Helicopters R Us - Page 3

Mango Man · 12-23-2004, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by WeirD

Back on track.

When I was Chief Pilot, I would have canned his ass for this.

Great pictures, whata career choice

rallybug · 12-23-2004, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by WeirD

Enough with the Hijack.
We want our own thread.
Rotorheads submit pictures "there I was" stories and the like.

Never even been in one, but my brother works for the manufacturer

Wild Man · 12-23-2004, 11:10 AM

Working with the Navy near Hawaii in the late '80s, getting Deck Landing Qualifications (DLQs) on a single spot fast frigate. Lots of excitement in only 6-8' seas with non-dampened, fixed skids. Now I know why the Navy birds only have wheels and long stroke shocks.

Loadedagain · 12-23-2004, 11:13 AM

sheet.... landing on something thats moving

i spent 4 years at sea. don't care for walking out there, landing a helikoopter? no fuckin way.

Mango Man · 12-23-2004, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Wild Man

Working with the Navy near Hawaii in the late '80s, getting Deck Landing Qualifications (DLQs) on a single spot fast frigate. Lots of excitement in only 6-8' seas with non-dampened, fixed skids. Now I know why the Navy birds only have wheels and long stroke shocks.

My brother flew the A4s' & A6s' back in the 60s' and early 70s' for the USN, he said night landings in high seas were also exciting. I think it also contributed to a five-way bypass early in life

Wild Man · 12-23-2004, 11:28 AM

Hanging on a mountaintop, early AM in the "land of the morning calm".

Later that day, on top of another mountain, in the middle of no-where Korea, we spot this...

Quite a surprise given that most of the trees around the countryside aren't nearly that big.

Note: My gun (Cobra) sits in overwatch in case we encounter any "non-believers".

Wild Man · 12-23-2004, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mango Man

My brother flew the A4s' & A6s' back in the 60s' and early 70s' for the USN, he said night landings in high seas were also exciting. I think it also contributed to a five-way bypass early in life

The latter could have also been due to all those Tail Hook parties!

(Hope he's OK now.)

DoctorIt · 12-23-2004, 11:33 AM

Cool pics guys - keep 'em comin'. Never been in a heli-chopper, but I sure would like to someday!

Kaumajet · 12-23-2004, 11:36 AM

One from the summer of 87, Cinq Cerf River, Newfoundland

Mango Man · 12-23-2004, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Wild Man

The latter could have also been due to all those Tail Hook parties!

(Hope he's OK now.)

Do tell, ya he's ok, put in his 20 and retired to the cascades

Kaumajet · 12-23-2004, 11:39 AM

This just in - sent by our man Rosco from his wrenching days with Abitibi. Looks coooooooooold :brrr

idjut · 12-23-2004, 11:40 AM

In 1978 I worked for the forest service in Idaho and saw the remains of the helicopter being trucked away after the pilot decided to simulate an engine failure and try fluttering it down. He walked away. The helicopter never flew again, I wouldn't be surprised if the pilot didn't either. I worked at Hughes Helicopters in Culver City, CA in 1981. At that time they had built the first seven Apaches. One other thing I saw was a Bell 4-seater on its pad on top of a good sized motor yacht in the San Juan Islands, WA around 1983. The boat was called the Lucky Logger.

Wild Man · 12-23-2004, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad Vardy

One from the summer of 87, Cinq Cerf River, Newfoundland

Didn't you play T.C. on Magnum PI?

Kaumajet · 12-23-2004, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Wild Man

Didn't you play T.C. on Magnum PI?

All I was missing was the Volks Van.

You and I share a love for that machine. My 3500 hours in the 500 were some of the best years of my life.

Linzi · 12-23-2004, 11:43 AM

What's the yellow tub underneath it? (Yes, I know nothing about helicopters.)

12-23-2004, 11:13 AM	#34
Loadedagain making chips Joined: Jan 2003 Location: West Vancouver, BC Oddometer: 26,648	sheet.... landing on something thats moving i spent 4 years at sea. don't care for walking out there, landing a helikoopter? no fuckin way. __________________ iba - 22936 * Alcan5000 - 2006, 2008, 2012 * Stenhouse Racing - Specializing in KTM Upgrades** custom cnc service available to suit your specific needs.

12-23-2004, 11:33 AM	#38
DoctorIt vrooom! Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Springfield, MA Oddometer: 5,657	Cool pics guys - keep 'em comin'. Never been in a heli-chopper, but I sure would like to someday! __________________ Erik Professor for hire.

12-23-2004, 11:36 AM	#39
Kaumajet H.I.D. Positive Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Ottawa Oddometer: 10,137	One from the summer of 87, Cinq Cerf River, Newfoundland __________________ *"I understand the dilemma. Correct spelling takes time that could be spent licking the windows on the short bus."* mac62 *"There is just something special about a stripper with a tail"* ilmostro

12-23-2004, 11:39 AM	#41
Kaumajet H.I.D. Positive Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Ottawa Oddometer: 10,137	This just in - sent by our man Rosco from his wrenching days with Abitibi. Looks coooooooooold :brrr __________________ *"I understand the dilemma. Correct spelling takes time that could be spent licking the windows on the short bus."* mac62 *"There is just something special about a stripper with a tail"* ilmostro

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12-23-2004, 11:10 AM	#33
Wild Man Escape Artist Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Manitou Springs, CO Oddometer: 1,470	Working with the Navy near Hawaii in the late '80s, getting Deck Landing Qualifications (DLQs) on a single spot fast frigate. Lots of excitement in only 6-8' seas with non-dampened, fixed skids. Now I know why the Navy birds only have wheels and long stroke shocks.

12-23-2004, 11:28 AM	#36
Wild Man Escape Artist Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Manitou Springs, CO Oddometer: 1,470	Hanging on a mountaintop, early AM in the "land of the morning calm". Later that day, on top of another mountain, in the middle of no-where Korea, we spot this... Quite a surprise given that most of the trees around the countryside aren't nearly that big. Note: My gun (Cobra) sits in overwatch in case we encounter any "non-believers".

12-23-2004, 11:40 AM	#42
idjut Registered Pongid Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Oddometer: 321	In 1978 I worked for the forest service in Idaho and saw the remains of the helicopter being trucked away after the pilot decided to simulate an engine failure and try fluttering it down. He walked away. The helicopter never flew again, I wouldn't be surprised if the pilot didn't either. I worked at Hughes Helicopters in Culver City, CA in 1981. At that time they had built the first seven Apaches. One other thing I saw was a Bell 4-seater on its pad on top of a good sized motor yacht in the San Juan Islands, WA around 1983. The boat was called the Lucky Logger.

12-23-2004, 11:43 AM	#45
Linzi Volvo Driving Soccer Mom Joined: May 2003 Location: Knoxville, TN Oddometer: 15,339	What's the yellow tub underneath it? (Yes, I know nothing about helicopters.)