Originally posted by Aros.MotionRC
View Post
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Real pilots?
Collapse
X
-
Yes indeed and there are some really cool looking light aircraft these days!My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
Comment
-
Originally posted by Addison.MotionRC View PostChief 58D,
You gotta love the 58D model. That kind of looks like an old Prime Chance bird. I will never forget the constant "APR 39 Tracking" from Bitchin Betty. Pretty picture of it in the "overwatch" position anyway. Where did you fly the UH-1's at? Good to see fellow Army guys flying RC.
The production 58D KW (which is now all but retired and being sold off overseas ) definitely got it's roots in the Prime Chance program ~
all those "velcro mods" got factory-installed hardpoints and became the 58D Kiowa Warrior! :cool:
Only flew Hueys in flight school -
Flew 58 A/C's in Germany (Fulda Gap border missions), transitioned to the unarmed 58D AHIP for Germany & Desert Storm (guns & missiles would have been nice to have back then!!), then flew Cobras and 58D Kiowa Warriors (MTP, IP) in the Tennessee National Guard.
"APR 39 Tracking" brings back some memories -
I actually have some audio tapes of Desert Storm missions where Bitchin' Betty can be heard loud & clear!!
Hate to see the 58D go away ~
But given that vanilla 58's started flying in Vietnam, I think it's safe to say that the Army DEFINITELY got their money's worth out of the 58 airframe!!
Sounds like you might know your way around some Army helicopters... ;)
Comment
-
Hello all :)
I've been around planes most of my life growing up... my dad got his private pilot around the time I was about 8 or 10. Been in a Cessna 150, 172, 182, Tri-Pacer, PA-18, Beechcraft sundowner, Bonanza V-tail (the doctor killer), Beechcraft Debonair, and more that I've probably forgotten about.
Now, I've become 1/3 owner of a Grob 109a myself :D it's got an IFR dash on it, so I'll be able to get my solo, private pilot, complex, motor glider and IFR
baby needs some work... but we're hoping to have it flying by August
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Well if you are ever in the Pacific Northwest, I happen to know a guy who would love to fly with you. ;)My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
Comment
-
Yes it is beautiful here. And it doesn't rain quite as much as people think...Shhhhhh! Don't tell anybody. :)My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
Comment
-
Very nice! I really enjoy that FPV angle! Nice dusk/evening video. Landings? Nailed 'em. Nice job! :)My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Hi guys!
I've been a pilot for 44 years, of that 26 in the USAF and 14 as a corporate pilot, which is what I'm currently doing. I've been impressed with the dedication and professionalism I seen in the RC community at large and MRC in particular. I confess I've become addicted to scale warbirds, including EDFs and often gain valuable insights from your posts. Thanks for all you do!
Comment
-
Originally posted by Kitchnpassmastr View PostHi guys!
I've been a pilot for 44 years, of that 26 in the USAF and 14 as a corporate pilot, which is what I'm currently doing. I've been impressed with the dedication and professionalism I seen in the RC community at large and MRC in particular. I confess I've become addicted to scale warbirds, including EDFs and often gain valuable insights from your posts. Thanks for all you do!My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
Comment
-
Guys,
I would really like to see an F-105 Thunderchief! In many respects, this Republic aircraft represented the culmination of "Century Series" fighter design. Its flowing lines, size, speed, and combat record are legendary. I used to gaze at it often, during my tenior at the USAF Academy, for inspiration. If chosen, please mimic the real gear placement and stance that gave it such a menicing look on the ground. FMS style rotating retracts with reduced rotational travel could accomplish this for the main gear. And I hope I echo the sentiments of many others that I don't mind paying a little extra to get this right.
Thanks for for making this a great hobby!
1 Photo
Comment
Comment