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Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2011, 02:21
Replies: 35
Views: 6,386
Posted By crop duster

My dad is 72 and he flew 145 hours in August. :D...

My dad is 72 and he flew 145 hours in August. :D Hope I'm still able at that age.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2011, 15:50
Replies: 112
Views: 64,028
Posted By crop duster

Matt, congrats on your job. Sounds like you are...

Matt, congrats on your job. Sounds like you are off to a great start. You have a good attitude and are willing to listen. Get yourself a helmet before the season starts even if it's an old...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2010, 19:33
Replies: 10
Views: 1,804
Posted By crop duster

What in the world do they farm in the...

What in the world do they farm in the desert?:confused:
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jun 2010, 02:05
Replies: 498
Views: 268,852
Posted By crop duster

I've always gotten such a high when I got a new...

I've always gotten such a high when I got a new job. I really feel sorry for those who have never experienced it. Hope it all works out. Keep us informed.
barryb
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jun 2010, 23:54
Replies: 498
Views: 268,852
Posted By crop duster

I've been following this thread for the last...

I've been following this thread for the last couple of weeks and I don't get the bashing. 135 in my opinion is just looking for answers. I don't blame him and would be doing the same thing myself. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2010, 21:19
Replies: 31
Views: 6,249
Posted By crop duster

What's a scrote? :confused:

What's a scrote? :confused:
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2010, 12:32
Replies: 23
Views: 4,865
Posted By crop duster

griffo, you are exactly right. My job is just a...

griffo, you are exactly right. My job is just a tractor driving job. Maybe a little faster and better paying but it's still a farming job. Sometimes after a flying a 14 hour day I question why I...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th May 2010, 14:56
Replies: 23
Views: 4,865
Posted By crop duster

I soloed on my 16th birthday and now I'm 49. A...

I soloed on my 16th birthday and now I'm 49. A little over 20,000 hours in 33 years. I sure wish I would have kept a journal. At the time it seemed kind of dumb;but, looking back I'd like to have...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Mar 2010, 17:51
Replies: 29
Views: 6,299
Posted By crop duster

Not sure about UK but in US fuel has always been...

Not sure about UK but in US fuel has always been dyed to identify octane rating. Seems like the purple was 115/145 octane
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Mar 2010, 17:44
Replies: 29
Views: 6,299
Posted By crop duster

Fuel: Jet A, Jet B, JP-4, JP-5, Automotive...

Fuel: Jet A, Jet B, JP-4, JP-5, Automotive Diesel Number 1D or 2D in accordance with
UACL Service Bulletin Number 1344. (If jet fuel is not available, aviation
gasoline, MIL-G-5572, all grades,...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2010, 13:07
Replies: 29
Views: 6,299
Posted By crop duster

Our crop dusters are certified to use jet a,...

Our crop dusters are certified to use jet a, kerosene, or diesel. Kerosene works great and has a lower sulfur content than jet a to keep toxic fumes to a minimum when using in homes for heat. It is...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2009, 02:11
Replies: 112
Views: 64,028
Posted By crop duster

I've been shot at a few times myself. But, I've...

I've been shot at a few times myself. But, I've never had anyone admit it in writing.:hmm:
barryb
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jul 2009, 02:36
Replies: 13
Views: 2,176
Posted By crop duster

Hmm. That's pretty low.

Hmm. That's pretty low.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2007, 11:56
Replies: 70
Views: 15,946
Posted By crop duster

I've been using ANR in my helmet for 5-6 years...

I've been using ANR in my helmet for 5-6 years from Headsets, Inc in Amarillo, Tx. Don't know if there regular headset is any good but the helmet unit is nice, especially with the Oregon Aero ear...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2007, 12:39
Replies: 11
Views: 16,702
Posted By crop duster

heliduck wrote: HDuck, keep us informed on...

heliduck wrote:

HDuck, keep us informed on how it goes. Sounds like you are getting all that can be had out of an R44. One of my concerns was the airframe condition after working it like this. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2007, 13:45
Replies: 11
Views: 16,702
Posted By crop duster

It'll be interesting to see how the R44 holds up...

It'll be interesting to see how the R44 holds up to every day ag work. A typical day can mean take offs every 5-6 minutes for 8-12 hours a day. One thing is for sure, he'll know before long if it's...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2007, 11:14
Replies: 11
Views: 16,702
Posted By crop duster

R44 Equipped for Ag Work

Just received this article in Ag Air Update, a monthly newspaper for crop dusters. Clink on the link to see picture.
barryb
http://www.agairupdate.com/
R44 - the next ag chopper
by Eugene...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2007, 11:31
Replies: 25
Views: 4,213
Posted By crop duster

It seems that they (congress) have got a little...

