Aviation Quiz - Page 20

entropy · 02-25-2008, 14:33 PM

RC aircraft or something? Looks quite small.

Albany Rifles · 02-25-2008, 14:35 PM

Nope

Used by standard aircraft

Don't think of the airstrips you see

Look at the topography

Tin Man · 02-25-2008, 14:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albany Rifles

6 Day Rule!!!!

Okay, at FT Stewart, GA, there were earth mounds scattered throughout training areas about 40 feet long, 10 feet high and about 8 feet wide. They had a paved strip running along the entire top, like a stretch of road. These were found away from the mian trailes in clearings in the woods.

The question is: What were they for? And yes, this IS aviation related.

Hmm, Aviation right? Army aviation....I go for Helicopter gunnery positions....for Helo`s to land on and "pop up" from?????
A wild stab!

Albany Rifles · 02-25-2008, 14:51 PM

The helicopter part is right, but they don't have a role in gunnery

Tin Man · 02-25-2008, 15:00 PM

Surely not for pinnacle landing practice? Offloading and loading troops/supplies?

Albany Rifles · 02-25-2008, 15:05 PM

Close enough

FT Stewart is so flat that they had to build these mounds for the helicopter pilots to practice side hill landing...i.e., placing on skid down to load/unload while keeping the other in the air. There was no natural hills for the division aviation and special operations aviation folks from Hunter Army Airfield to use.

The post is 40 miles. From the eastern boundary, which was 9 ft above sea level, the western boundary "soars" to a majestic 42 feet above sea level.

Tin Man · 02-25-2008, 15:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albany Rifles

Close enough

FT Stewart is so flat that they had to build these mounds for the helicopter pilots to practice side hill landing...i.e., placing on skid down to load/unload while keeping the other in the air. There was no natural hills for the division aviation and special operations aviation folks from Hunter Army Airfield to use.

The post is 40 miles. From the eastern boundary, which was 9 ft above sea level, the western boundary "soars" to a majestic 42 feet above sea level.

Damn, that IS flat! I guess the paved area is necessary for longevity of the structure and for safety...

Albany Rifles · 02-25-2008, 15:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tin Man

Damn, that IS flat! I guess the paved area is necessary for longevity of the structure and for safety...

We used to say it was so the pilots could easily find the black thingys in the midst of all the green thingys!

Your question

Tin Man · 02-25-2008, 15:26 PM

I will brew a question up! Thanks.

glyn · 02-26-2008, 08:06 AM

While Tin Man is composing his question, may I try for a filler?
What and when was the first non-balloon aerial photography?

entropy · 02-26-2008, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glyn

While Tin Man is composing his question, may I try for a filler?
What and when was the first non-balloon aerial photography?

WW I trenches.

glyn · 02-26-2008, 14:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entropy

WW I trenches.

Negatroid, Murgatroyd! (No),

entropy · 02-26-2008, 14:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glyn

Negatroid, Murgatroyd! (No),

Then it must be a kite? How about a piece of France named Labruguière shot in 1888?

glyn · 02-26-2008, 14:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entropy

Then it must be a kite? How about a piece of France named Labruguière shot in 1888?

Negatroid again

Not from a kite as that would have been an unstable platform from which to take photographs.

Hint: It did not take place in France.

Albany Rifles · 02-26-2008, 15:01 PM

16 October 1912 a Bulgarian Albatros aircraft was used to perform Europe's first reconnaissance flight in combat conditions, against the Turkish lines on the Balkan peninsula, during the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913.

02-25-2008, 14:33 PM	#286 (permalink)
entropy Senior Reader *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 03-19-07 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,628 Country:	RC aircraft or something? Looks quite small. __________________ If memory serves...

02-25-2008, 14:35 PM	#287 (permalink)
Albany Rifles *Defense Professional* *Military Professional* Join Date: 04-27-07 Location: Prince George, VA Posts: 1,177 Country:	Nope Used by standard aircraft Don't think of the airstrips you see Look at the topography __________________ "Always with the negative waves Moriarty, always with the negative waves." TSGT Oddball, Tank Commander

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Random Thoughts on the Mighty Hog - Part 2	Shipwreck	Military Aviation	114	07-26-2008 08:15 AM
Worlds Smallest Political Quiz...	nickshepAK	Political Discussions	58	04-08-2008 00:17 AM
TV & Movie Quiz	Ironduke	World Affairs Board Pub	5	12-09-2007 18:53 PM
Articles and links for the Military Professional	Officer of Engineers	The Staff College	115	11-20-2006 11:28 AM
4 Army Aviation Squadron	tarek	South Asian Defense Topics	3	12-23-2004 18:30 PM

02-25-2008, 14:51 PM	#289 (permalink)
Albany Rifles *Defense Professional* *Military Professional* Join Date: 04-27-07 Location: Prince George, VA Posts: 1,177 Country:	The helicopter part is right, but they don't have a role in gunnery

02-25-2008, 15:00 PM	#290 (permalink)
Tin Man Contributor Join Date: 06-02-07 Location: In the `shires. Posts: 439 Country:	Surely not for pinnacle landing practice? Offloading and loading troops/supplies?

02-25-2008, 15:05 PM	#291 (permalink)
Albany Rifles *Defense Professional* *Military Professional* Join Date: 04-27-07 Location: Prince George, VA Posts: 1,177 Country:	Close enough FT Stewart is so flat that they had to build these mounds for the helicopter pilots to practice side hill landing...i.e., placing on skid down to load/unload while keeping the other in the air. There was no natural hills for the division aviation and special operations aviation folks from Hunter Army Airfield to use. The post is 40 miles. From the eastern boundary, which was 9 ft above sea level, the western boundary "soars" to a majestic 42 feet above sea level.

02-25-2008, 15:26 PM	#294 (permalink)
Tin Man Contributor Join Date: 06-02-07 Location: In the `shires. Posts: 439 Country:	I will brew a question up! Thanks.

02-26-2008, 08:06 AM	#295 (permalink)
glyn Banished *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-15-06 Location: Penzance, Cornwall UK Posts: 6,886	While Tin Man is composing his question, may I try for a filler? What and when was the first non-balloon aerial photography?

02-26-2008, 15:01 PM	#300 (permalink)
Albany Rifles *Defense Professional* *Military Professional* Join Date: 04-27-07 Location: Prince George, VA Posts: 1,177 Country:	16 October 1912 a Bulgarian Albatros aircraft was used to perform Europe's first reconnaissance flight in combat conditions, against the Turkish lines on the Balkan peninsula, during the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)