Helicopters R Us - Page 362

Gunner45 · 08-01-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Beto

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I know they have explosive bolts at the rotor mast to cut the blades loose, ....but the whole idea of a ejector seat on a chopper sounds spooky.

EvilGenius · 08-02-2012, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunner45

I know they have explosive bolts at the rotor mast to cut the blades loose, ....but the whole idea of a ejector seat on a chopper sounds spooky.

The Eurocopter Tiger does that too.

PackRat · 08-02-2012, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunner45

I know they have explosive bolts at the rotor mast to cut the blades loose, ....but the whole idea of a ejector seat on a chopper sounds spooky.

The A model CH-46s had the "Aft Pylon Jettison Handle"!!

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jdgretz · 08-02-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadow10

Has anyone flown or know anything about the Cabri G2?

I'm looking to do some more pilot training towards the end of the year and a colleague that has about 150hours in R22's & 44's, suggested these instead of the R22 as a training aircraft. So far there is only one school in Sydney flying them.

It has a proper cyclic so I like them already!

Upside? Downside? No difference?

I'd never seen that aircraft - I guess not so unusual since it's not currently available here in the states, but from reading the specs it sound nice. I'd much prefer that to an R22.

jdg

Hedge36 · 08-02-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadow10

Has anyone flown or know anything about the Cabri G2?

I'm looking to do some more pilot training towards the end of the year and a colleague that has about 150hours in R22's & 44's, suggested these instead of the R22 as a training aircraft. So far there is only one school in Sydney flying them.

It has a proper cyclic so I like them already!

Upside? Downside? No difference?

Everything I've read about it says "quality" all around. Once it's certified in the states I'd seriously consider it as a personal scooter.

Hay Ewe · 08-02-2012, 03:06 PM

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Weirdo · 08-02-2012, 07:52 PM

Did some steel setting the other day for the radio build that we've been working on. With a second gopro up the tower it gives a good perspective from the ground.

Trutch Set from Dave Weir on Vimeo.

PackMule · 08-02-2012, 08:09 PM

Man, those boys on the tower (and everyone on the ground, for that matter) really have to trust you.

I imagine there's not much margin for recovery if you have a mechanical or power emergency slinging stuff like that.

Weirdo · 08-02-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PackMule

Man, those boys on the tower (and everyone on the ground, for that matter) really have to trust you.

I imagine there's not much margin for recovery if you have a mechanical or power emergency slinging stuff like that.

We hava a chat about how the pic should go and what my plan for an emergency is. I always tell the crew that I love two words when it comes to technical pics. Predictable and boring. I say to the lads that if anything starts to happen fast, it's because something bad is happening and they should protect themselves at all costs.
At the end of the day, you're right, the boys put a lot of faith in me. I take that with the utmost seriousness.

PackRat · 08-02-2012, 08:24 PM

Outstanding Dave!!

You made it look sooo easy!! I remember trying to get a sling to a pilot with only 50 feet of hoist cable out!!

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Weirdo · 08-02-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PackRat

Outstanding Dave!!

You made it look sooo easy!! I remember trying to get a sling to a pilot with only 50 feet of hoist cable out!!

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Did you get him??

RedRocker · 08-03-2012, 06:56 AM

Nice job, you do interesting work.

Weirdo · 08-03-2012, 07:08 AM

Nothing really new in this video, but I was paying on the computer and added some ground footage and some tunes for the hell of it.
Skills to pay the bills at the end is tongue in cheek, that and I like the Beasties, so there.

Trutch Slinging with Tunes HD from Dave Weir on Vimeo.

PackRat · 08-03-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Weirdo

Did you get him??

Yes, Sir!....several of them........often when fighter pilots tell me how great fast movers are, I just listen, then at the end of their story, I mention "being cold, wet and scared at the end of my hoist cable didn't seem too great to me!! "

They do buy the drinks though!!

Keep your turns in the green, Weirdo!!

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PackRat · 08-03-2012, 08:28 AM

Love your video......brought back so many memories of when I spent a few years flying a Bell 412 SP in the Bahamas

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08-02-2012, 03:06 PM	#5421
Hay Ewe Just a Wannabe Joined: Jul 2005 Location: FNQ - AUS Oddometer: 1,403	. __________________ Plan the Day, Fill the Day, be Rewarded by the Day. Moments before you die, your life will flash before your eyes - make sure the film is worth watching - my Grandad - Preparation + Opportunity = Luck Hay Ewe screwed with this post 08-02-2012 at 05:30 PM Reason: problem solved

08-02-2012, 08:09 PM	#5423
PackMule love what you do Joined: Aug 2005 Location: New Hampshah Oddometer: 19,441	Man, those boys on the tower (and everyone on the ground, for that matter) really have to trust you. I imagine there's not much margin for recovery if you have a mechanical or power emergency slinging stuff like that. __________________ Nate in N.E. Yes, I have a Dakar problem -- that there are 50 weeks of the year without Dakar! They don't expect you to finish. That's why it's the Dakar. -- PPiA Get your sweet Pyndon DakARTwork here Pyndon '13

08-02-2012, 08:24 PM	#5425
PackRat Huey Guns Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Copper Canyon, Texas Oddometer: 1,409	Outstanding Dave!! You made it look sooo easy!! I remember trying to get a sling to a pilot with only 50 feet of hoist cable out!! . __________________ "Packrat" IBA# 11205, AARP, ATP, CFI, A&P, USMC __________________________________________ Rigor Mortis will be the first indication that I've grown up!! Yungas Rd.-Bolivia, Alaska '08 - Labrador '10 -

08-03-2012, 06:56 AM	#5427
RedRocker Native Texican Joined: Sep 2008 Location: N.Texas Oddometer: 4,747	Nice job, you do interesting work. __________________ N. Texas "There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance - that principle is contempt prior to investigation."

08-03-2012, 08:28 AM	#5430
PackRat Huey Guns Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Copper Canyon, Texas Oddometer: 1,409	Love your video......brought back so many memories of when I spent a few years flying a Bell 412 SP in the Bahamas. . __________________ "Packrat" IBA# 11205, AARP, ATP, CFI, A&P, USMC __________________________________________ Rigor Mortis will be the first indication that I've grown up!! Yungas Rd.-Bolivia, Alaska '08 - Labrador '10 -

08-02-2012, 07:52 PM	#5422
Weirdo ^OP Welcome to you're "DOOM" Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Prince Rupert BC Oddometer: 4,402	Did some steel setting the other day for the radio build that we've been working on. With a second gopro up the tower it gives a good perspective from the ground. Trutch Set from Dave Weir on Vimeo.

08-03-2012, 07:08 AM	#5428
Weirdo ^OP Welcome to you're "DOOM" Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Prince Rupert BC Oddometer: 4,402	Nothing really new in this video, but I was paying on the computer and added some ground footage and some tunes for the hell of it. Skills to pay the bills at the end is tongue in cheek, that and I like the Beasties, so there. Trutch Slinging with Tunes HD from Dave Weir on Vimeo.

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