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Aviation BS and Photo Thread

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

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  1. Oct 23, 2017 at 2:39 PM
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    Nice pics ... :thumbsup:

    ...^^^ ... That Piaggio or a look a like ... used to fly into PDK daily (can't remember tail number).

    I have some pics of that bird on here I think. :confused:
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  2. Oct 23, 2017 at 5:13 PM
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    I was down at COTA the first 2 years of the USGP and the chase helicopter filming looked like it would be big time fun to fly. It is pretty funny watching a car run away from a helicopter as they are both accelerating in the same direction too.
     
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  3. Oct 23, 2017 at 6:38 PM
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    Awesome pics!
    That EC120 is a slick looking helicopter
     
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  4. Oct 23, 2017 at 7:56 PM
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    https://youtu.be/by-UcIAUiu8

    Yea no joke! I would love that job but that's a niche job for sure. They use the same pilot and aircraft for every race.

    As impartial as I can be, I can't help but agree. It's very nice inside and out and it's a lot of fun to fly. It's a weird transition from flying American (counter clockwise rotating) to European (clockwise rotating) helicopters because I mostly fly Robby's. Before cranking up I do a couple practice Vuichard recoveries just to remind myself it's all opposite lol
     
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  5. Oct 23, 2017 at 8:29 PM
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  6. Oct 23, 2017 at 10:16 PM
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    Wood/laminate flooring in a helicopter?
     
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  7. Oct 23, 2017 at 10:19 PM
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    Cool stuff in there.. :thumbsup:
    [​IMG]
     
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  8. Oct 23, 2017 at 10:27 PM
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    Had to look that up, never heard a vortex ring recovery called that specifically but it sounds like the fairly standard method.
     
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  9. Oct 23, 2017 at 11:10 PM
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    The old method is to reduce collective and push with the cyclic into clean air. the Vuichard recovery technique is relatively new and works much better than the traditional method, especially at lower altitudes.

    Here's an excellent video that gives an great visualisation of the recovery and the vortex ring state.

    https://youtu.be/HjeRSDsy-nE
     
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    It’s one of the methods we teach and practice, I’ve just never heard it called a Vuichard recovery.
     
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  11. Oct 23, 2017 at 11:34 PM
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    Yep! Not my call but it’s easy to clean
     
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    Nothing like actually doing that manuver and only losing 20 to 30 feet. I always liked doing that.
     
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    Wow, I never knew they spin different ways
     
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    Taking Matilda the 206 to Vegas today :woot:
     
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  15. Oct 26, 2017 at 6:33 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    Back from vegas... an eventful trip for sure.
     
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    Sounds like there's a story?
     
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    It stays in Vegas,you know that.
     
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    See below :laugh:

    Had some fuel delivery issues in the air near Lake Havasu. Left tank in the 206 running for about 10 minutes and my fuel flow starting going ape shit rapidly moving from 6-25 GPH - JPI in the panel was indicating the same thing. EGT was climbing and the engine was starting to sputter. Mixture full, low speed pump on - no change. High speed pump on engine bogged down even more. Threw the tank over to the right and everything smoothed out on fuel flow and the engine returned to normal operation.

    Freaked me out pretty good. Landed at Havasu and had a local A&P check it out. Figures vapor lock in the left header tank and a bubble. Did a few engine runs, took on full fuel and flew home without any issues. Not a relaxing flight :eek:

    But crossed over 380 hours :D
     
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  19. Oct 27, 2017 at 7:12 AM
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    MatthewMay1

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    Geez, sounds like that bubble was scary! Man you're just walking away from me in hours...I can't wait to get back in the air. I'm doing an IPC when I get home with a CFII friend
     
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    Trying to hit 400 by December - think I can do it. I'll be at FTW next week thursday/friday and then back home for about another 6.5-7. Then I just need to find excuses til the end of the year to fly :laugh:
     
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