Thanks, Jim. I like the look of the UH-72, which I can't recall having seen
before. The weights remind me of the system used on propellors, although I'm
not sure if that is specific to ones equipped with a constant speed unit.
Chris
On 11 Jun 2013, at 02:13, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I visited the local airport today, as I frequently do, and was greeted by
> this well-equipped dog, waiting in her owner's golf cart, in a shady spot in
> the entrance drive-through. The owner lives in a nearby airpark, and
> frequently exercises the young dog at the airport.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=5913
>
> A Tennessee National Guard UH-72 helicopter was visiting on a training
> flight. This aircraft is built by Eurocopter, and is nicely equipped,
> including a modern "glass cockpit".
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=5916
>
> As a retired engineer, I had to take a look at the rotor hub, which seemed
> well-designed, and featured a unique (at least to me) counterweight design.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=5919
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