| Now I have a choice to make 3 days ago by coriolinus In more news: I just got an opportunity. I can keep the UH-60, which was my second choice of helicopter–or I can switch to the OH-58, which was my first. I have 24 hours to make the decision. Pros of switching: I get guns. I get a more interesting mission. Cons of switching: I class up a month later ... the corioblog - coriolinus.net ·  2 references |
| classing up 3 days ago by coriolinus Right now, I’m in a bubble. This is just one of those inexplicable absurdities of flight school: as flight training is very expensive and very perishable, one would expect to be rushed through as quickly as possible. Instead, there is a mandatory, months-long wait between finishing primary and begin ... the corioblog - coriolinus.net · 2 references |
| Just Uploaded a New TH67 Quizzer 3 days ago by Rob Well two days ago I was contacted by WO1 Dunlap, he created in his spare time a web version of the 5 and 9 quizzer with blanks to help students learn those sections of the TH67. So I placed it online and it is available to download or run off the GoMotherRucker server. Pretty good program and if you ... GoMotherRucker.com's Blog - gomotherrucker.com/blog |
| Just Going with the Flow… 6 days ago by Rob Well two weeks ago it there was a rumor that everyone that selected the 47 was going to reselect another aircraft. That rumor turned into a reality this past Thursday, 23 Aug 2008. But I’m an easy going person who “goes with the flow” of things. So all us former future Chinook pilots marched up the ... GoMotherRucker.com's Blog - gomotherrucker.com/blog |
| True Facts about the UH-60 7 days ago by coriolinus I picked up the miniaturized version of TM 1-1520-237-10 yesterday. It’s a book, two inches by six by eight: the operator’s manual for the Black Hawk. Today I’ve spent a little time browsing through to find interesting pieces of information. The rotor system shall not be shut down in winds exceeding ... the corioblog - coriolinus.net · 2 references |
| UH-60 Black Hawk 8 days ago by coriolinus The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk is a medium-lift utility or assault helicopter derived from the twin-turboshaft engine, single rotor Sikorsky S-70. The primary mission of this helicopter is that of tactical transport of troops, medical evacuation, cargo, and reconnaissance within the capabilities of t ... the corioblog - coriolinus.net · 2 references |
| Bootstraps 25 days ago by Jennifer Harvey Today I drove past the airfield in town, a busy municipal airport, with a steady flow of takeoffs and landings. The runways are situated where two main streets make a corner, so that when we approach the intersection from the east, we often see planes flying low and smooth over our car, casting us i ... Thursday Drive - thursdaydrive.com · Rank: 18,552 · 71 references |
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