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It's available for FSX here on FlightSim also, so sounds good to me. I just loaded it, no buildings, so I may have to fix that,.

Semper Fi brother. BTW, in the photo I found, is that Marble Mountain?

Yeah, the M-2 .50 cal really can fly!!!

Young whipper snapper!

+1

Interesting that 3 of the 5 best safest commercial airliners by crash rate per million flights is the 737. And 3 of 5 are Boeings. The Max, which is a new model, suffers statistically with a high rate due to lower number of total flights. The devil of statistics is always in the denominator. 0.03 - Embraer 170/190 0.06 - Boeing 747-400 0.07 - Boeing 737-600/700/800/900 (737NG) 0.08 - Airbus A320 (includes A318, A319, A321) 0.14 - Boeing 737-300/400/500

I know, let's make a civilian version! Like the A-320? CVR: First officer: "TO/GA power! Go-around track!" Followed by: Cockpit area microphone (CAM): (increase in engine speed) CAM: (noises of impact with treetops) Captain: "Oh sh*t!" END OF TAPE The crew applied full power and attempted to climb. However, the elevators did not respond to the pilot's commands because the A320's computer system engaged its "alpha protection" mode (meant to prevent the aircraft from entering a stall). Less than five seconds later, the turbines began ingesting leaves and branches as the aircraft skimmed the tops of the trees. The combustion chambers clogged and the engines failed. The aircraft fell to the ground.[4] Traditionally, pilots respect the inherent dangers of flying at low speeds at low altitudes, and normally, a pilot would not attempt to fly an aircraft so close to stalling with the engines at flight idle (minimum thrust setting in flight). In this instance, however, the pilots involved did not hesitate to fly the aircraft below its normal minimum flying speed because the purpose of the flyover was to demonstrate that the aircraft's computer systems would ensure that lift would always be available regardless of how the pilots handled the controls.

Comparing the commercial 737 side of Boeing to the military V-22 is like comparing apples to oranges. I agree, I have lost faith in Boeing commercial operations. The issue with the V-22 is not QC or maintenance or corporate culture, it is design. The ability to transfer power between nacelles with an engine loss is the same with the V-22 and the AW-609. In 1996 Bell and Boeing formed a partnership to develop a civil tiltrotor aircraft. In March 1998, Boeing pulled out of the project. In September 1998, Agusta became a partner in the development program. Boeing Vertol became Boeing Helicopter became Bell Boeing became Agusta Bell became Agusta Westland became Leonardo. All SOLID rotary wing focused companies. The AW-609 started as a Bell Boeing design, and has been handed down with corporate partnerships. So the 737 and the V-22/AW-609 have no connection other than the name Boeing in 1996.

Let me be clear, I love the concept, but despise the aircraft. I saw the XV-15 demonstrated at MCAS Tustin in the mid-80's. I asked a simple question of the Boeing engineer standing next to me, 'What happens when the sprag clutch fails?', he said, 'It can't happen.' Several of the V-22 incidents, including the latest, that have killed many service members, are from either a hard clutch engagement or failure (with nacelle fire). And they have no idea WHY it happens. Yup... "It Can't Happen!" Wait until the 609 starts to kill civilians, THEN people will take notice.

And you definitely don't want to see the look on the face of a PO'd General.

I "heard" of the HMM-161 Pegasus being painted on all the Blue Angels aircraft around midnight before an air show at El Toro. It "may" have led to a full squadron formation to be "spoken to" by the Wing CG.

Nice to see basic aircraft that anyone who's ever taken flight lessons can relate to. Wow, not only did UTX show that area of SoCal realistically, you got the haze right too. With so many heavy iron screenshots out there, is great to see the 152 strutting her stuff.

Def. a good scheme. One Christmas on Okinawa we painted a '46 red (temp paint) to fly Santa Claus for the children of Marines and local employees.

Is there any turbulence set in wx? Could the autopilot be compensating for turbulence induced altitude variations?

Always love the '46's. The "white side" of HMX-1 carry the President and the "green side" flies support for presidential missions along with training support to the various schools associated with MCB Quantico VA. Although there have been a very limited number of press personnel flown, this is not one of the missions of the "green side." And as a point of interest, when the press does fly aboard a US Military aircraft they are charged for that flight. Some flights no fee at the direct invitation of the Service (writing an article about the service or aircraft). One paint scheme that I have on my list to create is the State Department White and Blue of the ex-CH-46's we "gifted" to the Taliban when we withdrew from Afghanistan.

What is the model name/number? You can most likely determine a range of manufacture years, but I'm not aware of individual ID numbers or production numbers to get more specific. As ling as it is in good condition and the ear cushion provides a good seal, it is most likely good tp use. I have and use some headsets that are 50 yrs plus. Also, always wear double hearing protection (headset plus ear pugs).

Nicely done! Did you give a try a some basic hovering, to get the feel?

Allows for smooth power application, and nice easy cyclic.

Starts chanting "chain saw... chain saw...."

I can not answer to how well this would work in MSFS2020, but I have been using the MS Sidewinder Precision 2 joystick for helicopter flying since I purchased it in late 1998. This joystick has proven itself with the test of time. It is self centering, but the amount of force required to hold it off center in minimal, just enough to want to center, but not enough that I ever am fighting with it. This joystick is available on ebay between for $10-$30. I have never looked into another stick for helicopter flying as I have been completely happy with it. In the near future I will be modifying a joystick and separate throttle into a full size cyclic and collective. I will detail the mod (joys and frustration) and share here. When not using the Sidewinder 2 for fixed wing, I use either the CH Products Flight Sim Yoke, or a combo of CH Products Fighter Stick and Pro Throttle.

The truth of this all is that Real aviation is far from perfect, so simming is a reflection of that truth.

Buy wow, were we all impressed with the "amazing" screen motions that we could control!

Exactly, FUN trying something different.

Even though this model has a tendency to roll fwd with power, that is not realistic. Yes a wheeled helo will roll, but only with fwd collective and small pwr input. Try working on every TO being to a stable hover first, and then transition to fwd flight. Force it to be a helicopter, and hone your hover skills at the same time.