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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:15:15 PM EDT
UH-72 Lakota
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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:18:40 PM EDT
[#1]
Strictly garrison helicopter.
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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:19:01 PM EDT
[#2]
One ugly looking bird!
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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:19:23 PM EDT
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Limited numbers in mostly safety roles, from what I've seen. I know they support Mountain phase.
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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:19:46 PM EDT
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Ok? They have been since 06.
Our local hospital has a pair of the civilian versions, unique sounding machines. |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:24:15 PM EDT
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Non-deployable. Now coming to an active training unit @ Ft Rucker, b/c of budget cuts. How would you like to learn to fly in a twin-engine European helicopter?
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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:24:31 PM EDT
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I was very surprised the Model 204 derivative's wasn't chosen. Lot of commonality in support, training and so on.
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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:32:51 PM EDT
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Strictly garrison helicopter. No dazziler and most likely no secure comms.. No one I was with ever had a hand one me when we exited. Is that new? Oh and no rifles. |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:34:31 PM EDT
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GTFU 351, those are sexy bitches! If I had millions, I'd buy one just
to stand next to it for selfies. and put my dags in it too. |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:38:12 PM EDT
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I remember those birds from Ranger School a few years ago. They are fairly agile which should be expected from small rotary wings.
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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:40:21 PM EDT
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We've got a couple at the reserve base by me along with Chinooks and Apaches.
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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:50:28 PM EDT
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Ft. Polk 5th AVN OPFOR Lakota's |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:51:49 PM EDT
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Ok? They have been since 06. Our local hospital has a pair of the civilian versions, unique sounding machines. I've seen them used as LifeFlights here. |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:52:57 PM EDT
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Fort Polk US Army Air Ambulance Detachment USAAAD Lakota |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:53:43 PM EDT
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I've seen them used as LifeFlights here. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Ok? They have been since 06. Our local hospital has a pair of the civilian versions, unique sounding machines. I've seen them used as LifeFlights here. Now that you mention it, I think that is what our perinatal team just started using. |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 7:57:11 PM EDT
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Det 1 Bravo Company 2-151st AVN Night Owls |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 8:02:43 PM EDT
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Ft. Polk 21st Cavalry Brigade Air Combat |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 8:25:05 PM EDT
[#17]
Eurocopter? One used by Lifenet crashed not far from me killing a patient, the pilot & two crew in August 2011. There was some talk that the pilot was distracted and had been texting while he should've been doing checks on the fuel levels for their trip.
http://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/2013/mosby_mo/abstract_mosby_mo.pdf Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 8:35:56 PM EDT
[#18]
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Non-deployable. Now coming to an active training unit @ Ft Rucker, b/c of budget cuts. How would you like to learn to fly in a twin-engine European helicopter? Oooohh! Me me me!!!! |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 8:44:42 PM EDT
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When I went to NTC at ft Irwin, the OPFOR used those as their air asset.
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Posted: 8/17/2014 8:48:22 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/17/2014 8:54:56 PM EDT
[#21]
Loach on steroid.
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Posted: 8/17/2014 8:55:46 PM EDT
[#22]
My unit has 2 or 3, but they're strictly for the state of SC to use for civilian type roles. At least, that's what I've been told. Last I heard, I think they were being transferred to 2nd Batt up in Greenville, along with our Chinooks.
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Posted: 8/17/2014 9:01:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/17/2014 9:02:20 PM EDT
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KA3B--
Given the info above, it looks like a good choice for Stateside CSAR/Recue work with the rear loading doors and all....is it a crew of 3 or 4? How many folks can it CASEVAC? Looks like there's room for 4 injured, stacked right and left....or is it more like 2 
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Posted: 8/17/2014 9:17:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI had no idea that many were procured, and for that many different missions. |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 9:54:23 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: KA3B-- Given the info above, it looks like a good choice for Stateside CSAR/Recue work with the rear loading doors and all....is it a crew of 3 or 4? How many folks can it CASEVAC? Looks like there's room for 4 injured, stacked right and left....or is it more like 2 One of my buddies is a flight medic instructor at Ft. Rucker, he's posted several pictures of UH-72's, want me to ask him? From what I can tell online, in a medevac role, crew is pilot, copilot, crew chief, and medic, with room for two litters, and includes a hoist operated by the crew chief. |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 9:59:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/17/2014 10:07:33 PM EDT
[#28]
Interesting. I heard some were being bought but used here. What's the reason for keeping them stateside?
