why do old dropping bombs whistle?
31 December 2007, 12:40 AM
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31 December 2007, 01:55 AM
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It's the pilot's willpower that keeps them airborne. Nothing else. That's why you don't get much conversation out of a chopper pilot
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31 December 2007, 11:42 AM
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Well, wikipedia says "The Mi-8 is the world's most-produced helicopter", so I guess that's like trying to find a coincidence that we've both been in a Ford Escort at some point
Got the odd silly photo somewhere, will see if I can be bothered to scan and upload. Oh scrap that, scanner doesn't work atm...
Got the odd silly photo somewhere, will see if I can be bothered to scan and upload. Oh scrap that, scanner doesn't work atm...
31 December 2007, 12:50 PM
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Hi mate,
Assuming (and forgive me for this) that you've never had the dubious pleasure of being in a helicopter which has suddenly started obeying far too many of Newton's laws, there are two things you need to recognise.
First of all, Aerosmith could pop out of the panel, crank up their amps to 11 and give a quick rendition of "Dude" - the pilot would be so busy trying to remain alive that he honestly wouldn't notice.
Second, and this might be the key, your perception of what happens in the cockpit is likely to be driven by Hollywood. The same place where hitting the "Enter" key on a computer always makes a beep. Where people can have a conversation in a helicopter without raising their voices. And where a Mac laptop will plug straight into an alien spaceship to upload a virus. It's possible that reality isn't quite so dramatic or convenient...
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PPS Actually there are lots of flashing lights when it all goes Pete Tong but I honestly can't remember hearing buzzers or klaxons in a helicopter apart from the cable detector and threat warning...
Assuming (and forgive me for this) that you've never had the dubious pleasure of being in a helicopter which has suddenly started obeying far too many of Newton's laws, there are two things you need to recognise.
First of all, Aerosmith could pop out of the panel, crank up their amps to 11 and give a quick rendition of "Dude" - the pilot would be so busy trying to remain alive that he honestly wouldn't notice.
Second, and this might be the key, your perception of what happens in the cockpit is likely to be driven by Hollywood. The same place where hitting the "Enter" key on a computer always makes a beep. Where people can have a conversation in a helicopter without raising their voices. And where a Mac laptop will plug straight into an alien spaceship to upload a virus. It's possible that reality isn't quite so dramatic or convenient...
SB
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PPS Actually there are lots of flashing lights when it all goes Pete Tong but I honestly can't remember hearing buzzers or klaxons in a helicopter apart from the cable detector and threat warning...
There were two sucker traps, on the T-33 there was another button next to it which would jettison the wing tip fuel tanks! You dont need me to tell you what sometimes happened!!
On the Harvard, it has been known for people to press the horn cancel button on final approach and land with the wheels up!!
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31 December 2007, 12:54 PM
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I remember watching the rotor blades falling off one operated by a contractor as it was about to take off. That kinda put me off ever going anywhere near one.
31 December 2007, 04:35 PM
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Or even worse..... a VC10!!!!
01 January 2008, 11:37 AM
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I thought the C130 was the worst one to be a passenger on. We once did a 29 hour trip to Nellis AFB and by the time we were on the descent one of my navigators was walking around in small circles to stay sane. When Maggie visited the Falklands in one she had a sound proof caravan in the back to make it bearable. Sleeping was the only defence.
Can't think why you should criticise the good old VC10. Lovely aeroplane and comfortable too. Very popular with all our passengers.
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Can't think why you should criticise the good old VC10. Lovely aeroplane and comfortable too. Very popular with all our passengers.
Les
01 January 2008, 04:19 PM
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I thought the C130 was the worst one to be a passenger on. We once did a 29 hour trip to Nellis AFB and by the time we were on the descent one of my navigators was walking around in small circles to stay sane. When Maggie visited the Falklands in one she had a sound proof caravan in the back to make it bearable. Sleeping was the only defence.
Can't think why you should criticise the good old VC10. Lovely aeroplane and comfortable too. Very popular with all our passengers.
Les
Can't think why you should criticise the good old VC10. Lovely aeroplane and comfortable too. Very popular with all our passengers.
Les
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