Osprey
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Adler
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I'm more interested in that Extra in the background. Didn't know anyone bought any!
TUCKnTRUCK
That guy
Ahh... the V-22. Doesn't count as rotor time, doesn't count at fixed wing time. Whole bunch o worthless time 
Honestly though, has the FAA figured out what ratings V-22 time is good towards?
Honestly though, has the FAA figured out what ratings V-22 time is good towards?
Stone Cold
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I loved watching them growing up in Arlington, TX, as they were getting tested in development.
killbilly
Vocals, Lyrics, Triangle, Washboard, Kittens
Ahh... the V-22. Doesn't count as rotor time, doesn't count at fixed wing time. Whole bunch o worthless time
Honestly though, has the FAA figured out what ratings V-22 time is good towards?
I know that JetBlue looks favorably on RW time. I imagine they'd consider this similarly.
TUCKnTRUCK
That guy
I know for a while the FAA didn't classify the time as there is no such thing as a v1 cut, nor single engine operation. At the same time it doesn't auto-rotate nor have the flight characteristics of a rotor, so you couldn't use the hours towards any rating.
killbilly
Vocals, Lyrics, Triangle, Washboard, Kittens
It doesn't do V1 cuts, but it does have OEI operation - a single engine can drive both proprotors.
The other article I posted talks about autorotation a bit; it can technically be autorotated, but not very successfully. I think the FAA (and civilian employers) will start granting more utility toward Powered Lift hours as those hours increase among the pilot population. Harrier pilots now have a similar problem, by the way.
AAPalmTree
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This guy landed yesterday to pick up a VIP and headed right out again.
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A real VIP wouldn't have to fly in that contraption.
Lawman
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We put the SEC DEF and McCain on one the other day....
They are not the reputation people give them.
AAPalmTree
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Roger Roger
Bottom of the list
I don't know what a picture of @scooter2525 has to do with any of this.
trafficinsight
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scooter2525
Very well Member
I'm Ron Burgundy?
Roger Roger
Bottom of the list
Since you upgraded, time to grow an ALPA stache and find out.
Low&Slow
Ancora imparo
We used the MV-22 when I was on DART (Downed Aircraft Recovery Team) missions overseas. Faster than rotary wing, it can land vertically if situation called for it, and it could carry lots of Joes with guns and tools to work.
Time is critical when an aircraft goes down, and the Osprey was the perfect platform for our needs and worked excellent for us.
If I remember right, they used the same engines as the C-130s did. My guys and I would occasionally help out with airframe repairs on it too, as a courtesy, and kind of a "thank you".
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deadstick
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Ahh... the V-22. Doesn't count as rotor time, doesn't count at fixed wing time. Whole bunch o worthless time
Honestly though, has the FAA figured out what ratings V-22 time is good towards?
Total time.
Or log "airplane mode" time in one column and "helicopter mode" in another -- fill 2 columns on one flight!!