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Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2005, 23:37
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,538
Posted By RDRickster

Thumbs up CRAZYBROADSWORD, I don't believe that the...

CRAZYBROADSWORD,

I don't believe that the tachs run off the mags. The governor makes adjustments in RRPM using shaft rpm (completely separate system from the tachs). I could be wrong, but there...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2005, 23:37
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,276
Posted By RDRickster

Thumbs up CRAZYBROADSWORD, I don't believe that the...

CRAZYBROADSWORD,

I don't believe that the tachs run off the mags. The governor makes adjustments in RRPM using shaft rpm (completely separate system from the tachs). I could be wrong, but there...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2005, 13:49
Replies: 9
Views: 2,359
Posted By RDRickster

http://www.fh1100.com/ ...

http://www.fh1100.com/

http://www.fh1100.com/images/black1.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2005, 15:35
Replies: 41
Views: 10,991
Posted By RDRickster

Thumbs up Congratulations and thanks for being a part of...

Congratulations and thanks for being a part of Rotorheads on PPRuNe!
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2005, 21:29
Replies: 47
Views: 16,981
Posted By RDRickster

Thumbs up Wow... okay, we have clear and substantial...

Wow... okay, we have clear and substantial damage. Now, can anybody verify that this ship was actually flown post impact? I've met some folks in life that couldn't find their own arse with two...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2005, 13:34
Replies: 8
Views: 1,661
Posted By RDRickster

Thumbs up Interesting... I wonder if Australia has a better...

Interesting... I wonder if Australia has a better safety program or if it just a matter of numbers and environment/conditions. What's the denominator data in total flying aircraft compared to other...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2005, 12:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,661
Posted By RDRickster

It happened in the 80's sometime. Here is a...

It happened in the 80's sometime.
Here is a link to the local newspaper, so try and search their archives (membership required):

http://www.fayettevillenc.com/
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2005, 19:22
Replies: 8
Views: 1,661
Posted By RDRickster

Thumbs up That's almost as bad as the time the Air Force...

That's almost as bad as the time the Air Force gave the green light to a Battallion over Fayettenam mall (that's Fayetteville, NC - right outside Ft. Bragg and waayyyy far from any drop zone). ...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2005, 16:05
Replies: 314
Views: 59,726
Posted By RDRickster

Angry Of course, we saw this coming. If the RFP was to...

Of course, we saw this coming. If the RFP was to be sole sourced or limited in scope, then they should have specified that the company MUST be American only. They didn't because it would have...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2005, 23:24
Replies: 157
Views: 19,270
Posted By RDRickster

Thumbs up Hello PPRuNers! I'm here in Anaheim, CA...

Hello PPRuNers!

I'm here in Anaheim, CA attending the HAI Heli-Expo (http://www.heliexpo.com/). I just had the privelage of interviewing Jennifer Murray & Colin Bodill, and will post the entire...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2005, 11:17
Replies: 2,408
Views: 1,122,173
Posted By RDRickster

WOW...

I mean, wow! Just went back to view the old photos to compare. Are you sure you weren't born to be a graphic artist? Nice blend... you can't even tell the picture was modified. A great...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2005, 11:17
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,594,553
Posted By RDRickster

WOW...

I mean, wow! Just went back to view the old photos to compare. Are you sure you weren't born to be a graphic artist? Nice blend... you can't even tell the picture was modified. A great...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2005, 22:37
Replies: 47
Views: 16,981
Posted By RDRickster

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/RDRickster/...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/RDRickster/deadhorse.gif


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/RDRickster/worthless.gif
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Feb 2005, 13:36
Replies: 47
Views: 16,981
Posted By RDRickster

Post Errr... uh... getting back on topic...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/RDRickster/worthless.gif
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Feb 2005, 12:06
Replies: 47
Views: 16,981
Posted By RDRickster

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/RDRickster/...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/RDRickster/worthless.gif
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Feb 2005, 00:30
Replies: 47
Views: 16,981
Posted By RDRickster

Hey, it IS a public forum of opinion... based...

Hey, it IS a public forum of opinion... based largely on rumor! :E
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jan 2005, 22:22
Replies: 47
Views: 16,981
Posted By RDRickster

I agree with helmet fire. This has to be pure...

I agree with helmet fire. This has to be pure fiction.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jan 2005, 20:29
Replies: 314
Views: 59,726
Posted By RDRickster

Thumbs up I guess I'm one of the naive bunch. It would be...

I guess I'm one of the naive bunch. It would be foolish for any official in political office to put pressure on the selection process, as it always comes out in the press when you do something you...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2005, 14:33
Replies: 314
Views: 59,726
Posted By RDRickster

Snoop Shawn, Well said... well said, indeed. ...

