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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2016 8:37:51 GMT -5
"P.S. Technically, a helicopter does not want to fly. It is maintained in the air by a variety of forces and controls working in opposition to each other. " All true. However, you forgot the primary reason they stay in the air. It's not that they are "flying". It's that they are so ugly, the earth just repels them <LOL>, and no, I don't believe that one. I happen to think they are pretty neat looking, at least the ones that don't have the name "Robinson" on their sides. They ARE ugly (sorry Robinson)!! But they sure are "interesting" to fly  . Of course, the fact that I work in a hangar next to a helicopter repair centre/charter outfit, and that we do installations on helo's ourselves has absolutely no bearing on my thoughts on this  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2016 11:02:40 GMT -5
Well, others refer to it as inverted, hovering lawn mowers ;-) But admittedly, they are amazing flying machines that makes one wonder how they got invented in the first place since they are very challenging to control and fly. Sue, no offense meant or not being condescending, just clarifying misconceptions, if any, FWIW. Ask any rotorhead ;-)
Agree Bushpilot, I had my first stick time with an R44. They would look better inside if they replaced that T-bar cyclic with traditional, curved ones.
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Post by pivo11 on Oct 20, 2016 12:40:39 GMT -5
Hold up. "Clarifying misconceptions". That's a good one.  |
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Post by olderndirt on Oct 20, 2016 13:25:25 GMT -5
"misconception" - does this mean the rabbit didn't die? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2016 16:59:30 GMT -5
Either that, or someone has really bad aim... (did I say that out loud?  ) |
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Post by penzoil3 on Oct 20, 2016 20:13:05 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2016 0:34:33 GMT -5
Bulls-eye! You hit it right, spot on. Funny but true ;-) Or we can be crazed, suicidal daredevils like this one... youtu.be/n9ZUXNeBoHo |
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Post by penzoil3 on Oct 21, 2016 4:18:16 GMT -5
Typical German efficiency, mechanized tree trimming ! Yes, he's crazy. LOL Sue  |
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Post by zigarten on Oct 22, 2016 17:39:46 GMT -5
My favorite quote:
"Beating the air into submission"
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2016 18:14:52 GMT -5
Two helocentric quotes that stand out for me are:
"If God had meant man to fly helicopters, he'd have given him more money..." and "Flying a helicopter is the most fun you can have with your hand between your legs and not go blind!"
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2017 10:23:51 GMT -5
Welcome aboard! newbies gotta buy the beer!!!! Geez, I just got here and it's costing me beer already...................... as long as you will drink GOOD beer, not some weak swamp donkey urine.. LOL New guy here, been into flight sim for a long time off and on, now newly retired and am becoming more addicted to it ( so my wife says) as I have more time to dedicate, BUT summer is coming, so.......... I will try to follow the posting rules although I may not have a lot to contribute, I may be a bit of a 'lurker' at first...until I get more familiar here..... anyway, from Nelson B.C. , former heavy equipment operator, two kids one a Captain in the Canadian Army married to a RCAF Major,( yes he is 'supposed ' to salute her) with 4 kids, the other working here in Nelson soon to be married..... I have a huge interest in bush flying, helicopters and flying with the new addon Fire Fighter X, in the forests..... deHavilland Beavers, Cessna 185's on floats some of my top fav's, and I am a big helicopter guy too...... so Hi guys... Cheers Jeff |
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Post by penzoil3 on May 29, 2017 11:45:23 GMT -5
Welcome Jeff.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2017 12:33:17 GMT -5
Thanks, I'm looking forward to interesting conversations....
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Post by pivo11 on May 29, 2017 13:23:59 GMT -5
Oh, hey, welcome indeed, Jeff! We're glad you found the place ... there will be some discussions.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2017 13:36:06 GMT -5
Thanks, I just hope I don't embarrass myself with too many silly questions..;-) This looks like a cool place to be...
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. Of course, the fact that I work in a hangar next to a helicopter repair centre/charter outfit, and that we do installations on helo's ourselves has absolutely no bearing on my thoughts on this 
