Random Griz Aviation Musings

[wink]

Thanks for the reply Chuck. I've actually heard of the MIT OCW one before I used to be an avid reader of Phil Greenspun's aviation writing. He has a blog now too but his politics don't really line up with mine...

I was misdiagnosed with ADHD in the late 2010s, so I needed a waiver from Big Navy in order to commission 3 years ago. I imagine the FAA medical will ask if I've ever been treated or diagnosed for it, which I assume is the only real stumbling block I'll face medically.

I'm in no rush to get the PPL but I do want to make the most efficient use of my time: between the day job, the Reserves and two kids I need to make sure my time is spent wisely where possible. I'm definitely aware of "the more often you fly, the easier it'll be to remember stuff" mantra!

If there's a problem with an FAA medical consider a light sport certificate. It only requires a driver's license as medical certification. Down the road after initial flight training to LSA, you can upgrade to a third class medical or basic Med which will allow you full privileges of a private pilot's license.

 

[ChuckMK23]

Inspiring post chronicles sunset of AF HH-60G.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1786744337545511290

 

[ChuckMK23]

Current pic of US Army MH-60M in "Pacific Maritime Camo" paint scheme.

Why isn't NAVAIR adopting this?

 

[hscs]

Probably because our grey is much better.

 

[Gatordev]

So far, I've only seen three pictures of this, 2 from you Chuck. And it seems like it's only one airframe. Given the paint job is for a SMU who also does a lot of testing in-house, I wouldn't be surprised if there's something more specific going on than "look at our new paint job everything is getting."

The question I have is: what's that in the ASE mount on top? DIRCM? And I'm not really expecting an answer, but it does look different.

 

[ChuckMK23]

So far, I've only seen three pictures of this, 2 from you Chuck. And it seems like it's only one airframe. Given the paint job is for a SMU who also does a lot of testing in-house, I wouldn't be surprised if there's something more specific going on than "look at our new paint job everything is getting."

The question I have is: what's that in the ASE mount on top? DIRCM? And I'm not really expecting an answer, but it does look different.

CIRCM!

Oh and I learned this is a film based wrap not a paint application.

 

[KODAK]

@Griz882 TH-57s are, as we speak, being sold at auction. This young lady just took delivery of this TH-57B - And she is going to chronicle her first flight home in it.

Could the next Griz-O-Copter be just like this?

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God help us - the soul of that poor 57 in the hands of an influencer..

 

[Gatordev]

Oh and I learned this is a film based wrap not a paint application.

That makes a little more sense.

 

[ChuckMK23]

That makes a little more sense.

MH-6M also getting the treatment!

 

[TacticalTater]

MH-6M also getting the treatment!

They are down here running around for SOFWEEK24, it's different to see instead of the flat black

 

[ChuckMK23]

God help us - the soul of that poor 57 in the hands of an influencer..

I believe she has an OnlyFans! "Take my money!!!"

 

[IKE]

MH-6M also getting the treatment!

That scheme would make more sense if the crew were in Navy blueberries😂. One goofy patch can ruin the camouflage on a little bird.

 

[number9]

If you have two rotary-wing aircraft and one has three or four times as much disc loading as the other aircraft (but everything else is the same), is their autorotation performance fundamentally different?

If the answer is "Go read the FAA guide on helicopters", feel free to tell me that

 

[ChuckMK23]

@mad dog - I found your perfect post retirement gig. Since you hold a DC-9 Type Rating

This DC-9 recently became airworthy after years of sitting idle. Will be used for mass skydive ops!

 

[ChuckMK23]

MARSOC dudes get motor-paragliders.

WHAT % GET PARAGLIDERS?