It was 12C at 1000 feet AGL, and flying the helicopter with the doors off, we were freezing to death. Messing around in the desert was fine, but the back and forth part was brutal. Still warming up now. Did I hear they fly the OH-58 doors off all year round?
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The ones I flew in had their doors on.Originally Posted by GJM
Don’t think so. I have always heard taking the doors off lowers the Vne so most leave them on? Could be wrong.
Also,
I can't find a picture of one with the front doors on!
https://www.military.com/equipment/oh-58d-kiowa-warrior
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So, I put some feelers out and I think we’re both right. While I did get some pics of doors on, about 99% are removed; it’s definitely a thing in that community.
My recurrent partner was a Kiowa driver; I reached out to him.
Do you have to do a 337 for that door removal/installation? I know when I looked into what I could do with the T-Crate, door removal required one. Suppose it’s how it’s been certified in the first place maybe?🤷*♂️ It’s been a few years....
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*WARNING* Any object that is not properly secured may exit the aircraft during flight.
Gotta love aviation!
Thanks for the clarification BTW!
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No wonder nobody retires before 65 anymore. Best of luck to DAL ALPA trying to negotiate a pay raise.
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