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Marine 1
Was watching "West Wing" on TV (love that show), and in one scene they
swooped in with Marine 1 (POTUS onboard) in a pretty aggresive approach. Seemed pretty cool flying, with a tight LZ; trees, buncha cars and such all around (yeah, TV- I know). But it made me wonder; just how agile is that Sikorski? Anyone know who flys it for the show? |
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But it made me wonder; just how agile is that Sikorski? Anyone know who
flys it for the show? The ship that they used looked to be an old Sikorsky S-62 (HH-52 USCG) that was painted up to look like Marine 1. I believe there is a company that provides classic copters for TV/Movies. But in last years final episode they actually used one of the USPP Bell 412s in scenes shot by the Potomac in Georgetown. And the 206 seen in last Wednesdays episode that was on station over the scene where Marine 1 landed looked like one of the Virginia State PD copters. Gerard |
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I dont know how agile, but I do know that it will fly in any kind of weather
and it will lift almost 10000 lb. I bet with just a normal staff of people it is quite a hot rod. From what I have heard the presidential missions will always be performed after one practice mission is flown. J. Roncallo "John Noble" wrote in message news Was watching "West Wing" on TV (love that show), and in one scene they swooped in with Marine 1 (POTUS onboard) in a pretty aggresive approach. Seemed pretty cool flying, with a tight LZ; trees, buncha cars and such all around (yeah, TV- I know). But it made me wonder; just how agile is that Sikorski? Anyone know who flys it for the show? |
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"John Noble" wrote in message om...
Was watching "West Wing" on TV (love that show), and in one scene they swooped in with Marine 1 (POTUS onboard) in a pretty aggresive approach. Seemed pretty cool flying, with a tight LZ; trees, buncha cars and such all around (yeah, TV- I know). But it made me wonder; just how agile is that Sikorski? Anyone know who flys it for the show? John, The aircraft currently used by HMX-1 is the VH-3D, a modified version of the H-3 (civil S-61). It is a tried and true machine, but not the latest vintage. That machine is certainly a good transport, but only average in agility as compared with latest designs. The same dynamic systems (blades, rotors, transmissions engines) was used on the S-67 Blackhawk experimental aircraft that flew in the early 70's and did great aerobatics, so it is not a slouch agility-wise. To transport the President, the Squadron also uses a VH-60N, which is a version of the UH-60 Black Hawk. I know several members of the Squadron, they are (what would you expect?) as good as it can get, in every department. They are basically line Marine pilots and mechs who are selected based on their skills and character. That scene in last week's "West Wing" used an S-62 with a snazzy paint job. The shape is vaguely similar, but the S-62 is half the size and single engine, with less than half the capacity of the H-3. The opening sequence of WW uses a civil S-61L with paint job. The President's VH-3 has round sponsons at its sides where the landing gear come out, as it is a derviative of the US Navy H-3, which is amphibious. The S-61L is the civil airliner version, with simple gear struts. Nick |
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"Nick Lappos" wrote in message m... "John Noble" wrote in message om... Was watching "West Wing" on TV (love that show), and in one scene they swooped in with Marine 1 (POTUS onboard) in a pretty aggresive approach. Seemed pretty cool flying, with a tight LZ; trees, buncha cars and such all around (yeah, TV- I know). But it made me wonder; just how agile is that Sikorski? Anyone know who flys it for the show? John, The aircraft currently used by HMX-1 is the VH-3D, a modified version of the H-3 (civil S-61). It is a tried and true machine, but not the latest vintage. That machine is certainly a good transport, but only average in agility as compared with latest designs. The same dynamic systems (blades, rotors, transmissions engines) was used on the S-67 Blackhawk experimental aircraft that flew in the early 70's and did great aerobatics, so it is not a slouch agility-wise. To transport the President, the Squadron also uses a VH-60N, which is a version of the UH-60 Black Hawk. I know several members of the Squadron, they are (what would you expect?) as good as it can get, in every department. They are basically line Marine pilots and mechs who are selected based on their skills and character. That scene in last week's "West Wing" used an S-62 with a snazzy paint job. The shape is vaguely similar, but the S-62 is half the size and single engine, with less than half the capacity of the H-3. The opening sequence of WW uses a civil S-61L with paint job. The President's VH-3 has round sponsons at its sides where the landing gear come out, as it is a derviative of the US Navy H-3, which is amphibious. The S-61L is the civil airliner version, with simple gear struts. Nick Thanks for the thorough answer Nick. Anything special about the real Marine 1 (armor, fuel, chaff, guns?.) that makes it different? What kind of speed? Flying duration? What's the crew- I've seen two in the cockpit and the full dress guy working the door- other standard crew ion there? On the news, it's amazing how they haul down the main rotor to a stop in what seems like seconds... just costs extra brake pads I guess. |
