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Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2024, 21:04
Replies: 23
Views: 2,708
Posted By albatross

That would explain that big Bang.

That would explain that big Bang.
Forum: Rumours & News
1st May 2024, 20:55
Replies: 27
Views: 8,680
Posted By albatross

If I was Delta…I would offer a 1965 Cessna 150...

If I was Delta…I would offer a 1965 Cessna 150 and free flying lessons.
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Apr 2024, 14:18
Replies: 27
Views: 8,680
Posted By albatross

[The Attorney added that when they initially saw...

[The Attorney added that when they initially saw the slide they could only assume a large airline crash had occurred. They were unsure if any relatives were flying at the time but had to assume the...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Apr 2024, 19:10
Replies: 23
Views: 2,708
Posted By albatross

RE Tree Landings First week on course ...

RE Tree Landings

First week on course
Scientifically minded student asks instructor:
”If the engine fails over a boreal forest do we aim for coniferous or deciduous trees?”
Grizzled, startled...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Apr 2024, 13:11
Replies: 23
Views: 2,708
Posted By albatross

Al Ascah…..great guy and one heck of a good...

Al Ascah…..great guy and one heck of a good pilot! Worked with him in France.

As to the video it is hard to see what happened at the bottom before and during the flare.
Anyone know why the engine...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2024, 14:37
Replies: 10
Views: 2,643
Posted By albatross

Put your butt on the yellow circle! A common...

Put your butt on the yellow circle!
A common error is for folks to focus upon and aim for the centre of the “H” which leads to both a too shallow approach at at bottom and the tail being too far...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2024, 13:08
Replies: 0
Views: 602
Posted By albatross

Drones for Oil plot

This may be of interest

https://globalnews.ca/news/10443668/two-montreal-icao-workers-busted-for-plotting-chinese-drone-sale-to-libya/
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2024, 12:59
Replies: 15
Views: 2,253
Posted By albatross

Gee….a run on auto….never seen that before!

Gee….a run on auto….never seen that before!
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2024, 13:54
Replies: 25
Views: 6,775
Posted By albatross

Spent 3 years working out of Kish Island on a 6...

Spent 3 years working out of Kish Island on a 6 and 6 schedule after the second Gulf War.
Great people.
Like folks everywhere they just want to live a peaceful life and see their children...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2024, 13:24
Replies: 9
Views: 3,743
Posted By albatross

That was a bad one. I was airborne about 20 miles...

That was a bad one. I was airborne about 20 miles away when it happened and remember it well.
The British families there for the memorial ceremonies of the UK casualties of GW1 were traumatized...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2024, 13:15
Replies: 9
Views: 1,467
Posted By albatross

Someone posted a short film some years ago of a...

Someone posted a short film some years ago of a stretcher hoist gone very wrong….it was spinning at very high RPM with the patient strapped in and the paramedic hanging on for dear life. Funny to...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Apr 2024, 14:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,467
Posted By albatross

I have not seen SAR aircraft with a VR longline...

I have not seen SAR aircraft with a VR longline bubble window and door.
Would there not be some, and I repeat some, situations where Vertical Reference techniques would be very useful in hoist ops....
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2024, 16:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,467
Posted By albatross

This should be good! An interesting subject...

This should be good!
An interesting subject especially the simulator idea.
I saw a post about a longline simulator setup somewhere that apparently works well especially in initial training..so that...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Apr 2024, 15:46
Replies: 50
Views: 20,390
Posted By albatross

Kish Island years ago….it rains briefly but...

Kish Island years ago….it rains briefly but heavily for ten minutes…terminal leaks like a sieve. Drainage on runways, taxiways and apron…slim to nil. Condition frantic declared.
WX now CAVU.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2024, 20:48
Replies: 1,217
Views: 417,077
Posted By albatross

Thanks, posted my rant there. Cheers

Thanks, posted my rant there.
Cheers
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2024, 22:35
Replies: 1,217
Views: 417,077
Posted By albatross

Sorry about that. Which thread do you suggest I...

Sorry about that.
Which thread do you suggest I move it to?
In the meantime I shall delete my post here.
I don’t want to activate the “Mod Squad” they have a difficult task already.
Cheers...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Apr 2024, 14:33
Replies: 18
Views: 3,102
Posted By albatross

RCN Sea King. ...

RCN Sea King.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1227x960/img_7535_6c465f2aa9175bbe4c40473323f9fc5848958aaf.jpeg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMCS_Assiniboine_(DDH_234)
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Apr 2024, 13:23
Replies: 69
Views: 6,975
Posted By albatross

Well that would take all the fun out of it! The...

Well that would take all the fun out of it!
The system was pre GPS and it was all hand flown.

