Might this be a better option than the infamous Bell Boeing CV-22 Osprey?

 

Might this be a better option than the infamous Bell Boeing CV-22 Osprey?

Aircraft flying in the combat air ground support zones will always be a dangerous contraption if you want that same aircraft to VTOL and have speed. Is it dangerous, yes but no more dangerous than flying in any USMC helicopter (I hated flying in CH-53's) during operations. More people die because it's often used as a troop carrier instead of only one or two people on fighter jets.


Class-A mishap rates per 100,000 flight hours as of September 2017

https://ig.space/commslink/v-22-osprey-does-it-deserve-its-controversial-reputation

Several sources cite the failed Operation Eagle Claw during the Iran hostage crisis of 1979-1980 as the primary reason for the US military’s request for and development of this funky new type of aircraft. The operation was intended to rescue the 52 US embassy staff that had been captured and held captive for over a year in Tehran by Islamist Iranians, and the failure of Eagle Claw was a primary reason President Carter gave for his loss in the 1980 presidential election. There were multiple mission failures in planning and execution, but a key factor was that, in preparation for an assault and rescue attempt, eight Navy RH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters were sent to the first staging area called Desert One, but only five arrived in operational condition. One had experienced hydraulic problems, another was caught and damaged in a sandstorm, and the third showed signs of a cracked rotor blade. During the operational planning for the mission, it had been determined that the mission would be aborted if fewer than 6 helicopters remained operational when they linked up with C-130s and troops at the rendezvous location, despite only four helicopters being absolutely necessary to complete the mission. In a move that is still debated in military circles, Carter’s field commanders advised the president to abort the mission, which he did.

I was in a support role for Eagle Claw on LPH-3 at GONZO station, we lost two aircraft and most of a flight crew due to accidents and crashes just getting ready for Desert One.
http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/11/1103.htm
Navy Expeditionary Medal (Cuba, Iran/Indian Ocean)

But the Osprey is statistically among the safer military aircraft if you look at the numbers. While 13 crashes and 51 fatalities in 33 years might sound like a lot, crashes are an unfortunate fact of life in military aviation, particularly when you have to fly low, fast, and in the dark. For example, the excellent F-15 Eagle has experienced around 125 aircraft losses in mishaps, though none in air-to-air combat.

If you look at the death rate per 100,000 flight hours, the Osprey is not even close to the “most lethal” to fly. Alex Hollings of Sandboxx media points out that the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter has resulted in far more deaths (more than 180 military and civilian deaths in non-combat-related crashes in its first 33 years of service), and is still considered “the safest helicopter the US military has ever flown.”

 

 

These guys flew in formation with smoke right above my car near the house. Gone in a second, so no pictures , damn.

 

Found the clip on the Dashcam. These planes were really low and moving fast.

 

 

 

Suicide doors?

 

 

IMO that seems ridiculous instead of cool.

 

IMO that seems ridiculous instead of cool.

Supposedly, they're not meant to lighten the load (that'd be impossible, unless you'd attach a balloon to the thing!). They're rather meant to diminish the impact on your joints ... I guess one would have to try it and judge it ...

 

Supposedly, they're not meant to lighten the load (that'd be impossible, unless you'd attach a balloon to the thing!). They're rather meant to diminish the impact on your joints ... I guess one would have to try it and judge it ...

I'm sure the theory works as stated but it seems to tuned for running with a heavy pack.
This idea has been around for a while.
http://www.lightningpacks.com/lightningpacks.com/nature.pdf
https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/hiking-gear/lightning-packs-hoverglide-physics/

Having said this, we don't recommend that you use the pack where movement of the load could be a problem. For instance, if you lay flat on your stomach, the load would move up the frame slowly towards your head. So if you are looking over a cliff and not yet used to the pack, you would definitely want to lock it. You may also want to lock the pack if you are jumping off a large boulder so you can absorb the full weight by bending your knees.

For typical hiking speeds, conditions and loads it seems to be more expensive dead weight on your back.

 

For typical hiking speeds, conditions and loads it seems to be more expensive dead weight on your back.

Yeah ... I thought about that too ... and it makes sense

 

Self lifting pallet jack

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From that camera angle it looks as though the C of G of the load is forward of the bottom forks!

 

 

Home made freight elevator (by ME!)

 

 

Awesome laser pistol - NON LETHAL, NON HARMFUL. Unless used around high voltage.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JXiCvJLwS8I

 

You gotta watch this first part a few times!
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WU1JeGUSNOs