RIP Colin....watched him in many rally's and he was awsome. Big shock to me
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Colin McRae RIP
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Bloody hell, they're dropping like flies (the helicopters that is):
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/essex/6997784.stmWill work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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It's to be expected, the poor don't fly and the gap to between rich and poor has grown:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6997145.stm
Nu Labour are to blame..."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by milanbenes View PostJesus,
why do all these rich people have crashes in helicopters ?
Lesson for us all, if we ever become rich don't get delusions of having a helicopter and becoming a pilot, every year we hear of rich people crashing their helicopters.
Maybe there should be stricter driving tests for helicopter pilots and more regular flying hours to keep the skills up ?
Milan.It's Deja-vu all over again!Comment
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Shame, he was a nice guy and to think his son perished also is extremely sorry news!!!"If you can read this, thank a teacher....and since it's in English, thank a soldier"Comment
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Originally posted by milanbenes View PostJesus,
why do all these rich people have crashes in helicopters ?
Lesson for us all, if we ever become rich don't get delusions of having a helicopter and becoming a pilot, every year we hear of rich people crashing their helicopters.
Maybe there should be stricter driving tests for helicopter pilots and more regular flying hours to keep the skills up ?
Milan.
Churchill - In "RIP" mode.Comment
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostI was having similar thoughts, the stats of rich folks crashing in these machines must be pretty high against professional piliots -
Far more likely a mechanical fault from the relatively cheap chopper (only 500k), pro's tend to fly more expensive and sturdier kit.Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostPeople in the flying community said he was a good a pilot as he was a rally driver, I would imagine if you have a good aptitude for driving this would be true.
Far more likely a mechanical fault from the relatively cheap chopper (only 500k), pro's tend to fly more expensive and sturdier kit.How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostPeople in the flying community said he was a good a pilot as he was a rally driver, I would imagine if you have a good aptitude for driving this would be true.
Far more likely a mechanical fault from the relatively cheap chopper (only 500k), pro's tend to fly more expensive and sturdier kit.Comment
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Originally posted by Troll View PostBut don't choppers auto gyrate safely to the ground in the event of mechanical problems?
Given sufficient height and momentum in the main rotor...
However, if there is a catastrophic seizure on the wrong side of the sprag-clutch, you're bolloxed.
Anyway, let's wait for the official report.Comment
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