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Aviation BS and Photo Thread

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by JB, Feb 26, 2016.

  1. May 22, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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    MatthewMay1

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    My cousin is flying the AH-1. I'm a little jealous
     
  2. May 23, 2018 at 3:06 PM
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    Gunshot-6A Prime Beef

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    That 2 piece flight suit doe... :jellydance:
     
  3. May 23, 2018 at 5:04 PM
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    ApacheDriver

    ApacheDriver Showin' HAWG how it's done!

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    The Army’s way of getting the pilots to look like all the other soldiers :facepalm:and it doesn’t breathe at all on a hot TX day:annoyed:
     
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  4. May 23, 2018 at 6:10 PM
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    Gunshot-6A

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    My commute home had CAS. Could have used a gun run on the Hyundai driver clearly on her phone that was in front of me.

    Coming northbound (from Dugway maybe?)

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  5. May 23, 2018 at 7:02 PM
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    BlueHeli

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    aj7uIy2_d.jpg
     
  6. May 24, 2018 at 9:32 AM
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    CaptAmerica

    CaptAmerica Asphalt Avenger! TTC#13

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    Stickers and not enough wax
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  7. May 24, 2018 at 12:07 PM
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    MatthewMay1

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    There's one of those for VR and it's cool! I watched it with a friend's Galaxy Note and my only complaint is that it wasn't HD. I think the resolution was 480p.
     
  8. May 24, 2018 at 12:17 PM
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    CaptAmerica

    CaptAmerica Asphalt Avenger! TTC#13

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    This works just like that on iPhone too. Literally move the phone and you're change your perspective.
     
  9. May 25, 2018 at 4:14 AM
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    MatthewMay1

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    Right, but iPhone doesn’t have a VR headset you can click your phone into that I know of
     
  10. May 28, 2018 at 9:10 PM
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    MatthewMay1

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    :woot: Today was day one of multi training. I’m flying this 1976 310R with Bearcat engine upgrade. It’s a rocket! 300HP per side. It’s cool to be flying a plane that actually has that “big plane” feel. The way it taxis makes it feel really heavy and you can see the wings flex up and down on the bumps in the taxiway with the tips full of fuel. I feel like I’m sitting up so high, especially since I normally fly the Cardinal which is such a low-rider. All I can say is COOL! Tomorrow my instructor and I are going to introduce engine-out procedures. This is my full-time job for the next 7ish days and then if all goes well I’ll have a commercial multi! Anyone hiring? :p

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  11. May 29, 2018 at 7:09 AM
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    Awesome! I would love to fly a Bearcat upgrade. I spent quite a few hours flying cargo in a stock 310R and really enjoyed the airplane. Have a great time knocking out the multi.
     
  12. May 29, 2018 at 7:37 AM
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    Deeper in the South…….
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    going to be fun!
    Is that kind of like adding rocket performance to the aircraft?
     
  13. May 29, 2018 at 10:01 AM
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    You ought to track down one of those Turbine Dukes like I flew...if it’s not down for maintenance.
     
  14. May 29, 2018 at 2:49 PM
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    MatthewMay1

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    I guess? I’ve never flown a stock one.
    Never seen a turbine Duke....that sounds pretty neat
     
  15. May 29, 2018 at 3:13 PM
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    310s do feel heavy. I loved flying them for multi.
     
  16. May 29, 2018 at 11:39 PM
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    I have only seen one or two of those before. They look cool and would be fun to fly if it was just for fun.
     
  17. May 30, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    MatthewMay1

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    Did Vmc demos and single engine maneuvering and ILS today. My legs are tired...
     
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  18. May 30, 2018 at 9:00 PM
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    I was stuck at that airfield today letting wx pass. Small world.
     
  19. May 30, 2018 at 11:09 PM
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    Yeah man! Don't run before flights. Does yoir 310 have rudder trim? If so use it to the max!
     
  20. May 31, 2018 at 12:31 PM
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    babyruth

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    yeah man i got stuck at enterprise right next door yesterday trying to sprint back from florala.
     
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