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"John Noble" wrote in message m... "Nick Lappos" wrote in message m... "John Noble" wrote in message om... Was watching "West Wing" on TV (love that show), and in one scene they swooped in with Marine 1 (POTUS onboard) in a pretty aggresive approach. Seemed pretty cool flying, with a tight LZ; trees, buncha cars and such all around (yeah, TV- I know). But it made me wonder; just how agile is that Sikorski? Anyone know who flys it for the show? John, The aircraft currently used by HMX-1 is the VH-3D, a modified version of the H-3 (civil S-61). It is a tried and true machine, but not the latest vintage. That machine is certainly a good transport, but only average in agility as compared with latest designs. The same dynamic systems (blades, rotors, transmissions engines) was used on the S-67 Blackhawk experimental aircraft that flew in the early 70's and did great aerobatics, so it is not a slouch agility-wise. To transport the President, the Squadron also uses a VH-60N, which is a version of the UH-60 Black Hawk. I know several members of the Squadron, they are (what would you expect?) as good as it can get, in every department. They are basically line Marine pilots and mechs who are selected based on their skills and character. That scene in last week's "West Wing" used an S-62 with a snazzy paint job. The shape is vaguely similar, but the S-62 is half the size and single engine, with less than half the capacity of the H-3. The opening sequence of WW uses a civil S-61L with paint job. The President's VH-3 has round sponsons at its sides where the landing gear come out, as it is a derviative of the US Navy H-3, which is amphibious. The S-61L is the civil airliner version, with simple gear struts. Nick Thanks for the thorough answer Nick. Anything special about the real Marine 1 (armor, fuel, chaff, guns?.) that makes it different? What kind of speed? Flying duration? What's the crew- I've seen two in the cockpit and the full dress guy working the door- other standard crew ion there? On the news, it's amazing how they haul down the main rotor to a stop in what seems like seconds... just costs extra brake pads I guess. That's kind of sensitive information. If he tells you any of it, he will certainly have to kill you. mm |
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"mm" wrote in message ... "John Noble" wrote in message m... "Nick Lappos" wrote in message m... "John Noble" wrote in message om... Was watching "West Wing" on TV (love that show), and in one scene they swooped in with Marine 1 (POTUS onboard) in a pretty aggresive approach. Seemed pretty cool flying, with a tight LZ; trees, buncha cars and such all around (yeah, TV- I know). But it made me wonder; just how agile is that Sikorski? Anyone know who flys it for the show? John, The aircraft currently used by HMX-1 is the VH-3D, a modified version of the H-3 (civil S-61). It is a tried and true machine, but not the latest vintage. That machine is certainly a good transport, but only average in agility as compared with latest designs. The same dynamic systems (blades, rotors, transmissions engines) was used on the S-67 Blackhawk experimental aircraft that flew in the early 70's and did great aerobatics, so it is not a slouch agility-wise. To transport the President, the Squadron also uses a VH-60N, which is a version of the UH-60 Black Hawk. I know several members of the Squadron, they are (what would you expect?) as good as it can get, in every department. They are basically line Marine pilots and mechs who are selected based on their skills and character. That scene in last week's "West Wing" used an S-62 with a snazzy paint job. The shape is vaguely similar, but the S-62 is half the size and single engine, with less than half the capacity of the H-3. The opening sequence of WW uses a civil S-61L with paint job. The President's VH-3 has round sponsons at its sides where the landing gear come out, as it is a derviative of the US Navy H-3, which is amphibious. The S-61L is the civil airliner version, with simple gear struts. Nick Thanks for the thorough answer Nick. Anything special about the real Marine 1 (armor, fuel, chaff, guns?.) that makes it different? What kind of speed? Flying duration? What's the crew- I've seen two in the cockpit and the full dress guy working the door- other standard crew ion there? On the news, it's amazing how they haul down the main rotor to a stop in what seems like seconds... just costs extra brake pads I guess. That's kind of sensitive information. If he tells you any of it, he will certainly have to kill you. mm Yeah, I was thinking that after I wrote it... |
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