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pilot clanks when he walks
« on: November 15, 2011, 04:47:31 PM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRYOKSBHxmI&feature=related

med evac  i think his moneys no good in the bar
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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2011, 06:11:48 PM »
Gotta give props to the rest of the crew also.  One wrong adjustment on the crew chiefs part and the lot of them are done in.  Applause to the whole crew.
 
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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2011, 06:18:41 PM »
'scuse me while I pick my jaw up off of the floor.

Absolutely amazing.
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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2011, 06:20:28 PM »
Quote from: wmenorr67 on November 15, 2011, 06:11:48 PM
Gotta give props to the rest of the crew also.  One wrong adjustment on the crew chiefs part and the lot of them are done in.  Applause to the whole crew.
 

true  faith and teamwork

theres a book called "chickenhawk" by a nam vet chopper pilot thats a good read
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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2011, 07:47:27 PM »
That was pretty cool.  Thanks for posting it!
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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2011, 07:56:10 PM »
Quote from: wmenorr67 on November 15, 2011, 06:11:48 PM
Gotta give props to the rest of the crew also.  One wrong adjustment on the crew chiefs part and the lot of them are done in.  Applause to the whole crew.
 

Absolutely.  Hail to the (crew) chief!

Thank goodness the pilot can't see what's going on, 'cause he would say it can't be done.  But the crew chief knows his bird and his pilot - just do what I say and I'll bring everybody home safe and sound.

And yeah, I'll buy the pilot a drink, too.  If for no other reason than to calm his nerves after seeing what his crew chief put him through.

stay safe.
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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2011, 08:04:26 PM »
If I was ever in a situation that a pilot put it on the line to save my ass he and his crew are going to get free steak dinners and drinks.
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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2011, 08:11:49 PM »
As mentioned, don't neglect the crew in a touch down like that.  The pilot can't see back there and has to go by the crew chiefs directions.

Quote from: cassandra and sara's daddy on November 15, 2011, 06:20:28 PM
theres a book called "chickenhawk" by a nam vet chopper pilot thats a good read

I'll second the recomendation.  Robert Mason is the author.  He also published a book called Weapon which is about a fighting robot.  Despite the way it sounds, it's more philosophy than science fiction.  Both are worth a read.
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« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2011, 08:14:42 PM »
I believe I have already read Chickenhawk, but will check it out.
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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2011, 08:28:33 PM »
so what youb guys with real experience figure he had for clearance to ground? 6 foot to rotor tip? 8? it looked pucker close to me
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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2011, 08:34:06 PM »
Hell, I used to that stuff all the time back when I was a SEEL.   =D

Wow.  Just, ... Wow.
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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2011, 08:40:41 PM »
Quote from: cassandra and sara's daddy on November 15, 2011, 08:28:33 PM
so what youb guys with real experience figure he had for clearance to ground? 6 foot to rotor tip? 8? it looked pucker close to me

Been awhile since I had to worry about a LZ for helios but there was plenty of room there.
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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2011, 10:50:44 PM »
Holy Moses - very impressive. Only thing that I can say is this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjkJfMrQ4bc
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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2011, 12:09:06 AM »
Quote from: cassandra and sara's daddy on November 15, 2011, 06:20:28 PM
true  faith and teamwork

theres a book called "chickenhawk" by a nam vet chopper pilot thats a good read

Good book.

My neighbor drove hueys, got shot down, and enjoyed the hospitality of NVN for a few years.
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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2011, 01:25:49 AM »
Quote from: wmenorr67 on November 15, 2011, 06:11:48 PM
Gotta give props to the rest of the crew also.  One wrong adjustment on the crew chiefs part and the lot of them are done in.  Applause to the whole crew.
 

And the amazing warrior stud (or stone-crazy mad man) out there walking around on the ramp while the pilot was parking.  :O  :lol:

I couldn't tell if that was Army or Marines. Anybody know?
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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #15 on: November 16, 2011, 01:38:48 AM »
Army.  Marines don't have CH47's.
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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #16 on: November 16, 2011, 06:52:34 AM »
Quote from: JamisJockey on November 16, 2011, 01:38:48 AM
Army.  Marines don't have CH47's.

When did they give them up?

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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #17 on: November 16, 2011, 07:08:06 AM »
Quote from: vaskidmark on November 16, 2011, 06:52:34 AM
When did they give them up?

stay safe.

Marines have never had 'em.  CH46 Sea Knight is standard Marine fare.
Fastest way to identify them is size first, CH47 is much larger. Also look at then landing gear. Two separate assemblies on the nose, whereas the 46 has a single nose assembly. 
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« Reply #18 on: November 16, 2011, 07:52:18 AM »
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« Reply #19 on: November 16, 2011, 09:46:50 AM »
Everyone stand back or I will blow a new crater in this little moon!

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Wow - I'm surprised the difference in ground cushion effect between the two rotors didn't flip the chopper right down the mountainside  :O

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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #20 on: November 16, 2011, 11:23:12 AM »
Quote from: fistful on November 16, 2011, 01:25:49 AM
And the amazing warrior stud (or stone-crazy mad man) out there walking around on the ramp while the pilot was parking.  :O  :lol:

I couldn't tell if that was Army or Marines. Anybody know?

I can't confirm what branch those guys are from since they weren't wearing the standard uniform of any of us.  They are either contractors or SF (SEALS, Green Berets, Delta, Force Recon....).
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« Reply #21 on: November 16, 2011, 03:46:07 PM »
Quote from: wmenorr67 on November 16, 2011, 11:23:12 AM
I can't confirm what branch those guys are from since they weren't wearing the standard uniform of any of us.  They are either contractors or SF (SEALS, Green Berets, Delta, Force Recon....).

Considering they had prisoners and needed a medevac for some of them from the middle of nowhere....
I'd be surprised to see the SF guys videotaping and youtubing that, though. 

Quote from: fistful on November 16, 2011, 07:52:18 AM
Thanks.  =)

I see what you did there.

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« Reply #22 on: November 16, 2011, 08:48:51 PM »
Quote from: Tallpine on November 16, 2011, 09:46:50 AM
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« Reply #23 on: November 16, 2011, 10:44:06 PM »
Quote from: JamisJockey on November 16, 2011, 03:46:07 PM
Considering they had prisoners and needed a medevac for some of them from the middle of nowhere....
I'd be surprised to see the SF guys videotaping and youtubing that, though. 

I see what you did there.



Only stating that since they were wearing old desert camo.  Wasn't even chocolate chip and then their helmets were tan without covers.  And I saw one or two suppressed weapons in the group.
 
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Re: pilot clanks when he walks
« Reply #24 on: November 17, 2011, 02:47:55 AM »
>I see what you did there.<

Yep... he corrected the statement to true... :P
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