Good Day. Some more images from the Airshow on Sunday. Above is a Russian Mi17 helicopter. This helicopter saw a lot of action when Russia (then the Soviet Union) invaded Afghanistan.
This particular helicopter worked with the University of Iowa Jets, and simulated putting technicians on the ground to mark targets. I believe its main purpose was for the transportation of personnel.
This is the Red Bull helicopter. flown by Chuck Aron. The helicopter is a Messerschmitt-Bölkow Blohm BO-105. It has special composite rotor blades that will allow it to preform unbelievable maneuvers.
“Malibu” Chuck Aaron is the first – and only – civilian pilot ever to be licensed to perform helicopter aerobatics in the United States. In fact, he’s one of only three pilots permitted to execute the dangerous maneuvers internationally.
Chuck is also the first helicopter pilot to be presented with the Art Scholl Showmanship Award, an honor bestowed by the International Council of Air Shows to recognize the world’s most outstanding air show performers, and was inducted in 2011 to the prestigious Society of Experimental Test Pilots.
Here Chuck puts the Red Bull helicopter through its routine. Helicopters are not suppose to be able to fly upside down. He did 15 minutes of maneuvers that literally defied the laws of helicopter flight dynamics. It was amazing to see.
More stuff tomorrow. That’s all I have time for today. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your Tuesday and be careful.