The post whore thread.

[OtterbatHellcat]

A helicopter ate shit in a Phoenix suburb park today, two souls onboard and one didn't make it. There is a video of it, but it was unpleasant to view so I won't include a link.

Witnesses said the tail rotor "came off".

[Gman]

A helicopter ate shit in a Phoenix suburb park today, two souls onboard and one didn't make it. There is a video of it, but it was unpleasant to view so I won't include a link.

Witnesses said the tail rotor "came off".

From what I could find, the tail rotor was at the scene of the crash. The rotation before the crash indicates that the tail rotor wasn't countering the torque of the main rotor, but it appears that it was still attached until the crash. It can happen.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Hey G,

However that craft became uncontrollable is really unfortunate. It sucked watching a person trying like hell to save it.

[Gman]

Yeah, totally sucks. Some forward momentum can sometimes allow more control, but it appears they spun all the way to the ground. Not sure if it was luck that they landed at an empty park, or if some skill was involved. Helicopters are risky, like crossing the street, or taking a shower. That was a tough situation. Either way, glad to hear that someone survived and more people weren't hurt. I hope the survivor makes a complete recovery and prayers go out to the deceased.

Now my snarky side:
I hope the deceased individual doesn't test positive for Covid-19.

[Gman]

Just got pupper back from the vet. He hurt his ankle, nothing obvious in X-rays, but they'll go to a radiologist for a closer look. Got some pain meds and he gets less activity for a bit. Gave him one of his flavored meds and he is OUT. Sleeping hard on the recliner next to the spousal unit.

[ChickNorris]

Hope he heals up quick Gman.

[ChickNorris]

Wonderful day at the range today. Little joys.

[Great-Kazoo]

Wonderful day at the range today. Little joys.

got busy early this a.m moving 1.5 t of driveway gravel. Good cardio, or so the emt's thought

[Great-Kazoo]

Just kidding.

rocked it out and put down in 2 hrs.


















Although. Flight 4 life uses the empty field about 1/4 mi from here as a landing zone, when needed.

[Hummer]

Ventured up to the lake to look for otters but it is still covered with ice. Pulled off to shoot some dots and to make sure the micro 9 could cycle the Hornady FTX. Flawless fun and pretty accurate @ 30 yards.

Went over to Wild Basin for a walk and found the entire National Park system lands are closed to all access. Can't even walk through the forest alone. Nuts. Criminal level mismanagement, afic.