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Post by stu on Mar 30, 2008 16:08:13 GMT 12
Footage from the delayed helicopter champs held at North Shore today - which I completely forgot about until now - will be a "special closer" at the end of 3 News tonight.
Cheers,
Stu.
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Post by Kenny on Mar 30, 2008 18:16:59 GMT 12
Just saw it, gives all new meaning to opening beers.  I see the RNZAF where participating  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 30, 2008 19:08:41 GMT 12
I missed most of the report but caught the beer bottle opening trick, brilliant. Who was the pilot? He had a steady hand.
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Mar 30, 2008 19:32:13 GMT 12
Just caught it, thanks for the heads up Stu, the bottle opening was very cool but who won the event over all?
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Post by globemaster on Mar 31, 2008 2:15:55 GMT 12
I would be surprised if the RNZAF won after this   Not sure who won sorry. If any RNZAF / Crew want these off, speak now |
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Post by paddy on Mar 31, 2008 4:00:45 GMT 12
How Embarrassment!
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Post by sniff on Mar 31, 2008 5:48:35 GMT 12
Your pics, FLYBOI, you are quite entitled to post.
Thank goodness for protection! ;D
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Post by stu on Mar 31, 2008 15:02:03 GMT 12
RNZAF pilot Jethro Tull attempting to display the 1,400 hp Rotary Hoe. I guess the normal traffic call would have changed from "crossing 09 27" to "cutting 09 27" Feel free to groan now  |
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Post by corsair67 on Mar 31, 2008 15:06:00 GMT 12
Just practicing for the Young Farmer of the Year Competition - seeing if they can get a nice straight furrow for the ploughing challenge. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 31, 2008 16:02:29 GMT 12
That looks serious. Would that do damage to the tail rotor assembly?
Perhaps they'd run out of smoke grenades and improvised?
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Post by sniff on Mar 31, 2008 16:32:39 GMT 12
The sting did its job. A bit of tail rotor blade damage, plus personal pride took a dent too. Note the crew seating: Pilot Up Front + Guy In Back. Could this be the 3 SQN knucklehead crew configuration? ;D ;D ;D rnzaf.proboards43.com/index.cgi?board=Postwar&action=display&thread=1206741372Seriously, tho, the rules for the comp must obviously restrict mil-style flying. When was the last time you so a Huey flying with the side doors closed? That just stops the crewman doing his job. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 31, 2008 16:53:49 GMT 12
That's a very good point regarding the doors.
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Post by Kenny on Mar 31, 2008 17:11:06 GMT 12
The Guy Watching In The Distance - Is his gob open or what ? ;D
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Post by flyjoe180 on Mar 31, 2008 20:56:24 GMT 12
Great photos. Why do the rules not allow the doors to be removed? Surely the visibility in a small civilian helicopter would also be restricted because of this?
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Post by ox on Apr 5, 2008 13:13:30 GMT 12
Stinger strikes happen at the most inopportune time.
I remember one outside the 42Sqn hangar as they deployed the assault team to kidnap CO42 to deliver the annual morning tea invitation.
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