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Forum: Rotorheads
24th Mar 2017, 11:53
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

The cause of this tragic accident appears to be...

The cause of this tragic accident appears to be that a manoeuvre beyond the crew's capability was attempted, in that a transfer from visual references onto instruments wasn't successfully made.
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Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2017, 08:38
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

In UK, helicopters operating from field sites...

In UK, helicopters operating from field sites seldom, if ever, "pick up a IFR flight plan". Most operate on an ad hoc basis, outside of controlled airspace, using lower airspace radar service where...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2017, 00:56
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

Metric, or Imperial (0.43 nm)? It could only ever...

Metric, or Imperial (0.43 nm)? It could only ever be an estimate, in practical terms, unless it's a regularly used site. Or you could calibrate your legs and pace it out.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Mar 2017, 23:59
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

I hope that those who have previously argued that...

I hope that those who have previously argued that in the UK, IFR departures from "non-IFR sites" are illegal, will note that the CAA don't agree with them.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Mar 2017, 23:04
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

The stated minimum visibility from private sites...

The stated minimum visibility from private sites is 800 metres. Technically speaking, this does allow departures in fog.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2017, 15:45
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

It's been some time since this thread was near...

It's been some time since this thread was near the top of the pile.

However, due to a "no-fly" day I decided to re-read it. I might be mistaken but it appears that more than one thread was merged...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2015, 23:19
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

Only 120? You want to try an IFR letdown at night...

Only 120? You want to try an IFR letdown at night with a 600 ft cloud base! :}
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2015, 22:38
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

Handysnaks, just keep your transponder Mode C...

Handysnaks, just keep your transponder Mode C switched on and chances are, you'll be known about, ATC coverage or not. TCAS/TAS is a great piece of equipment and most modern IFR helicopters have it...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2015, 21:45
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

SASless, NDB approaches to airfields still...

SASless, NDB approaches to airfields still aren't too uncommon in UK (unfortunately). But I've not had to carry out an NDB hold, other than for an IR revalidation, for well over ten years now. But...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2015, 19:51
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

Geoffers, I concur. One aspect of this accident...

Geoffers, I concur. One aspect of this accident apparently not taken into account by the AAIB was that the captain had previously been the instructor of the co-pilot, during his more recent basic...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2015, 19:23
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

The experience gap is here to stay for quite some...

The experience gap is here to stay for quite some time, it seems. The onshore corporate world is a highly demanding role. Quite often these days, it seems no sooner has a pilot obtained his twin...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2015, 15:17
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

Geoffers, here's one for a start. The A139 is...

Geoffers, here's one for a start. The A139 is certified for SPIFR, as are other similar helicopters. Pilots are trained, licensed and tested to operate single pilot IFR. But a private owner or...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2015, 08:25
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

Vmini higher than Vy?

I'd be surprised if this was allowable for any IFR certificated aircraft! If it was allowed, how could you carry out a legal go around in IMC?
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2015, 15:17
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

Rotorspeed, from what I've read so far, 800...

Rotorspeed, from what I've read so far, 800 metres visibility is likely to be required for Part NCC operations.

I haven't seen a minimum cloud base laid down under those new regulations. But it...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2015, 20:57
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

This is why I would support a clear set of...

This is why I would support a clear set of weather minima, as long as they are not overly restrictive. There is an increasing experience gap in the onshore corporate market. What may be perfectly...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2015, 16:39
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

SASless, I sometimes wonder if you actually read...

SASless, I sometimes wonder if you actually read other contributor's posts before launching your ship..

Look again at my post at #719, last paragraph. In your last post you are restating almost...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2015, 09:46
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

Agreed! However, I would never attempt a...

Agreed! However, I would never attempt a "zero-vis" departure from a private site, or anywhere else, even though in the past I was trained to do so. On the (SAR) unit in question the weather limits...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2015, 09:01
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

DB, No sir, I do not! I refer you back...

DB,

No sir, I do not!

