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Leatherneck
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Osprey @ Farnsborough

Triple A threats, AA missiles, That's a pretty high-threat environment you describe. Which do you think would fare better: a low/slow Phrog or an up &...

18 years ago
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V-22 Accident MCAS New River

I just can't get by being low and slow in an Osprey in a hostile triple A enviroment and expect the A/C to survive. Well, that's kind of the point of ...

18 years ago
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US Navy confirms V-22 incident, denies danger

orlando ingvold wrote: De-icing equipment wasn't on this prototype...........Mr. Darcy also noted to DID: "...the incident did not occur 'in [a] cloud...

19 years ago
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V-22's combat readiness questioned

Hi guys. Just got here on a day off to attend the V-22 Change of Command this afternoon at Pax River. Also, does anyone have personal experience wit...

19 years ago
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Wonder what the REAL truth is?!

Trying to get that writer to consider facts is worse than pushing a rope. If you were to observe the maintenance department during OPEVAL II, you'd se...

19 years ago
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25 Osprey to fly at once

I just responded on this question on another thread. The Marine Corps offered; we were stiff-armed by the nincompoops at FEMA. TC

19 years ago
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Ospreys in LA

Exactly right, Frank. On Tuesday after the storm I had the opportunity to ask a very senior Marine in HQMC "Why isn't VMX-22 down there now? The guys ...

19 years ago
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Photos

VMX got a herd airborne a couple of days ago. Pretty good outfit. TC Attached files

19 years ago
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Dispelling the Myth of the MV-22

a V-22 cannot safely land vertically with one engine out It can land OEI, given sufficient power margin for the conditions (density altitude, gross ...

20 years ago
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Dispelling the Myth of the MV-22

Do you know how many hours of flight per month are being logged by VMX-22? Not offhand; because they are receiving new aircraft at about one per month...

20 years ago
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Dispelling the Myth of the MV-22

Kevin Gross is a fine Marine and an excellent test pilot. He personally conducted many of the tests he recaps in the writeup. The upcoming OPEVAL...

20 years ago
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remote controlled model

Here's a quick update. The program has come a long way in the last couple of years. OT-IIF began 18 May and is scheduled for approximately 120 hours...

20 years ago
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A Question

Stan, The short answer to "Why the rush?" on VXX is simple. The White House (Andrew Card) said get a new helo for the President to ride in before he...

21 years ago
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A Question

John, Dang! Just about the time I think I know everything, I discover I've forgotten half of it:D Thanks for the info... So what are you guys ...

21 years ago
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remote controlled model

Try the NAVAIR website for the V-22 here: There are links on that page in addition to a gallery of photographs and fairly detailed specs.. Try a...

21 years ago
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More Testing On Osprey Is Urged

Last Wednesday morning my boss and I were briefing Duncan Hunter, the Chairman of the HASC. Actually, we were listening to the Congressman rant about...

21 years ago
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Osprey's Fatal Flaw

Thanks, John, for the encouragement. As many know, "stuff happens" in developing a new aircraft. It's expected, it's planned for, and the effects are ...

21 years ago
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Osprey's Fatal Flaw

I agree with everything Mike said. TC

21 years ago
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Osprey's Fatal Flaw

At the end of OPEVAL three years ago, the four V-22 test aircraft were taking 18.6 maintenance man-hours per flight hour (against an operational requi...

21 years ago
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A Question

That's true, Brian. The only programmed funding in the FYDP is Navy Dept. (USMC) and USAF/SOCOM for about 50 CV-22s. Interestingly, considerable inter...

21 years ago
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Osprey's Fatal Flaw

As luck would have it, I'm responsible for oversight of the H-1 Upgrades Program testing as well as the V-22. Was down at the hangar at Pax River Mon...

21 years ago
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Osprey's Fatal Flaw

Brian, Welcome, new guy. Thanks for your observation, and thanks for the good work over there. You said:I flew with some frogs as there escort...

21 years ago
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Osprey's Fatal Flaw

RothI find it somewhat dissapointing that the principles involved keep trying to "push" the Osprey as a replacement for helos. Well, the fact is tha...

21 years ago
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Osprey's Fatal Flaw

I think we will have some sort of helicopter with us for a long time to come. Not to state the obvious, but the CH-53E heavy lifter, and the upgraded...

21 years ago
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