July 25, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, martin-w said: What's the function of that loop he has the fingers of his left hand in? Wondering the same thing? Bryan Wallis aka "fltsimguy" Maple Bay, British Columbia Near CAM3
July 25, 20241 yr Administrators 2 hours ago, martin-w said: What's the function of that loop he has the fingers of his left hand in? According to the Jetson 1 site there are 2 controllers. On the right is the joystick for direction and on the left is the throttle for speed and altitude. Never seen him increase or decrease anything to go up or land. Possible that it's there to release the safety chute?? Charlie AronAVSIM Board of Directors-ADMIN/Moderator-RegistrarJust going to run a Chromebook and not upgrade to a Windows computer. Too many problems with the new Sims! 😱Trying to keep peace and harmony and the will of Landru on the site seems to be a full time job!
July 26, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, charliearon said: According to the Jetson 1 site there are 2 controllers. On the right is the joystick for direction and on the left is the throttle for speed and altitude. Never seen him increase or decrease anything to go up or land. Possible that it's there to release the safety chute?? At his altitude, he will be cutting treetops before the chute even gets deployed, let alone opened!! Cheers, Brian L Robinson Flight Simmer since 1983 - loving the brilliant Quality Wings 787 and all PMDG models!!
July 26, 20241 yr Author 7 hours ago, charliearon said: on the left is the throttle for speed and altitude I wondered if it was, but it just looks like a loop of string. He doesn't seem to move it at all. Anyway, I think I might get one to mow the lawn.
July 26, 20241 yr So are these electric whirlybirds exempt from the usual 500ft rules ? If so I’ll have one, if not I’ll stick with my husqvarna ride on mower. 787 captain. Previously 24 years on 747-400.Technical advisor on PMDG 747 legacy versions QOTS 1 , FS9 and Aerowinx PS1.
July 26, 20241 yr Administrators Here is a better shot of the cockpit and the pilot's left hand on the throttle. I'm fairly sure the loop is made of a strong cord and not just string. My bet is still the parachute rip cord! Charlie AronAVSIM Board of Directors-ADMIN/Moderator-RegistrarJust going to run a Chromebook and not upgrade to a Windows computer. Too many problems with the new Sims! 😱Trying to keep peace and harmony and the will of Landru on the site seems to be a full time job!
July 26, 20241 yr Author 31 minutes ago, charliearon said: My bet is still the parachute rip cord! It does have a ballistic parachute with rapid deployment. As Brian said though, he seemed low for a parachute.
July 26, 20241 yr Administrators Re-watching that video, I would bet that guy was a "nervous Nellie" and wanted his finger in the loop, just in case he needed to pull it. He may have thought he'd have a problem getting his finger there if he needed a quick response. Sort of like some drivers who keep their left foot either near or on the brake pedal in case they need to brake suddenly. OK, just sent an email to Jetson1 about the finger pull loop. Let's see If I get and answer back! Charlie AronAVSIM Board of Directors-ADMIN/Moderator-RegistrarJust going to run a Chromebook and not upgrade to a Windows computer. Too many problems with the new Sims! 😱Trying to keep peace and harmony and the will of Landru on the site seems to be a full time job!
July 27, 20241 yr Moderator On 7/25/2024 at 5:54 PM, 1st fltsimguy said: Wondering the same thing? Ditto here as well! What a mystery, eh. I could be a "dead man's switch" but if so, I fail to see any benefit to whatever it is! Fr. Bill AOPA Member: 07141481 AARP Member: 3209010556 Avsim Board of Directors | Avsim Forums Moderator
July 27, 20241 yr Author 23 hours ago, charliearon said: My bet is still the parachute rip cord! Apparently, they are working with a company called ParaZero, that make parachutes that can open in a fraction of a second. So yes, Charlie, I think you were right all along. 👍 One cat point to you, sir... 😸
July 27, 20241 yr Administrators Thanks, Martin! I thought I was wrong once, but I was wrong! 😉 Charlie AronAVSIM Board of Directors-ADMIN/Moderator-RegistrarJust going to run a Chromebook and not upgrade to a Windows computer. Too many problems with the new Sims! 😱Trying to keep peace and harmony and the will of Landru on the site seems to be a full time job!
July 27, 20241 yr Moderator Is it really wrong to be wrong, or is that simply wrong-headed thinking? Fr. Bill AOPA Member: 07141481 AARP Member: 3209010556 Avsim Board of Directors | Avsim Forums Moderator
July 28, 20241 yr Author 14 hours ago, n4gix said: Is it really wrong to be wrong, or is that simply wrong-headed thinking? Hmm... It's wrong to be wrong if the wrong is wrong because the wrong is wronger than the right. I Think... 🤔
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