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For some reason, certain SS members have a thing for playing with parachutes. I sold my 100 foot orange and white missile recovery chute so I would not be tempted.
Pressure wash, spray some primer on the bad spots and paint it.
More than the units did when they painted them. At least I use spray and not a wad of paper towels or a mop.
My Brother rode in a Blackhawk when he was stationed in Bosnia and he said he was all belted in and the last thing they do before taking off is open the doors. That's how they fly them, same with the Huey and yes, the standard seat belt (from Vietnam Era) even fit me.
Did I mention that the...
I hear that they are bringing two to use next year. I thing they ran about 15 or 16 flights with 6 paid passengers on each one. Some people missed out by waiting too long.
It will be good to have you there.
Did I mention that the flight was AWESOME!!
Just got back home from the show. I only spent 8 hours there but it was a good 8 hours seeing old friends and finally meeting Mr John Tennis. He gave me a first hand account of his ordeal last fall.
The highlight of the day/trip was riding in the Huey. AWESOME!!!
I have some welding to do in the next week or two.
The brackets attached to my 6 foot finish mower deck have shattered the deck where they are welded to at some point. Gimp and I put it up last night and after cleanup you could see shatter cracks in a circle about 4 inches in diameter...
Get one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PSWNV720-Power-Converter-Technology/dp/B003P17X8I
I have one for my 813 and someday I'll put it on. Wireloom and a few pieces of wire and a fuse and you can put it on the back of the cab wall on the passenger side. You can get different sizes but...
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