Impatience does not pay.

Nigel H-J · Post by **Nigel H-J** » 03 Aug 2007, 08:53

Saw this some time ago on TV.

The guy had just bought the helicopter and was waiting for the instructor but became impatient!! :shock:

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=29e_1186017604

Post by **DelP** » 03 Aug 2007, 15:06

Hmmm..thanks Nigel

What I'd like to say is that the word 'twat' springs to mind...

..but as this is a public forum I won't say it.

Derek :roll:

Post by **Garry Russell** » 03 Aug 2007, 16:33

Don't worry if you do Del..I won't tell anyone

Garry

DispatchDragon · Post by **DispatchDragon** » 03 Aug 2007, 17:50

Me either Del

Seen this video before but never could believe ANYONE would be that stupid

Leif

Paul K · Post by **Paul K** » 03 Aug 2007, 18:21

Blimey, I thought helicopters only flew like that in FS9 !!

Post by **DelP** » 03 Aug 2007, 18:31

OK, I won't say 'Twat'...

Derek

cstorey · Post by **cstorey** » 03 Aug 2007, 19:05

In fact, if you study the AAIB monthly bulletins, you will find that this type of mishap is a fairly regular occurrence. Many Instructors in piston engined helicopters apparently tell their students to start and warm the engine while they finish their tea / lower the all up weight etc . A change in wind, particularly a freshening, can have unhappy results!

Since I've never been able to master the FS helicopters, let alone the real thing, I am not going to criticise the poor students!

Vulcan_to_the_Sky! · Post by **Vulcan_to_the_Sky!** » 03 Aug 2007, 19:09

That explains it!

I've seen this video a few times before but never with a description, always put it down to bad flying, but didn't know that the guy decided to skip lessons and have a go anyway.