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Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2013, 12:07
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

On the note of CRM courses I was fortunate to be...

On the note of CRM courses I was fortunate to be put through one which was a turning point not only in my professional life but personal too. If you want a quality CRM course try LMQ in Gatwick, I...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2013, 10:57
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

We used the LN450 to transition down running into...

We used the LN450 to transition down running into Sumburgh @ 40ft when the 40 Mile an hour fog was about, using the localiser as a backup indication of the correct track to runway 27/09. It was a...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2013, 11:09
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

Yup Andrew was still there last time I was in...

Yup Andrew was still there last time I was in Wick, a year or so ago and dishing out the kit-kat chunkys and pens when required.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2013, 10:15
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

Ditto we use the same philosophy, in no small...

Ditto we use the same philosophy, in no small part down to HC I might add.



You been at the gin again? :E

Si
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2013, 09:26
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

Now that is something I would LOVE to have but...

Now that is something I would LOVE to have but how would we implement it? If you had a heads up like a car then the image is only in front of you, so not much better than we have now. If you wanted...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2013, 10:53
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

I was just thinking about that and was wondering...

I was just thinking about that and was wondering if I had got it wrong, DOH need to do more studying then. My intention was a nominal glide slope to get down to MDA just before the decision point and...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2013, 08:12
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

Pax numbers in the aircraft is controlled by the...

Pax numbers in the aircraft is controlled by the oil companies to get maximum bang for their buck. EC and operators are merely supplying for the demand of the client. Those of you wanting more room...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2013, 12:49
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

My first though......... litigation, no lawyer or...

My first though......... litigation, no lawyer or union rep would advise them to say anything prior to concrete evidence. In my days of union representation I would have advised the crew to say...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2013, 00:36
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

Airwave, and the wider offshore "bear" community,...

Airwave, and the wider offshore "bear" community, I understand your concern on automation as I once felt that way too. Back then I was flying the AS332L after four years of flying SAR on the S61,...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2013, 10:27
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

Slightly off topic but I wonder what the weight...

Slightly off topic but I wonder what the weight limit on the seats are? Many implications there.

Si
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2013, 07:31
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

Actually I find the EC225 autopilot, FMS...

Actually I find the EC225 autopilot, FMS (GPS/flight planning unit) and automation intergration far easier to understand than the (SAR) S61 or AS332L. That may be because I am "Playstation"...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2013, 02:04
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

Yup always trust our engineers :ok:, that's why I...

Yup always trust our engineers :ok:, that's why I am happy who I work for.

Having been in an uncomfortable position myself I was only sticking up for the affected crew as they will be very...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2013, 01:26
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

I have no beef, but SASless has put the point far...

I have no beef, but SASless has put the point far more eloquently than me :D. My point was simply use all the information available for a balanced evaluation, not just human recollection.

Si
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2013, 01:01
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

That's a bit unfair on the crew, I had a flight...

That's a bit unfair on the crew, I had a flight where we were convinced a blade control rod was about to disconnect but it turned out to be a gyro bearing failure. The recollection of the crew is...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2013, 09:42
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

Yes thats how I remember it, lightning strike...

Yes thats how I remember it, lightning strike followed by repairs and subsequent failure.

Si
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2013, 06:03
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

I second what DB has just said and would like to...

I second what DB has just said and would like to add, the people denigrating on this thread probably aren't north sea aircrew.

Traditionally "Bears" has been the nickname for offshore workers and...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2013, 23:48
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By bigglesbutler

The gear would have been lowered during approach...

The gear would have been lowered during approach checks (normal point to do so), the accident was on a fairly short finals.

Si
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