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Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2010, 15:22
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,526
Posted By Special 25

I don't want to go through the whole debate...

I don't want to go through the whole debate again, but its a brave pilot who ditches the aircraft and seventeen passengers into a cold North Atlantic, when he still thinks there are 20 minutes still...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2009, 15:43
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,526
Posted By Special 25

Just to correct the above .......... The...

Just to correct the above ..........

The aircraft that crashed with a catastrophic gear box failure was in fact a 332L2, and not a 225.

The cause of this crash has still not been determined and...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2009, 10:29
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,526
Posted By Special 25

Not sure what the above complaints are about. ...

Not sure what the above complaints are about. That looks like a fairly well researched and balanced article. Maybe over-stressed the Norsk incident a bit, but generally was fair and accurate.
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Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2009, 08:54
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,526
Posted By Special 25

Is it not the case however that the S-92 was...

Is it not the case however that the S-92 was never proven to meet these requirements ? I'm sure that was the original plan, but when testing proved that it didn't meet the spec, they were able to...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2009, 08:27
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,526
Posted By Special 25

Rear Facing Seat

I am intrigued by this theory that the sole surviving occupant of the S-92 accident may have been in a rear facing seat. It is well known that seats facing the rear of the aircraft can give better...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2009, 13:39
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,526
Posted By Special 25

I believe there was criticism of the S-92 during...

I believe there was criticism of the S-92 during the development that it would be quite difficult to evacuate in the event of a ditching. This was in comparison to the EC225 and was due to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2009, 19:25
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,526
Posted By Special 25

Fair point and comment withdrawn - Had forgotten...

Fair point and comment withdrawn - Had forgotten about the press !

Yes, it was meant as just a throw-away line, especially as I'm not really sure of the status of the AB139 right now. I guess...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2009, 18:51
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,526
Posted By Special 25

I know most people seem to be focusing on the MGB...

I know most people seem to be focusing on the MGB and there was talk of past issues.

Am I correct in thinking that one of the launch machines (Norske Helicopters) had a problem involving Loss of...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2009, 17:27
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,526
Posted By Special 25

In the event of possible MGB failure, I think all...

In the event of possible MGB failure, I think all aircraft types would have a Land/Ditch Immediately policy. Obviously, that doesn't apply if you have an emergency lubrication system, or that...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2009, 15:24
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,526
Posted By Special 25

It isn't soley up to the operator or manufacturer...

It isn't soley up to the operator or manufacturer to ground an aircraft, certainly not until some cause has been identified, either through investigation or info passed by the crew before the crash....
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