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Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2013, 20:37
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

TC A bold statement methinks. Have you...

TC



A bold statement methinks. Have you seen the minimum hours requirements for potential Co-Pilots and Rear-Crew? I think there is plenty of scope for debate on that one.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2013, 22:22
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

Crab, I'm much closer to the piste than you...

Crab,

I'm much closer to the piste than you might imagine. My point was that a tall cabin is not a pre-requisite for an effective SAR cab. Your car analogy is lame; clever marketing and branding...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2013, 18:16
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

Crab, Thanks for the condescension. It's a...

Crab,

Thanks for the condescension.
It's a proven method to lift fairly heavy weights with bent legs and a straight back; every weight-lifter I've ever seen ends their routine in that manner not...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2013, 17:20
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

Crab, How tall a cabin is your requirement?...

Crab,

How tall a cabin is your requirement? If you want something where all rear-crew can stand without stooping you are talking about a very big cabin therefore a very big aircraft. We don't need...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2013, 08:48
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

Whatever the detail it could be the first time a...

Whatever the detail it could be the first time a civil helicopter will be built in the UK for some time, surely something worth celebrating? As for selecting an unproven product, was the Sea King a...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2013, 21:58
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

Beat me to it TwoStep! Also, AW have stated...

Beat me to it TwoStep!

Also, AW have stated their intention to base 189 production at Yeovil, it would make very little economic sense to uproot and move the production line to Italy once it has...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2012, 10:36
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

Quote: A little overly dramatic I...

Quote:



A little overly dramatic I think.

You could argue that RN, RAF and MCA being merged into one service might actually standardise things a bit more given robust enough SOPs and...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2012, 22:52
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

What utter nonsense. Do you really think...

What utter nonsense.

Do you really think that there aren't other parts of the world (northern and southern hemisphere), aside from northern Europe, that don't have similar or even more...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2012, 20:05
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

p.s. can somebody please merge this thread with...

p.s. can somebody please merge this thread with the SAR-H thread?
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2012, 19:26
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

From Jayteeto A bit harsh From...

From Jayteeto



A bit harsh From Jayteeto. I think the reason people are having a bit of a rant is that they feel passionate about what they do and see compromise as exactly that, a compromise....
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2012, 07:28
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

Not sure quite what your point is jimf, was it...

Not sure quite what your point is jimf, was it made post a few Saturday night beers per chance?
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2012, 20:13
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

The problem is where does the 'happy medium' lie?...

The problem is where does the 'happy medium' lie? Anyone with a sensible opinion will agree that the military over-train, which is great for the taxpayer as they can be fairly confident that if they...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2012, 16:05
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

Quote: 'Err yes, except for that one little...

Quote:

'Err yes, except for that one little matter of profit which can be worked in to a contact 1001 different ways!'

Profit is not a cost, it's a function of varying costs. Which was kind of...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2012, 15:03
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

It would be interesting to know where the 20%...

It would be interesting to know where the 20% difference in cost lies, not that we ever will. I imagine the majority of costs to the potential Operators would be broadly similar over the life of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2012, 15:09
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

It's a shame really, for every petulant whinger...

It's a shame really, for every petulant whinger (not just Crab!) that posts on here there's probably a hundred aircrew with really useful valuable opinions who are put off posting for fear of being...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Dec 2012, 14:45
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

Crab, COMO fleets only tend to be an option...

Crab,

COMO fleets only tend to be an option where the capability offered is a military one (pilot training, AAR, AT etc.) I'm afraid the provision of SAR doesn't fall into this bracket. The MOD...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Dec 2012, 22:01
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

Hummingfrog Quote: 'The next SAR...

Hummingfrog

Quote:

'The next SAR helicopter is going to have to last a very long time it is a pity it won't be as capable as it should be.'

As I understand it the contract is for 10 years,...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Dec 2012, 20:43
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

This little debate certainly seems to be going...

This little debate certainly seems to be going round and round in ever decreasing circles. Two decisions have been made and are unavoidable (if not delayable!);

1. UK SAR will be civilianised.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jul 2012, 07:38
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

Crab I think 140kt plus for an upgraded SK...

Crab

I think 140kt plus for an upgraded SK is somewhat optimistic despite what Mr. Carson might say! Even if it were possible, the long term implications of fatigue on an already ageing and worn...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2012, 21:10
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,186
Posted By llamaman

Interesting that Crab proposes a 140kt Wessex or...

Interesting that Crab proposes a 140kt Wessex or Sea King but still wants a level winching platform. Not possible I'm afraid; basic P of F applied to any tail-rotor equipped traditional helicopter...
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