Brett327 said:AOA? WTF are you talking about?
Brett
Well, I've noticed helos typically dip their noses forward upon taking off...didn't know the term for that so figured that "angle of attack" was the closest way to describe it.
Brett327 said:AOA? WTF are you talking about?
Brett
Pags said:yeah, looks like he started drooping turns and had to ditch it. Why in god's name he tried to fly it out I have no clue. kinda reminds me of my SAR sim.
phrogdriver said:To save the aircraft, of course. Not every government takes an enlightened view of the value of your life versus the value of your aircraft, and corporations even less so. Obviously, the aircraft was under control when he landed, so he just messed up what could have been a relatively easy egress. If he'd gotten it back up, though, he would have been the hero that day. Might've thought about having the crew egress before attempting that manuever.
saltpeter said:And remember, the dunker is only under a foot or two of water. So don't panic. But I agree upside down and finding a single exit while wearing black painted swimming googles takes a little prior planning.
dnweinreb said:The important thing to remember about dunker training is not only that up becomes down and left becomes right, but also that black becomes white, Bugs Bunny chases Elmer Fudd, and hamburgers eat people. It's wacky.
I had a guy climb OVER me from the number 1 seat to get out the number 2 window and we both made it out alive. Just remember to count one-potato, two-potato or else you'll get my boot in your face next time.