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Posted: 8/17/2014 10:14:58 PM EDT
[#29]
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Eurocopter? One used by Lifenet crashed not far from me killing a patient, the pilot & two crew in August 2011. There was some talk that the pilot was distracted and had been texting while he should've been doing checks on the fuel levels for their trip. http://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/2013/mosby_mo/abstract_mosby_mo.pdf Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile That was a single engine AS350B2 flown by Air Methods. |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 10:17:05 PM EDT
[#30]
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Interesting. I heard some were being bought but used here. What's the reason for keeping them stateside? They're not combat aircraft with the systems in place on a Blackhawk for example. They're significantly less than a Blackhawk in terms of acquisition and operating costs which explains why they've been a success with the Guard. |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 10:33:46 PM EDT
[#31]
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They're not combat aircraft with the systems in place on a Blackhawk for example. They're significantly less than a Blackhawk in terms of acquisition and operating costs which explains why they've been a success with the Guard. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Interesting. I heard some were being bought but used here. What's the reason for keeping them stateside? They're not combat aircraft with the systems in place on a Blackhawk for example. They're significantly less than a Blackhawk in terms of acquisition and operating costs which explains why they've been a success with the Guard. I see, thanks for explaining it. I assume the second part is tongue in cheek but also truth. |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 10:35:53 PM EDT
[#32]
Many are going to transition to the training role, which isn't being welcomed by the instructors.
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Posted: 8/18/2014 8:05:42 AM EDT
[#33]
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Oooohh! Me me me!!!! Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Non-deployable. Now coming to an active training unit @ Ft Rucker, b/c of budget cuts. How would you like to learn to fly in a twin-engine European helicopter? Oooohh! Me me me!!!! How old are you, any prior service, & how are 'yer eyeballs? |
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Posted: 8/18/2014 8:08:28 AM EDT
[#34]
Yup. In all their gutless glory.
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Posted: 8/18/2014 8:08:59 AM EDT
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Strictly garrison helicopter. That shit blows my mind |
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Posted: 8/18/2014 8:11:39 AM EDT
[#36]
I think I've seen some of those at the airport next to the base I work at.
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Posted: 8/18/2014 8:12:42 AM EDT
[#37]
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That shit blows my mind Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Strictly garrison helicopter. That shit blows my mind Freeing up UHs for combat from stateside duty was one reason they were bought. Replacing A/C Kiowas and Hueys for the NG was another. Now we know its just so we could spend money. The fact that they are going to use them as Primary and Instrument trainers at Rucker is what really blows my mind. But fuck, kids going thru flight school in a couple years will be set. EC145 time is gold for the civilian world. |
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Posted: 8/18/2014 8:15:29 AM EDT
[#38]
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One ugly looking bird! 
