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Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2013, 08:17
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

Absolutely. I cringe every time I see people...

Absolutely. I cringe every time I see people comparing the safety record across the sea. There have plenty of very near misses on the norwegian side in the last couple of years that were averted by...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2013, 14:10
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

Excellent post Mars. There is one limitation to...

Excellent post Mars. There is one limitation to the logic though and it was seen in the Cougar 851 incident. A situation arose whereby the co-pilot felt unable or incapable of taking control from a...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2013, 08:04
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

HC - there is a common theme however in all of...

HC - there is a common theme however in all of those accidents. Somewhere in the chain someone has accepted a standard that was unacceptable. Why? HUMS Warnings not heeded or used, inadequate...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2013, 19:01
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

I am going to maintain that this has a large...

I am going to maintain that this has a large financial element, so here is the question. How does one convince management/CAA/Customers of the intangibles of our industry these days when it comes to...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2013, 12:48
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

The problem with that is that it will be filed...

The problem with that is that it will be filed along withe the suggestion for a better Christmas party!
It is an all or nothing idea. All operators must do it or none will do it as it requires...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2013, 09:58
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

Crab - I think a lot of this does go back to...

Crab - I think a lot of this does go back to training basics. Effectively in the military in the UK we have one training system and set of standards. I know the three services all do their own thing...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2013, 10:11
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

I am afraid then when you are recruiting pilots...

I am afraid then when you are recruiting pilots with 200hrs TT this is inevitable to a degree. The knock on effect lasts for years. You end up with silent deviations in SOPs because for whatever...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2013, 13:41
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

Thumbs up HC - you need to clear some space on your PM box!

HC - you need to clear some space on your PM box!
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2013, 17:56
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

Ouuuchh and meowwww - you old bitch you…..:=. Are...

Ouuuchh and meowwww - you old bitch you…..:=. Are you really telling me this could never happen in Bristow????? Careful how you answer;)
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Sep 2013, 07:59
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

The last few pages of this thread have really...

The last few pages of this thread have really made some interesting reading and some very good points highlighted. I hope some from the AAIB are dropping by from time to time!
Again a very relevant...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Sep 2013, 10:18
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

It is nowhere near perfectly safe. You just...

It is nowhere near perfectly safe. You just haven’t crashed yet. The way you are describing your operation is pretty much the lead up to the majority of CFIT accidents around the world.
It does not...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2013, 13:08
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

One of, if not THE, most bizarre replies to this...

One of, if not THE, most bizarre replies to this thread.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2013, 14:57
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

So did mine funnily enough - so we have something...

So did mine funnily enough - so we have something in common, but I do not know what that has to do with this discussion.




I am not quite sure what your weather reference and CivSar...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2013, 12:25
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

We have to get back to reality here. Assuming...

We have to get back to reality here. Assuming this was another CFIT (which seems most likely) it is another clear case not of poor hand flying skills but of poor use of automation. All of the CFIT...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2013, 15:00
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

Perhaps there should be, but that is another...

Perhaps there should be, but that is another debate. Perhaps then you are back to the beginning, where the whole issue is solved by using in-house instructors. Why use third party training...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2013, 06:43
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

Crab - you are correct and it is an ideal. It...

Crab - you are correct and it is an ideal. It works well in the military. I saw it myself in my time and all the staff used in the sim were excellent instructors and former squadron QHI’s.

The...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2013, 20:34
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

And it is the “ex” bit that is the difficulty....

And it is the “ex” bit that is the difficulty. They may be the best and most experienced instructor in the world, but operating procedures change, checklists change, usually as a result of current ...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2013, 18:18
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

HC - you are encroaching on a controversial...

HC - you are encroaching on a controversial subject here and one that has certainly been the subject of many a heated discussion. Third party training is definitely cheaper to the accountant. Quality...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2013, 17:57
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

Yes. Used in Norway by CHC. Used onshore and...

Yes. Used in Norway by CHC. Used onshore and offshore, IFR or VFR. All approaches must be stabilized and checked as such or else a go around is mandatory.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2013, 09:07
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

Now that would be seriously interesting if it...

Now that would be seriously interesting if it were 20ft+ sea:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2013, 07:09
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

Or - less likely to want to put it in the drink -...

Or - less likely to want to put it in the drink - even if that is the best course of action, as they aint gonna survive very long in shorts and t-shirt. This might bias the decision to ditch and...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2013, 18:42
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

There are plenty of drivers in the North Sea not...

There are plenty of drivers in the North Sea not wearing survival suits today as well. Summer water temperatures of more than a “sultry" +10 in many areas means summer suits on. Not so smart from a...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2013, 13:35
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

Unfortunately this is bang on the money. If any...

Unfortunately this is bang on the money. If any here are ever in the unfortunate position of being involved in a accident/incident, it would be most prudent to ensure that the very first person you...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2013, 14:21
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

Start looking at the top

In the past many of the AAIB have focussed the majority of the time and effort on the bottom of the pyramid - ie the pilot and engineer and their SOP's. I really hope that this time we might see a...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2013, 08:31
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By 26500lbs

Cultural difference

I have been following this thread from the start with great interest, and not surprised to see a wide variety of opinions and views from the full spectrum of parties involved. It has been questioned...
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