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Friday Fly-By

Think helicopters can’t perform aerobatics? Think again! This BO-105 helicopter piloted by Charles Aaron performs maneuvers impossible by any other aircraft (except maybe the F-22.) Aaron is one of only four helicopter specific aerobatic pilots in the United States. Watch as this machine does backflips, half cuban 8s, rolls and pedal turns. Amazing!

Have a great weekend!

Posted on Jul 20, 2007 at 04:37PM by Registered CommenterDoug in , | Comments4 Comments

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That's some damn good flying!

July 20 | Unregistered CommenterWesley

I never knew helicopters could do that stuff. pretty cool!

July 21 | Unregistered CommenterJacob T.

Amazing that the rotor doesn't break off under the torque stress. Does anyone know how much altitude is lost doing these maneuvers?

July 21 | Unregistered CommenterTodd

I bet a lot! There is no means of sustaining lift during these maneuvers. I couldn't find out how much, but I'll keep looking.

July 21 | Unregistered CommenterWesley

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