re: #294 jaunte

Helicopters are a blast; much more fun than planes.

Back when I was young and didn’t know better, I flew choppers for Uncle Sam. As you can see, I survived; but I did develop a healthy dislike for the diabolical contraptions: A huge collection of parts, each made by the lowest bidder, swirling around trying to tear each other apart in the midst of a self-induced tornado. The most crucial part is aptly known as a “Jesus nut.” This is the none-too-hefty chunk of metal that (usually) holds the rotor on.