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Posted: 8/18/2014 8:24:17 AM EDT
[#39]
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They're not combat aircraft with the systems in place on a Blackhawk for example. They're significantly less than a Blackhawk in terms of acquisition and operating costs which explains why they've been a success with the Guard. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Interesting. I heard some were being bought but used here. What's the reason for keeping them stateside? They're not combat aircraft with the systems in place on a Blackhawk for example. They're significantly less than a Blackhawk in terms of acquisition and operating costs which explains why they've been a success with the Guard. The reason that the Guard has had success with them is that the Guard has had no choice. Not like anybody asked. |
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Posted: 8/18/2014 8:46:35 AM EDT
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How old are you, any prior service, & how are 'yer eyeballs? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Quoted: Non-deployable. Now coming to an active training unit @ Ft Rucker, b/c of budget cuts. How would you like to learn to fly in a twin-engine European helicopter? Oooohh! Me me me!!!! How old are you, any prior service, & how are 'yer eyeballs? Age matters, but when I applied for WOFT it was race, sex, college, HS GPA, private pilots license, then the others, they were interested in. And they did not give one fuck about test scores or references (other than the number of, have the max). FQNS looks good though, and teaches a lot about humility. The time and effort spent to get to those four letters is a good lesson in precision, conformity, dealing with incompetence, and how to hurry up and wait. My hat is off to those that succeed, they are living what once was my dream. |
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Posted: 8/18/2014 9:03:57 AM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Age matters, but when I applied for WOFT it was race, sex, college, HS GPA, private pilots license, then the others, they were interested in. And they did not give one fuck about test scores or references (other than the number of, have the max).
FQNS looks good though, and teaches a lot about humility. The time and effort spent to get to those four letters is a good lesson in precision, conformity, dealing with incompetence, and how to hurry up and wait. My hat is off to those that succeed, they are living what once was my dream. FQNS does not come up in a simple Google search. Que? |
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Posted: 8/18/2014 9:05:53 AM EDT
[#42]
Ours went to Ft. Polk, and they wouldn't let them fly over the box. Lol...
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Posted: 8/18/2014 9:19:35 AM EDT
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As the old joke goes:
...and we have 2 of those sedans that those fat assed generals ride in the back of. |
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Posted: 8/18/2014 9:35:35 AM EDT
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A helicopter built by Scarebus? They can't even get flight control logic for fixed wing right. No thanks.
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Posted: 8/18/2014 9:50:04 AM EDT
[#45]
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FQNS does not come up in a simple Google search. Que? Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Age matters, but when I applied for WOFT it was race, sex, college, HS GPA, private pilots license, then the others, they were interested in. And they did not give one fuck about test scores or references (other than the number of, have the max).
FQNS looks good though, and teaches a lot about humility. The time and effort spent to get to those four letters is a good lesson in precision, conformity, dealing with incompetence, and how to hurry up and wait. My hat is off to those that succeed, they are living what once was my dream. FQNS does not come up in a simple Google search. Que? Fully qualified, non selected. And yes, I am a quitter, I could've applied once more, perhaps that I didn't proves their decision valid. |
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Posted: 8/18/2014 10:17:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Fully qualified, non selected.
And yes, I am a quitter, I could've applied once more, perhaps that I didn't proves their decision valid. I thought furiously for about 30 minutes in Iraq when I found out I was young enough to apply for a Warrant Aviator slot. Flying helicopters was my first dream as a kid. Now I have other priorities, and while I might make a decent pilot, my talents are better used elsewhere. Having served w/ a CAB, I know I made the right choice. |
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Posted: 8/18/2014 4:42:40 PM EDT
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A helicopter built by Scarebus? They can't even get flight control logic for fixed wing right. No thanks. Eurocopter makes some decent shit. Fuck Airbus, tho. The granddaddy of the EC145 is the Bo-105/BK117. Rigid rotor goodness. |
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Posted: 8/18/2014 4:51:19 PM EDT
[#48]
When in the hell did we start calling that tribe the Lakota?
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Posted: 8/18/2014 5:48:40 PM EDT
[#49]
If we are ordering Euro copters can we get some of these
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Posted: 8/18/2014 5:51:17 PM EDT
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If we are ordering Euro copters can we get some of these
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-04pIlmUY7Fk/TqBZW09OuwI/AAAAAAAAATU/W7Qo7OuGb40/s800/NH90%2BMulti-role%2BMilitary%2BHelicopter2.jpg NOT a success story for anyone
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