Kris 0 #1 December 12, 2001 Okay, this guy had to be a former turbine driver for a really busy & windy DZ somewhere... Warning, page contains nudity... You've been warned.Kris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 December 12, 2001 Thats the standerd approach for the old Hong Kong Airport with a crosswind. At like 500 feet the pilots had to make a 57 degree turn to pass between the valleys right to line up.... You had to have currency to land there I want to touch the sky, I want to fly so high ~ Sonique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #3 December 12, 2001 Ya know the longer I'm in this sport the more I appreciate a good pilot. Wonder if the passengers even had a clue."Wear the grudge like a crown. Desperate to control. Unable to forgive. And we're sinking deeper." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #4 December 12, 2001 Yup, like with Ken nobody ever landed off -if they did he got upset with himself. Can you believe that? He also found the freakin emergency door when it flew off. Some people have GPS and then some people use them!This landing however, ....reminds me of my tobacco chewing cowboy uncles work. We often held our breath when he flew my Dad's plane. We all would casually walk on the other side of the car and cross our fingers hoping not to get run over when he landed. AirAnnBAWAHHH! and click on Hey Jude! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPO 0 #5 December 12, 2001 Woohaa! Excellent landing, dude! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #6 December 12, 2001 Woowee! Hook it! Family Photos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #7 December 12, 2001 QuoteThats the standerd approach for the old Hong Kong Airport with a crosswind. At like 500 feet the pilots had to make a 57 degree turn to pass between the valleys right to line up.... You had to have currency to land thereYo Phree....just wondering how you know stuff like this. You never cease to amaze me with stuff like this (read: low-beach runway info on other thread).-------------JumpinDuo.com is now better than ever! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonno5 0 #8 December 12, 2001 This is why Helicopters dont scare me as much as Airplanes do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #9 December 12, 2001 does he actually strike the left in-board engine??I ain't happy, I'm feeling gladI got sunshine, in a bag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #10 December 12, 2001 "This is why Helicopters dont scare me as much as Airplanes do"Ever been in a helicopter that lost an engine...their glide ratio sucks!"and I'm not easily impressed...Ooohh look...a blue car!" -Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #11 December 12, 2001 I used to read avation sites all the time since I wanted to get my pilots licence. But since I found jumping to be way better then flying, I only check out the sites everyonce and a while... plus this movie had some stilss caputred since the group on the other site was talking about a possible engine stirke. I'm not sure what they decided on that issue.....I want to touch the sky, I want to fly so high ~ Sonique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #12 December 12, 2001 I've flown into the Hong Kong airport before. It was late evening 10:30ish and you would not believe the feelings it can cause you! Now they have a new one and it's not as bad. I haven't flown in there in years, but I think the new airport is out in the ocean on a man-made island.My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #13 December 12, 2001 "I think the new airport is out in the ocean on a man-made island."Yeah ...there was a "Modern Marvels" show on the Discovery Channel about it. They were trying to make sure it wasn't going to sink.....LOL"and I'm not easily impressed...Ooohh look...a blue car!" -Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenhawk420 0 #14 December 12, 2001 Its true about the old hong kong approach awersome flying (landing looked ssooooo fun), sometimes i have the same problem brain like a sive but can remember stupid, otherwise, useless facts. Beleive me its an art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airann 1 #15 December 12, 2001 QuoteYo Phree....just wondering how you know stuff like this. heh, Dats easy... he and Kris 'read' the nudie internet sites.You know, to keep informed on todays news and popular topics. Clearly this is an informative site.AirAnnBAWAHHH! and click on Hey Jude! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kevin922 0 #16 December 12, 2001 Woah -- that looks like me flying the 747 on FS2k2 :)(no crosswinds or anything) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jonno5 0 #17 December 12, 2001 In reply to:"Ever been in a helicopter that lost an engine...their glide ratio sucks!"Actually i have and i would rather be in a helicopter than in a twin just after take-off with a full load and lose one engine.I had an engine fail in a Hughes 500 at 150 feet in a hover and managed to get it down. Acording to the book its not possible but let me tell you, if you are scared enough anything can happen.hmmm ....... did need to change my shorts though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #18 December 12, 2001 "Hughes 500"Oh come now......That helicopter can do just about anything! It used to amaze me to no end what a ride I got on the outside of one of those things. A very close second to skydiving and sucks just as bad when it's raining! Those 160th SOAR guys can make a Little