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Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2020, 13:27
Replies: 7
Views: 5,636
Posted By grumpytroll

formation flying

Formation flying takes training by an experienced person(s). Careful planning including agreement on airspeed, altitude and separation. Practice. Concentration. If you've flown formation in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2020, 03:03
Replies: 119
Views: 49,937
Posted By grumpytroll

I i ever

If I walked in to work and the aircraft was already running..To the pilot on duty, "go out and shut that damn thing off". One of us might be leaving the company permanently depending on what happens...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Apr 2019, 02:36
Replies: 39
Views: 15,407
Posted By grumpytroll

505

It kind of looks like the original Prius with a tail boom attached. As I recall, that car took a bit of criticism for its look and yet they've sold billions of em.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Dec 2017, 23:42
Replies: 1
Views: 2,265
Posted By grumpytroll

barbed wire

Does it appear that the barbed wire sliced through the main rotor blades?
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2017, 18:50
Replies: 46
Views: 7,204
Posted By grumpytroll

Birds versus drones?

Are you seriously trying to compare birds to drones as a justification for their use?

Sorry friend. Birds are a natural and important part of the entire ecosystem on our planet. There are...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2016, 20:30
Replies: 29
Views: 8,757
Posted By grumpytroll

Interview with the inventor(second link)

The Incredible Flyboard Air (http://www.flixxy.com/the-incredible-flyboard-air.htm)

Yes, the jet-powered hoverboard is real, and yes, the creator has crashed it - The Verge...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2016, 14:26
Replies: 29
Views: 8,757
Posted By grumpytroll

Check this flying!

http://www.flixxy.com/the-incredible-flyboard-air.htm
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2016, 20:03
Replies: 6
Views: 3,964
Posted By grumpytroll

Interesting..the future is racing toward us

Trains with no driver, cars with no driver, planes/helicopters with no driver. Boats with no driver. These currently exist are are in wide use.


News from The Associated Press...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2015, 17:25
Replies: 1,031
Views: 221,723
Posted By grumpytroll

consider arizona

There are several training schools in Arizona that are good. The cost of living in Arizona is very competitive, especially compared to Hawaii. The weather is hard to beat, even compared to Hawaii...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2015, 06:22
Replies: 6
Views: 2,164
Posted By grumpytroll

great help

I used the oeaaa.faa.gov link and it took me to the exact place I needed. I forwarded the letter I had sent to Garmin and I am expecting to hear back from one or both of them soon. Thanks for the...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2015, 17:56
Replies: 6
Views: 2,164
Posted By grumpytroll

Thank you

I went to that link and from there I was able to find a place that at least seemed like it might get to someone. I also found out that I was a registered user of the site although I don't recall ever...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2015, 16:32
Replies: 6
Views: 2,164
Posted By grumpytroll

Garmin updates for obstacles

Ladies and Gents,

I have identified a couple of towers in my area that do not show up on my GMX 200 moving map display. I have the lat/longs for the towers and want to notify Garmin of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2015, 02:49
Replies: 11
Views: 2,632
Posted By grumpytroll

The U.S. government

The Unites States government owns and operates another nearly 7,000 helicopters. They are not registered with the FAA in most cases. Hawks, Apaches etc. A lot of the pilots are commercially rated...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2015, 18:53
Replies: 80
Views: 14,163
Posted By grumpytroll

More reputable operators

Drone intercepted near Maryland prison, officials say - Baltimore Sun (http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/blog/bs-md-prison-drone-20150824-story.html)
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2015, 00:30
Replies: 11
Views: 2,632
Posted By grumpytroll

a very quick google search

2008
United States Population : 307,645,336
Active Pilots PPL or higher : 529,882 (Not counting student certificates)
Active Rotorcraft Pilots PPL or higher: 34,822


If my math is right:
.1%...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2015, 17:23
Replies: 80
Views: 14,163
Posted By grumpytroll

enforcement?

Pilot reports of close calls with drones soar in 2015 | Vertical Magazine - The Pulse of the Helicopter Industry (http://www.verticalmag.com/news/article/32423)

I guess there are some ways to...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2015, 22:49
Replies: 80
Views: 14,163
Posted By grumpytroll

Lets talk drones

Drones getting in the way of emergency responders - WECT TV6-WECT.com:News, weather & sports Wilmington, NC (http://www.wect.com/story/29746508/drones-getting-in-the-way-of-emergency-responders)
...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2015, 04:44
Replies: 33
Views: 6,567
Posted By grumpytroll

Cost and strength

Bottom line is that building/constructing most anything is easier and cheaper if it is square as opposed to round. Not only the pad itself but the underlying support structure. I have seen very...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jul 2015, 22:08
Replies: 137
Views: 33,496
Posted By grumpytroll

A face to the tragedy

Buried Alive: What It's Like to Be Rescued from an Avalanche Video - ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/video/buried-alive-rescued-avalanche-22490976)

The pilot featured in this story is...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jul 2015, 21:00
Replies: 4
Views: 3,388
Posted By grumpytroll

Goggles?

