Posts by Marc Liebman
Cornwallis’ Surrender at Yorktown Did Not End the American Revolution
If most people are asked what was the last battle of the American Revolution, the answer is often Yorktown. It wasn’t. Cornwallis and approximately 8,000 men surrendered on October 19th,…
Read MoreThe Origin of the U.S. Dollar
In the 18th Century, there weren’t official exchange rates for currencies. Before and during the American Revolution, in the Thirteen Colonies there were at least 17, that’s right, 17 different…
Read MoreNicholas Biddle – One of Our Best
It is rare that the U.S. Navy names ships after one its officers, much less four. Captain Nicholas Biddle, Continental Navy is one that has been honored with four ships…
Read MoreThe Unseen Enemy Hunting Helicopters Hovering Over Water
When one watches a helicopter hovering over the water, the spray churned up by the rotor wash looks spectacular. However, if you are the pilot of the helicopter, dangers are…
Read MoreJoys of Drooping
In a helicopter, drooping is a term that refers to a slowing of rotor rpm below what is considered normal. In the Navy, we used percents, but in some helicopters,…
Read MoreHumidity, High Temperatures, Altitude and Helicopters Are a Bad Mix
Let’s start with the basics. Helicopters are designed to be operated close to the ground that is at or near sea level. If you don’t believe me, go spend a…
Read MoreHIFR Decisions
One of the joys of flying helicopters over the ocean is that one’s flight time can be extended indefinitely. Well not indefinitely becasue at some point one has to land,…
Read MoreWhaddaya Mean No F%&g Ice!!!
If you flown much, then you’ve encountered airframe ice. Everyone does at some time in their flying careers. Some of us more than once. While those who fly jets, either…
Read MoreFlying One’s First Love
My father started in the U.S. Army Air Corps flight training program in 1940. Before that, he went through a CPT course to see if he was qualified. Throughout the…
Read MoreWe’re Going Where?
This story is from World War II. Early in the war to support the invasion of North Africa, the U.S. Army Air Corps had to fly planes to Africa. The…
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