That sucks.I had a cousin-in-law who did. The helicopter fell from the sky with him and a passel of other of unfortunates in it.
goin' flight testin'
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rotor blades are bendy.
Did you snap that shot after they pushed you out the door ?rotor blades are bendy.
This looks like a "rolling shutter" artifact:rotor blades are bendy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_shutter
Well that was different.
We got a chip detector warning today. And the rule for that? Land as soon as possible.
But based on other indications, it was decided to land at an airfield about 10 miles away from our position at the time.....about 20 mins (flying) from "home". So we did. Had to call the mechanics to come rescue. Rather inconvenient. And cold waiting for our ride home.
We got a chip detector warning today. And the rule for that? Land as soon as possible.
But based on other indications, it was decided to land at an airfield about 10 miles away from our position at the time.....about 20 mins (flying) from "home". So we did. Had to call the mechanics to come rescue. Rather inconvenient. And cold waiting for our ride home.
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Pfft.... Little extra metal in the oil never hurt any one. pvssy.
Other indications=high ITT low and low oil pressure?
That's why we didn't land in the farmer's field. Oil pressure was all good etc.Pfft.... Little extra metal in the oil never hurt any one. pvssy.
Other indications=high ITT low and low oil pressure?
But when they pulled the chip detector, there was more than just fuzz. But they cleaned it, did their 20 min ground run and it seems ok. So aircraft will be flown back to YYC early tomorrow morning. Meanwhile, we'll be continuing our test in a Long Ranger (which was always the plan). Then after lunch, back in the 407.....we think.
You all fail..
My brother was the only one with the presence of mind to tell me to "Try it now!"
You bring shame to the organization.
My brother was the only one with the presence of mind to tell me to "Try it now!"
You bring shame to the organization.
Big day on Tuesday. I'm running my first flight test all on my own. My boss (who usually either runs the test, or at least tags along to make sure I don't eff it up), has deemed me worthy to do one all on my own. I'm a big boy now.
Kind of counting your chickens before your eggs hatch aren't you now?
true enough.......jerk