Do these pilots have NVG's?

This requirement for one pilot to have landed on each spot every six months seems unnecessary/ridiculous/extremely overcautious to me.

I am really confused by this...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jun 2015, 20:48
Replies: 5,684
Views: 3,665,084
Posted By grumpytroll

please, no

I hope this interesting thread is not going to turn into a discussion/argument about everyone's opinion on what to eat and why. I am certain there are lots of websites and chat forums that do all...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jun 2015, 04:33
Replies: 35
Views: 5,665
Posted By grumpytroll

I get this

This question is not about whether you have to land or not. Its about an argument/ego battle between some pilots who work at competing flight schools.

Now here is the real answer. land your damn...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th May 2015, 01:13
Replies: 49
Views: 16,802
Posted By grumpytroll

okay...

The Louisville Slugger baseball bat factory is downtown. Fascinating tour and pretty nice museum. You can buy a personalized bat (your very own signature). Yes, there are some amazing and lovely...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2015, 18:59
Replies: 28
Views: 9,953
Posted By grumpytroll

Duluth!

I grew up in superior, wi. Right across the river! Still have mucho family in the area. My sis and her husband have a lovely cabin on the Whiteface Reservoir just north of duluth. Please keep it...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2015, 03:49
Replies: 28
Views: 9,953
Posted By grumpytroll

Other life adventures

Gordy,

The brewpub, The Grumpy Troll Brewery, Restaurant and Pizzeria - $old!

Sold it to my bookkeeper. She is rockin the place.

TheGrumpyTroll.com
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2015, 22:43
Replies: 28
Views: 9,953
Posted By grumpytroll

done both

I started out in the US Army flying Hawks and later moved to the civilian world and now fly EMS.

This is a complicated issue and I don't want to insult anyone so take my comments as...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2015, 18:23
Replies: 0
Views: 1,791
Posted By grumpytroll

I had to laugh

Apparently this organization wants new helicopters. No problem. I found some of these statements in defense of the "want" quite humorous.

Sincerely, physics law bender



Ian Glick, a veteran...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2015, 02:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,684
Posted By grumpytroll

I might be wrong but

I think that's like 4 bucks american? I don't really see any kind of a scam here but I have been wrong many times before.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2015, 22:22
Replies: 5
Views: 2,940
Posted By grumpytroll

here it is.

This Drone Ambulance Is Totally Wild, And Totally Inevitable | Co.Design | business + design (http://www.fastcodesign.com/3041696/this-drone-ambulance-is-totally-wild-and-totally-inevitable)

...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2015, 00:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,304
Posted By grumpytroll

try this

Rates (http://www.floridacoasttocoasthelicopters.com/rates)


I have found it easier to go on a tour helicopter. I know it would be more enjoyable to fly it yourself but the tour pilots know...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jan 2015, 21:46
Replies: 35
Views: 5,325
Posted By grumpytroll

this is the one i like

FLITELite Finger Lights (http://www.flitelite.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=18)


this particular model has an on/off switch mounted on top so you can use your middle finger to turn it on...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2015, 20:29
Replies: 35
Views: 5,325
Posted By grumpytroll

personal cockpit lighting

I have been flying in the dark for a long time and am always looking for ideas on lighting. I have tried a lip light and was not totally satisfied with what it offers. back in the day we made our...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Dec 2014, 15:31
Replies: 26
Views: 7,556
Posted By grumpytroll

cost benefit

I guess I am old school so someone younger and smarter please tell me why I would need this tech? When I am flying at low airspeed, my attention is completely outside the aircraft. I am judging my...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2014, 03:24
Replies: 3
Views: 2,224
Posted By grumpytroll

Weight and rotor diameter

Most US rooftop pads have two numbers painted on them. An example would be 12/36. The numbers represent the max weight and rotor diameter allowed to use the pad. I land on them regularly and with...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2014, 17:01
Replies: 22
Views: 5,490
Posted By grumpytroll

Bring it with you

Find out what is actually there for you. Are there others folks there and how many. I think in most cases you will be amazed at what others have already done for comfort. Supply and demand provides...
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