Rogue-for-Higher Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 I know that RedRussian is in the Russian military and a pilot but I am wondering if any one else has served, or has any REAL (non computer:D ) flying experince? Recently I have been concidering enlisting in the US Cost Guard, and perhaps becoming a helo pilot. If any one here as any advice on piloting please tell me. RedRussian, if you could perhaps discribe any of the diffcultys in helo plioting I wold apprechate it. I already have a working knowge of aircraft from flight sims, so mabe your experinces in training would be helpfull. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JangoClone#104 Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 whatever you do, DO NOT PUSH THE LITTLE FLASHING RED BUTTON! i know it's tempting, but i don't think a flashing red button looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SuicidalXWing Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 That button could be your launch button, you may need that, shows what you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue-for-Higher Posted May 9, 2002 Author Share Posted May 9, 2002 This was sposta be a serous thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRussian Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 Wait a few hours when I have more time. I am sorry I didn't respong earlier, accidently skipped it whille scrolling. We post back in a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRussian Posted May 11, 2002 Share Posted May 11, 2002 First, if you want to become a helo pilot, you need to know a few things. You have to have a very good Math skills, and good reflex's. Its also very important to have 20/20 vision or better. The coast guard uses pretty heavy helos, so it will be harder than making small flights on smaller helo's, not to mention you will have to hover for like 10 min. You need to keep the craft steady on such missions, so that if very important. Coputer skills are needed, especially that you will likely fly a new helicopter replacing the old Dauphin helos soon. I think they are planning on using the S-76. I am not really sure. Making daily flights in flight sims is a good first step, but I will tell you this, its going to be very hard at first, even with flight sim experience. You will also fly low, so you really need to trust your eyes, and equipment to not run into the ground. This is called nap-of-the-earth flying I think in English. Well that it, ask more if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roling Thunder Posted May 12, 2002 Share Posted May 12, 2002 In certain conditions - especially over the sea and in bad weather, you'll have to learn to ignore your feelings and concentrate on your instrument readings. People have flown into the sea by following their gut instincts too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue-for-Higher Posted May 13, 2002 Author Share Posted May 13, 2002 Thanks for the info RedRussian and Roling Thunder. I have the refelxs and vision, my math skills are ok. That nap of the Earth flying is diffcult for any pilot. As for hovering I have read that the Dauphin can maintain a preset course alowing the pilot and navagtior to look around for people in trouble etc. I guess tonight I'll work on instment flying in Apache v Havioc, (I'll fly a pracice mission a night in the rain without night vision:D ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue-for-Higher Posted May 14, 2002 Author Share Posted May 14, 2002 I practiced some of that nap of the Earth flying last night in Apache v Havoic and well I didn't have to wash my landing gear after that mission (But my CP/G had to wash his underware!)!! I'm going to keep flying missions like that for a while and then try to land on the carriers at night with out night vision or FLIR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRussian Posted May 16, 2002 Share Posted May 16, 2002 glad to help. I have the same game you have BTW, its a great game, just don't play it much because I don't have enough tiime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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