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Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2020, 16:09
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

I'm sure that had they asked, the Borgsten's RO...

I'm sure that had they asked, the Borgsten's RO could have provided it, or I could have walked across the helideck and handed it to them.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2019, 11:42
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

FAI to be held....

FAI to be held. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-48607634
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2014, 00:35
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

In Memoriam

Sarah Darnley, George Allison, Gary McCrossan and Duncan Munro. Sadly missed, never forgotten.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jan 2014, 00:05
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Then you and I will have to differ on this point,...

Then you and I will have to differ on this point, as on a number of others.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2014, 22:16
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

I shall cede the point to you, HC, and thank...

I shall cede the point to you, HC, and thank satsuma for his post, which puts rather more eloquently that which I had considered writing in response.

Do feel free, when the opportunity presents...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2014, 21:49
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

The supposition does you no justice at all, HC.

The supposition does you no justice at all, HC.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2014, 19:51
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Your interpretation? Rather beneath your normal...

Your interpretation? Rather beneath your normal output. I've been both, thank-you. The 332L1/L2/EC225 is a compromise, based on a military requirement, and so, with your permission I'll return to my...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2014, 21:18
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

How about a derivation of a military...

How about a derivation of a military troop-lifting helicopter adapted for other purposes, one that I get to sit in every three weeks or so. But hey, if it's only me that thinks it's unsuitable, what...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2014, 20:41
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

1111 Really?

1111
Really?
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2014, 19:15
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

You don't believe that there'll still be...

You don't believe that there'll still be hydrocarbon exploration and extraction in 50 years time?
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2014, 18:27
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Hopefully, the technology in the drilling...

Hopefully, the technology in the drilling industry will have moved-on at a parallel pace, and we won't be cramming blokes into unsuitable airframes in 50 years either.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jan 2014, 17:17
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

I started flying offshore before the first...

I started flying offshore before the first version was introduced, which fitted snugly between the stoles of the lifejacket. ISTR that it was introduced as a result of a series of losses, to improve...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2014, 16:57
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

The latest AAIB Bulletin S1/2014 SPECIAL refers...

The latest AAIB Bulletin S1/2014 SPECIAL refers to the hybrid mode of the LAP jacket/rebreather, and is of relevance only to us pax, and the training-providers.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2013, 02:50
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Indeed we do, and some may choose to share their...

Indeed we do, and some may choose to share their opinions in a language others might find uncomfortable. The curse of the connected-world, you might call it.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2013, 20:38
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

SASless, I respect that you have your opinion,...

SASless, I respect that you have your opinion, and have exercised it accordingly. I will always remember the first time I turned and met the expectant gaze of those I had responsibility-for, and the...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2013, 16:46
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

So what became of the 'shields down' approach,...

So what became of the 'shields down' approach, SAS? Is the opinion - based, one would imagine on some experience - of TC worth less than that of someone who once operated in the North Sea but no...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2013, 23:21
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Perhaps once they've sobered-up in the morning...

Perhaps once they've sobered-up in the morning they might revisit that most helpful of posts.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2013, 16:39
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Incidently, if anyone's in the centre of Aberdeen...

Incidently, if anyone's in the centre of Aberdeen tomorrow afternoon with a little time to spare;
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2013, 14:25
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Perhaps HC had been at the gin again?

Perhaps HC had been at the gin again?
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2013, 18:57
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

I'm sure that they could quickly understand that...

I'm sure that they could quickly understand that the instructions on how to successfully fly the approach give you enough clues to be at the right height at the right distance to keep your wheels out...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2013, 14:28
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Hand-flying an instrument approach isn't...

Hand-flying an instrument approach isn't impossibly difficult; you can teach Squaddies to do it. Using the available technology to make life easier makes sense. I can see the argument for allowing...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2013, 12:37
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

GJM, the message transmitted on departure from...

GJM, the message transmitted on departure from the Borgsten Dolphin indicated that there was more than sufficient fuel onboard for the relatively short flight to Sumburgh.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2013, 19:02
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Tempting............... If the perception is...

Tempting...............

If the perception is that pilot's equipment is insufficient, now might be an opportunity for change.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2013, 18:47
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

You can put people on an installation for a...

You can put people on an installation for a limited period without BOSIET, if you can justify it. For example, HSE Inspectors, AAIB Inspectors, Chancellors of the Exchequer....
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2013, 10:48
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Someone should.

Someone should.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2013, 08:05
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

If we're in the market for radical ideas, by all...

If we're in the market for radical ideas, by all means give the pilots survival equipment that matches or exceeds the capabilities of that given to the pax.

Then fit a 'weight-on-wheels'...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2013, 07:05
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Seems rather a retrograde step. We now have three...

Seems rather a retrograde step. We now have three methods of deploying the liferafts, yet only one for jettisoning the doors, which isn't even within easy reach of pax in the doorway.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2013, 22:36
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Here's a novel idea; rather than the CAA, invite...

Here's a novel idea; rather than the CAA, invite senior executives from OGUK to try a session in the dunker. Here's their address;
6th Floor East,
Portland House,
Bressenden Place,
London, ...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2013, 21:43
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Snag. Your example is a form of entertainment....

Snag. Your example is a form of entertainment. Nikki Lauda didn't put himself out for my personal benefit. Other than that........
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2013, 21:16
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Airwave45, I did my last FOET two months ago, and...

Airwave45, I did my last FOET two months ago, and I got the same excuse as to why the training was unrepresentative. If OPITO are reading this, how many candidates have suffered injury as a result of...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2013, 20:44
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

I'd pay good money to see that. Actually, HMS...

I'd pay good money to see that. Actually, HMS Heron have all the facilities to put on a good demo.

Doors departing airframes in an uncontrolled manner isn't an attractive option. XZ244.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2013, 20:34
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Hopefully. If they only fire when you hit the...

Hopefully. If they only fire when you hit the water why have an arm/disarm option?
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2013, 20:26
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Without putting too fine a point on it, our...

Without putting too fine a point on it, our financial controller may not have a choice. Would making egress easier by reducing capacity, in the short-term at least as a measure to increase passenger...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2013, 19:12
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

One problem that I can see with using volunteers...

One problem that I can see with using volunteers with a bit of dive experience is that the replication of a real evacuation might see 19 blokes watching to see who bottles-out first.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2013, 14:41
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,756
Posted By diginagain

Like it or loathe it, it's there to give you a...

Like it or loathe it, it's there to give you a fighting chance. 10 or 15 seconds of alternate air could easily make the difference between getting out or not.
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