You can see more pictures of the Cobra Helicopter at USMilitaryHelicopters.org.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
AH-1G Cobra Helicopter at Fort Douglas
I took this cool picture of a AH-1G Cobra Helicopter at Fort Douglas Military Musuem.
You can see more pictures of the Cobra Helicopter at USMilitaryHelicopters.org.
You can see more pictures of the Cobra Helicopter at USMilitaryHelicopters.org.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Cruddbucket, his RC Crawler, Coffee, Go-Pro Video, Remote Control. Check it out. http://owl.li/8uRKr
Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Cruddbucket gets grounded. Not another RC Helicopter Video, but great none the less! http://owl.li/8uRDU
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Bell's "Huey" Helicopter, officially known as the Model 204, formed the basis for one of the most successful series of helicopters ever built. Flown for the first time in October 1956, it was designated the XH-40, then HU-1 by the US Army (who called it the Huey), before a designation change to the HU-1A Iroquis. The HU-1B introduced a more powerful engine and the HU-1C had a new rotor system. Later still teh HU- designation was changed to UH-.The turbine engine was one of the keys to the Huey's success. Mounted on the cabin roof just behind the gearbox, it left the cabin unecumberd and provided the performance required by the US Army. The engine was upgraded to a 1100HP engine that became standard. The larger engined allowed for the helicopter to be armed with rocket pods and machine guns carried on the cabin's sides.
The UH-1C, which flew in 1965, used a new rotor system with 'door hinges' and wider blades. This provided more lift, enabliing the fuel load to be increased and improving the machine's manuervability and speed. Variants fo the UH-1C wer used by the US Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps in the training, rescue and assault roles.
Bell UH-1C "Huey" Helicopter
| Type: | Single -engined mulit-role utility helicopter |
| Poweplant: | one 1100-hp Lycoming T53 turboshaft engine |
| Maximum Speed: | 148mph (238 km/h) at sea level |
| Initial Climb Rate: | 1400 fpm (427 m/min) |
| Range: | 381 miles (515 km) with auxiliary fuel |
| Service Ceiling: | 11,500ft (3505 m) |
| Weights: | 5060 lbs (2300 kg) empty; Maximum Takeoff 9480 lbs (4309 kg) |
| Dimensions: | Rotor Diameter: 44ft (13.41 m) Length: 42ft 7in (12.98 m) Height: 12ft 7in (3.84 m) Rotor Disc Area: 1520 sq ft (141.26 m2) |
Monday, January 9, 2012
RC Helicopter Hovering Video
Cruddbucket posted a new video of his RC Helicopter Hovering practice. Of course, nothing is easy with CruddBucket...
According to Dictionary.com, the Definition of Hovering:
Verb (used without Object)
1. To hang fluttering or suspended in the air: The helicopter hoverd over the building.
2. To keep lingering about; wait near at hand.
3. To remain in an uncertain or irresolute state; waver: to hover between life and death.
4. The act or state of hovering.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBrvIvHlWzs
According to Dictionary.com, the Definition of Hovering:
Verb (used without Object)
1. To hang fluttering or suspended in the air: The helicopter hoverd over the building.
2. To keep lingering about; wait near at hand.
3. To remain in an uncertain or irresolute state; waver: to hover between life and death.
4. The act or state of hovering.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBrvIvHlWzs
Just read this article on Minecraftbuildingblocks. TheFlickCast.com posted their best Video Games of 2011. Some of the usual suspects are on the list like Call of Duty and Portal, but Minecraft made the list. It's pretty hard to believe how far the Minecraft Video game has come in a couple years. The article was written by John Carle and posted on December 27, 2011.
2011 was one heck of a year for gaming. Once again, the Call of Duty franchise set records for the largest entertainment launch in history. A game that was only in Beta was able to sell millions of copies and spawn an ungodly large community to the point they had a convention before the game was officially released. There were tons of critical darlings encouraging developers to rethink how they create games.
Take a look this week at the awards The Flickcast (along with The Bitcast team) are proud to present for gaming in 2011
Think Outside the Box Game: Portal 2
While many may argue that Minecraft may be the most deserving of this award, they need to remember one thing. In Minecraft, there are no rules. The expanses of the box are too extreme to find the outer boundaries of. Within Portal 2, players are asked to explore new viewpoints of physics, matter and… well, portals. The puzzles in Portal 2 completely overtake the complexity and creativity of the original, which in itself was groundbreaking. With additional toys at their disposal and the introduction of a cooperative mode, the team at Valve came up with a game that redefined both the puzzle solving and FPS genres all at once.
Most Punishing Old School Game: Dark Souls
Thought Demon Souls didn’t kick your butt in 2010? No. No one thought that. Demon Souls was HARD. It wasn’t frustrating because of poor controls or cheap tactics. It was just a real challenge instead of the standard hand holding most games have players used to. So in Dark Souls, the spiritual successor to Demon Souls, they decided to make things even more challenging. There’s a reason Dark Souls players wear the fact that they play this game as a badge of hardcore honor. It does take a special kind of player to not only complete but enjoy the game’s old school mechanics and to those players we salute you for making a game like this a success.
Company Looking to Make the Most of Its Games: Capcom
Don’t get us wrong, we aren’t knocking Capcom by any means but damn if these people aren’t good at taking a game, adding a director’s cut worth of extra content and getting people to buy it again. 2011 saw two notable non-rereleases with Dead Rising 2: Off the Record and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. While Off the Record was an alternate take on 2010’s Dead Rising 2 with a divergent timeline where the original Dead Rising’s Frank West made his way to Fortune City, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 went back to the old school Street Fighter II “expansion” formula. With Marvel vs. Capcom 3 coming out earlier in the same year, Ultimate added 12 new characters, new stages and a boss mode. Hardcore fans of the Capcom / Street Fighter formula went back drooling at the prospect of new characters and balance to continue their tournament careers. Also, to Capcom’s credit, they only charged $40 for these titles instead of full retail prices though it is disappointing they didn’t release them as $30 or even $40 DLC to add on to the original disc games.
