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 &...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
I just responded on this question on another thread. The Marine Corps offered; we were stiff-armed by the nincompoops at FEMA. TC
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 ...
VMX got a herd airborne a couple of days ago. Pretty good outfit. TC Attached files
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
I agree with everything Mike said. TC
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...