Chris,
>From what I recall from a quick look at Wikipedia, this is an outgrowth of
the Eurocopter medevac helicopter. Our local Lifeflight unit uses some of
these, and they seem to like them very much. The pilot of this one was
happy with the glass cockpit concept, with most of his information in one
place.
Apparently these are assembled in Texas, and the Defense Dept. just cut this
year's order back severely. Some are wondering if the plant can remain
open.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Chris Barker" <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 12:24 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: More Airport Sights
> 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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