Anthea Enchilada Sikorsky's definitions

Bownow

The intro guitar notes in Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Commonly associated with Vietnam war helicopters, primary the Bell UH-1 Iroquois. Australian slang for low level helicopter flight.

The low cloud ceiling forced the helicopters into Bownow, to maintain VFR separation.

by Anthea Enchilada Sikorsky October 1, 2020