In a message dated 1/24/01 10:58:20 AM Pacific Standard Time,
rob@thomasr.greatxscape.net writes:
<< Helicopters rely on 2 nuts. The one holding the rotor head on and one that
is dumb enough to fly it.
(Boeing-Vertol Chinook.........2 angry palm trees fighting over a Winnebago)
>>
Rob
What is the safest single engine aircraft (yes, this includes airplanes) in
the world? Answer is the Bell Jet Ranger Helicopter. Little known but true
fact.
BTW the nut that holds the rotor system to the mast is called the "Jesus
Nut". Because if it comes loose that's usually the last word uttered by the
pilot.
Curt Arndt
Carlsbad, CA
'55 BN1, '60 AN5
ATP AMEL & ROTORCRAFT/HELICOPTER
BH-222, CE-500, CE-525S, HS-125, GIV
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