Best Opportunity for Innovation: Minecraft
Early in 2011, Little Big Planet 2 taught players about building games. But it was the little Beta that could called Minecraft that would teach players about building worlds. Give a kid blocks and he will build. Give those blocks a living world to be built in where multiple players can explore it together and you have a sensation on your hands. The utter simplicity of Minecraft combined with its world that lacked rules and constraints quickly led to a huge community for the Indie title, selling millions of copies as well as creating thousands upon thousands of hours of online video for builders to show off their creations ranging from Godzilla-sized Pokemon statues, accurate recreations of the U.S.S. Enterprise and real life buildings like the Eiffel Tower. This game is one of the must download titles for anyone with a PC and a sense of creativity, exploration and adventure.
Game Hindered the Most By Motion Controls: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Legend of Zelda has never been about gimmicks. It has been about the compelling story, epic feel and quality control schemes. Why didn’t anyone buy Link’s Crossbow Training? Because it was a gimmick and that’s not what Zelda fans wanted, even from a spinoff title. This was put to the test this holiday season as The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword came out with WiiMotion Plus focused controls. Players were required to swipe the WiiMote in specific ways to accomplish attacks and solve puzzles. In a game that is going to last as long as a Zelda title, the last thing the gaming public at large wants is motion controls. Whether or not the motion controls are good, the game should have included a classic control scheme.
2011 was one heck of a year for gaming. Once again, the Call of Duty franchise set records for the largest entertainment launch in history. A game that was only in Beta was able to sell millions of copies and spawn an ungodly large community to the point they had a convention before the game was officially released. There were tons of critical darlings encouraging developers to rethink how they create games.
Take a look this week at the awards The Flickcast (along with The Bitcast team) are proud to present for gaming in 2011
Think Outside the Box Game: Portal 2
While many may argue that Minecraft may be the most deserving of this award, they need to remember one thing. In Minecraft, there are no rules. The expanses of the box are too extreme to find the outer boundaries of. Within Portal 2, players are asked to explore new viewpoints of physics, matter and… well, portals. The puzzles in Portal 2 completely overtake the complexity and creativity of the original, which in itself was groundbreaking. With additional toys at their disposal and the introduction of a cooperative mode, the team at Valve came up with a game that redefined both the puzzle solving and FPS genres all at once.
Most Punishing Old School Game: Dark Souls
Thought Demon Souls didn’t kick your butt in 2010? No. No one thought that. Demon Souls was HARD. It wasn’t frustrating because of poor controls or cheap tactics. It was just a real challenge instead of the standard hand holding most games have players used to. So in Dark Souls, the spiritual successor to Demon Souls, they decided to make things even more challenging. There’s a reason Dark Souls players wear the fact that they play this game as a badge of hardcore honor. It does take a special kind of player to not only complete but enjoy the game’s old school mechanics and to those players we salute you for making a game like this a success.
Company Looking to Make the Most of Its Games: Capcom
Don’t get us wrong, we aren’t knocking Capcom by any means but damn if these people aren’t good at taking a game, adding a director’s cut worth of extra content and getting people to buy it again. 2011 saw two notable non-rereleases with Dead Rising 2: Off the Record and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. While Off the Record was an alternate take on 2010’s Dead Rising 2 with a divergent timeline where the original Dead Rising’s Frank West made his way to Fortune City, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 went back to the old school Street Fighter II “expansion” formula. With Marvel vs. Capcom 3 coming out earlier in the same year, Ultimate added 12 new characters, new stages and a boss mode. Hardcore fans of the Capcom / Street Fighter formula went back drooling at the prospect of new characters and balance to continue their tournament careers. Also, to Capcom’s credit, they only charged $40 for these titles instead of full retail prices though it is disappointing they didn’t release them as $30 or even $40 DLC to add on to the original disc games.
Best Opportunity for Innovation: Minecraft
Early in 2011, Little Big Planet 2 taught players about building games. But it was the little Beta that could called Minecraft that would teach players about building worlds. Give a kid blocks and he will build. Give those blocks a living world to be built in where multiple players can explore it together and you have a sensation on your hands. The utter simplicity of Minecraft combined with its world that lacked rules and constraints quickly led to a huge community for the Indie title, selling millions of copies as well as creating thousands upon thousands of hours of online video for builders to show off their creations ranging from Godzilla-sized Pokemon statues, accurate recreations of the U.S.S. Enterprise and real life buildings like the Eiffel Tower. This game is one of the must download titles for anyone with a PC and a sense of creativity, exploration and adventure.
Game Hindered the Most By Motion Controls: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Legend of Zelda has never been about gimmicks. It has been about the compelling story, epic feel and quality control schemes. Why didn’t anyone buy Link’s Crossbow Training? Because it was a gimmick and that’s not what Zelda fans wanted, even from a spinoff title. This was put to the test this holiday season as The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword came out with WiiMotion Plus focused controls. Players were required to swipe the WiiMote in specific ways to accomplish attacks and solve puzzles. In a game that is going to last as long as a Zelda title, the last thing the gaming public at large wants is motion controls. Whether or not the motion controls are good, the game should have included a classic control scheme.
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