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Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2015, 15:31
Replies: 241
Views: 46,366
Posted By ShyTorque

TC, Those who know me (and you don't) might well...

TC, Those who know me (and you don't) might well think very different to what you're implying, trying to tar me with a certain brush.

I have been very careful to make no reference to alleged...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2015, 00:35
Replies: 241
Views: 46,366
Posted By ShyTorque

How does the saying go...? "Blessed are the self...

How does the saying go...? "Blessed are the self righteous, for they think they will inherit the earth".

Those who understand legal matters might realise that an appearance in court costs far...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2015, 19:26
Replies: 241
Views: 46,366
Posted By ShyTorque

Donation made!

Donation made!
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2015, 13:07
Replies: 241
Views: 46,366
Posted By ShyTorque

According to the report, this pilot was actually...

According to the report, this pilot was actually allowed to fly, but not to carry passengers. That's unusual if true.

However, he was convicted and what a naughty boy he was to go and rescue...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2015, 20:37
Replies: 241
Views: 46,366
Posted By ShyTorque

Especially the bloke in the water. ('cept if it...

Especially the bloke in the water.
('cept if it were Crab, he might prefer to do a base check on him first though :E ).
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2015, 19:38
Replies: 241
Views: 46,366
Posted By ShyTorque

The buckets were actually lumps of concrete which...

The buckets were actually lumps of concrete which had been cast in a metal waste paper bin, upturned and painted white. I can tell you from personal experience that some of them were subsequently...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2015, 15:23
Replies: 241
Views: 46,366
Posted By ShyTorque

It wasn't until my fourth SH tour that the term...

It wasn't until my fourth SH tour that the term "RNF" was invented; definitely no Nitesun back then. But the LSs were recce'd with night landing aids laid out by a dedicated ground team....
...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2015, 11:54
Replies: 241
Views: 46,366
Posted By ShyTorque

'Cept we didn't have nitesun. Just the normal...

'Cept we didn't have nitesun. Just the normal white landing light. But it can be done (and it was, our crew were doing it 33 years ago and we're all still around).
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2015, 19:52
Replies: 241
Views: 46,366
Posted By ShyTorque

I flew RAF helicopters when the SOP was that the...

I flew RAF helicopters when the SOP was that the PNF wasn't even allowed NVG, although the PF and crewman were. This included confined area landings. I was the PNF and was expected to take control...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2015, 14:15
Replies: 241
Views: 46,366
Posted By ShyTorque

Hughes 500, while I can see both sides of this, I...

Hughes 500, while I can see both sides of this, I tend to agree with your view.

After all, as things turned out, the casualty was rescued and no-one got hurt. I hope, if this case doesn't get...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2015, 21:20
Replies: 241
Views: 46,366
Posted By ShyTorque

The definition of "soon" is totally subjective,...

The definition of "soon" is totally subjective, Crab. The HAR10 actually continued in service alongside the Wessex for more than twenty years. I fondly look back on my time flying them (and prior to...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2015, 19:06
Replies: 241
Views: 46,366
Posted By ShyTorque

Meanwhile, back in the UK........ Simon...

Meanwhile, back in the UK........

Simon Burgess drowned after firemen refused to wade in 3ft deep lake due to health and safety rules | Daily Mail Online...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2015, 11:02
Replies: 241
Views: 46,366
Posted By ShyTorque

In UK there are cases where the authorities...

In UK there are cases where the authorities decree that "it is not in the public interest to pursue a prosecution".

I don't know if a similar caveat exists in NZ law, but if so, this is surely...
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