helicopters

[roosta]

I wouldn't want to fly in one, but boy do I like to look at them zip about.

What do you guys think?

[Waus]

A couple of my wife's relatives died in one - I guess their son was flying it (he was in the airforce or something) and he just lost control.

I guess they're pretty tricky to pilot.

[MC Moot]

I’ve heli-hiked,ski’d and biked before…as well when I was an insane youth I rode 6 times to get into to tree planting sites …it’s a blast, the only thing I found disturbing was how freaking loud it is…however these day’s I’m a bit pissed at the black ops like police helicopter that circles around my neighbourhood every night…it’s spooky it operates with just one tail light, very creepy and Orwellian…plus it’s loud as hell…and it’s a bit ridiculous in a city that has just over a million people we have 2 cop helicopters and Toronto at over 4 million has none…:rolleyes:

[Drederick Tatum]

Airwolf (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4u-0C9cqrI) single-handedly proves that not only are helicopters awesome they are also totally cool. fuck you Libya.

[MC Moot]

Airwolf (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4u-0C9cqrI) single-handedly proves that not only are helicopters awesome they are also totally cool. fuck you Libya.

Airwolf is Blue Thunders ( http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51SZDBAZCJL.jpg) bitch...:D

[TAL]

*does the helicopter*

[roosta]

Airwolf is Blue Thunders ( http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51SZDBAZCJL.jpg) bitch...:D

Hey, hey guys. We're all here because we love awesome helicopters. Let's not bicker over which is more awesome, Airwolf or Blue Thunder. Let's just revel in the awesomeness.

[Audio.]

Air Wolf FTW

[rirv]

*does the helicopter*

Get a friend to help you do a Chinook.

[ms.peachy]

I would love to fly in a helicopter.

[Bob]

i like it in war movies when people jump out of helicopters (especially if they use ropes). or when they're running into a helicopter and one guy's standing in front, waving his arm and saying something like "get in the chopper!" and maybe there's some green smoke or something. that's pretty cool too but not as cool as jumping out.

it they could make a video game where all you did was jump out of and then scramble into helicopters, i'd probably buy it

[Audio.]

In super smash bros as Solid Snake you can blast people with a grenade launcher from a helicopter while hanging on a rope ladder.

[Kid Presentable]

^^haha that attack is money.

A friend of mine is a commercial helicopter pilot in NZ. Loves it. I think you have to be a certain type of person to do it, personally. And he mentioned the challenging thing about the physics of the chopper is that there are so many complimentary forces influencing control of the vehicle, it only takes a minor minor minor disruption and you're fucked.

Sounds fun. I'd like to take a trip in one regardless.

[roosta]

In super smash bros as Solid Snake you can blast people with a grenade launcher from a helicopter while hanging on a rope ladder.

remember in Streets of Rage you could call in an air-strike from a police car.

That was sweet.

[Kid Presentable]

Streets of Rage was bomb.

[Audio.]

ooh fuck haha Streets of Rage.

[Matt]

i like it in war movies when people jump out of helicopters (especially if they use ropes). or when they're running into a helicopter and one guy's standing in front, waving his arm and saying something like "get in the chopper!" and maybe there's some green smoke or something. that's pretty cool too but not as cool as jumping out.

it they could make a video game where all you did was jump out of and then scramble into helicopters, i'd probably buy it

They'd have to add an ability to fire two guns while jumping sideways through the air. Then I'm sold for sure.

[kleptomaniac]

i've been in a helicopter a few times as a kid. i'm kinda afraid of 'em now though, like one's gonna fall on me and/or chop me into teeny bits. :S

[ericlee]

"why do all you guys sit on your helmets?"

"so we don't get our balls blown off"

[Audio.]

Apocalypse Now :cool:

[ericlee]

Apocalypse Now :cool:



Yep.

This stupid iphone with the automatic spelling made me spell "our" as "out" though.

[taquitos]

i think that they are more deserving of the slang terminology "choppers" than motorcycles are.

