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Search: Posts Made By: Petit-Lion
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Forum: Rumours & News
3rd May 2024, 16:35
Replies: 158
Views: 52,753
Posted By Petit-Lion

I think EADs relate more with design/fabrication...

I think EADs relate more with design/fabrication issues than with operations/maintenance issues, hence the intent of this "chart"...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd May 2024, 22:47
Replies: 158
Views: 52,753
Posted By Petit-Lion

The scale looks wrong. In fact the red curve is...

The scale looks wrong. In fact the red curve is likely plotted as the sum of B+A, not B only, which makes this graph misleading.
And it has already been said that the B fleet is more ancient and...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Mar 2024, 23:18
Replies: 705
Views: 198,403
Posted By Petit-Lion

Golden parachutes have a purpose, the same in any...

Golden parachutes have a purpose, the same in any industry. "OK, you leave with our little dirty secrets. Here's some money so you keep quiet".
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2024, 23:53
Replies: 365
Views: 84,629
Posted By Petit-Lion

We cannot rule out either that the next US...

We cannot rule out either that the next US president might be Donald Trump, and then the key word would be independent. However that doesn't matter so much as 4 or 5 years go by quickly in such an...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2024, 18:52
Replies: 365
Views: 84,629
Posted By Petit-Lion

80 years after Nazi Germany collapse, it's about...

80 years after Nazi Germany collapse, it's about time that another European country (yes, even Germany) builds its own independent nuclear deterrence. France should be pleased to help. Not sure many...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2023, 12:42
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,869,093
Posted By Petit-Lion

It's as if the accounting strategies in use in...

It's as if the accounting strategies in use in this industry prioritize consumable materials (including airframes) over high capital assets...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Sep 2023, 21:30
Replies: 58
Views: 6,586
Posted By Petit-Lion

1- Self-insure: liability only, no hull coverage...

1- Self-insure: liability only, no hull coverage if the rotors were moving at mishap.
Ship on flight school chart: Depending on your arrangement, you may have to pay in full for the mandatory...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2023, 17:45
Replies: 10,579
Views: 4,720,970
Posted By Petit-Lion

This pretty much sums up what the Kremlin thinks...

This pretty much sums up what the Kremlin thinks the situation should be. Too much adverbs, too.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2023, 18:43
Replies: 58
Views: 6,586
Posted By Petit-Lion

There is no self-fly rentals near Montréal, and I...

There is no self-fly rentals near Montréal, and I think nowhere in America. You will be a low-time, high-risk pilot for the next 500 hours, and the industry is ruled by insurers, so the only option...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2023, 07:24
Replies: 10,579
Views: 4,720,970
Posted By Petit-Lion

No one knows whether (or not) they were back...

No one knows whether (or not) they were back minutes later with a spare battery or whatever. But without the video, it sure didn't happen. So, war crime or war propaganda...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jul 2023, 23:47
Replies: 24
Views: 5,999
Posted By Petit-Lion

The electric motor is actually the easy part of...

The electric motor is actually the easy part of any electric vehicle. Light, powerful, near perfect efficiency.
However, expect slower cruise speeds. If I'm not mistaken, turbine powered aircraft...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
18th Jul 2023, 23:11
Replies: 123
Views: 25,586
Posted By Petit-Lion

Natural or man-made? The XKCD perspective...

Natural or man-made?
The XKCD perspective (https://xkcd.com/1732/)
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
17th Jul 2023, 19:56
Replies: 123
Views: 25,586
Posted By Petit-Lion

Ibiza should seek to become a tax heaven, so...

Ibiza should seek to become a tax heaven, so those bizjet trips become legit :E
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jun 2023, 21:56
Replies: 851
Views: 738,109
Posted By Petit-Lion

You forgot to mention the hastily strapped-on...

You forgot to mention the hastily strapped-on horizontal stab.
Too much things shouting "rushed, unfinished design". On the looks alone, I'd rather have another 206B than a 505. However, removing...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2023, 11:26
Replies: 15
Views: 2,341
Posted By Petit-Lion

Could be fitted with airshow smoke... And the...

Could be fitted with airshow smoke...
And the trajectory may be purposely erratic, to defeat air defence
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2023, 22:04
Replies: 10,579
Views: 4,720,970
Posted By Petit-Lion

Nutloose, unless you refer to something different...

Nutloose, unless you refer to something different unknown to me, it's Duke Nukem (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Nukem)

(yeah, it shows my age...)
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2023, 03:29
Replies: 10,579
Views: 4,720,970
Posted By Petit-Lion

But that's how attrition works: the enemy has...

