"Police Helicopter Engine Blow Up"
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Thanks for the reply boys. Some points Ill take on board, others, less useful...each to their own I guess. As with any written words,perception is the only factor with which you will read what is written. I will attempt to be more openminded in the future. Cheers
The helo lifted into the hover and the compressor shaft broke. The engine stopped and the pilot landed safely. No shrapnel, no debris, no explosion, no medals
Pilot did his job end of story.
Pilot did his job end of story.
Avoid imitations
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TC,
Tut tut, you will never make a journalist writing stuff like that!
I'm certain the heroic pilot must have guided the stricken aircraft away from a school or two. They could have been seconds from a major disaster, especially if the other engine had stalled (see link below to sounds of Bell-47 piston engine winding down and a blurred picture of a Chinook).
How lucky that the aircraft didn't crash into a crowded shopping mall or a bus shelter packed with old ladies, children and innocent furry animals.
Surely a major investigation must now be made into pilot training and sleep patterns, maintenance standards and any possible link with terrorist groups. Or predictions by crazed Russian monks from a few centuries ago.
Yawn.
P.S. Well done lads, glad you're OK.
Tut tut, you will never make a journalist writing stuff like that!
I'm certain the heroic pilot must have guided the stricken aircraft away from a school or two. They could have been seconds from a major disaster, especially if the other engine had stalled (see link below to sounds of Bell-47 piston engine winding down and a blurred picture of a Chinook).
How lucky that the aircraft didn't crash into a crowded shopping mall or a bus shelter packed with old ladies, children and innocent furry animals.
Surely a major investigation must now be made into pilot training and sleep patterns, maintenance standards and any possible link with terrorist groups. Or predictions by crazed Russian monks from a few centuries ago.
Yawn.
P.S. Well done lads, glad you're OK.