[taquitos]

double poste

[roosta]

i think that they are more deserving of the slang terminology "choppers" than motorcycles are.

what about big cocks? are they allowed vie for that title?

[taquitos]

overall they rank a distant 3rd, but seeing as how they are not (necessarily) means of transit they can keep the term as well.

[ericlee]

Still the fires they burn through
I'm desperate to go back to the jungle and boogie
oh how I've waited for this, ceiling fans remind me of chopper's blades
as they drift away and fade into my brain

-chorus for one of my songs, SOL.

Yeah, choppers rule

[b i o n i c]

i like rock music videos where british bands hop off helicopters and the singer sings songs into a microphone too tall for him with sunglasses gleaming the reflection of colored smokes while sky marching choppers helicopter about and stoic looking stand ins groove indifferently to a slow striding four four beat playing along to a jangly distorted open chord f#, a, e, b strummed droning progression. i like that

[b i o n i c]

helicopters.

[roosta]

helicopters.

(y) I agree!

[camo]

Streets of Rage was bomb.

I actually learnt to play the theme tune from number one on the keyboards at school. Drumbeats et al.

[mate_spawn_die]

yup (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55fMHSA-16c)

[kaiser soze]

Rambo liked helicopters too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmVQzwyWYZ0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvSBMzG_BiA&feature=related

[rirv]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-9-Te-DPbSE

GET TO THE CHOPPER!

[b i o n i c]

oh shit i havent thought of streets of rage in like 40 years!!!!! fuck yeah (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA1vV5HZxFo)

helicopters (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu-q8BUsAtE).

[MC Moot]

Chopper Down: Helicopter Deaths in the Movies ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM7WqxTyg5s)

(!):eek:(!)

[Bob]

MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIKE!

[mate_spawn_die]

are you hoping for a miracle?

[roosta]

oh, helicopters!

[Audio.]

^roflcopter

[Yeti]

I took a ride in a Blackhawk to tour blizzard damage in the state. The Gov was on board and we had to have an emergency landing. They sent a bunch of Hueys to pick us up. I have also flown in a weather helicopter.

My favorite rides have been in the Fuji blimp and a hot air balloon.

These are all advantages of being a former feature news shooter.

[paul jones]

is this the helicopter thread?

[wanton wench]

this is a chopper

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.choppercityusa.com/pics/MalteseFXST/Finished/fxst-do.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.choppercityusa.com/CustomFXST.htm&usg=__p-QUNJQ9D_4HOcFcVJeOTbBPRqw=&h=279&w=640&sz=44&hl=en&start=6&um=1&tbnid=aw5WGMYldnaMRM:&tbnh=60&tbnw=137&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dharley%2Bchopper%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%2 6rlz%3D1T4ADBF_enUS291US292%26sa%3DN

this is a motorcycle

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2002models/2002-Harley-Davidson-FXDDynaSuperGlide.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2002models/2002models-Harley-Davidson-FXDDynaSuperGlide.htm&usg=__kUODy1fHjtT7v8Xiwj2z_ay3HTM=&h=772&w=1280&sz=118&hl=en&start=36&um=1&tbnid=f1nIcihG6al3xM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dharley%2Bdavidson%26start%3D20%26ndsp %3D20%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1T4ADBF_enUS291US 292%26sa%3DN


just to clarify :)

[Echewta]

When I see a helicopter land, I always thing of that part in Duran Duran's song Hungry like the Wolf where they say "Do do do do do do do do do do do do do dooo dooooo." You know, because it decrescendos.

[roosta]

is this the helicopter thread?

It sure is, PJ.

[NoFenders]

You guys see those new remote control helicopters that are the size of your hand?

They look cool. But I had a remote control helicopter that only lasted 4 minutes. Crash and burned big time.

