Rotorhead!
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Re: Ewan Whosarmy: (I guess you must be one of those real aviators or Nasal Radiators)
Any time, any place. Monsoon, Typhoon or Hurricaine. Fog, Icing or CB. Been there, done that, bought the T-Shirt.
If you really had any experience, you would certainly not make comments like those above this post.
Cheers, OffshoreIgor
PS There are many people out there that aspire to the level of Offshore. Please don't discourage them with such feeble comments.
Any time, any place. Monsoon, Typhoon or Hurricaine. Fog, Icing or CB. Been there, done that, bought the T-Shirt.
If you really had any experience, you would certainly not make comments like those above this post.
Cheers, OffshoreIgor
PS There are many people out there that aspire to the level of Offshore. Please don't discourage them with such feeble comments.
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Offshore,
JF is a highly experienced and much admired Test Pilot who was instrumental in the development and success of the Harrier, which is what he alludes to in his question. I am sure that he expected a sarcastic reply which was precisely what i gave. I'm not sure who pressed your button, but perhaps you need to understand that we Brits are a sarcastic lot who are are paricularly adept at 'banter'. I hope that JF would have smiled at reading my reply because he would have known that i was simply taking the mick.
Perhaps you might like to acquire a sense of humour? Given your self projected deity ('i've done EVERYTHING, man') i suppose you're above good natured banter...
JF is a highly experienced and much admired Test Pilot who was instrumental in the development and success of the Harrier, which is what he alludes to in his question. I am sure that he expected a sarcastic reply which was precisely what i gave. I'm not sure who pressed your button, but perhaps you need to understand that we Brits are a sarcastic lot who are are paricularly adept at 'banter'. I hope that JF would have smiled at reading my reply because he would have known that i was simply taking the mick.
Perhaps you might like to acquire a sense of humour? Given your self projected deity ('i've done EVERYTHING, man') i suppose you're above good natured banter...
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First off, Hello everyone!
Rotorhead doesn't bother me one bit. I use a modeling term to describe them: Plankers, works just as well.
I get the same begrudging respect from Lear Pilots, who in the next hangar may glance longingly at the Robbie when I come back to nest. I had came up to look at their marvelous jet and thinking what it would be like and they are thinking the same thing about the robbie.
I haven't run into anyone really negative yet.
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Rotorhead doesn't bother me one bit. I use a modeling term to describe them: Plankers, works just as well.
I get the same begrudging respect from Lear Pilots, who in the next hangar may glance longingly at the Robbie when I come back to nest. I had came up to look at their marvelous jet and thinking what it would be like and they are thinking the same thing about the robbie.
I haven't run into anyone really negative yet.
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Several months ago I was down at Flight Safety for IFR refresher. While there, I hooked up with several American Airline buddies (777 FO and 737 Captain respectively) Both are former USMC helo jocks and asked about getting some stick time in the 430 sim.
To make a long story short - they were genuinely humbled in the sim. To their credit - they handled themselves very professionally. They simply had an impossible time flying the aircraft. Later, they both admitted they miss flying helicopters - but I doubt they regret their move to the airlines ;-)
To make a long story short - they were genuinely humbled in the sim. To their credit - they handled themselves very professionally. They simply had an impossible time flying the aircraft. Later, they both admitted they miss flying helicopters - but I doubt they regret their move to the airlines ;-)
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Greetings fellow rotorheads ...lol
I am proud to be a rotorhead.I am a south african and having done my license in the good ole S of A , I have come across a few plankie's who have sort of looked down their noses at me as though to say....move aside I fly a C150......but I always see them later after i have done some square bashing(hover practise) or low level work ( game capture manouvers) and they acknowledge my skills , but not out loud , just an expression that says it all.
Now if they are so elitest....why dont they do the same type of thing but in a C150..
Dont get me wrong, I respect them for thier skills but one hand should wash the other, after all we are all pilots at the end of the day....
Respect to the rotorheads
The bear.
