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Re: Plotting DR Courses
From: Bill B
Date: 2008 May 29, 02:15 -0400
From: Bill B
Date: 2008 May 29, 02:15 -0400
>> your understanding of helicopter aerodynamics is off a just little >> bit. > > Well, maybe - I have a bunch of ratings (commercial, instrument, ground > instructor, etc.) but they're all for fixed-wing aircraft. I know about zero about helicopters. Mentioning a few sources/urban myths: 1. If you are able chew gum, rub you head and pat your belly, move your right foot clockwise while moving your right hand counterclockwise, you may be able to fly helicopter. (Note the right foot, right hand may be different for left-handed persons.) 2. A Colorado attorney that specializes in helicopter law married to an old friend, "There are two kinds of helicopters; those that are going to crash and those that have." 3. The old adage, "If the wings of an aircraft are moving faster or slower than the its fuselage, you are in trouble. All kidding aside, a tip of the hat to those that are able to fly those beasts. Extra credit for doing so in the military during war time. Bill --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Navigation List archive: www.fer3.com/arc To post, email NavList@fer3.com To , email NavList-@fer3.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