:)

[MC Moot]

I'd like to add that helicopters are serious business,you know you just don't jump in and take off as a passenger...when I've riden recreationally you had to take a breathalizer before you went up...and the pre-flight instruction is intense,hand signals and such..you even do a dry run on the ground,engine off,as to the exit order...kinda like you see sky divers do before a jump you act it all out...and did you know it's impossible to resist the urge to duck while boarding or exiting?...I defy you to try...even though the only times the rotor blades can getcha is when they are powering off or on...therefore the hand signals...Harrison Ford,David Lee Roth,Kris Kristofferson and Clint Eastwood could all rescue you in a helicopter if they had to...all though you may not want David Lee to even try...:eek:

[ericlee]

remember that remote control dildocopter at that meeting in Russia a few months ago?

That was funny.

[Lyman Zerga]

helicopters are overrated assholes

[Audio.]

yeah. I'm planning to do the same somewhere in public.

[Audio.]

^where the hell do I find a dildo where I wont be caught buying one

[roosta]

remember that remote control dildocopter at that meeting in Russia a few months ago?

That was funny.

that was pretty funny. but its a shame they were picking on Kasparov, as he's a good dude and he's trying to spread democracy where its really needed.

but still, a flying dildo is always great.

also, helicopters.

[MC Moot]

Tee Shirt Idea…you know you’ll want one… (http://www.faqs.org/docs/air/avheli_d.gif)(lb)

[paul jones]

It sure is, PJ.

fanks rodders(y)

[ericlee]

Bump.

I'm watching truTV and saw a commercial for a new show that's about to air called "Maui Chopper" which is based on rescue choppers in Maui.

So far on the commercial, some choppers were putting out a blaze and some were rescuing people from a tidal wave.

Looks interesting, thought of this thread.

Choppers (y)

[roosta]

Bump.

I'm watching truTV and saw a commercial for a new show that's about to air called "Maui Chopper" which is based on rescue choppers in Maui.

So far on the commercial, some choppers were putting out a blaze and some were rescuing people from a tidal wave.

Looks interesting, thought of this thread.

Choppers (y)

cheers for the bump, dude.

keep us posted on the "maui chopper" news.

[ericlee]

cheers for the bump, dude.

keep us posted on the "maui chopper" news.

I'm out of state on vacation atm and I don't have the same channels at my apartment but I think I want to see if I can order truTV for that show and a few others that I've watched since being here.

I did youtube Maui Choppper and found a commercial for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ9n8K47PLs

[roosta]

the other day the search and rescue helicopter (i live by the sea) swung by our house. my whole family (being a family of helicopter enthusiasts) dropped our cutlery (we were having lunch) and ran over to the window to catch a glimpse of its orange double-bladed wonder.

as is customary every time we see the search and rescue helicopter we began musing on why it may be out.

one time there was a bank robbery and the robbers were hiding on the beach and they used the search and rescue helicopter to search for them.

true story.

[funk63]

I rode in a military helicopter on Fort Belvoire VA at my military school. It was pretty badass. Its tight cuz when your going up to it the blades almost push you back with all the wind they create. It was fun.

[BangkokB]

Helicopters are better actors than musicians. They one tricked ponyed their band career on the Aldo Nova song Fantasy into

[MC Moot]

the other day the search and rescue helicopter (i live by the sea) swung by our house. my whole family (being a family of helicopter enthusiasts) dropped our cutlery (we were having lunch) and ran over to the window to catch a glimpse of its orange double-bladed wonder.

as is customary every time we see the search and rescue helicopter we began musing on why it may be out.

one time there was a bank robbery and the robbers were hiding on the beach and they used the search and rescue helicopter to search for them.

true story.

And what a great story it is!...I picture roosta's family being a little peoples,physically,adorned in sheep skin and deer skin...who live in caves or under precipes along the barren sea cliffs...they are pagans and recognize the wonderous magic of the whirly bird...(y)

[AceFace]

i effing love the band hellacopters!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1aZUzaAdJY

[b i o n i c]

this guy i know is in this helicopters video, hes the schnozzy dude at the table in the restaurant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_nIeK9kez0&feature=channel_page

[AceFace]

awesome!

