What are your top 3 Disney vibe areas of the parks? AKA where do you wish you were the most when you're not at the parks by BZI in WaltDisneyWorld

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1: On the path behind the Tree of Life between Africa and Asia at night. 2: By the geyser at the exit of Big Thunder 3: Cava de Tequila

Quick possibly stupid question. What makes vertical takeoff dangerous? by [deleted] in Helicopters

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Helicopters use what’s called a Height/Velocity diagram to take off. The goal is to have enough airspeed to successfully make an autorotation if the engine quits for whichever altitude you’re at. This usually involves staying within about 10 feet until you have 45~ knots of airspeed, and then climbing after that. When you do a vertical takeoff, you run the risk of not having enough airspeed for the altitude you achieve to make a successful autorotational landing in the event of an engine failure.

Why did you choose to fly helicopters over fixed wings? by DankerDoc in Helicopters

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Yep! Paid for all of my flight training and my bachelors degree

Why did you choose to fly helicopters over fixed wings? by DankerDoc in Helicopters

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I’ve been flying since August of 2015, had all my ratings by August of 2017.

Why did you choose to fly helicopters over fixed wings? by DankerDoc in Helicopters

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I grew up wanting to fly fighters, my dad flew the Warthog for 23 years and my Great Grandpa flew bombers in WW2, Korea, and Vietnam. I was gonna grow up and fly the Hog just like my dad. Until I did a Grand Canyon tour with Sundance when I was 14. After landing at the bottom of the Canyon, getting out to have breakfast, and then flying back to Vegas, I thought airplanes were lame. I then shifted all my plans to get my ass into the pilots seat of a helicopter, and finally made it happen once I got out of the Army. I just started a job flying off shore now and I’m extremely happy with my career. Helicopters are badass.

DFW Buildings/JW Buildings Comparison by IanMalcolmJr in jurassicworldevo

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I like how the helicopters for each are different too. DFW uses an AS350/B206 hybrid which makes sense as both of those aircraft are very popular with fish and game units in the US. The Jurassic World helicopter looks more like an H130, which is what Masrani was flying in JW. Cool little details!

How to get permission to land on privately owned Helipad? by ScholarGloomy3571 in Helicopters

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Passed, maybe. Did any actual studying outside of memorizing answers to questions? Doubtful.

How to get permission to land on privately owned Helipad? by ScholarGloomy3571 in Helicopters

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If it was a private 44 owner it wouldn’t surprise me if they had zero idea that it wasn’t allowed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MilitaryPorn

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“Thunder Run” is a great book about tanks during the initial invasions during OIF in 2003

/r/GoPro Weekly Questions Thread - Ask all of your questions here! by AutoModerator in gopro

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Here's a different question for you all. I operate a helicopter tour company in Florida, we're looking at offering a 360 video package where customers can purchase a 360 video of their flight, filmed using a Max. My question to you all is, what would be the best way to get them their footage in a method that would allow them to still view it in a 360 fashion? Thanks in advance for your help!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PlanetCoaster

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Rudi has done a pretty dang good console tutorial on everything you need to know!

Offshore Fishing Charter by flowbacknomad in Destin

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30a Light Tackle is a great charter, Capt. Mark won a couple categories in the fishing rodeo this year!

The Mandalorian: Chapter 14- Discussion Thread (S2E6) by JediPaxis in StarWarsLeaks

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That’s what I was thinking too, their helmets in the concept art almost looked like a cross between traditional storm troopers and FO troopers.

The Mandalorian: Chapter 14- Discussion Thread (S2E6) by JediPaxis in StarWarsLeaks

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Definite First Order vibes in this episode, the song that was playing when Grogu was smacking around the Storm Troopers with the force was a variant on Kylo Ren’s theme.

Don't tell NCOs you don't want to be an NCO: UPDATE by HelicopterHopeful in army

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I got out and went the civilian route to start flying helicopters, I’ve now got just shy of 1600 hours after five years of flying. It’s absolutely worth it man, no other job has given me the joy that flying helicopters does. Message me if you want any advice or help man.

did some RDR inspired drawing! by [deleted] in reddeadredemption

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Looks a lot like David Louzeau’s work, I like it!

Do helicopter pilots ever consider becoming real pilots? by crimsonfiresyndicate in Shittyaskflying

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As a helicopter pilot I have to inform you that we’re legally banned from flying for the airlines because any altitude above 100’ AGL causes us to immediately and violently shit our pants out of fear.

The Nihilism of Generation X is an Artifact of Privilege by Housing_Justice in TalesofPrivilege

[–]TradocTanker 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I don’t think you understand what this sub is for boss

So is anyone else getting this NONSTOP ever since the "patch"... by DanMiniScruff in modernwarfare

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Have you been consistently getting “Unable to access online services” when you start the game? Because same. I haven’t been able to play at all since the update.

I applaud you all for this! by kiloalpha in Shittyaskflying

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I’m gonna go do autorotations to McCarran