It seems that they (congress) have got a little idle time on their hands. :rolleyes: They must have had a very productive session yesterday morning and got all the important stuff worked out. After...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2007, 01:23
Replies: 966
Views: 990,406
Posted By crop duster

Personally, I like the bill rather than the...

Personally, I like the bill rather than the visor. Mine has Oregan Aero insides with Headsets, Inc ANR. I've been wearing it 10-12 hours a day for years. Every few years I send it in for new edge...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2007, 11:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,414
Posted By crop duster

What's a hoick?:ugh:

What's a hoick?:ugh:
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2007, 01:25
Replies: 1
Views: 826
Posted By crop duster

When I took mine I told the examiner that I...

When I took mine I told the examiner that I couldn't weld. He thought about it a minute and asked me what I did when I needed something welded. I told him I hired someone that could do it right. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Aug 2007, 23:34
Replies: 30
Views: 7,156
Posted By crop duster

:ooh:All of these years I thought I was just...

:ooh:All of these years I thought I was just paranoid. After reading this now I know that I'm not alone. Every now and then I'll get up to 300 feet in a turn but I get back down just as soon as I...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jul 2007, 02:27
Replies: 436
Views: 78,329
Posted By crop duster

Stan, I'm not on here everyday and I was...

Stan, I'm not on here everyday and I was wondering if you were still with the company. Glad everything is working out for the good.
barryb
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2007, 23:52
Replies: 436
Views: 78,329
Posted By crop duster

What's going on in the Gulf with PHI since the...

What's going on in the Gulf with PHI since the strike ended? I haven't seen anything lately and a search didn't turn anything up. So, how's it going? :confused:
barryb
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2007, 20:21
Replies: 58
Views: 14,420
Posted By crop duster

Two ENG helicopters collide

Two ENG helicopters have just collided over Phoenix, Arizona. From the pictures on Fox News it doesn't look good for those on board. Sad day for all involved. Prayers for the families and friends....
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2007, 11:30
Replies: 60
Views: 23,541
Posted By crop duster

I agree with ya'll; but, I can't imagine flying a...

I agree with ya'll; but, I can't imagine flying a full day ever again without my ANR helmet. Occasionally I unplug it just to remind myself of how it was before. After a few seconds I plug it back...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jun 2007, 23:10
Replies: 10
Views: 3,228
Posted By crop duster

Thanks guys. The unit I bought...

Thanks guys. The unit I bought http://www.acessystems.com/2020.htm is very user friendly if you understand where to go in the menu. What scares me is the the polar charts and all the stuff that...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2007, 20:05
Replies: 10
Views: 3,228
Posted By crop duster

Tail Rotor Balancing

Just bought an Acess 2020 balancing unit to do props and rotor-tail rotors. How many of you have had anything to do with balancing the main or tail rotors? What I'm looking for is:
1. How many...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th May 2007, 02:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,434
Posted By crop duster

Blender, what base are you flying out of? barryb

Blender, what base are you flying out of?
barryb
Forum: Rotorheads
7th May 2007, 02:40
Replies: 112
Views: 64,028
Posted By crop duster

Static, I don't care for the AgNav personally. I...

Static, I don't care for the AgNav personally. I cut my teeth on the SatLoc and kind of favor it. The AgNav is reliable but not as user friendly in my opinion. As far as your swath width, it's up...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2007, 20:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,434
Posted By crop duster

Blender, aint it fine? barryb

Blender, aint it fine?

barryb
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2007, 16:08
Replies: 112
Views: 64,028
Posted By crop duster

static, just curious, how much can you work with...

static, just curious, how much can you work with in the R22? I've read somewhere that the tank holds 40 gallons. How are you flagging the fields? Is someone walking with a flag are are you free...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2007, 11:05
Replies: 49
Views: 10,348
Posted By crop duster

I feel naked without mine on. I always were it...

I feel naked without mine on. I always were it even when ferrying. As a bonus, I have AM/FM and XM, can't here the music without it on.:)

barryb
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2007, 03:28
Replies: 112
Views: 64,028
Posted By crop duster

Spraying with a helicopter or a fixed wing is a...

Spraying with a helicopter or a fixed wing is a great way to make a living. Here, in Louisiana, it is accepted as a good way to help farmers feed the world. It is safe if done safely and the...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2007, 13:14
Replies: 30
Views: 5,666
Posted By crop duster

Moonpie and aRah C Cola, favorite snack around...

Moonpie and aRah C Cola, favorite snack around here.:) Must be one of those things unique to the South. It's a marshmello squashed between two cookies.
barryb
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