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I am proud to be a rotorhead.I am a south african and having done my license in the good ole S of A , I have come across a few plankie's who have sort of looked down their noses at me as though to say....move aside I fly a C150......but I always see them later after i have done some square bashing(hover practise) or low level work ( game capture manouvers) and they acknowledge my skills , but not out loud , just an expression that says it all.
Now if they are so elitest....why dont they do the same type of thing but in a C150..
Dont get me wrong, I respect them for thier skills but one hand should wash the other, after all we are all pilots at the end of the day....
Respect to the rotorheads
The bear.
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I don't trust a machine where the wings have to be welded on !!! 
Imagine having to hurtle yourself down some long strip of pavement just to get off the ground. My word !!! 
Seriously, Anyone who has spent time around a helicopter knows that it takes skill to operate it well. I take it as a term of endearment. I think that they may be a little envious of us. After all we actually get to fly, we're not just paid passengers with a better view. (just kidding) We also get to spend months away from home. Who among us would rather spend most nights at home ??? Who wouldn't want to swat flies at the edge of a stinky swamp. Who doesn't like to get covered in oil, or jet fuel ??? All this and more for half of what they get paid. Who can beat it ????
Hmmm, maybe I'm a little envious of them, but I wouldn't trade jobs with any of them siezed wing guys. I have too much fun, and I actually get to meet the people I fly around. I've gotten to see things that they only get to see on "The Discovery Channel". The view may be great out the front end while at 35,000 feet, but I prefer mine when I'm going into a confined area, or low level doing an animal survey. Besides, the faster you go, the more you miss.
I'll stop hogging the soap box let someone else use the it now.
Randy_G
Imagine having to hurtle yourself down some long strip of pavement just to get off the ground. My word !!! Seriously, Anyone who has spent time around a helicopter knows that it takes skill to operate it well. I take it as a term of endearment. I think that they may be a little envious of us. After all we actually get to fly, we're not just paid passengers with a better view. (just kidding) We also get to spend months away from home. Who among us would rather spend most nights at home ??? Who wouldn't want to swat flies at the edge of a stinky swamp. Who doesn't like to get covered in oil, or jet fuel ??? All this and more for half of what they get paid. Who can beat it ????Hmmm, maybe I'm a little envious of them, but I wouldn't trade jobs with any of them siezed wing guys. I have too much fun, and I actually get to meet the people I fly around. I've gotten to see things that they only get to see on "The Discovery Channel".
The view may be great out the front end while at 35,000 feet, but I prefer mine when I'm going into a confined area, or low level doing an animal survey. Besides, the faster you go, the more you miss.I'll stop hogging the soap box let someone else use the it now.
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To: Myria 225
I have been around helicopters as a mechanic and in various engineering capacities since 1949. I have been called a Bone Head, a Fat Head, a S*** Head and many other kinds of heads but I have never been called a Rotorhead.
If I were, I would wear it like a badge of honor.
I have also worked as a mechanic on fixed wing aircraft and flew as a flight engineer on multi engine aircraft and, I have worked in various engineering capacities on large cargo aircraft and some of the latest regional and business jets but if I had my choice, I would prefer helicopters any day.
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The Cat
I have been around helicopters as a mechanic and in various engineering capacities since 1949. I have been called a Bone Head, a Fat Head, a S*** Head and many other kinds of heads but I have never been called a Rotorhead.
If I were, I would wear it like a badge of honor.
I have also worked as a mechanic on fixed wing aircraft and flew as a flight engineer on multi engine aircraft and, I have worked in various engineering capacities on large cargo aircraft and some of the latest regional and business jets but if I had my choice, I would prefer helicopters any day.
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Hi everyone!
I work at a school that does both egg wisks and planks and we all get along just fine. I firmly believe that inside every plank pilot there is a Helicopter pilot trying to break out.
It is just a shame that there is a small minority of plankers that will never understand....
I work at a school that does both egg wisks and planks and we all get along just fine. I firmly believe that inside every plank pilot there is a Helicopter pilot trying to break out.
It is just a shame that there is a small minority of plankers that will never understand....
