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That film was Vertical Limit (and it was the limit), the most outragous piece of film that caused much "tutting" was the james bond flick with Pierce Brosnan and the BMW motorbike. The fearless agent is in a cul de sac with an AS350 tilted very nose down, but only acheiving about 6 knots with rotors ,clearing all asunder. I mean, what are they like?
That film was Vertical Limit (and it was the limit), the most outragous piece of film that caused much "tutting" was the james bond flick with Pierce Brosnan and the BMW motorbike. The fearless agent is in a cul de sac with an AS350 tilted very nose down, but only acheiving about 6 knots with rotors ,clearing all asunder. I mean, what are they like?
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I hesitate to enter the following message because it might create a wrong impression... but here goes...
Want to see a Hiller 12E drag it's tail rotor and blow it right off, rotate a few times before it slumps over in a pile of parts? The crew and passenger are fine, no injuries, however... the movie is...
"Attack of the Killer Tomatoes."
Yes, I'm ashamed to admit that I've actually seen the movie which regularly appears prominently in "The Ten Worst Movies Ever Made" lists, but someone told me about it and it exists.
The special effects are non-existent, the "Killer Tomatoes" are obviously being flung from just off camera, but there is a good example of a quickstop carried out too low.
There.
I've said it, now I'm going to hide under the rock I crawled out from...
Want to see a Hiller 12E drag it's tail rotor and blow it right off, rotate a few times before it slumps over in a pile of parts? The crew and passenger are fine, no injuries, however... the movie is...
"Attack of the Killer Tomatoes."
Yes, I'm ashamed to admit that I've actually seen the movie which regularly appears prominently in "The Ten Worst Movies Ever Made" lists, but someone told me about it and it exists.
The special effects are non-existent, the "Killer Tomatoes" are obviously being flung from just off camera, but there is a good example of a quickstop carried out too low.
There.
I've said it, now I'm going to hide under the rock I crawled out from...
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In my humble opinion, The worst helo movie has to be......"Fire Birds" With Tommy Lee Jones. Everything from Warrants saluting Warrants to very bad flying scenes. Hid my face walking out of that theater.
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collective bias,
The scenes in "Perfect Storm" are pretty interesting to say the least, but is based on a real event and they end up ditching, consequently losing the helo. Must have been pretty hairy even before the hollywoodization!
The scenes in "Perfect Storm" are pretty interesting to say the least, but is based on a real event and they end up ditching, consequently losing the helo. Must have been pretty hairy even before the hollywoodization!
Hoverboy,
Congratulations on your fine taste in movies.
I too must admit to seeing 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes', but it's that long ago and too many brain cells killed in the meantime that I can't remember the helo scene - looks like I'll have to get it on video.
That and 'Dark Star' are classics for unconvincing special effects!
Congratulations on your fine taste in movies.
I too must admit to seeing 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes', but it's that long ago and too many brain cells killed in the meantime that I can't remember the helo scene - looks like I'll have to get it on video.
That and 'Dark Star' are classics for unconvincing special effects!
Sounds like the Killer Tomatoes is a movie I need to see! I believe there have been other good crashes whilst filming, but most have had the budgets not to show it in the final movie.
I loved the home movie of the Robbie owner/pilot on his third ever helicopter flight. He wants his friend to film it but the IP is late and the friend has to go. The pilot decides he will take off for a bit of a hover before the IP arrives so the friend can film it. Friend starts video, pilot lifts up to hover, aircraft yaws and climbs unaturally. Friend gets scared and runs whilst filming, hides behind nearby C150 and pokes camera out in time to see perfect demonstration of flapback and the dynamic instability of the helicopter. The Robbie is still yawing all over the place, it pitches down to about 20 deg ND at about 10 ft, then moves forward until massive flapback and spectacular meeting with the ground. Something about a cyclic lock.......
Beware when the camera is around!
I loved the home movie of the Robbie owner/pilot on his third ever helicopter flight. He wants his friend to film it but the IP is late and the friend has to go. The pilot decides he will take off for a bit of a hover before the IP arrives so the friend can film it. Friend starts video, pilot lifts up to hover, aircraft yaws and climbs unaturally. Friend gets scared and runs whilst filming, hides behind nearby C150 and pokes camera out in time to see perfect demonstration of flapback and the dynamic instability of the helicopter. The Robbie is still yawing all over the place, it pitches down to about 20 deg ND at about 10 ft, then moves forward until massive flapback and spectacular meeting with the ground. Something about a cyclic lock.......
Beware when the camera is around!
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did any one see Troy Dann (all round aussie legend-in-his-lunch-box) and his brother having a helo-mustering comp? He in a B47, the brother in a robbi. The competition - wait for it camp drafting INSIDE A SET OF CATTLE YARDS! Cant believe they came that close but didnt actually spear in! Worth seeing if you get a chance. Dont know which eppisode (not much of a fan), but the show is called "outback adventures". A mate who knew with him tells me he had about 150 hours helo at the time. oh dear...
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Good ol' troy!
The only man I have seen who flys the 47 with no shirt on....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA!
I know the crowd quite well who did his helo work and shonk op's describes the whole affair. Still what do you expect from ringers?
Some beaut country filmed during the series though. Did wonders for NT tourism...except for the waterfall strip scene......!!
Can't really go past 'Apocalypes Now' when mentioning helo films....
The only man I have seen who flys the 47 with no shirt on....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA!
I know the crowd quite well who did his helo work and shonk op's describes the whole affair. Still what do you expect from ringers?
Some beaut country filmed during the series though. Did wonders for NT tourism...except for the waterfall strip scene......!!
Can't really go past 'Apocalypes Now' when mentioning helo films....
Saw the Troy Dan outback stunt flying show and wished I'd taped it.
How about that Cobra crew who wave to the camera, begin to take off and create a brown out. All you can see is this huge cloud of dust envelop the aircraft as it is about to come to the hover, then you hear all sorts of engine noises and blade slap. Camera guy has no idea what is happening and doesn't run. Dust settles to reveal trashed Cobra. D'OH.
How about that Cobra crew who wave to the camera, begin to take off and create a brown out. All you can see is this huge cloud of dust envelop the aircraft as it is about to come to the hover, then you hear all sorts of engine noises and blade slap. Camera guy has no idea what is happening and doesn't run. Dust settles to reveal trashed Cobra. D'OH.
