[quote title=Mike Butler (media) wrote on Thu, 28 February 2008 02:42]
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The downwash from its giant 8-bladed main rotor will turn any unsecured gear into a FOD hazard for sure
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I remember my marshaling test, where I had to direct aircraft taxiing and parking in the field during an exercise. Standing in front of the aircraft, waving my arms like an idiot, the crew perform the aforementioned 'full power takeoff'. Every pebble and stick became a stinging weapon as the rotor wash kicked up a hellacious storm around me. I hit the deck, covering my head and face from the onslaught, cowering in the grass like a sucker! When I stood up and looked around, the entire squadron was in bits laughing, having been witness to my embarrassing ordeal. Couldn't wait to see it done to the next pinger(new guy)!