March 9, 2008 Amazing Chopper Pilot - Page 2

03-13-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by borisivan

Dumb c|_|nt:

This is Afghanistan --- and the Taliban are there who told Bin Laden: "yes, please plot against the Americans, we will offer you safe harbor".

Jacka$$.

I don't where you are, Komrade, but this here's America! As far as your alleged Taliban quote, I'm sure you heard them say that yourself, right? Or are you just mindlessly regurgitating some crap you heard on FOXnews? Now git on back to work - there's a spill on Aisle 4.

borisivan · 03-13-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbrutsch

I don't where you are, Komrade, but this here's America! As far as your alleged Taliban quote, I'm sure you heard them say that yourself, right? Or are you just mindlessly regurgitating some crap you heard on FOXnews? Now git on back to work - there's a spill on Aisle 4.

ohhhhh I see, a Ron Paul supporter! Your conspiracy theories are calling, please put on your tinfoil hat to channel their communication. But don't let the satellites listen in on you, paranoia underground bunker man!

PhoenixTFB · 03-09-2008, 03:48 PM

I think the helicopter deserves some credit as well...

xoxoxoBruce · 03-09-2008, 06:41 PM

That reminds me, I have to build 90 of those particle screen separators for the front of the engines. I hate that job, itchy fiberglass dust.

Hillrick · 03-09-2008, 08:48 PM

When I was in the Navy we had an operation called a HIfer (I think, damn it's been 25 years now) While the ship was steaming at around 20 knots a helicopter would hover alongside and refuel. It was very odd to be moving along and look to see a choper motionless 40 feet away. This is a cool shot though...

xoxoxoBruce · 03-10-2008, 12:08 AM

@ Bullitt, this one?

Kerotan · 03-10-2008, 02:47 AM

Todays post from a different angle.

I thought that this maneuver was pretty audacious too.

also that video was extreme.

leorolim · 03-10-2008, 06:09 AM

I think that's the average day for an helicopter pilot in Afghanistan. It's not like they have heliports there

Or roads by the way =)

Pro-war or against, anybody must admit those photos are awesome!

TheMercenary · 03-10-2008, 07:43 AM

Been there, done it. I flew the middle seat, a small seat right behind the 2 pilot seats in the Chinook, while we did a tandem NVG refuel from a in flight tanker and circled. Rotars seemed like they were 10 feet from the back of the tail of the AC fueler. A bit un-nerving. Those guys are very good. Did a few tail gate jumps from them as well.

Bullitt · 03-10-2008, 10:13 AM

Yess nice find bruce.

Tick · 03-10-2008, 08:54 PM

Finally! Finally there's a place on the web where people can argue about war, religion, and politics.

My vote is that we all back off and enjoy the pics. Of course it's a free country. My sincere thanks to all the veterans who made it that way, and all the volunteers in the armed services who keep it so.

Best,
Tick

regular.joe · 03-10-2008, 10:18 PM

Wow am I tempted to jump in to the frey.

Must....not....begin...to....express..my....opinion......

whew

great pic! I think the pilots got the easy part. What about the poor dudes on the roof hoping the wind doesn't gust? That's a sucky spot to be.

Like ole General Patton used to say...at least they ain't shovlin shit in Louisiana!

xoxoxoBruce · 03-10-2008, 10:37 PM

It would take a big wind gust, which admittedly can happen at any time in those mountains, to push that Chinook around.
I watch them hovering over the flight pad, right next to the Delaware River, where the wind is often strong and capricious. They are rock steady in most of it. Of course kudos to the Boeing test pilots, too.

Oh, and Kiowa pilots are pretty good, too.

Elspode · 03-10-2008, 11:45 PM

Whether we're right or wrong to be over there, there's no question that those fuckers have balls the size of blimps, and they're doing the job they signed on to do. And doing a bitchin' fine job of it for the most part.

I've ceased to be a fan of the War, but I'll never stop admiring the people who are sent there to fight it.

lumberjim · 03-11-2008, 12:38 AM

true warriors are rare. I know I'm not one. They accomplish amazing things at times, and guide the fates of millions with their actions. One man can alter the outcome of a battle. that battle can alter the outcome of a war. that war can alter the outcome of a civilization. ETC...... it's the real fucking world, in any case.

Go, goodguys!

03-09-2008, 06:41 PM	#4
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03-10-2008, 02:47 AM	#7
Kerotan Half-Awesome Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 36	Todays post from a different angle. I thought that this maneuver was pretty audacious too. also that video was extreme. __________________ Is it possible to go off topic in a Philosophy forum? Answers on a postcard please.

03-10-2008, 07:43 AM	#9
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Been there, done it. I flew the middle seat, a small seat right behind the 2 pilot seats in the Chinook, while we did a tandem NVG refuel from a in flight tanker and circled. Rotars seemed like they were 10 feet from the back of the tail of the AC fueler. A bit un-nerving. Those guys are very good. Did a few tail gate jumps from them as well. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

03-10-2008, 10:13 AM	#10
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03-09-2008, 03:48 PM	#3
PhoenixTFB Resident-in-Training Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 7	I think the helicopter deserves some credit as well...

03-09-2008, 08:48 PM	#5
Hillrick Ender of Vendors Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 44	When I was in the Navy we had an operation called a HIfer (I think, damn it's been 25 years now) While the ship was steaming at around 20 knots a helicopter would hover alongside and refuel. It was very odd to be moving along and look to see a choper motionless 40 feet away. This is a cool shot though...

03-10-2008, 06:09 AM	#8
leorolim I'm Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coimbra, Portugal Posts: 6	I think that's the average day for an helicopter pilot in Afghanistan. It's not like they have heliports there Or roads by the way =) Pro-war or against, anybody must admit those photos are awesome!

03-10-2008, 08:54 PM	#11
Tick Do-er of Deeds Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 41	Finally! Finally there's a place on the web where people can argue about war, religion, and politics. My vote is that we all back off and enjoy the pics. Of course it's a free country. My sincere thanks to all the veterans who made it that way, and all the volunteers in the armed services who keep it so. Best, Tick

03-10-2008, 10:18 PM	#12
regular.joe Старый сержант Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC, dreaming of large Russian women. Posts: 1,464	Wow am I tempted to jump in to the frey. Must....not....begin...to....express..my....opinion...... whew great pic! I think the pilots got the easy part. What about the poor dudes on the roof hoping the wind doesn't gust? That's a sucky spot to be. Like ole General Patton used to say...at least they ain't shovlin shit in Louisiana! __________________ Birth, wealth, and position are valueless during wartime. Man is only judged by his character --Soldier's Testament. Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature. - Marcus Aurelius.

03-10-2008, 10:37 PM	#13
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	It would take a big wind gust, which admittedly can happen at any time in those mountains, to push that Chinook around. I watch them hovering over the flight pad, right next to the Delaware River, where the wind is often strong and capricious. They are rock steady in most of it. Of course kudos to the Boeing test pilots, too. Oh, and Kiowa pilots are pretty good, too. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-10-2008, 11:45 PM	#14
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Whether we're right or wrong to be over there, there's no question that those fuckers have balls the size of blimps, and they're doing the job they signed on to do. And doing a bitchin' fine job of it for the most part. I've ceased to be a fan of the War, but I'll never stop admiring the people who are sent there to fight it. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

03-11-2008, 12:38 AM	#15
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	true warriors are rare. I know I'm not one. They accomplish amazing things at times, and guide the fates of millions with their actions. One man can alter the outcome of a battle. that battle can alter the outcome of a war. that war can alter the outcome of a civilization. ETC...... it's the real fucking world, in any case. Go, goodguys! __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

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