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Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2013, 19:37
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

No. .....................

No.



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Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2013, 10:37
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

What exactly are you angling for, serf? Do you...

What exactly are you angling for, serf? Do you want someone to say that they were suffering from 'press-on-itis' and they had to land at Sumburgh because they weren't holding fuel for an alternate?...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Sep 2013, 08:59
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

Like I've already said a few posts above, if they...

Like I've already said a few posts above, if they had been in that position, then the crew would have already declared a PAN and/or a MAYDAY due to their fuel state. ATC never even received a MAYDAY...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Sep 2013, 16:17
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

If there had been an issue with fuel quantities,...

If there had been an issue with fuel quantities, there would have been a PAN and then a MAYDAY declared (depending on planned and actual fuel loads).

It has already been reported (on day one),...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2013, 15:26
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

That is true but only if the airframe maintains...

That is true but only if the airframe maintains it's correct shape. After a heavy landing, there is a very real chance that the cabin shape might be distorted thereby the doors might only open...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2013, 08:39
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

Even on an L1/Tiger?

Even on an L1/Tiger?
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2013, 19:48
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

The AW139 is the same. (And it's not possible to...

The AW139 is the same. (And it's not possible to jettison the main doors).
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Sep 2013, 07:58
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

I've not been around for a couple of days so...

I've not been around for a couple of days so apologies for referring to a previous posts but I feel that there are a couple of points that need clarification:



I disagree. The EmLub system is...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2013, 14:10
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

Thankfully, the majority of us aren't. :ok:

Thankfully, the majority of us aren't. :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2013, 20:52
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

If that is the CC that I think it might be (the...

If that is the CC that I think it might be (the second 'C' being of either the bamboo or sugar variety), then I whole-heartedly agree.

He is also one of the finest gentlemen to be found on the NS....
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2013, 15:58
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

I think that you might have the roles in a...

I think that you might have the roles in a 'modern', monitored approach cockpit slightly confused.

The PF (Pilot Flying) should be eyes in all the way to DA/MAPT, at which point 'decide' is...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Sep 2013, 21:43
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

1) The Pilot Flying (PF) will probably...

1) The Pilot Flying (PF) will probably (hopefully!) be covering the controls and making sure that the autopilot is doing what it is meant to be doing. The Pilot Monitoring (PM) will also be...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Sep 2013, 20:40
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

Even in 4-axis, the L2 autopilot isn't very good....

Even in 4-axis, the L2 autopilot isn't very good. When using ALT-A in the climb or descent (such as during a NPA), then it often flies through the required altitude before reacquiring. And it's...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Sep 2013, 19:51
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

The reason for the L2 autopilot 'leading with the...

The reason for the L2 autopilot 'leading with the cyclic/attitude' was explained to me because it isn't a true 4-axis autopilot (although it is sold as such). It is in effect a '3 plus one'...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2013, 17:35
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

re HUET - the only realistic training, IMHO,...

re HUET - the only realistic training, IMHO, would be to carry out evacuations with 19 pax.

I'm aware, however, that most HUET training rigs can't accommodate so many 'trainees' at the same time.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2013, 18:16
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

BBC News - Super Puma helicopter flights resume...

BBC News - Super Puma helicopter flights resume after Shetland crash (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-23874304)
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2013, 14:38
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

FYI, certain companies do that before every...

FYI, certain companies do that before every flight, regardless of recent accidents or incidents.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2013, 11:29
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

Not necessarily. From another thread (elsewhere)...

Not necessarily. From another thread (elsewhere) during the recent foggy patch in the NNS:

http://i.imgur.com/B0M5KCwh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/hEgDDcYh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lDBrBDUh.jpg
...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2013, 09:01
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

No, they don't.

No, they don't.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2013, 08:39
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

The names of the four dead have been released: ...

The names of the four dead have been released:

BBC News - Shetland helicopter crash: Four dead named (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-23822420)

A sad, sad day....
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2013, 22:23
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,679
Posted By Bravo73

Any news on the crew themselves? At 13C sea...

Any news on the crew themselves? At 13C sea temperature, they could conceivably be in cotton suits.
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