I refer you back to my previous post. I've highlighted the relevant part:

By the term "takeoff area is clear" I mean just that; i.e. you have determined yourself, on...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2015, 08:08
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

SASless, firstly, I see you have lost none of...

SASless, firstly, I see you have lost none of your charm; really no need to become aggressive.

I understand every bit of the term VMC, perhaps you are forgetting that it is my everyday job to know...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Oct 2015, 23:31
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

SAS quite possibly your last post is the most...

SAS quite possibly your last post is the most clear, common sense, obvious and safe statement on this thread. Well done Sir!

I disagree simply because in the real world it would result in scud...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Oct 2015, 20:52
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

That sounds great, but often not applicable to...

That sounds great, but often not applicable to departures from private/remote HLSs in UK. ATC coverage doesn't even exist in many areas of UK.

Q1. What can ATC physically do to help a pilot...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Oct 2015, 09:42
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

DB, no he did not fly into a tree. That is made...

DB, no he did not fly into a tree. That is made clear in the report from the AAIB.

With regard to your understanding of the legality of departures to IFR from a private site, or departing from an...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2015, 16:29
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

Obviously, it's the Captain's responsibility to...

Obviously, it's the Captain's responsibility to decide on the day which he ought to be most concerned about, ideally all risks should be totally ameliorated....

(Of course, the risk/fear of losing...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2015, 14:01
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

DB, I don't think "below 1,000 feet amsl" comes...

DB, I don't think "below 1,000 feet amsl" comes into the practical equation. The 1,000 foot rule is a legality to ensure en route terrain and obstacle clearance under IFR.

The problem here was...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2015, 08:41
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

The CAA review will have to address their own...

The CAA review will have to address their own lack of manpower to oversee and enforce any future increase in their breadth of regulation.

There are still loopholes in Part NCC, or any other...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2015, 14:53
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

The rules are being tightened up, under "part...

The rules are being tightened up, under "part NCC", the new regulations come into force next year.

However, as I keep saying, irrespective of the rules, some owners care little about what is legal...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2015, 16:17
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

Agreed, but this was a private flight and there...

Agreed, but this was a private flight and there may not have been an Ops manual. However, this time next year, there would have been, at least for this size of aircraft, under EASA, Part NCC.

But...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2015, 15:37
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

It's not totally out of the question that the HP...

It's not totally out of the question that the HP was given some assistance on the cyclic, judging by the CVR. But we'll never know.

However, irrespective of how the departure was flown, as opposed...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2015, 07:51
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

Not a hijack, Paco. This is the "nub" of the...

Not a hijack, Paco. This is the "nub" of the situation. There are sometimes situations where a "good" captain will decline to fly whereas a "bad" one might not. Problem is, in the eyes of some...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Oct 2015, 21:21
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

This accident was very close to home, not least...

This accident was very close to home, not least because this section of the industry is relatively small and I was personally acquainted with the pilots. The pressure of having an ambitious aircraft...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2014, 15:38
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

Alouette, I responded to your criticism of my...

Alouette, I responded to your criticism of my post.

If you care to look back to my earlier post, I put forward my own thoughts on rules and regulations. There are enough of them in place and the...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2014, 16:42
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

From the evidence now published by the AAIB, it...

From the evidence now published by the AAIB, it appears to me (other opinions are undoubtedly available) that for as yet unknown reasons the commander/handling pilot did not successfully transfer to...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2014, 16:21
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

Bob, it's perhaps time that you gave your...

Bob, it's perhaps time that you gave your preferred answer, rather than the perpetual questions.

It doesn't really matter how Vmini was derived. The fact that it appears in the Limitations...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2014, 14:04
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

I'm not qualified on the 139, however I'm fairly...

I'm not qualified on the 139, however I'm fairly sure the term used by the manufacturer is Vmini, not VminI. At least that's what it says in my RFM for a different type, published by the same...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2014, 10:29
Replies: 877
Views: 454,106
Posted By ShyTorque

Attempting Vmini? :ugh:

Attempting Vmini? :ugh:
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