Helicopters R Us - Page 376

kamanya · 11-15-2012, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hedge36

Ouch. I'm just reading up on the Collins boat mess... seems your government runs procurement about as well as our does

Though we really shouldn't derail this fine thread with such nonsense...

Humph!

You should see our Governments' little effort; I think were just as "world class" as you guys and don't have to stand back for anyone when it comes to fluffing up procurement.

We bought a whole navy and airforce that has tainted corruption stains all over it and elements that are either way over specced or priced.

We 2 submarines that are in dry dock for a few years - one was driven into the pier and the other had its battery pack fried when they plugged it into the wrong mains.

Sorry, back to the whirlybirds

Shadow10 · 11-16-2012, 03:37 AM

Interesting 'copter story...

I just found out that a local media outlet is not renewing the lease on a Jet Ranger they have been using for aerial filming.

The interesting part is that for the past fifteen years or so, every owner of this particular bird has gone bankrupt trying to make money from using it as a flying camera platform. The trend has always been paying to much up front, spending way to much on various costs, something major going wrong that needs to be fixed asap and then work drying up just when the break even point got close.

Apparently there are camera guys that believe its cursed. They won't refuse to fly in it, but if they get the call they are always already booked for another job.

Hay Ewe · 11-16-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadow10

Interesting 'copter story...

The interesting part is that for the past fifteen years or so, every owner of this particular bird has gone bankrupt trying to make money from using it as a flying camera platform. The trend has always been paying to much up front, spending way to much on various costs, something major going wrong that needs to be fixed asap and then work drying up just when the break even point got close.

Remember if you want to make a $million in aviation - Start with $2 million!

EvilGenius · 11-17-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hay Ewe

Remember if you want to make a $million in aviation - Start with $2 million!

And stay the hell away from helicopters!

Beemer Bob · 11-18-2012, 02:45 PM

I got to try this yesterday. As a fixed wing pilot it was different to say the least having never flown one. Not for me.
Brand new with 27hr TT.

v8toilet · 11-19-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemer Bob

I got to try this yesterday. As a fixed wing pilot it was different to say the least having never flown one. Not for me.
Brand new with 27hr TT.

Its alright many rotorcraft pilots feel the same about those...fact, fiction or myth they generate opinions.

GSPeP · 11-21-2012, 03:57 AM

Some more 2011 Miramar Airshow

GSPeP · 11-29-2012, 10:05 AM

WayFar · 12-07-2012, 04:00 AM

I am headed off to AZ to learn to fly the whirlybirds at Quantum Helicopters. Does anyone have any thoughts on this school, or advice in general? Thanks!

roamer · 12-07-2012, 06:46 AM

It's a great school, your going to love it. Neal, the owner, is a no nonsense, very honest guy. His equipment is exceptionally well maintained, and the facilities are great.
They have a really good program there, and the mountain flying to the east and the north are invaluable training assets. I got my ratings there in 92, just after the demise of Arizona Wing and Rotor.

WayFar · 12-07-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by roamer

It's a great school, your going to love it. Neal, the owner, is a no nonsense, very honest guy. His equipment is exceptionally well maintained, and the facilities are great.
They have a really good program there, and the mountain flying to the east and the north are invaluable training assets. I got my ratings there in 92, just after the demise of Arizona Wing and Rotor.

Hey, thanks a lot, I'm really looking forward to it.

zozie · 12-07-2012, 06:01 PM

Glad I found this thread.
This was me doing my second solo when I was doing my license....
I do love helicopters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlAJbPtC8mY

Weirdo · 12-08-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by zozie

Glad I found this thread.
This was me doing my second solo when I was doing my license....
I do love helicopters.

Allow me to embed that for you.

Where did you do your training? Is that Buttonville?

Are you woking now?

GSPeP · 01-08-2013, 10:23 PM

It's been a month since someone posted here. So here are some more pictures of the 2011 Miramar Airshow

GSPeP · 01-08-2013, 10:26 PM

11-18-2012, 02:45 PM	#5630
Beemer Bob Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Beautiful Downtown WV Oddometer: 1,838	I got to try this yesterday. As a fixed wing pilot it was different to say the least having never flown one. Not for me. Brand new with 27hr TT. __________________ "I am the shit that happens!" "Often wrong but NEVER in doubt"!

11-21-2012, 03:57 AM	#5632
GSPeP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2002 Location: near Antwerp, Belgium Oddometer: 1,814	Some more 2011 Miramar Airshow __________________ Greetings from Belgium, Peter (2011 BMW R1200GS Adventure) gspep.smugmug.com & www.steendorp.info

11-29-2012, 10:05 AM	#5633
GSPeP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2002 Location: near Antwerp, Belgium Oddometer: 1,814	__________________ Greetings from Belgium, Peter (2011 BMW R1200GS Adventure) gspep.smugmug.com & www.steendorp.info

12-07-2012, 06:46 AM	#5635
roamer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Gold Canyon, Arizona Oddometer: 282	It's a great school, your going to love it. Neal, the owner, is a no nonsense, very honest guy. His equipment is exceptionally well maintained, and the facilities are great. They have a really good program there, and the mountain flying to the east and the north are invaluable training assets. I got my ratings there in 92, just after the demise of Arizona Wing and Rotor. __________________ Quote, Said GusGus, "Duct tape is like the Force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together.... ." 06 R1200GSA, 08 KTM 450EXC 06 1000S DS Multi, 06 KTM 450SMR, 08 KTM 450SMR, 08 KTM Superduke.

01-08-2013, 10:23 PM	#5639
GSPeP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2002 Location: near Antwerp, Belgium Oddometer: 1,814	It's been a month since someone posted here. So here are some more pictures of the 2011 Miramar Airshow __________________ Greetings from Belgium, Peter (2011 BMW R1200GS Adventure) gspep.smugmug.com & www.steendorp.info

11-16-2012, 03:37 AM	#5627
Shadow10 Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Oddometer: 534	Interesting 'copter story... I just found out that a local media outlet is not renewing the lease on a Jet Ranger they have been using for aerial filming. The interesting part is that for the past fifteen years or so, every owner of this particular bird has gone bankrupt trying to make money from using it as a flying camera platform. The trend has always been paying to much up front, spending way to much on various costs, something major going wrong that needs to be fixed asap and then work drying up just when the break even point got close. Apparently there are camera guys that believe its cursed. They won't refuse to fly in it, but if they get the call they are always already booked for another job.

12-07-2012, 06:01 PM	#5637
zozie Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Oddometer: 107	Glad I found this thread. This was me doing my second solo when I was doing my license.... I do love helicopters. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlAJbPtC8mY

01-08-2013, 10:26 PM	#5640
GSPeP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2002 Location: near Antwerp, Belgium Oddometer: 1,814	__________________ Greetings from Belgium, Peter (2011 BMW R1200GS Adventure) gspep.smugmug.com & www.steendorp.info

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