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Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2001, 00:57
Replies: 44
Views: 2,531
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Smile Dave, The vertical stabaliser can take over, to...

Dave,
The vertical stabaliser can take over, to a certain degree, in forward flight but what about all the poor aloutte 3 jockeys and the other helis with no vertical stabaliser. Apparently though...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2001, 02:13
Replies: 5
Views: 769
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Talking I believe the article is from the Irish Indo only...

I believe the article is from the Irish Indo only they could make a gaff like a fixed wing helicopter.
Maybe its time for Lu and Nick to have another Barney over aerodynamics but I do believe that...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2001, 22:39
Replies: 26
Views: 3,834
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Talking Nick, Its good to see u back with us. Thought u...

Nick,
Its good to see u back with us. Thought u had left us for a while.

FOTH :)
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2001, 01:18
Replies: 26
Views: 3,834
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Lightbulb Bintang, just a few points, 1. What is the...

Bintang,
just a few points,

1. What is the M1 weight of the AS332 in 30kts of wind. Can a Cat A departure be made. What about a roll take off at whatever speed you like.

2. Even if a company...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2001, 00:57
Replies: 2
Views: 687
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Thumbs up I agree that waterproof comms would be of a great...

I agree that waterproof comms would be of a great advantage as regards the prolonged life of the equipment in SAR ops however here are some thoughtson the subject:-

1. If on a small vessel it...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2001, 23:01
Replies: 5
Views: 644
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Talking Id say that made for an interesting landing back...

Id say that made for an interesting landing back at base. Thanks Tonk :)
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2001, 01:46
Replies: 5
Views: 644
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Question Latest pictures also show a cargo hook and claim...

Latest pictures also show a cargo hook and claim the rest of the aircraft was removed from the scene. With the Americans claiming they havent lost a heli could it be British or maybe old parts of one...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2001, 21:17
Replies: 5
Views: 644
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Thumbs down Damn big CH-47.............

The Taliban today showed footage of an undercarriage which they claim to have come from an American helicopter they shot down. It is a double bogey strut with what appears to be Boeing markings on...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2001, 22:27
Replies: 52
Views: 18,707
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Post Thud and Blunder, Apploigies to the techs. I...

Thud and Blunder,
Apploigies to the techs. I realise that they do a very complicated and often unrewarded job. My source was the RAF flight saftey mag Air Clues so I wrongly assumed the crews were...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2001, 22:18
Replies: 19
Views: 731
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Cool Murphy, I believe we all only have one gearbox....

Murphy,
I believe we all only have one gearbox. Except the chinook but if they lose one they neednt worry about SAMs as therell be plenty of chaff in the air. :D :D
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2001, 14:00
Replies: 54
Views: 8,844
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Cool Imust admit that for operations I prefer...

Imust admit that for operations I prefer retractable undercarriage but we also carry a crewman at all times. For training though I have to go for skids with a low belly. This increases the "1 foot...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2001, 13:52
Replies: 52
Views: 18,707
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Smile One incident that I do know of is the loss of two...

One incident that I do know of is the loss of two RAF chinooks in one day. Both were on first test flights after maintenance, one in England and one in the Falklands. As the aircraft lifted it to the...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2001, 03:59
Replies: 2
Views: 479
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Cool I dont know if its any help but the Irish Air...

I dont know if its any help but the Irish Air Corps which has about 80 pilots receives around 300 applicants for 8 places. But I guess this needs a bit of round up to the scale of the RAF :)
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2001, 03:21
Replies: 167
Views: 59,463
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Wink Whatsarunway. your not familiar with the sound...

Whatsarunway.
your not familiar with the sound of grinding skids on government tarmac by any chance. :p :p
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2001, 22:41
Replies: 52
Views: 18,707
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Lightbulb Intermeshing can cause problems. Loose one...

Intermeshing can cause problems. Loose one gearbox and the whole thing really intermeshes quite spectacularly. If you must have two rotors why not go upper lower contra-rotating like the Hormone and...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2001, 03:42
Replies: 19
Views: 1,529
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Talking Why use HUMS. If it dosnt rattle, vibrate and...

Why use HUMS.
If it dosnt rattle, vibrate and cost afortune to maintain its not a helicopter. :D
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2001, 03:23
Replies: 19
Views: 731
Posted By Fool on the Hill

Wink To all the little heli guys. What squadron owned...

To all the little heli guys. What squadron owned the Gazelle that got lost and landed in Monaghan (ROI)army barracks in the 80s. The photo nicely adorns the enterance to the NCOs mess. Not that 230...
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