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Impatience does not pay.
Posted: 03 Aug 2007, 08:53
by Nigel H-J
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
Posted: 03 Aug 2007, 15:06
by DelP
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:
Posted: 03 Aug 2007, 16:33
by Garry Russell
Don't worry if you do Del..I won't tell anyone
Garry
Posted: 03 Aug 2007, 17:50
by DispatchDragon
Me either Del
Seen this video before but never could believe ANYONE would be that stupid
Leif
Posted: 03 Aug 2007, 18:21
by Paul K
Blimey, I thought helicopters only flew like that in FS9 !!
Posted: 03 Aug 2007, 18:31
by DelP
OK, I won't say 'Twat'...
Derek
Posted: 03 Aug 2007, 19:05
by cstorey
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!
Posted: 03 Aug 2007, 19:09
by Vulcan_to_the_Sky!
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.