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Good show just on the Beeb about helicopter pilot's in Afganistan. After seeing the things they have to put up with, they get my respect. Horrible what's happening over there, good luck to them all and stay safe.
Anyone know if there will be a repeat?
TiP
Anyone know if there will be a repeat?
TiP
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An interesting and well made documentary giving an insight to life in TalibanLand. Well done programme makers and well done to the guys out there.
It doesn't tend to be the sort of programme that the Beeb do repeat; if they do, it'll be at an obscure hour on BBC4.
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Whirls
It doesn't tend to be the sort of programme that the Beeb do repeat; if they do, it'll be at an obscure hour on BBC4.
Cheers
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Yes, an excellent documentary about 27 Sqn RAF which I wish I had recorded.
It was interesting to see in the credits that it was filmed, produced and directed by one man, Olly Lambert. Very well done, Olly.
Beeb - If you do read this, please show it again.
It was interesting to see in the credits that it was filmed, produced and directed by one man, Olly Lambert. Very well done, Olly.
Beeb - If you do read this, please show it again.
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If you write to the BBC (or the production company), they may be able to tell you if it will be repeated. If they receive enough requests, they may consider a repeat if that had not previously been their plan!
Cheers
Whirls
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A show I wish will be shown again, if not more on the life of the helo pilots over there. The programme alone proved me how easy life is in the civi world. We complain about passengers, compamy policies, but nothing could surely compare to what those guys go through.
A standard job in civi world, photography, lifting or corporate transport somewhere, beats a motar striken zone in Afganistan. Those guys get my vote for honours every time!
TiP
A standard job in civi world, photography, lifting or corporate transport somewhere, beats a motar striken zone in Afganistan. Those guys get my vote for honours every time!
TiP
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There's quite a long thread about the prog on the Mil Forum. Also some good info on downloading from You Tube (where it is in several bits); particularly useful for Mac owners, some of whom have difficulty with the Beeb's watch again facility.
But do watch it somehow........
But do watch it somehow........
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The pre flight about 4 minutes in episode 4 on youtube, when they are on the casualty evacuation is excellent.
It just a shame the lad didn't make it.
Respect to all involved.
It just a shame the lad didn't make it.
Respect to all involved.
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Sad & interesting
A couple of facts there. One thing I already knew, nineteen year olds are still dying in wars and one thing I didn't know, a chinny can out run an apache.
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Chinook vs apache?
There is a very interesting letter written in to this months "Rotor and wing" by Staff Sgt. Dean Penrod, Army National Guard, Reno, Nev. who seems to have personal experience of chinooks. He says in relation to Chinooks being used for combat search-and-rescue (quote from R & W):
"While the Chinook is “heavier” than other Army aircraft, it is far from heavy when you consider power-to-weight ratio. Keep in mind the highly efficient, tandem-rotor design. There is no loss of power to a tail rotor as with the H-60. Of the Chinook’s power, 100 percent is dedicated to lift. Anybody who has crewed a Chinook or flown in formation with one knows it is fast and maneuverable. Don’t be deceived by their looks"
Judging from his comments and the video of the RAF from Afghanistan it seems that the Chinook may be old but it can still show some newer designs a thing or two!
Now how do I get to actually RIDE in one as a PPL(H)?
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"While the Chinook is “heavier” than other Army aircraft, it is far from heavy when you consider power-to-weight ratio. Keep in mind the highly efficient, tandem-rotor design. There is no loss of power to a tail rotor as with the H-60. Of the Chinook’s power, 100 percent is dedicated to lift. Anybody who has crewed a Chinook or flown in formation with one knows it is fast and maneuverable. Don’t be deceived by their looks"
Judging from his comments and the video of the RAF from Afghanistan it seems that the Chinook may be old but it can still show some newer designs a thing or two!
Now how do I get to actually RIDE in one as a PPL(H)?
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Now how do I get to actually RIDE in one as a PPL(H)?
Work that one out!
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Chinook ride?
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If only it were so simple. I doubt they'd have me at 42!
I seriously considered joining up at 18 to get to fly military helis but instead stayed on the family farm and the rest is (my) history.
I did see something about the lads at the HCGB annual competition and meeting getting a flight in one once though? Anyone know more?
Ian.
If only it were so simple. I doubt they'd have me at 42!
I seriously considered joining up at 18 to get to fly military helis but instead stayed on the family farm and the rest is (my) history.I did see something about the lads at the HCGB annual competition and meeting getting a flight in one once though? Anyone know more?
Ian.