third bottle of red ?
All sorts of trivia about our Nic, here.
In the meantime, about S76 sling loads: I did, once or twice
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Hey JE
"our Nic"
S'pose that must make Kylie a Brit.
RW
Mel Gibson flies Porters, OH58's and Hueys and stuff, I seen it in a movie, so it must be true.
Russell, he just gets anyone who sez they're a pilot to fly him around.
"our Nic"
S'pose that must make Kylie a Brit.
RW
Mel Gibson flies Porters, OH58's and Hueys and stuff, I seen it in a movie, so it must be true.
Russell, he just gets anyone who sez they're a pilot to fly him around.
Last edited by Giovanni Cento Nove; 26th Dec 2004 at 16:06.
Do you do it with the gear up or down??
That query could lead to all sorts of replies....
But for the S76, only a few sling loads in the dim and distant past, but mostly the gear was left down: with the load on, there was no way the gear was an issue re speed. Fairly lousy lifting platform, with little or no pilot reference coming into the hover. IIRC, the only way to make an approach was to drift in sideways, looking through the pilot's door window, which was interesting taking tools out to the rig.
G109,
Huh?
But for the S76, only a few sling loads in the dim and distant past, but mostly the gear was left down: with the load on, there was no way the gear was an issue re speed. Fairly lousy lifting platform, with little or no pilot reference coming into the hover. IIRC, the only way to make an approach was to drift in sideways, looking through the pilot's door window, which was interesting taking tools out to the rig.
G109,
Huh?
Sorry guys...have been forging that special bond between man, machine, and the open highway. Driving from the Pacific NW to where the Wright Brothers first flew. Due to some inclement weather enroute....went south to Bakersfield and turned left. Lots of pretty sights along the way. For some perspective....in Barstow, CA....as you start east on I-40....a sign says "Wilmington, NC. 2554 miles".
Thinking of Xena.....one could become a Toggled- eyed Git -Watcher if not careful.
Poor ol' Nick sure has a thing about Nicole....however when seeing pics of Nick....I think Anna Nicole would be more his style....especially since she has blossomed.
Thinking of Xena.....one could become a Toggled- eyed Git -Watcher if not careful.
Poor ol' Nick sure has a thing about Nicole....however when seeing pics of Nick....I think Anna Nicole would be more his style....especially since she has blossomed.
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S-76b
Hi PPruner, I'm looking for some info about the 76 B for VIP flight. So I wonder what is the normal empty weight, the fuel burn, standard config., etc.. anything can help.
Cheers
FH
Cheers
FH
No such thing as a standard 76, all are customised.
Ours is kitted with air con, full SPIFR, EFIS, every gadget known to mankind, and it weighs in at 8200 lb empty, 11700 full.
Burns 700lb/hr at 70% cruise and 140Kt or 800lb/hr at 80% and 145-155kt. Fuel capacity is 1800lb, endurance is only 2 hr 20 to dry tanks, so don't get into any IFR holding.
Took out one row of 4 and installed wider seat benches, so we carry 8 in comfort facing forward plus 1 in the front. We chose against the rear-facing club car config because we lose 2 seats and the pax don't like going backwards.
Marvellous machine, lots of guts, FADEC makes it almost idiot-proof, but it is sadly rear-heavy - watch your CG.
Ours is kitted with air con, full SPIFR, EFIS, every gadget known to mankind, and it weighs in at 8200 lb empty, 11700 full.
Burns 700lb/hr at 70% cruise and 140Kt or 800lb/hr at 80% and 145-155kt. Fuel capacity is 1800lb, endurance is only 2 hr 20 to dry tanks, so don't get into any IFR holding.
Took out one row of 4 and installed wider seat benches, so we carry 8 in comfort facing forward plus 1 in the front. We chose against the rear-facing club car config because we lose 2 seats and the pax don't like going backwards.
Marvellous machine, lots of guts, FADEC makes it almost idiot-proof, but it is sadly rear-heavy - watch your CG.
Put me up front and kick off two front seat pax for weight and... balance......I must start eating right.
Hand me the chips and salsa!
Hand me the chips and salsa!
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Hi Coyote,
Good to see you are well and alive!
Happy New Year!
Regards,
CJ
Note: Drop me a private message or email and tell me what you have been up to and your plans for 2005!
Good to see you are well and alive!
Happy New Year!
Regards,
CJ
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Sorry Coyote,
The jobs mine because with your weight you will lose too much payload,
But with my size i fit real nice next to AC
Merry Chistmas to you all, Hope its hot there 'cause is bloody cold here.
You still in the ****adella or are you chassin mossies further north now coyote. Nothing else handles better than an Eimasa car....
IHD
The jobs mine because with your weight you will lose too much payload,
But with my size i fit real nice next to AC
Merry Chistmas to you all, Hope its hot there 'cause is bloody cold here.
You still in the ****adella or are you chassin mossies further north now coyote. Nothing else handles better than an Eimasa car....
IHD