Bird dance......"and I'm not easily impressed...Ooohh look...a blue car!" -Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jonno5 0 #19 December 12, 2001 This is true, i ran one into a powerline back in march and it made it through ok,well a few dents,one new blade,new swash plate,windshield......anyway not my best day. Very embarrasing.Took alot of #$%@ for that one.But they are the best helicopter in my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyhawk 2 #20 December 12, 2001 .I had an engine fail in a Hughes 500 at 150 feet , i ran one into a powerline back in march hmm me thinks you need a new job/hobby :-) Click Me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jonno5 0 #21 December 13, 2001 This is not the first time it has been hinted at.But in my defence i fly 500's full time for a powerline maintenance company I.E in and arround high voltage transmission lines so sooner or later these things will happen,i fly around 1000 hours a year,so the odds will catch up with me .Having said that,the hitting the line thing might have been my fault,not that anyone will ever get me to admit it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #22 December 13, 2001 Quotehitting the line thing might have been my fault So what your saying is the lines jumped up and hit you? Your the one flying the bird. I guess I could say the same thing about that lightpole I hit a few years ago? "No officer I have no idea where it came from. I was driving along and all of a sudden there was this rogue powerpole in my lane and I couldn't swirve to miss it."My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jonno5 0 #23 December 13, 2001 Well there were mitigating circumstances but yes i did run into it.Still we all lived so that and the lesson learned is the main thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #24 December 14, 2001 "we all lived"That is the most important part. You can't learn from a mistake that kills you and helicopters....while not cheap are replaceable. "and I'm not easily impressed...Ooohh look...a blue car!" -Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
airann 1 #15 December 12, 2001 QuoteYo Phree....just wondering how you know stuff like this. heh, Dats easy... he and Kris 'read' the nudie internet sites.You know, to keep informed on todays news and popular topics. Clearly this is an informative site.AirAnnBAWAHHH! and click on Hey Jude! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #16 December 12, 2001 Woah -- that looks like me flying the 747 on FS2k2 :)(no crosswinds or anything) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonno5 0 #17 December 12, 2001 In reply to:"Ever been in a helicopter that lost an engine...their glide ratio sucks!"Actually i have and i would rather be in a helicopter than in a twin just after take-off with a full load and lose one engine.I had an engine fail in a Hughes 500 at 150 feet in a hover and managed to get it down. Acording to the book its not possible but let me tell you, if you are scared enough anything can happen.hmmm ....... did need to change my shorts though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #18 December 12, 2001 "Hughes 500"Oh come now......That helicopter can do just about anything! It used to amaze me to no end what a ride I got on the outside of one of those things. A very close second to skydiving and sucks just as bad when it's raining! Those 160th SOAR guys can make a Little Bird dance......"and I'm not easily impressed...Ooohh look...a blue car!" -Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonno5 0 #19 December 12, 2001 This is true, i ran one into a powerline back in march and it made it through ok,well a few dents,one new blade,new swash plate,windshield......anyway not my best day. Very embarrasing.Took alot of #$%@ for that one.But they are the best helicopter in my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk 2 #20 December 12, 2001 .I had an engine fail in a Hughes 500 at 150 feet , i ran one into a powerline back in march hmm me thinks you need a new job/hobby :-) Click Me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonno5 0 #21 December 13, 2001 This is not the first time it has been hinted at.But in my defence i fly 500's full time for a powerline maintenance company I.E in and arround high voltage transmission lines so sooner or later these things will happen,i fly around 1000 hours a year,so the odds will catch up with me .Having said that,the hitting the line thing might have been my fault,not that anyone will ever get me to admit it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #22 December 13, 2001 Quotehitting the line thing might have been my fault So what your saying is the lines jumped up and hit you? Your the one flying the bird. I guess I could say the same thing about that lightpole I hit a few years ago? "No officer I have no idea where it came from. I was driving along and all of a sudden there was this rogue powerpole in my lane and I couldn't swirve to miss it."My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonno5 0 #23 December 13, 2001 Well there were mitigating circumstances but yes i did run into it.Still we all lived so that and the lesson learned is the main thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #24 December 14, 2001 "we all lived"That is the most important part. You can't learn from a mistake that kills you and helicopters....while not cheap are replaceable. "and I'm not easily impressed...Ooohh look...a blue car!" -Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
