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Old 28th Mar 2018, 16:23
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How the hell is that possible ????
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Good morning Arcal76......that my Friend comes about from a massive impact when some one head first runs into the Tail Rotor at 100% Nr

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Old 29th Mar 2018, 20:06
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Good morning Arcal76......that my Friend comes about from a massive impact when some one head first runs into the Tail Rotor at 100% Nr

Was that this incedent VF ?
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Old 30th Mar 2018, 03:35
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I see both throttles are all the way forward in the military power detent...you might say balls to the wall, or whatever the gender specific term in the same context.
It’s no longer called a cockpit, ‘tis now a box office.
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Old 30th Mar 2018, 10:19
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Evening A681001.....no that was another one sadly. This was more recently
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Hey heliduck........ow I see, said the blind Man, but box-office doesn't sound gender neutral
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Old 31st Mar 2018, 01:58
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A 206 in the mountains. VF, now you're really starting to make me quiver, even with eyes tightly closed shut.
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Old 31st Mar 2018, 12:14
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Old 31st Mar 2018, 12:57
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Devil Snacks......finger food, healthy of course


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Grrr Stinger Ops

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That looks like the < > Bridge over the < > waterway and the road to < >. If so, I'm very surprised a helicopter would be flying around there. My guess he's about 3nm left of track, unless he's got a serious set of paperwork and approvals in order. The last helicopter I recall that drifted off track in that area didn't end well for the pilot.

Last edited by gulliBell; 1st Apr 2018 at 00:35. Reason: Tweak the radar tilt up to help those flying under it
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That'll balance out.....Shurely
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Well gulliBell ole Mate.....I'm hearing ya Twins rock
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LOL VF, I'm sure Senior Pilot won't be liking some of you latest posts
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I agree.
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There are too many that have nothing to do with the subject.
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