Recent content by bubbleboy

I've just started watching F1, and have become hooked!!! It beats the sh$$ out of watching them moonshiners going around in circles with the chevy's and dodges. :D How much longer can m. schumacker and the Ferrari's dominate like that? Anyways, I've mentioned this before. What would you guys...

O.K, I've composed myself after a serious laughing jag.... ummmmmmm.......ahhhhhhhhhhh........ummmmm.....let's see... Nope, don't quite know what to say about that one..... :huh: The only real problem I can foresee is the possibility of the gown getting caught up in the pedals. :D :D...

Jetbox: No worries. I don't know if I can explain exactly what that means, but here goes. :D The way I interpreted those comments was that some people like to to see a pilot dressed like a pilot - whatever that means. I guess that's why I asked the question. ;) It doesn't matter to me, I like...

The light weight version would be better called thread bare!! I liked the way you could tell the wind direction and speed by the way they bellowed around. :D During the dog days of summer a guy has to try his best to keep cool, but the most extreme was the picture I saw of a driver who's name...

What about you engineers? What got you interested in working on helicopters as opposed to fixed wing? Was it the fact that as a helicopter engineer you need more in your toolbox than just a hammer? :D Apologies to any fixed wing guys browsing on here! :) bb

I should clarify my time line. I did not empty my piggy bank untill 1990. I did grow up around the industry and got to meet some of the guys who are now veterans. I watched Bruce Risteau perform one of the biggest hairy a$$ flares I ever saw while training at Al Engst's flight school. Later...

I have a little time in the 120. Interesting bird to fly. Very very fast. It also has a very decent range, better than the 206, but memory does not allow me to provide an exact number. Nice interior, but the crashworthy seat design prohibits storage under them. Huge rear cargo that can take...

No sh!!? Man, that is going to be a tough one. Do you think you will be able to completely stay away, as I assume you have many flying years left in you, or will end up pulling a Michael Jordan, and come out of retirement for a lucrative offer? Congrats on having a long and diverse career, and...

I have been on both sides of the fence. I have worn the "custom-made" dark blue flight suits, and have also looked like the typical helicopter bush pilot i.e: jeans, jacket, hiking boots, truckers wallet, and company ball cap. Does a flight suit look more professional, or should it be left up...

Do you guys remember what it was that first got you interested in helicopters - other than chicks and big watches. :rolleyes: For me, it was one summer when I was an EFF (emergency fire fighter). It was 1979, apparently a very bad year for fires - some of you were probably out working some of...

So what's wrong with boiled pork chops? No wonder we are such a hard bunch to please. :P What if they are boiled in beer? Ya see, sounds better already!! :D

A similar method would be the use of "fractionals", something that is becoming increasingly common south of the border. I'm not 100% sure how they work, but it seems that a group of individuals get together and purchase or lease an A/C and then divide the usage up accordingly. I don't know if...

Yes, maybe there are more creative ways to increase the rates, instead of the one price for the complete package. Why not take it to the next step? Customer X who is looking for operators to provide 1500 + hrs experienced pilots to do routine flying. Maybe operators could start charging for...

I just checked, and the current exchange is 1.36. That works out to $1632/hr for a 206. I realize that some companies feel that they can afford to low-ball because the equipment is paid for. Maybe those companies have DOC's and other costs that add up to $500/hr (my number). Now, rather than...

I was just wondering what you guys think the rates should be in a perfect world? A certain amount of profit has been factored in, but this profit margin seems to have the competitions rates in mind. Take a 206 for example. What should the ideal rate be? Within reason of course. I had friends...