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January 5, 2007 | | Comments (25)

Somebody once defined helicopter flying as "Hours and hours of boredom punctuated by moments of sheer terror."

You could define helicopter *combat* flying as "A couple of minutes of aggravation, agitation and autogyration punctuated by a whole bunch of cussing -- before, during and after the impact."

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Heh. V29 demonstrating the proper blend of nonchalance, insouciance and "Send me in *again*, Coach" attitude. I taught him well...

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By BillT on January 5, 2007 12:07 AM
"(Logbook Entry) FLT #1 -- Aircraft rolled over during preflight."
 
By dagamore on January 5, 2007 3:56 AM
dont worry chief, that will buff right out. :D
 
By ledger on January 5, 2007 4:17 AM
I was practicing hiding a bird in a bush. Then I had to do a little tree trimming to make it fit. One thing led to another. You know they just don’t make them like they use to.
 
By John of Argghhh! on January 5, 2007 6:30 AM
Last time I let Tuttle take my bird out.
 
By Trias on January 5, 2007 6:51 AM
1. Why no Sir, i was just disguising it as an Iraqi model. 2. Tuttle's new mechanic ponders the tactical value of the ‘Tuttle - The Other Left’ manoeuvre.
 
By Damian on January 5, 2007 8:15 AM
Not a caption, but is anyone else getting a Ferris Bueller standing in front of Cameron's dad's Ferrari feel on this one?
 
By BloodSpite on January 5, 2007 8:21 AM
The end result of Tuttle's infamous words of "Ya'll Watch this...."
 
By dc on January 5, 2007 8:22 AM
This is me, with "Double Nuts", before we began the Phase "D" Pre-Post Cruise inspection. We gave the Infantry riders a couple cases of beer, and they removed the panels for us. Nice Guys!
 
By Coach Mark on January 5, 2007 8:44 AM
I know I'm a little late but... "Dammit! I told you never to push that button!" closely follwoed by... "Who the hell let Kerry in the cockpit!"
 
By John of Argghhh! on January 5, 2007 8:46 AM
V29 standing in front of the "NOTAR" (NO TAil Rotor) technology demonstrator... or, in this case, the earlier NOTA (NO TAil) demonstrator. Just one unsuccessful bump on the road to this.
 
By Masked Menace on January 5, 2007 9:38 AM
No sir, I did not take that bird on an unauthorized combat mission, that's just a good Friday night on the town.
 
By Boquisucio on January 5, 2007 9:55 AM
Tuttle - How many times do I hafta tell you knuckleheads? NO BUZZING OVER THE MOAT! Moat Beastie sez: FEE-FI-FO-FUM - Hubert's Trans Juice Tasty!
 
By V29 on January 5, 2007 10:04 AM
I swear it wasn't me...it was like that when I found it!!!!!
 
By kat-missouri on January 5, 2007 11:08 AM
The results of an OSL in a hot LZ made on the PDQ. (OSL- One skid landing)
 
By KCSteve on January 5, 2007 11:17 AM
Beans + Cabbage + Beer = 'slight cosmetic imperfections'
 
By Laurie on January 5, 2007 11:17 AM
"Of course I can fix it!"
 
By J.M. Heinrichs on January 5, 2007 12:27 PM
... and I remained seated until the aircraft came to a complete halt. Cheers
 
By BillT on January 5, 2007 12:43 PM
For Sale: A classic from the Golden Age of rotary-wing aviation, complete with simulated* battle damage** and Southeast Asian-style weathered finish! This beauty will be a sure-fire hit*** with the antique-lovers**** in the AirShow crowd!! *needs some work on the power train and minor sheet-metal replacement. **may contain live ordnance. ***tail boom and accessories (i.e., synch elevator, tail rotor, gearboxes, avionics and electrical compartment) sold separately. ****pilot figure not included.
 
By MajMike on January 5, 2007 12:44 PM
"..and since yer asking, 'Hell yeah I meant to do it like that'."
 
By Damian on January 5, 2007 12:58 PM
"My first flight instructor told me 'The record for low flight can't be beaten, only tied' and I just wanted to see for myself if he was right."
 
By ry on January 5, 2007 2:51 PM
And you thought traffic was bad in LA.
 
By haji 0 matic on January 5, 2007 9:29 PM
*Did I pass Basic Hovering Chief?? * Maintainence Technician 1st Class Mohammad Ajmal proudly poses in front of the Afghan National Army's AKBAR 1. "With equipment like this we will soon have the Taliban begging for mercy...Inshallah"
 
By AFSister on January 6, 2007 8:12 AM
"But it's only a FLESH WOUND! Come back here and fight like a MAN, you ninny!"
 
By Cricket on January 6, 2007 8:53 AM
Can I get my license now?
 
By Cricket on January 6, 2007 8:54 AM
Did I pass? "Wait'll you hear the TINS on this one!"
 
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