PhrogPhlyer
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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.
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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.
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And you definitely don't want to see the look on the face of a PO'd General.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Is there any turbulence set in wx? Could the autopilot be compensating for turbulence induced altitude variations?
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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.
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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).
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Nicely done! Did you give a try a some basic hovering, to get the feel?
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Recommend joystick for helicopters
PhrogPhlyer replied to Bazp's topic in PC Hardware, Video And Audio Help
Allows for smooth power application, and nice easy cyclic. -
Recommend joystick for helicopters
PhrogPhlyer replied to Bazp's topic in PC Hardware, Video And Audio Help
Starts chanting "chain saw... chain saw...." -
Recommend joystick for helicopters
PhrogPhlyer replied to Bazp's topic in PC Hardware, Video And Audio Help
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.
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Buy wow, were we all impressed with the "amazing" screen motions that we could control!
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Exactly, FUN trying something different.
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This scenery is for Dijon-Longvic AB (Base aérienne 102 Dijon), France. Many improvements, and some fictional enhancements, were made based upon Google Earth © imagery and online information for LFSD. Dijon-Longvic Air Base was one of the oldest in France, beginning in September 1910 as a civilian aerodrome. These changes include: • Removing incorrect taxiways. • Revamping/resizing paved ramp areas and taxiways. • Adding parking spots on the main and general aviation ramps. • Adding buildings, hangars, fire station, support equipment, parking, static vehicles (aircraft, cars, trucks, boats in the canal), and landscaping. • The mid-field ramp has 24 different T-28s parked for display (fly-in). Links and instructions for required scenery object libraries are included in the readme. Dijon-Longvic AB LFSD V1 240313 Dijon-Longvic AB LFSD.zip Scene by PhrogPhlyer -
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.
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Okinawa is home of Orion Beer (made in Nago). Pairs well with a world class Reuben at Five Star Deli in Chatan City. Or if you want a traditional fare, you MUST have Okonomi-yaki.. "Oki" or "The Rock" to US Marines, this island is an absolute pearl. https://www.orionbeer.co.jp/en/ https://okinawa.stripes.com/food-drink/taste-of-okinawa-every-day-sandwich-day-at-five-star-deli-in-chatan.html https://www.totalokinawa.com/umanosuke-okonomiyaki-maehara/
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OK I'm impressed. I wanted one of these sooooo bad!
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Great pics, and so glad they kept a "real" cockpit with steam gauges. I have not flown the CH-47 in real, but I can speak to another tandem-rotor, the CH-46 (which was produced first). Having a longitudinal CG range between the two rotors, these are very very stable. Lifting into a hover, the nose lifts up first, then you have to apply slight fwd collective to lift the aft wheels off in a level attitude.
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The prime directive of simming. And whether the cartoon/comic book style is to one's personal liking or not, it sure is FUN! It has been fun since the first time I flew to Meiges Field in the '80s (64K of total RAM).
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Thanks this answered the question. Is there a link to this? I'll be quiet now,
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Again, sorry for not being clear; which Sim Model? Rory Kelly Rory Kelly with Bob Chicilo mods Virtavia Or some other model? Just don't remember ever seeing this specific paint, so was asking which sim model of the CH-46. I flew these for "real" for a dozen years and hold a BV-107 type rating and 2000 hours in type, so I'm quite familiar with whether it's a BV/KV-107, CH-46A, B, C, D, E, E-SRM, etc.
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Let me rephrase, which CH-46 model is this for? Thx
