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Random Griz Aviation Musings

mad dog

the 🪨 🗒️ ✂️ champion
pilot
Contributor
Speaking of action figures…the 1986 Mad Dog AOCS screaming action figure [with Walkman action accessory] did not sell well…in fact, none were sold…

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ChuckMK23

FERS and TSP contributor!
pilot
I like the G-275! I have one of those on my Christmas list for the Griz-O-Copter.
@Griz882 it is well made - in ADI mode it packs a lot of info on one display - also to go from using the knob to set altimeter to setting alt preselect, requires touching the display area. Stuff like that should be easier. But does fit easily in existing instrument cut-out.
 

GroundPounder

Well-Known Member

An amazing accomplishment
30 hours in a helicopter would be plenty, for anyone. I think I would pass on the return trip, and jump on a C130 headed west.
 

ChuckMK23

FERS and TSP contributor!
pilot
For the Marines out there - this is an official USMC PA photo - part of a gallery celebrating women in the Marine Corps. I assume this is an MV-22B pilot.

What is the device on her helmet and on the top glare shield?

Is flight suit rank insignia now a thing for Marines? (I think its far time it should be)

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Griz882

Frightening children with the Griz-O-Copter!
pilot
Contributor
For the Marines out there - this is an official USMC PA photo - part of a gallery celebrating women in the Marine Corps. I assume this is an MV-22B pilot.

What is the device on her helmet and on the top glare shield?

Is flight suit rank insignia now a thing for Marines? (I think its far time it should be)

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That’s where they pipe critical information into the implant all Marines get. In fact, I’m still required to plug in at least once a year. It’s not painful, you just hear the Marine Hymn and relearn the fundamentals of a good “ooorah.”

And a serious question…in the V-22 is the PIC right seat like a helicopter or left seat like a fixed-wing?
 

IKE

Nerd Whirler
pilot
Come on, Chuck. You need better RECCE. That's a Sierra and a Navy pilot.

I'm guessing the connection is the day HUD, which looks way less bulky than the legacy NVG setup.
Not Day HUD, not exactly. It's the Helmet Display & Tracking System (HDTS) from Elbit systems. Primary purpose is gun/rocket CCIP, but it functions as a HUD.

I like how the picture includes a few hardware faults and a giant Hydroflask hanging on the pedal adjustment handle.
 

ChuckMK23

FERS and TSP contributor!
pilot
Come on, Chuck. You need better RECCE. That's a Sierra and a Navy pilot.

I'm guessing the connection is the day HUD, which looks way less bulky than the legacy NVG setup.
I definitely need remedial training. ?

I went down the rabbit hole because it was an official USMC PA photo in a gallery celebrating women Marines.....
 
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