Recent content by CycloneMech

Going back to the short-ish discussion about training with subs, I am wondering if there are some Project 636 or Project 877 boats available to play with.  "They be SNEAKY buggers." :salute:

I'll almost BET that the Cyclone crews are going to be fairly "closed-mouth" about the capabilities of the new passive systems. No point in giving away the entire store before we get a chance to explore it fully. What do you think there Baz?

The "30 minute run dry" requirement was dropped due a change in the MGB design and that, disregarding the crash of Cougar 191 off St John NL, the odds of that scenario occurring are extremely remote. The crash of Cougar 191 was caused by a failure of the titanium mounting studs for the MGB oil...

CBC didn't show footage because they have a camera crew on-site for this particular dog n' pony show. There are some new stills though.  CTV had a full crew.

It'll be a while yet.  As you indicated, the C-17 world had the advantage of the USAF experiences operating that airframe in various environments for a number of years before we acquired them. The Cyclone crews (air and ground) need to develop and flesh out what can and what cannot be done over...

True that.........Maybe I misunderstood your point. Using the default "Utility" configuration would work for that, and then utilize whomever would be designated as cabin crew to watch over the pax. As far as the training for the other.......that will probably come in time as we all figure out...

I doubt FEs.........chances are if that scenario would occur, the lads in black would probably stage from a FF or DD, maybe an AOR. Pretty well bet an ACSO or SENSO........

<----------Quotes T'ealc fromStargate  "INDEED" Para-cable.....I was thinking more likely down the left side of the helo.....going out the center or right puts one close to that nasty whirly thingy called a tail rotor  :) "Enhanced guns"...oooooooooo.....careful....there's a SENSO  or two...

Baz - I was wondering the same thing myself especially regarding the "Commando" variant......How to rig a para-cable (like the Lab had), or would live para be only free fall. Interesting question don't you think?

Afternoon all,  just found this forum.  At least people ARE talking. And yes you can tell from my handle - been there, done that for the past five and half years since I got to Shearwater.  I think I know Baz from work, at least on sight. I'm on the technical side, plus FS along side of Ben and...