Osprey visits Pappy Boyington Field

[PBF]

We had our first Osprey visit to Pappy Boyington Field in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. It was a couple months ago, but only now getting around to posting the pic. It was a very big deal locally, as we don't get many visits from Marine Air in this region.

Any others planning cross-country training flights, you're always welcome at Pappy Boyington Field.

 

[Renegade One]

How come Ospreys always seem to get parked "pods horizontal"? Wouldn't it just make more sense to leave 'em vertical in what I assume is the engine shutdown/start position? Just curious...not a national defense concern.

 

[jmcquate]

How come Ospreys always seem to get parked "pods horizontal"? Wouldn't it just make more sense to leave 'em vertical in what I assume is the engine shutdown/start position? Just curious...not a national defense concern.

The ones I've seen they were upright.

 

[Cobra Commander]

How come Ospreys always seem to get parked "pods horizontal"? Wouldn't it just make more sense to leave 'em vertical in what I assume is the engine shutdown/start position? Just curious...not a national defense concern.

It's better for the engines. Plus it keeps them from making a ton of smoke on start up.