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GENERAL TOPICS => Our Pro-Military, Veteran, and Thin Blue Line place => Topic started by: Flyin6 on February 02, 2017, 08:28:40 AM

Title: Snakes and Little birds...
Post by: Flyin6 on February 02, 2017, 08:28:40 AM: I started out flying OH-58A's and C's for the 3rd Infantry Division in Germany. Spend over 1600 hours in those cockpits from 1980-1983 playing and patrolling the East German border when there was one. Flew front seat in the AH-1S as well. Not qualified as a pilot in one, but got to do the gunner thing. Impressive bird for its time

The OH-58 shown is the much improved "D" which I have not flown, but watched for years down range chewing up people who needed to die.

https://www.facebook.com/47577147284/videos/1036178378194/
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Post by: Flyin6 on February 02, 2017, 08:50:03 AM: F Model

https://www.facebook.com/MadisonAirport/videos/1057342797684651/
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on February 02, 2017, 09:04:28 AM: If technology keeps it current pace you may be piloting in your bunny slippers virtually out of retirement.

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Post by: Nate on February 02, 2017, 10:40:18 PM: too bad the Kiowa's are no more..............
Title: Snakes and Little birds...
Post by: TexasRedNeck on February 03, 2017, 12:22:45 AM: Why is it that I think of a Plymouth 426 hemi and 4 speed and then the new electronically controlled paddle shift auto/manual SMG BMW M3. The M3 may be faster but there is something about grabbing your own gears a a being a part of the machine.

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Post by: Flyin6 on February 03, 2017, 09:35:43 AM: Ma boyz little bird

A "Slight" upgrade over the Armee's Kiowa Warrior
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Post by: Flyin6 on February 03, 2017, 09:37:45 AM: Last pic sort of says it all
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Post by: Flyin6 on February 03, 2017, 09:39:34 AM: Have seen this many times...
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Post by: Flyin6 on February 03, 2017, 09:41:15 AM: Scout essentials:
Gun
Helo
Map
Beer (or spit cup)
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Post by: Superwhdm on February 03, 2017, 01:53:15 PM: I love these pics, I'd like to spend time with a few up close.
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Post by: Flyin6 on February 03, 2017, 02:13:13 PM: Quote from: Superwhdm on February 03, 2017, 01:53:15 PM
I love these pics, I'd like to spend time with a few up close.
Be careful what it is you ask for, you just may get it

Ever shoot a Coke can with a high powered rifle?

Aircraft skin affords about the same degree of protection...

Those kids used to come to my room a lot when I was in Kandahar. Spent the day out shooting people, then land, eat, shower and act just life was normal again...
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Post by: JR on February 03, 2017, 04:18:58 PM: Yep, pics are nice. Heard an unknown the other day, went out back and saw 3 Apaches cruising over to TAFB. Great looking birds.