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Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2013, 08:15
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

I have mentioned previously my concern at the...

I have mentioned previously my concern at the apparent lack of procedure in the effective monitoring (and inter-crew communication) of primary flight information and which, on the surface, seems...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2013, 09:05
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Unquestionably, one must pursue the development...

Unquestionably, one must pursue the development and refinement of ever-improving systems and the technology to consistently and capably deliver these but, in considering Geoffrey's 1% dilemma, I...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2013, 10:38
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Evening Express - Article - Helicopter boss urges...

Evening Express - Article - Helicopter boss urges restraint as crash investigators release findings (http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/3438053)
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2013, 11:14
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

I understand, thanks for the clarification. It...

I understand, thanks for the clarification. It seems though that the system requires fairly keen monitoring and/or manipulation to keep everything running smoothly?
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2013, 10:34
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Interesting. Unhelpful AP systems certainly don't...

Interesting. Unhelpful AP systems certainly don't reduce pilot workload in times of high concentration.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2013, 11:13
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Okay thanks. And do we know if the accident...

Okay thanks. And do we know if the accident aircraft was "fully coupled" into this arrangement (and executing what might be considered a normal approach) before things started changing?
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2013, 11:00
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

For someone with a little more patience than...

For someone with a little more patience than others, could you clarify whether an IFR equipped L2 is capable of making a fully automated approach into an airport fitted with a localiser or is this...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2013, 10:14
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Thank you for the clarifications re:...

Thank you for the clarifications re: localiser/ILS approach.



A little facetious HC. Simply asking whether there are any SOP's which encourage compliance with certain minimas (I suppose those...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2013, 09:32
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

OFW a clarification then: Irrespective of the...

OFW a clarification then: Irrespective of the cloudbase when flying an IFR approach into an ILS equipped airport in IMC are there not set procedures which, to put it bluntly, keep the airframe well...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2013, 09:12
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Just located your post: You mean...

Just located your post:





You mean IFR approaches?
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2013, 07:16
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

That VRS should occur on a flight such as this...

That VRS should occur on a flight such as this (inbound to a NAV AIDS equipped airport) is, at the moment, difficult to understand as is the reason for the helicopter approaching 30kts with two miles...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2013, 16:22
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

SASless, the attitude you propose is what is...

SASless, the attitude you propose is what is needed. Let's hope it comes to pass.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2013, 13:24
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

As mentioned previously, that a review of...

As mentioned previously, that a review of comparative North Sea operations will take place now seems inevitable. What one must try and do (as best as possible) is to ensure that such a review is...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2013, 20:36
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Hmm .. I fell into this 'trap' near the beginning...

Hmm .. I fell into this 'trap' near the beginning of the thread. BALPA and others also seem to have picked-up on this agenda but - is there (as yet) a clearly defined strategy associated with this...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2013, 19:40
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Norwegian strategy relating to what specifically?

Norwegian strategy relating to what specifically?
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2013, 19:08
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Agreed. However, human nature being what it...

Agreed.

However, human nature being what it is, this rationale might not be interpreted in exactly the same way by everyone - thus resulting in variations in preferences.

I am sure however that...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2013, 16:55
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

HC, some contextualisation required and,...

HC, some contextualisation required and, significantly, I am not suggesting an information "free for all" in respect of which information should be in and which should not but primary indicators such...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2013, 16:19
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

The processes involved in what amounts to...

The processes involved in what amounts to relatively minor modifications (by today's standards) in current MFD technology are sometimes used by manufacturers to drain their client's bank accounts...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2013, 14:45
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

To be perfectly sincere, and given the...

To be perfectly sincere, and given the exponential nature of technological development - most especially in the area of MFD design and information processing, it should be but an option available at...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2013, 13:11
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

How true and how our little world has changed...

How true and how our little world has changed over the years.

Let's just hope this does not impede upon the quest to discover what actually happened.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2013, 08:52
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Jim, I think you may be right. However, deep...

Jim, I think you may be right. However, deep water drilling in GOM has meant that longer flights are increasing there too.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2013, 08:03
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

I believe (given the tack which the general...

I believe (given the tack which the general response has taken since this tragedy) that a comparative review of North Sea operations (overall) is inevitable.

This, necessarily, should include the...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2013, 20:54
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Mechta...

Mechta (http://www.pprune.org/8015062-post490.html) came up with a similar suggestion and which I thoroughly endorse.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2013, 15:46
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

I think this would be a good start and there are...

I think this would be a good start and there are others who concur that what you have suggested is a good idea - take it forward!
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2013, 13:21
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

No apology necessary. As stated, I respect your...

No apology necessary. As stated, I respect your view.

I apologise myself however if my support (earlier in the thread) for a comparison between British and Norwegian operations was in any way...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2013, 13:10
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Mechta, yours is a sound idea. But do you...

Mechta, yours is a sound idea.

But do you know one of the most effective ways this could be accomplished?

Well let me tell you first of all how it could be stifled. If you leave it to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2013, 11:05
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Genie, I didn't want to criticise your post (and...

Genie, I didn't want to criticise your post (and do not do so now) because I respect your opinion.

However, the "bears" lives are in the hands of the drivers in a way that is not reciprocated...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2013, 10:54
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Operations Manager.

Operations Manager.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2013, 10:38
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

You clearly haven't read the recent pages in...

You clearly haven't read the recent pages in which we have been decrying the "big company" culture which, among other things, lends favour to those with "big" corporate experience but who do not...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2013, 10:26
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Lostinp, your safety video must surely have been...

Lostinp, your safety video must surely have been similar to this:

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Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2013, 09:54
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Could you indicate what was omitted from the...

Could you indicate what was omitted from the safety video?
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2013, 09:35
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Aircraft safety briefing videos represent a leap...

Aircraft safety briefing videos represent a leap forward in safety for, as HC mentioned, they deliver consistency but, for more importantly, are able to illustrate key safety factors, in most cases,...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2013, 15:10
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

No it isn't. In fact it was what I was...

No it isn't.

In fact it was what I was eluding to when I wrote:



With a privately owned company you don't need to have "large numbers of people to be on board before any meaningful changes...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2013, 14:40
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

I shall say it again - let the tragedy of 23rd...

I shall say it again - let the tragedy of 23rd August become a catalyst for increased cooperation between operators and their clients to reach a new understanding for the overall improvement of...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2013, 14:21
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Grenville Fortescue

Yes, most tenders make provision for...

Yes, most tenders make provision for "alternative" proposals however, one would not expect a vendor to propose something which completely contradicts a fundamental criterion of the tender itself!
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