But that's how attrition works: the enemy has thousands of cheap drones, and you don't have thousands of expensive missiles. In the long run, the enemy wins.
I don't think there is anything cheaper...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th May 2023, 16:34
Replies: 10,579
Views: 4,720,970
Posted By Petit-Lion

Yes, but with this kind of accounting you are...

Yes, but with this kind of accounting you are bound to lose a war of attrition. Ukraine must learn to defeat cheap weapons cheaply.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th May 2023, 19:54
Replies: 40
Views: 5,543
Posted By Petit-Lion

Many thanks SplineDrive for your detailed...

Many thanks SplineDrive for your detailed explanation. I feel a little less dumb now :)
Forum: Rotorheads
20th May 2023, 17:44
Replies: 40
Views: 5,543
Posted By Petit-Lion

I for one think that the most obvious improvement...

I for one think that the most obvious improvement to a conventional helicopter would be a swiveling tail rotor. I am surprised that only Karem ventured into that technology... to no avail so far. Why...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2023, 15:31
Replies: 39
Views: 7,340
Posted By Petit-Lion

Love it! Stole it and sent to my lovely mechanic!...

Love it! Stole it and sent to my lovely mechanic! :)
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2023, 03:10
Replies: 30
Views: 5,250
Posted By Petit-Lion

Ignorance is Strength

Still no mention of 1984? Not a "future" year though
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2023, 20:45
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,144,319
Posted By Petit-Lion

Granted, war propaganda has a purpose. The matter...

Granted, war propaganda has a purpose. The matter here is whether this forum should relay war propaganda or trustworthy news.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2023, 18:18
Replies: 291
Views: 110,183
Posted By Petit-Lion

A missile is still a waste of money (outside of...

A missile is still a waste of money (outside of any training budget)... could they just ram the damn thing, or at least fly close enough to burst it with the shock wave?
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2023, 18:01
Replies: 370
Views: 128,517
Posted By Petit-Lion

Jet streams involve clear air turbulence, so I...

Jet streams involve clear air turbulence, so I was told. How does it feel at zero true air speed?
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2022, 19:59
Replies: 74
Views: 19,739
Posted By Petit-Lion

Glad to see that even with our best effort, it's...

Glad to see that even with our best effort, it's hard to hate the Belgians! :)
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2022, 16:17
Replies: 1,638
Views: 448,713
Posted By Petit-Lion

This scheme won't survive the first crash and the...

This scheme won't survive the first crash and the following lawsuit during which the CAA will have to explain how they labeled "51%" what was no more than 2% in the best case.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2022, 16:59
Replies: 281
Views: 48,928
Posted By Petit-Lion

Indeed. Reminds me of some theories about...

Indeed. Reminds me of some theories about leveling multi-billion dollars worth of real estate to go bombing poppy fields far far away.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2022, 17:05
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,144,319
Posted By Petit-Lion

If the first strike is on some remote woodland or...

If the first strike is on some remote woodland or Snake Island, the obvious retaliation target would be the Sochi Mansion.
And to not involve NATO, just provide now the UKR with a couple of...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2022, 17:19
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,144,319
Posted By Petit-Lion

Should one nuke be fired on Ukraine, we may...

Should one nuke be fired on Ukraine, we may respond only by giving them nuclear weapons and let them decide. Could be enough of a deterrent.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Aug 2022, 15:16
Replies: 1,638
Views: 448,713
Posted By Petit-Lion

I was refering to this ...

I was refering to this
https://helicopters.leonardo.com/en/products/aw09

However I don't know what happened with the first deposits to Marenco.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Aug 2022, 17:55
Replies: 1,638
Views: 448,713
Posted By Petit-Lion

One reasonable avenue would be to bring the HC50...

One reasonable avenue would be to bring the HC50 close enough to certification so a big player senses the threat and offers an appropriate amount of money to either bury it, or pursue the development...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2022, 01:50
Replies: 1,638
Views: 448,713
Posted By Petit-Lion

Only Robinson sold more, in 2012 and 2013, on...

Only Robinson sold more, in 2012 and 2013, on three models. And they don't make engines.
Hill may manage to design a fine airframe, and build some, but their engine is the real pipe dream.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jul 2022, 03:31
Replies: 836
Views: 261,919
Posted By Petit-Lion

What I read is about french public money proposed...

What I read is about french public money proposed to swiss public administrations (cantons), no private pockets involved. "French corruption at its best" sounds complimentary now.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2022, 16:22
Replies: 26
Views: 8,372
Posted By Petit-Lion

Blown tyre... Punctured tank... Reminds me...

Blown tyre... Punctured tank... Reminds me something. Will there be a NTSB investigation?
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