Shawn,

Well said... well said, indeed. There have been a LOT of harsh comments made during this thread, from both sides of the isle. Hip, hip, hooray for Nick's professionalism during the...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2005, 22:51
Replies: 314
Views: 59,726
Posted By RDRickster

Question I just heard on the news the Lockhead Martin and...

I just heard on the news the Lockhead Martin and the Consortium beat out Sikorsky for the Presidential Marine One fleet. Any confirmation?
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2005, 23:52
Replies: 2,408
Views: 1,122,173
Posted By RDRickster

Cool shots! If we brighten up the lighting...

Cool shots! If we brighten up the lighting effect just slightly in the first picture, it would make a PERFECT PPRuNe calendar for August. Well, I suppose it will be cooler whether down under, but...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2005, 23:52
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,594,553
Posted By RDRickster

Cool shots! If we brighten up the lighting...

Cool shots! If we brighten up the lighting effect just slightly in the first picture, it would make a PERFECT PPRuNe calendar for August. Well, I suppose it will be cooler whether down under, but...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2005, 21:53
Replies: 11
Views: 1,912
Posted By RDRickster

Thumbs up Hmmmmmm... I think this thread has gone way off...

Hmmmmmm... I think this thread has gone way off topic. The information posted relates to helicopters. It is true that soldiers have a short life expectancy in combat... that's what they train for. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2005, 15:27
Replies: 11
Views: 1,912
Posted By RDRickster

Unhappy 31 Marines killed in chopper crash

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/01/26/iraq.main/index.html

http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/interactive/maps/world/iraq.chopper.crash/dateline.iraq.arrutbah.gif

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Thirty-one...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2005, 13:09
Replies: 19
Views: 2,285
Posted By RDRickster

Thumbs up Awesome photos of "Geocopter" caching (nice...

Awesome photos of "Geocopter" caching (nice term)!

Now, I want to see a cache on a high degree pinnacle or something where you would HAVE to use a helicopter (unless you are some kind of lunatic...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2005, 20:26
Replies: 19
Views: 2,285
Posted By RDRickster

Thumbs up Now that's one helluva first find, helocat... and...

Now that's one helluva first find, helocat... and in an AS350!
It's probably never been done that way in Geocaching before.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2005, 15:35
Replies: 15
Views: 1,498
Posted By RDRickster

Thumbs up I never go to the JH site for the reasons...

I never go to the JH site for the reasons mentioned above. There are only 2-3 forums I visit regularly, and PPRuNe is obviously on that list. The others are just a waste of time.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2005, 21:00
Replies: 19
Views: 2,285
Posted By RDRickster

Thumbs up Good points, but if there is an GA Airport Watch...

Good points, but if there is an GA Airport Watch Program - we should endeavor to participate. Most of the things that the TSA does is total window dressing anyway, but I would rather do something...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2005, 12:07
Replies: 19
Views: 2,285
Posted By RDRickster

Thumbs up Gomer Pylot, normally I would agree; however, the...

Gomer Pylot, normally I would agree; however, the security gate was open to all the aircraft and I was able to just waltz in. The only reason I had a GPS was because it was part of that cache...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jan 2005, 16:22
Replies: 2
Views: 756
Posted By RDRickster

I use http://www.aeroplanner.com/

I use http://www.aeroplanner.com/
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jan 2005, 16:14
Replies: 19
Views: 2,285
Posted By RDRickster

Thumbs down GA Aiport Security - No Challenge?

Okay, so I'm in the area by KGAI and thought that I would try this "reverse" Geocache thing where you log an airport by taking a picture and showing the coordinates. It's not the normal Geocache...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2005, 21:37
Replies: 19
Views: 2,285
Posted By RDRickster

Thumbs up Thanks, Gordy... I didn't know about that one. ...

Thanks, Gordy... I didn't know about that one. Most caches are some kind of physical box, but some (like the one Gordy posted) can be a little different. Hey SASless, according to the Geocache...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2005, 18:20
Replies: 19
Views: 2,285
Posted By RDRickster

Wink Helicopters & Geocaching

Howdy,

Are there any other pilots out there who are also Geocachers? For those who aren't familiar with Geocaching...
You can learn more about Geocaching on the Geocaching Website (click here)...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jan 2005, 16:50
Replies: 164
Views: 49,767
Posted By RDRickster

Angry Fake tsunami plea spreads virus...

http://money.cnn.com/2005/01/17/technology/virus_tsunami.reut/index.htm?cnn=yes

Folks, be careful where your money goes! However, aid dollars are still needed.



Thanks for posting the...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2005, 13:17
Replies: 22
Views: 4,680
Posted By RDRickster

Grrr Details and background on the crash and...

Details and background on the crash and investigation found here...

http://www.nbc4.com/news/4074032/detail.html

Slide show of the aircraft in the water found here...
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