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Forum: Rotorheads
20th Aug 2020, 14:14
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

I think we're on the same page with that.

I think we're on the same page with that.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Aug 2020, 16:56
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

We are in a very early stages of the process...

We are in a very early stages of the process leading to the new contract and it will be interesting to observe how many of the new ideas will still be there when the Contract Notice is published in...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Aug 2020, 12:51
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

Not entirely sure about that yet. Do they want...

Not entirely sure about that yet. Do they want value for money? Yes. Are they more interested in capability or cost saving? Look at the 2011-13 process and I think the answer is both: and capability...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Aug 2020, 00:28
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

The Schiebel has a range of about 100nm (about...

The Schiebel has a range of about 100nm (about the same as a Sikorsky R4 :rolleyes:). What are its minima? What are the airspace constraints? (Is it on AVGAS?)

The Ebit has a long range and...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Aug 2020, 16:42
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

Elbit Systems did trials out of St Athans in...

Elbit Systems did trials out of St Athans in 2018.
https://www.flightglobal.com/civil-uavs/elbit-to-fly-hermes-900-for-uk-search-and-rescue-trials/136554.article

So that is Elbit with their big...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2013, 21:29
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

That pretty much sums up what I hear a number of...

That pretty much sums up what I hear a number of people close to it saying. Possibly even more true with a Lot 3 solution. A Bristow aircraft gets tasked to do a job and if there's a problem then the...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2013, 10:39
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

Yes. However, the DfT is believed to have gone...

Yes. However, the DfT is believed to have gone for other options to reduce risk levels that cost at least as much as these differences.




And when bankers and insurers are nervous and useless...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Mar 2013, 01:24
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

The two-provider solution has a lot going for it...

The two-provider solution has a lot going for it and it has served us pretty well for most of the last 60 years. :E
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2013, 22:02
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

Over-cautious bureaucrats in the DfT will re-read...

Over-cautious bureaucrats in the DfT will re-read all public procurement regulations and directives and take their time to ensure the loser's lawyers cannot catch them out.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2013, 20:59
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

Yes, snake, it's true. You were right about...

Yes, snake, it's true. You were right about something. :p

No need to search for the post. You're behind the curve again because in anticipation of a 10 aircraft solution being announced I have...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2013, 19:20
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

SK22. Changes in the approach to the number of...

SK22. Changes in the approach to the number of a/c may work in your favour. :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2013, 14:00
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

It will be interesting to discover whether the...

It will be interesting to discover whether the resilience aspects of the final outcome result in crews needing to be qualified for all the type on the contract.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2013, 08:49
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

Yes, I've had a conversation about billing...

Yes, I've had a conversation about billing regimes with a man in Gatwick. They are going to make so much money out of Bristow in the next 13 years that you would think they could go easy on old Crabs...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2013, 21:46
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

I am a fan of British helicopter pilots.

I am a fan of British helicopter pilots.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2013, 19:41
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

Yes. That 20% you mention is nearly 12 times what...

Yes. That 20% you mention is nearly 12 times what CHC will be paid for Lot 2 of the Gap contract. Thought provoking.


(Of course, £3bn is a top-end DfT contract notice estimate. I shall take a...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2013, 15:25
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

The risk profile is heavily loaded by insurance...

The risk profile is heavily loaded by insurance and and financing aspects.

The case for Lot 3 is bound to be a purely cost issue and thats not the whole story on something this complex.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2013, 12:44
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

I am running smaller scale public procurement and...

I am running smaller scale public procurement and heaven help you if you award without proper evidence. Unless there is clear blue water between the bidders (is that likely?) what would be the reason...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2013, 16:48
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

Unparliamentary language 500e! :)

Unparliamentary language 500e! :)
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2013, 23:25
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

Based on the process timetable published in the...

Based on the process timetable published in the September ITT pack, this week would have brought the 'Notice of Intention to Award Contract (Phase 5)' on Friday the 8th. That presumably means that an...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2013, 13:08
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

P3. Do tell us which one of the bidders is using...

P3. Do tell us which one of the bidders is using a version of CRM where critical enquiry is not welcome?
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2013, 20:26
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

Yes Timex. Thanks very much for making me think...

Yes Timex. Thanks very much for making me think about the WG30. :p




Yes. I have a nice cup of coffee here in an AW PZL-Swidnik mug. Remind me to smash my coffee mug if we see 10 AW189s...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2013, 13:29
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

Snake. I am hoping that this is a place where...

Snake. I am hoping that this is a place where there are people with a lot of experience who understand most of the issues and where it's possible to come for a view on some of the fine detail that...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2013, 13:03
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

I am sensing a different approach. A large...

I am sensing a different approach. A large contract lasting many years in recessionary times is a risk management game. The main contract changes the game in a vital way: neither the contract nor the...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2013, 21:49
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

Joint working and resilience should be the...

Joint working and resilience should be the guiding principles. We could go beyond the Norwegian JRCC model and collaborate across all of these islands regardless of EU member state borders....
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2013, 17:02
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

One of the factors in the future of the ARCC is...

One of the factors in the future of the ARCC is whether the Royal Air Force will take the wider view of its role of protecting the British people, similar to what might be found in several...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2013, 11:59
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

Were any other MoD aeronautical resources...

Were any other MoD aeronautical resources deployed to this incident, perhaps by helicopter?
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2013, 10:29
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

I think Crab is getting to the crux issue that...

I think Crab is getting to the crux issue that can destory the effectiveness of a potential world class service that is the UK's first planned SAR helicopter service.

The MCA and its MRCCs are...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2013, 07:41
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

Yes, but your MP can probably only hear those...

Yes, but your MP can probably only hear those concerned about the issues that were already settled 10 or 15 years ago, or the death throws of the Portland half chopper. Getting issues that affect the...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2013, 19:52
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

I think it's useful that the Guardian is keeping...

I think it's useful that the Guardian is keeping these changes in the public eye. However, I think that they could do a much better job of it. Unfortunately, this subject has been out of the public...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2013, 00:59
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

With some difficulty at times if one considers...

With some difficulty at times if one considers that role and callsign do not necessarily correlate with airframe and telephone number. :ugh:
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2013, 12:27
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

Yes. The new Bristow aircraft for Sumburgh and...

Yes. The new Bristow aircraft for Sumburgh and Stornoway definitely have HF.

This is an improvement in the comms fit compared to the CHC aircraft on the current 2007 to 2012/13 contract. These...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2013, 12:59
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

Clearly, they thought that they were taking over...

Clearly, they thought that they were taking over and all that was needed was Zero. Then came April Fools Day 2010, direct ARCC tasking, and suddenly their spec was useless.




One hundred...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2013, 16:32
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

BBC News - Bristow Helicopter crews to train at...

BBC News - Bristow Helicopter crews to train at Inverness Airport (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-21279335)
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2013, 15:58
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

There is no HF.

There is no HF.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2013, 13:06
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,011
Posted By jimf671

You raise a very interesting point osm. ...

You raise a very interesting point osm.

Those in MCA aviation were saying 15 months ago that the Gap spec was similar to the spec for the 2007 contract. Now that the outline kit list is...
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