Probably because they don't spend as much time loitering, and the can taxi without being off the ground. From what I hear, V-22 pilots really do respect their craft far more than any other pilot because the vehicles scare the shit of them.

Our local small airport is a frequent stop-over for many military aircraft and last time I watched a group of Blackhawk and Apache take off together they taxied, in the air, on a path usually used by fixed wing, including turns, then ran down the runway at low alt before taking off...again, like fixed wing.

While it was cool, it just seemed kind of unnecessary.

Helos are fucking badass but I have some concerns about how much we use them for mundane training tasks, especially in groups.

I’ll take: “Things Geordie LaForge would Say” for $500

“Don’t make them like the use to!” “It’s iron.” “Yea but old iron was better.” “It’s iron.” “Come on has your cast iron lasted this long?” “I don’t see why it couldn’t, it’s iron.” “Probably Chinese!” “Nope, it’s literally made in the same factory as your pan made 50 years ago.”

Anker PowerCore charger/battery combos are cool because you can use them as a normal charger but then take the whole thing with you when go out. Unfortunately, Anker doesn't make any PowerCore Charger Batterybanks that have built in cords, which are nice.

Unless you lose the spring.

Has anyone seen replacement springs available for various type of spring-open shears?