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Helo Dunker
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But the Dilbert Dunker wasn't simulating a jet. Hence the T-34 controls inside. It was to teach you how to get out of the T-Weenie if you had to ditch. Sigh...that's too bad it's gone. I manged to do the thing 4 times before they just said I was done. Supposedly I was bumping my head on the imaginary wing. Isn't that why I wear a helmet?
And not all LPUs inflate on contact w/ water. In fact, if you come aboard my helo w/ an inflated LPU, the AW will actually puncuture it in case we go down, too.
Fly Navy: yes, MCBH Kaneohe.
And not all LPUs inflate on contact w/ water. In fact, if you come aboard my helo w/ an inflated LPU, the AW will actually puncuture it in case we go down, too.
Fly Navy: yes, MCBH Kaneohe.
Is the Dilbert Dunker really gone? Man... I feel like we should have a funeral for it or something. 
Everyone I know that experienced it said that it wasn't actually physically hard. The exercise is meant to be more of a mental exercise... they want to see how you cope with emergency situations. Mainly, they want to see if you panic or not. But if you pay attention to what they tell you, it's supposed to be pretty simple, so long as you keep your cool. And I've definitely never heard of anyone dying doing it!
Everyone I know that experienced it said that it wasn't actually physically hard. The exercise is meant to be more of a mental exercise... they want to see how you cope with emergency situations. Mainly, they want to see if you panic or not. But if you pay attention to what they tell you, it's supposed to be pretty simple, so long as you keep your cool. And I've definitely never heard of anyone dying doing it!
My step-brother is a controller at what has become of Barber's Point. What are they calling it, Kapolei Airport or something? He'll be the one talking with a Boston accent, name is Dan. He's an E-5 or E-6 in the ANG and a GS-9 (or maybe 10?) in the DOD. Weird dual situation going on with that tower. My mom lives on Makakilo Drive, she just moved there in November. What a beautiful island that is, I spent Christmas there.gatordev said:
I'm Crystal... nice to meet you!Good one Phrog, and about dunkers
That got a grin out of me.
Dilbert dunker: designed on either the T-6 (the old version, Yellow Peril) or the T-28, I'd have to ask a Swim Physiologist. The belt strap used in the Dilbert Dunker when I went through was identical to the T-28 harness hook up.
Note: No one has ever "ditched" a T-34C in the water. Most IP's and SNA's would probably choose to bail out rather than ditch. Anyone who knows different is invited to comment on that.
Helo Dunker:
More fun than a Disney E tickte ride. Only once in dozens of helo dunker runs did I ever have a problem. I once got trapped in one in the Fleet referesher (pre HEEDS days) by getting sloppy and releasing early. Went left, not right, lost my initial ref point, and sure as can be, got myself lost in less than 2 seconds. The diver must have seen me in trouble. He had me outta there in no time. I felt his pull in my neck (it was a black goggles run) and next I knew, cage was rising and my face broke water.
My other runs were far less interesting, and were good training. Forces you to calm yourself as you go upside down, and be methodical. Very good drill.
As the others guys say, do what the instructors say, hand over hand, and it is one of those things which "if it does not kill you, it makes you stronger." If you screw up at all, the divers will save your bacon: that is why they are there.
It can be fun . . . and if you are a decent swimmer, it is No Sweat!
phrogdriver said:
That got a grin out of me.
Dilbert dunker: designed on either the T-6 (the old version, Yellow Peril) or the T-28, I'd have to ask a Swim Physiologist. The belt strap used in the Dilbert Dunker when I went through was identical to the T-28 harness hook up.
Note: No one has ever "ditched" a T-34C in the water. Most IP's and SNA's would probably choose to bail out rather than ditch. Anyone who knows different is invited to comment on that.
Helo Dunker:
More fun than a Disney E tickte ride. Only once in dozens of helo dunker runs did I ever have a problem. I once got trapped in one in the Fleet referesher (pre HEEDS days) by getting sloppy and releasing early. Went left, not right, lost my initial ref point, and sure as can be, got myself lost in less than 2 seconds. The diver must have seen me in trouble. He had me outta there in no time. I felt his pull in my neck (it was a black goggles run) and next I knew, cage was rising and my face broke water.
My other runs were far less interesting, and were good training. Forces you to calm yourself as you go upside down, and be methodical. Very good drill.
As the others guys say, do what the instructors say, hand over hand, and it is one of those things which "if it does not kill you, it makes you stronger." If you screw up at all, the divers will save your bacon: that is why they are there.
It can be fun . . . and if you are a decent swimmer, it is No Sweat!
When I was an SNA, I thought the helo dunker was fun. When I came back to requal, I thought it sucked. I guess a little age changes your perspective. Plus, when you requal, you always get the pilot's seat, vice the crew seats (which makes sense), which are harder to egress from.
Originally Posted by rare21
every swimming evolution in API is 90% mental. crysmc, its good to see another UT Austin grad or future grad.
You're from UT too?! Hoorah! I'm Crystal... nice to meet you!""
Hey thats great! now you guys can all bow down to me .........GO SOONERS!
every swimming evolution in API is 90% mental. crysmc, its good to see another UT Austin grad or future grad.
You're from UT too?! Hoorah! I'm Crystal... nice to meet you!""
Hey thats great! now you guys can all bow down to me .........GO SOONERS!
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