[roosta]

And what a great story it is!...I picture roosta's family being a little peoples,physically,adorned in sheep skin and deer skin...who live in caves or under precipes along the barren sea cliffs...they are pagans and recognize the wonderous magic of the whirly bird...(y)

this isn't a million miles from the truth.

also, kudos on the term "whirly bird"

[roosta]

not only is this an amazing piece of video (note: its real footage,not models animated) but it also highlights the amazingness of helicopters

bathtub IV (tile shift video) (http://www.vimeo.com/3156959)

[Helvete]

I've been in quite a few helipcopters, and I can confirm that they are pretty decent. Blackhawks are the most fun, unfortunately I didn't get to ride in a Lynx which combined with crazy British pilots are supposed to be the best. Flying in Basrah over the rivers, sometimes the doorgunners have little contests to see who can touch the water whilst flying.

[Drederick Tatum]

I've been in quite a few helipcopters, and I can confirm that they are pretty decent. Blackhawks are the most fun, unfortunately I didn't get to ride in a Lynx which combined with crazy British pilots are supposed to be the best. Flying in Basrah over the rivers, sometimes the doorgunners have little contests to see who can touch the water whilst flying.

you had me at helicopters.

[MC Moot]

not only is this an amazing piece of video (note: its real footage,not models animated) but it also highlights the amazingness of helicopters

bathtub IV (tile shift video) (http://www.vimeo.com/3156959)

das ist rad...very trick...(y)

[Lex Diamonds]

Me and some friends were chilling on top of a hill having a BBQ the other day when some kid and his girl just got dropped off by a helicopter on the field in front of us. Now that's ballin.

[roosta]

I walked out into my kitchen no more than 10 minutes ago, looked into the garden and there was my sister, her son and my dad all pointing at a helicopter.

(y)

[Knuckles]

I'm writing a helicopter scene in my book right now.

Well, I will be as soon as I stop screwing around on the interwebs.

[ericlee]

bump.

I'm watching this (http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/ultimate-factories/2896/Overview#tab-Videos/02489_00) right now on natgeo and thought of this thread.

I'm too lazy to find a site with the whole video online but it's Ultimate Factories: Apache.

[ericlee]

Goddammit, roosta. I bumped this thread for you!

I bought a remote control helicopter for $20 at BJ's. It's a piece of crap, you can't control the steering on it, it does 360's and I'm upset with it. What do you expect for 20 bones though.

So, I'm going to come out of my pocket and get at least a $200 one and hopefully I'll be happy with it.

[roosta]

Goddammit, roosta. I bumped this thread for you!

I bought a remote control helicopter for $20 at BJ's. It's a piece of crap, you can't control the steering on it, it does 360's and I'm upset with it. What do you expect for 20 bones though.

So, I'm going to come out of my pocket and get at least a $200 one and hopefully I'll be happy with it.

Haha...thanks Ericlee !

You better rock up some photos of that remote control helicopter.

I hope everyone has some wonderful helicopter based moments this Christmas

[Turchinator]

Airwolf (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4u-0C9cqrI) single-handedly proves that not only are helicopters awesome they are also totally cool. fuck you Libya.

boooo!

you chose the Season 4 intro, with all the lead characters re-cast with no name actors, a cheesier theme and a different production crew as well as moving the production to Canada with a smaller budget and no access to the original "Airwolf" helicopter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr_CJL1YQRc&feature=related

[MC Moot]

Apparently the police helicopter has a whisper mode…usually you can hear it long before you see it…but it was just above all stealth like…blue thunder!

:cool:

[venusvenus123]

We live opposite a park where helicopters regularly land with patients needing urgent treatment at the hospital. When we first got here it was brilliant entertainment for our son. He's 11 now and we're all a bit nonchalant about them.

The other day a Chinook came in tho. That was interesting. :cool:

[roosta]

Hi guys

Been off the board for a few weeks, hope everyone had some great helicopter moments recently.

[weez]

a helicopter: six million separate pieces flying in an unstable formation.

i've been in one a couple of times, and still run to a window, or a clear line of sight every time i hear one. awesome machines.