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amusedeagle
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May 3 2010, 4:10 AM EDT | Post edited: May 3 2010, 4:10 AM EDT
helicopters,im my opinion,are better than planes,because they can hover when picking people up,you can put a MG in the side if you have one to spare,and helicopters only require a helipad,whereas planes need an airstrip/runway if they need to land Do you find this valuable?    
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1FutureMarine1
1FutureMarine1
1. RE: aircraft
May 3 2010, 4:34 AM EDT | Post edited: May 3 2010, 4:34 AM EDT
"helicopters,im my opinion,are better than planes,because they can hover when picking people up,you can put a MG in the side if you have one to spare,and helicopters only require a helipad,whereas planes need an airstrip/runway if they need to land"
So lets look at it this way. First of all where are you going to find a helicopter, where are you going to get fuel for it? Do you know how to fly one? a MG is not something you come by often. All aircraft will probably be used as evac vehicles or used for the Military of your state. Do you find this valuable?    
PedroAsani
PedroAsani
2. RE: aircraft
May 3 2010, 5:10 AM EDT | Post edited: May 3 2010, 5:10 AM EDT
Planes have better range, can carry more people and/or equipment, and are easier to fly. Do you find this valuable?    
paulred2
paulred2
3. RE: aircraft
May 3 2010, 1:13 PM EDT | Post edited: May 3 2010, 1:13 PM EDT
True, helis are the more 'tactically' sound option, but when it comes down to logistics and practicalities, planes have strong points too.
better range, fuel economy, freight-capabilities, larger versions ( such as freight carrying ones ) are more widely available, and they're apparently much easier to fly.


but all this talk of practicalities begs the question... where are you going to get a helicopter in the first place?


for the sake of balance between practical and tactically sound, What about a gyrocopter?
they're like a cross between a moped and a mini helicopter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFNc1iY8wi0

you won't be carrying freight in it, but it'll get you and possibly a friend around in a hurry, and relative safety. ( well from zeds anyways... gravity is another issue )

for 10k USD you can get a basic gyrocopter and professional lessons ( which aren't actually required by law, that's how easy they are to fly! )

can fly at up to 4000 meters high ( 12200 feet ) have a range of ~ 700-1000 kilometers ( but these stats would be for a higher quality one... for 10k i'd say it would be a lot less. ) and even the cheap ones get decent mileage ( better than a car anyways ) at ~ 50 mile per gallon.
( the prius is the most fuel efficient affordable car, costing ~27000 and getting 45 miles per gallon in the city )

seems to me like it's a decent compromise, what you think?
easy to fly, good fuel economy, small ones can do a 'jump-takeoff' so you can land on small roofs and in front gardens, practical ( in that they're easy to fly, and it's possible to obtain for mere mortals @ < 10k ) sure you can't carry much, but with a side-arm, bob and time on your side...who needs to? =P
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