ccowden 0 #1 April 17, 2006 I work near the Lockheed Martin plant that just got the bid for the new Presidential helicopter project and they test in at the airport across the river from me, so I snapped a couple shots. Anyway- if you're interested........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #2 April 17, 2006 why doesn't it have a bulls eye painted on it? where's the laser beams and the hot oil vat to pour on those below? Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #3 April 17, 2006 Me wanna jumpy Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #4 April 17, 2006 Quotewhy doesn't it have a bulls eye painted on it?? Are you bucking for a visit from the Secret Service? Does anyone know why the blade tips are wider than the rest of the blade shaft down to the hub? I don't think I've ever seen helicopter blades like that before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #5 April 17, 2006 Ya know like british circle on WWII fighters.. it was a valid question and shows no intent Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #6 April 17, 2006 Cause they're pretending that british/italian helicopter is american. Ugh, don't get me started. And don't get too close... those things have issues! (nothing 50 bajillion dollars won't fix) Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #7 April 17, 2006 QuoteI work near the Lockheed Martin plant that just got the bid for the new Presidential helicopter project and they test in at the airport across the river from me, so I snapped a couple shots. Anyway- if you're interested........ I bet you dont hear much when its flying is that some ECM on there as well?...hmmm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SansSuit 1 #8 April 17, 2006 QuoteI work near the Lockheed Martin plant that just got the bid for the new Presidential helicopter project and they test in at the airport across the river from me, so I snapped a couple shots. Anyway- if you're interested........ SHHHHHHHHHH !! It's supposed to be a secret !! Peace, -Dawson. http://www.SansSuit.com The Society for the Advancement of Naked Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #9 April 18, 2006 It's actually not that loud. Quite a bit less noisy than the new vesion of the UH-60 they test. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #10 April 18, 2006 It's not really a secret, but somehow I doubt I am supposed to be snapping and posting pictures on the internet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niolosoiale 0 #11 April 18, 2006 QuoteQuotewhy doesn't it have a bulls eye painted on it?? Are you bucking for a visit from the Secret Service? Does anyone know why the blade tips are wider than the rest of the blade shaft down to the hub? I don't think I've ever seen helicopter blades like that before. Has to do with reducing turbulence at the tip thus reducing vibration throughout the entire blade. This has been another episode of useless information I learned from TV. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #12 April 18, 2006 QuoteQuotewhy doesn't it have a bulls eye painted on it?? Are you bucking for a visit from the Secret Service? I can't see why it would be *that* big a deal considering once the president starts using it will be all over the place with the president getting in and out of it. Now if you started posting defenses and stuff like that they might start having a problem... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #13 April 18, 2006 Quotewhy doesn't it have a bulls eye painted on it? I kinda figured a Shell Olil sticker or STP or something like that....My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpingjimmy 0 #14 April 18, 2006 has it got an escape pod like his jumbo jet has? and lasers and an invisible cloaking device and.... and ..... and..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrenalinejunki 0 #15 April 18, 2006 It is nice to know that our president is to good a man to fly in a smaller more economical heli that probably costs about 4 times less and would be harder to hit in the event that someone tried to shoot him down. Nice to know that my hard earned taxes are providing him with the luxury that he needs to make decisions that seem to find a way to raise prices on everything.....What's the worst that can happen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #16 April 18, 2006 Quotehas it got an escape pod like his jumbo jet has? and lasers and an invisible cloaking device and.... and ..... and..... no but I bet it has a coffee maker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #17 April 18, 2006 QuoteIt is nice to know that our president is to good a man to fly in a smaller more economical heli that probably costs about 4 times less and would be harder to hit in the event that someone tried to shoot him down. Nice to know that my hard earned taxes are providing him with the luxury that he needs to make decisions that seem to find a way to raise prices on everything..... You can become President and I will salute you as you ride a Moped in the motorcade Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrenalinejunki 0 #18 April 18, 2006 Would'nt it piss you off if you grossed $56,000 last year and brought home only $25,000 and it all went to taxes? It just burns my ass every time I look at my paystub. __________________________________________________What's the worst that can happen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #19 April 18, 2006 QuoteCause they're pretending that british/italian helicopter is american. Ugh, don't get me started. And don't get too close... those things have issues! (nothing 50 bajillion dollars won't fix) DaveI think timing had a lot to do with it. The AgustaWestland EH101 (I think that's the one), has been around for a while. The Sikorsky S92 is just too new for the President to fly in. Got to keep the Brits and Italians happy also.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #20 April 18, 2006 QuoteWould'nt it piss you off if you grossed $56,000 last year and brought home only $25,000 and it all went to taxes? It just burns my ass every time I look at my paystub. __________________________________________________ what makes you think I like being taxed? the POTUS deserves a helo and a jumbo jet senators and congressmen should always fly commercial like the rest of us. I don't beleve in corporate welfare and cant stand quite a few of useless governmental programs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #21 April 18, 2006 Where's the nucular missile ? Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #22 April 18, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuotewhy doesn't it have a bulls eye painted on it?? Are you bucking for a visit from the Secret Service? Does anyone know why the blade tips are wider than the rest of the blade shaft down to the hub? I don't think I've ever seen helicopter blades like that before. Has to do with reducing turbulence at the tip thus reducing vibration throughout the entire blade. This has been another episode of useless information I learned from TV. NO it doesn't. this is "W" where talking abou there. they are the zoomy little whistles that were big in the early 90's. he had them put on the blades so he could enjoy his flight. WHHHZZZZZOOOOOOOMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #23 April 18, 2006 QuoteThe AgustaWestland EH101 (I think that's the one), has been around for a while. The Sikorsky S92 is just too new for the President to fly in. The S-92 is also already certified to higher safety standards, which the 101 now has to be redesigned and recertified to meet. The 101 also has a number of known safety issues which have to be fixed. QuoteGot to keep the Brits and Italians happy also. That's more like it. They gave a number of excuses. Cabin size was a factor, but the rest of the reasons they gave didn't make much sense. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrenalinejunki 0 #24 April 18, 2006 Did Uncle Sam take almost 60% of your earnings last year? and the year before? That is the reason I work 70 to 80 hours a week and only get to make an occasional jump. I'm not saying that being president is an easy job. I am just saying that they could make taxes a little bit easier to swallow on us single guys. Watching your friends who make roughly the same amount that I do drive nice vehicles and have tons of money just because they are married kinda gets to you after awile. I am tired of skinning my knuckles working on trucks that help produce the gas you use and not getting much of anything for it. I am tired of seeing our tax dollars wasted when they could save a few dollars here and there. __________________________________________________What's the worst that can happen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #25 April 18, 2006 I was thinking the Bin Laden family seal should probably be on it. All the foster kids get one... -hixxxdeath,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
