mike newman Posted September 14, 2020 Posted September 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Pukeko said: Fixed rate is 3900 rounds per minute .Originally there were two rates ,2100, and 4200 which could be selected. When they fire ,it sounds like a big buzz saw. Once ,when I was trundling up the Kunar Valley ,( next to the border with Pakistan,) in a UH1N (Bell 212 )at 100 knots, one flew underneath me from behind, scared the living crap out out of me !.He was clipping right along, and threw out some chaff. Looked pretty cool, F/O tried to get a pic ,but wasnt quick enough. They have to be one of my fav orite aircraft.!! C'mon Peter...don't copulate around here......put some of your fantastic pictures on this topic......... Mike 1 Quote
sandhiller Posted September 15, 2020 Posted September 15, 2020 Himalayan Griffon Vulture, showing off it's fake eyes in attack mode. It would work on me? 2 1 Quote
sandhiller Posted September 18, 2020 Posted September 18, 2020 Those CG guys are just plain amazing, fearless 2 Quote
Sledgehammer Posted September 19, 2020 Posted September 19, 2020 Tonight moving hay off the field just as the sun was going down. 12 Quote
Cool1566 Posted September 19, 2020 Posted September 19, 2020 43 minutes ago, Sledgehammer said: Tonight moving hay off the field just as the sun was going down. Nice pic and even nicer tractor! 1 Quote
lorenzo Posted September 19, 2020 Author Posted September 19, 2020 On 9/15/2020 at 12:18 PM, sandhiller said: Australia. That’s no photoshop, I have seen those guys in person . 2 Quote
messer9696 Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 I had a tailgate jump out of one of those things and don't remember that kind of maneuverability. Although I do see the rotor blades are flexing quite a bit. Is it real? Quote
Dasnake Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 On 9/18/2020 at 7:30 PM, lorenzo said: Australia. That’s no photoshop, I have seen those guys in person . The most I've seen up here is three, named C train, is this a special road name or timeline, I've seen people slow and wait behind C trains, I have to think peeps would be nervous when passing this without an escort. 1 Quote
jingles1928 Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 From what I understand about these road trains is that you would need an airplane to pass one.? 1 Quote
sandhiller Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 Sticking with the road train theme, believe this to be another from down under? Not something I would do however My dogs ride in the cab with me. Yeah, they mean that much to me! 2 1 Quote
Dasnake Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 15 minutes ago, sandhiller said: Sticking with the road train theme, believe this to be another from down under? Not something I would do however My dogs ride in the cab with me. Yeah, they mean that much to me! You got a knack for stuff on the web, google up cummins diesel explodes out of truck, or in that vein, the boyz here would love to see it, I can't bring this stuff up. Quote
sandhiller Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 4 hours ago, messer9696 said: I had a tailgate jump out of one of those things and don't remember that kind of maneuverability. Although I do see the rotor blades are flexing quite a bit. Is it real? Looks real to me but you've been there Would take your word over something found on the internet ? Quote
sandhiller Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 9 minutes ago, Dasnake said: You got a knack for stuff on the web, google up cummins diesel explodes out of truck, or in that vein, the boyz here would love to see it, I can't bring this stuff up. Found it but can't copy on my phone Truck acting up, cancelled load an limped home I'll try to post it from laptop if I can It's a Facebook thing and I don't do them I've had a sucky weekend and I'm idling home in the pu having a couple cans Quote
Dasnake Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, sandhiller said: Found it but can't copy on my phone Truck acting up, cancelled load an limped home I'll try to post it from laptop if I can It's a Facebook thing and I don't do them I've had a sucky weekend and I'm idling home in the pu having a couple cans Good luck, gives us a heads up when home, maybe someelse can. Quote
lorenzo Posted September 21, 2020 Author Posted September 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Dasnake said: The most I've seen up here is three, named C train, is this a special road name or timeline, I've seen people slow and wait behind C trains, I have to think peeps would be nervous when passing this without an escort. In the out back of AU where these are common no one else is on the roads anyway . People forget Australia’s landmass is roughly the size of the United States but in Australia 90% of the population lives within a few miles of the coast. In the outback where these road trains are being driven there is no one and nothing in their way. 1 2 Quote
messer9696 Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 30 minutes ago, sandhiller said: Looks real to me but you've been there Would take your word over something found on the internet ? LOL. Yeah been there in one of those but doesn't mean I know anything about them. Daytime Hollywood jump at Ft Bragg is not something pilots get overly excited about. Maybe they are way more nimble then they appear. 1 Quote
lorenzo Posted September 21, 2020 Author Posted September 21, 2020 One place I never get enough of. 2 Quote
TroyDairy Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 1 hour ago, lorenzo said: One place I never get enough of. Why? Like you're well traveled. ..what is it about that old city? Cool pic though. Chopper guy was in Germany touring Claas and they took few days down to Fr. He recalled my oldest like the Effil tower from me saying something and got her a 6" tall one from the gift shop there. Same chinka as one here but she was over the moon since it was from France France! By her alarm clock still Quote
sandhiller Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 Think this is it Jake, there are so many. Can't make this link click and play. The way my damn whole weekend has gone. Just as well go out on a fail? https://www.thedrive.com/news/36562/watch-this-cummins-diesel-engine-launch-itself-out-of-the-engine-bay-at-a-dyno-competition#:~:text=Within moments of whining up,driver jumps out seemingly unharmed. 1 1 Quote
mike newman Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 yeah.......those darn Dodges......sigh ....but they sure look great when they "blow up ""... Mike ...great video .......poor sales pitch..... 1 1 Quote
Dasnake Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 2 hours ago, sandhiller said: Think this is it Jake, there are so many. Can't make this link click and play. The way my damn whole weekend has gone. Just as well go out on a fail? https://www.thedrive.com/news/36562/watch-this-cummins-diesel-engine-launch-itself-out-of-the-engine-bay-at-a-dyno-competition#:~:text=Within moments of whining up,driver jumps out seemingly unharmed. Yuppers, ain't dat something? I believe it blew after they tested a bulletproof 48re, then read out at 2920 hp. thanx. 1 Quote
searcyfarms Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 thats why i keep my stuff stock - not sure where i would need that kind of power - way easier on the pocketbook - im sure they are laughing about it now and it was fun but boy scary 1 Quote
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