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04-02-2013, 04:40 PM | #1 |
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Can anyone tell me why the Blackhawk with the SAR markings is constantly in the air. I see it everywhere all over the state, no matter where I am. I ski, hike , boat etc. pretty often and have lived within a couple miles of Laconia airport for many years.
I recall a discussion a while back about a fee if you need to be rescued (double taxation) imho. Not sure if it is current law but it must get pricey to have that bird aloft almost 24/7. Im presuming this is a search and rescue rig and can definitely appreciate its role. Im just not sure why my storm windows are rattled once sometimes twice a day from the chop chop touch and goes at LCI. Is this necessary? I moved to the lake to relax |
04-03-2013, 07:55 AM | #2 |
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Huh...
I work in Concord on the approach to the airport. Those Helicopters are based out of the Concord Airport and they belons to the either 238th GSAB (Air Ambulance) or 249th LUG (Air Ambulance). They really dont fly all that much unless they are ramping up training for a deployment. Woodsy
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04-03-2013, 11:25 AM | #4 |
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Move along, nothing to see here.
Why don't you know? It's big brother watching you. The new eye in the sky!!
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04-03-2013, 12:16 PM | #5 |
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Imagine what you'd be seeing and hearing had Romney got elected. Like him or not, the fact is, had he been elected POTUS, there would be a lot more "activity" in the region.
(not trying to provoke the "I'd take the increased activity instead of the other guy who got elected" debate stuff) I'm just pointing out that any POTUS who lives on the lake would bring a lot of extra attention to the lake...good or bad. |
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04-03-2013, 05:19 PM | #6 |
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How does it refuel if it's constantly in the air?
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and for bonus points, can anyone name the 2 parts pictured (on the tanker and receiver) used in this type of refueling?
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04-04-2013, 10:15 AM | #10 |
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we have a winner! probe and drogue, that is correct.
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That looks like a tough maneuver.
That looks like a particularly dangerous refueling maneuver. I’ve seen fighters refuel where the fighter was behind and below the tanker. Is it an optical illusion in the photo or is the helicopter beside the tanker fuselage and tail? One good side wind could have significant consequences.
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What DT said!
Note the position of the flaps on the KC-130! That plane is traveling at about 115 knots... only about 15 knots or so above stall speed when refueling a helo! Kudos to the pilot for having the balls for doing that! Woodsy
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yup, that 130 is crawling along.
130's themselves are a pain to refuel because they're so slow. a-10's too, they're slow as hell. often times a toboggan maneuver has to be done so they can keep up with the tanker. a toboggan maneuver is basically just a slow descent so they can pick up enough speed to keep up so they can complete the refueling. |
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