I agree, Jim. It seems to have been a death-trap.
Chris
> On 30 Oct 15, at 19:09, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I would still rather put my trust in the long droopy blades than to embark on
> a ride in an Osprey. I conducted one of the first wind tunnel tests on the
> original Bell proposed configuration, way back in 1952-53. I had a lot of
> respect for the late Bob Lichten of Bell Aircraft, but never did care much
> for this creation.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
> On 10/30/2015 1:58 PM, ChrisB wrote:
>> I was talking to a Brit ex-chopper pilot a couple of days ago and he said
>> that that long droopy blade gave a fair amount of vibration when you got
>> above 60kts.
>>
>> Chris
>>
>>> On 30 Oct 15, at 18:22, Rick Beckrich <rbeckrich@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> Nice work Jim. Reminds me that every time I saw a Huey at rest I had to
>>> wonder how that long droopy blade kept us up.
>>> On Oct 30, 2015 10:46 AM, "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thanks, Chris. With reference to your conversation with Chuck, I read
>>>> that the size and basic dimensions were dictated by a stated requirement
>>>> that, with some disassembly, the craft could be transported in a C-130.
>>>>
>>>> Maybe ChrisT will add to the story.
>>>>
>>>> Jim Nichols
>>>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>>>
>>>> On 10/30/2015 1:42 AM, ChrisB wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> They were well captured, Jim; I like that composition.
>>>>>
>>>>> Chris
>>>>>
>>>>> On 29 Oct 15, at 22:12, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>> As I approached the airport today, I saw two helicopters on approach. I
>>>>>> assumed they were on a training flight from Fort Campbell, KY. As I
>>>>>> watched the first two shut down on the ramp, another flight of two
>>>>>> landed.
>>>>>> I spoke with one of the pilots, who said these were the newest aircraft
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> the Army fleet, on their way from the factory to a base in Texas. The
>>>>>> ferry crews were all Army personnel.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Here are the four, lined up for refueling.
>>>>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Four+in+a+Row.tif.html <
>>>>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Four+in+a+Row.tif.html>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Here is one of the Blackhawks as it departed.
>>>>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Departure.tif.html <
>>>>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Departure.tif.html>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> And, yes, the line girl was in charge of the fueling, though she had a
>>>>>> helper. She always does a great job.
>>>>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Pumping+Fuel.tif.html <
>>>>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Pumping+Fuel.tif.html>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Please view LARGE.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Ground images with the X-E1 and 35mm
>>>>>>
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