When I originally talked about it with reference to entering VRS from a stable hover in these...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2024, 18:27
Replies: 69
Views: 6,434
Posted By albatross

“Latin allows we lawyers, judges etc. to keep you...

“Latin allows we lawyers, judges etc. to keep you in a constant state of confusion until the cell door slams shut behind you!”. (. a lawyer told me that.)
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Apr 2024, 17:49
Replies: 69
Views: 6,975
Posted By albatross

Yes basically you were a very tall stadia rod....

Yes basically you were a very tall stadia rod. Pre GPS.
For example if you were cutting a base line for a power line and the next turning point was miles away you set up the laser on the turning...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2024, 20:40
Replies: 69
Views: 6,434
Posted By albatross

Hoverum non Moven…. Long line work.

Hoverum non Moven….
Long line work.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Apr 2024, 01:33
Replies: 69
Views: 6,975
Posted By albatross

I will probably get a lot of flak for this but...

I will probably get a lot of flak for this but this is a combination of 2 posts on the old discussion.

I am posting a couple of photos just to relieve the monotony.

I was doing a job which...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2024, 18:10
Replies: 44
Views: 7,908
Posted By albatross

A good system to have as back up. So with a Vy...

A good system to have as back up.
So with a Vy of 80 kts and providing the emergency lube system works. It is best to have a place to land within 35-40 Nm given zero winds. If not near a rig or the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2024, 15:53
Replies: 44
Views: 7,908
Posted By albatross

I found Airbus’s actions after this tragedy to be...

I found Airbus’s actions after this tragedy to be reprehensible. Throwing blame and accusations in every direction.
I had been told in no uncertain terms when, on course, I called one a PUMA that...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Mar 2024, 14:58
Replies: 0
Views: 376
Posted By albatross

Fox Moth

Nice photo of DHC built Fox Moth in Northern Quebec.
”Scotty” Stevenson flew Mosquitos in. WW2 and was a Pioneer in the mining town of Chibougamau PQ post war.

...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Mar 2024, 21:28
Replies: 12
Views: 1,195
Posted By albatross

I wonder what era they date from. Couldn’t find...

I wonder what era they date from.
Couldn’t find a date.
Even the case is of high quality.
I don’t think they have ever been worn.
Lots of retired aircrew live in my little town. Perhaps a gift...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Mar 2024, 16:16
Replies: 12
Views: 1,195
Posted By albatross

BOAC Cuff Links

Stumbled across these at a local thrift shop today.
Looked like they needed a home.
Would these have been a part of crew uniforms or an item sold or gifted to passengers?
Just curious....
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2024, 14:37
Replies: 10,548
Views: 4,697,722
Posted By albatross

Own Goal

Such events always remind me of this WW2 Cartoon
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1760x2000/img_5551_d39a41e9d368d2305274f4bc3b1c161a68c6719a.jpeg
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Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2024, 20:54
Replies: 39
Views: 6,176
Posted By albatross

Shouldn’t there be a checklist that engineers /...

Shouldn’t there be a checklist that engineers / investigators should have to follow to preclude such an error before plugging power into the aircraft.
Imagine putting electrical power into a wreck,...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2024, 13:06
Replies: 705
Views: 197,841
Posted By albatross

I assume there will be “Golden Parachutes” for...

I assume there will be “Golden Parachutes” for all.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2024, 13:53
Replies: 26
Views: 3,190
Posted By albatross

First Bell 206 I ever flew in at CYUY Rouyn...

First Bell 206 I ever flew in at CYUY Rouyn Noranda Quebec 1973. Pilot was Marcel Payant. one of the owners. She was on a contract to SCNO (Forest Fire suppression organization in Quebec.)

CF-RBR...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Mar 2024, 19:57
Replies: 18
Views: 6,427
Posted By albatross

“The constabulary should be briefed that if this...

“The constabulary should be briefed that if this should occur to welcome the nut-bar, bring him a nice cup of tea, suggest better angles, if any, to film from and then walk away. Once the NB realizes...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Mar 2024, 17:07
Replies: 18
Views: 6,427
Posted By albatross

The constabulary should be briefed that if this...

The constabulary should be briefed that if this should occur to welcome the nut-bar, bring him a nice cup of tea, suggest better angles, if any, to film from and then walk away. Once the NB...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2024, 18:26
Replies: 18
Views: 3,102
Posted By albatross

Thank you very much. Cheers Albatross

Thank you very much.
Cheers

Albatross
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2024, 15:42
Replies: 18
Views: 3,102
Posted By albatross

Phil Kemp May I copy and paste your post to...

Phil Kemp
May I copy and paste your post to another site please. “FB Canadian Military Aircraft”
The 61 is a truly great aircraft…kind of like the C47/DC-3
Cheers
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