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2023-05-14 -Land of the Free

Fatal Army helicopter crashes occurring as pilots fly 'significantly' less than decade ago: report

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Posted by Skidmark 2023-05-14 01:49|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 But less flying means less CO2!

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Posted by Bobby 2023-05-14 04:01|| 2023-05-14 04:01|| Front Page Top

#2 Q:
Are they flying use due to Tree Hugger-issues, or is it because 10 years ago we were in a war and the US ARMY was retaining seasoned Chopper pilots at a higher rate?

Posted by NN2N1 2023-05-14 08:26|| 2023-05-14 08:26|| Front Page Top

#3 The biggest issue is operating the control pedals in high heels. And breaking nails on the collective control.

Posted by ed in texas 2023-05-14 09:17|| 2023-05-14 09:17|| Front Page Top

#4 That putting on lipstick while driving is a killer.

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-05-14 09:19|| 2023-05-14 09:19|| Front Page Top

#5 Let he/she/it/them who has successfully parallel-parked a helicopter cast the first stone!

The article mentions specific accidents but nothing about accident frequency. Hard to get worked up about decreased flight hours without some context. "But crashes!", you say. Hey, we are talking helicopters here - hundreds of rotating parts, all of which want to kill you. Of course they crash. The question is how often and why?

Posted by SteveS 2023-05-14 12:50|| 2023-05-14 12:50|| Front Page Top

#6 Having problems getting parts from China?

Posted by DooDahMan 2023-05-14 12:51|| 2023-05-14 12:51|| Front Page Top

#7 The Jesus Nut is angry with the sinful direction of our military.

Posted by Lowspark 2023-05-14 13:32|| 2023-05-14 13:32|| Front Page Top

#8 The old saying was, “If we ain’t crashing, we ain’t flying.” Albeit my experience was in fixed wings, so there was significantly less crashing than rotating abominations to nature’s laws. Higher crash rates with less operational hours shows a reduction in quality across the full spectrum. Go woke get broke I recon.

Posted by Lowspark 2023-05-14 13:42|| 2023-05-14 13:42|| Front Page Top

#9 I think it was Gus Grissom about the moon launch
"Thousands of parts, each one let to the lowest bidder."

Posted by AlanC 2023-05-14 18:05|| 2023-05-14 18:05|| Front Page Top

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