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Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2023, 13:20
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Could it be because CHC is the Operator and is a...

Could it be because CHC is the Operator and is a UK based Company that might trigger the CAA's involvement or is that just yet more proof the Media fails to fact check themselves?
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jun 2022, 02:11
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

I agree about the Like Button...some posts are...

I agree about the Like Button...some posts are worthy of public notice of approval.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2020, 16:04
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

The" criticism" of the crew should be fair, based...

The" criticism" of the crew should be fair, based upon straight facts, and carefully consider the related factors and actions/in-actions of other persons, agencies, and authorities.

They are not...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2020, 11:48
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Which Mode would you have the Radar set to for...

Which Mode would you have the Radar set to for detecting terrain/obstacles ahead of you?
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2020, 11:35
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Seeing visible light sources is where NVG's...

Seeing visible light sources is where NVG's really perform.

I have watched Airliner Strobe and Landing lights for aircraft landing at Atlanta.....from Augusta......about 150 miles away on a clear...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2020, 10:21
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Crab is right on that....nothing beats being able...

Crab is right on that....nothing beats being able to see in the dark as compared to not being able to see in the darkl

The ability to see "white" light sources, no matter now small, at great...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2020, 17:44
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

We might remember all the Stake Holders who get...

We might remember all the Stake Holders who get to challenge the Findings before the Report is published.....that puts into motion a process where covering one's hind end becomes both possible and...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2020, 14:12
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

I see it as being 46.7 when the Back Seater...

I see it as being 46.7 when the Back Seater clearly calls it and directs a turn.

There seems to be some mis-identification by the Pilots.

With the comment about two targets...with one being to...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2020, 13:52
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Lads....this article quotes the Accident...

Lads....this article quotes the Accident Investigation.

It seems to be a nice summary of the findings to include quoting the CVR record of the conversations between the Crew.

Take a minute to...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2019, 14:19
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Crew failure..... or Management/Flight...

Crew failure..... or Management/Flight Safety/Training failure?

Who....by name and position.....ignored the Iceberg and ordered full speed ahead?

Please do not point a single finger at the Crew...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2019, 11:50
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

The Link worked for me just now....

The Link worked for me just now....
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2017, 23:03
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Even if the Lighthouse had been at 47 Feet...

Even if the Lighthouse had been at 47 Feet AGL....a night transit over water in bad vis....using 153 feet (plus or minus Altimeter error, Radalt instrument error, Auto Pilot/Pilot height holding...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2017, 03:07
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Lots of shoulder shrugging going on....as...

Lots of shoulder shrugging going on....as forecast.:(
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2017, 20:04
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

This gets back to my question about "How" and...

This gets back to my question about "How" and "Why".

"How" is the triggering event....and "Why" is what set it all up for the "How" to happen.....as I see it.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2017, 12:46
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Is there a difference between "Why" and "How"...

Is there a difference between "Why" and "How" when it comes to the "confused" situational awareness?
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2017, 10:32
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Crab, I agree with all that but your...

Crab,

I agree with all that but your penultimate paragraph identifies a problem.....the individual Pilot and Crew Member along with everyone in the process....and Operator and Authority must also...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2017, 04:11
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Nah.....twas filmed in the wilds of Nevada at a...

Nah.....twas filmed in the wilds of Nevada at a place called Groom Lake.;)
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2017, 21:17
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

It is the human interface module that seems to be...

It is the human interface module that seems to be the weak link in this automation thing unless you are riding in one of those Airbus contraptions unlike a Boeing Product that prefers Humans to be...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2017, 17:11
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

My Guardian Angels earned their pay and probably...

My Guardian Angels earned their pay and probably deserved Hazardous Duty and Overtime Incentive pay as they certainly earned it!
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2017, 15:54
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

DB.....you Dog, you! 61, two pilots, all...

DB.....you Dog, you!

61, two pilots, all that lovely kit.....an aotopilot of sorts as I recall....sheer luxury! When we was Young Lads we used to dream of having someone to hold our hands!

Now...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2017, 14:21
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

How do we know they did not have a rock solid...

How do we know they did not have a rock solid plan to avoid obstacles (including Blackrock that was at least 82 feet ABOVE their chosen height)?

What if they did.....but something intervened to...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2017, 17:04
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Best analysis so far.....and very scary. If...

Best analysis so far.....and very scary.

If this turns out to be the basic scenario then it is heartbreaking.

Part of my routine coming on-shift at an EMS base in Texas was to take the Waypoint...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2017, 12:06
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

PHI and the FAA worked together with Sikorsky to...

PHI and the FAA worked together with Sikorsky to approve a very similar Approach to oil rigs and platforms in the Gulf of Mexico for PHI's fleet of 92's so it appears even the non-SAR 92's have that...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2017, 11:49
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Crab, What if you use one of the SAR modes...

Crab,

What if you use one of the SAR modes to make an approach to BKSDC (or some similar point convenient to Blacksod) using a northeasterly heading along the long axis of the inlet?

One could...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2017, 19:15
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

S&R, Aircraft only do what they are told to...

S&R,

Aircraft only do what they are told to do by Humans.

That shall always be the Achilles Heel of automation.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2017, 12:35
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Blacksod is not an oil rig or platform. It...

Blacksod is not an oil rig or platform.

It it an on shore landing site that is used frequently as a fueling point by CHC Irish Coast Guard Crews.....often while SAR Operations are on-going.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Apr 2017, 12:10
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

No one has suggested the UK or Irish Coast Guaed...

No one has suggested the UK or Irish Coast Guaed has done a poor job or has a bad safety record.

That being said...is there room for improvement, benefit to taking a fresh view at practices, and...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2017, 22:38
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Exactly as I see it as well. I was not...

Exactly as I see it as well.

I was not singling you out in my post....that was just a statement of how I see things.

There is a passage in Gann's book where he lists a tally of Crews killed in...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2017, 22:04
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

DB, Any reason one could not use BKSDC for...

DB,

Any reason one could not use BKSDC for such a waypoint and approach from overhead Belmullet at or above MSA?

Punt's post 1509 has the graphic.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2017, 21:40
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

In order to learn do we not have to first...

In order to learn do we not have to first understand what happened and to do that we have to figure out the causes that led to the tragedy?

Every single one of us could wind up as the topic of...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2017, 14:27
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Crab is right on this one! The Crew made...

Crab is right on this one!

The Crew made some errors....yes!

WHY the Crew made the errors is what tells the tale.

Who else made errors that set the Crew up for failure is also part of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2017, 11:45
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Some of us lived long enough to move on to other...

Some of us lived long enough to move on to other endeavors!

This Crew had a lot of help in not surviving.

At some point it was bound to happen to a Crew.....it just happened to be this Crew...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2017, 10:52
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Excellent post by Learner!

Excellent post by Learner!
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Apr 2017, 22:29
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

The absolute pity is it takes a tragedy such as...

The absolute pity is it takes a tragedy such as this for the collective silence to be broken.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Apr 2017, 21:32
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,307,972
Posted By SASless

Drugs, Since you are currently flying SAR on...

Drugs,

Since you are currently flying SAR on the S-92.....which is what I am taking from your post....you should be in a perfect position to pass on valuable information to those of us that do not...
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