Robinson R22 displaying at Duxford??
Robinson R22 displaying at Duxford??
http://www.iwm.org.uk/sites/default/...List_23May.pdf
Is that Paul Bonhomme of Red Bull display team? Could be interesting little display.. Dennis whats the story?
Is that Paul Bonhomme of Red Bull display team? Could be interesting little display.. Dennis whats the story?
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Mmmm, the link above takes my device to a page that says, "Spring Air Show, 26 May 2013"
Maybe here will be some 'arrival' vids out there
Flying's just finished there now, so I shall be eagerly awaiting a Youtube link
Maybe here will be some 'arrival' vids out there
Saw a very impressive R22 display at the French National helicopter champs at Le Mans in 1990 - landing on top of a moving articulated lorry separated from the crowd by a line of barriers 3 feet away!!
They didn't have display limits and minima in those days
They didn't have display limits and minima in those days
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R22 display @ Duxford
Sorry Pittsextra ... no trade knowledge of Paul's planned display routine. But just to say I've seen some impressive R22 sequences over the years and no doubt Paul's display would be good.
On a personal basis I don't display the two bladed types. Q's R44 routine is as good as any I've observed ... plus a couple of others from UK drivers.
Any post show reports please? Dennis K.
On a personal basis I don't display the two bladed types. Q's R44 routine is as good as any I've observed ... plus a couple of others from UK drivers.
Any post show reports please? Dennis K.
Hi Dennis, no sadly it didn't happen! Not sure why as I didn't hear any announcement so nevermind, was quite interested to see what was planned.. Was a nice day to relax and see some interesting old kit.
I heard that the organisers considered the R22 take-off, circuit and landing routine was just too dangerous for all concerned and they replaced it with an un-tethered wing walking display put on by the Blind Foundation.
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That's so unfair!
It's just the landings that are dangerous...........
It's just the landings that are dangerous...........
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I heard that the organisers considered the R22 take-off, circuit and landing routine was just too dangerous for all concerned and they replaced it with an un-tethered wing walking display put on by the Blind Foundation.
Very nearly fell off my chair.
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