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Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2010, 17:13
Replies: 272
Views: 135,537
Posted By DeltaNg

Yes, absolutely, the Bolkow is about to be...

Yes, absolutely, the Bolkow is about to be recycled. I only have an issue with the replacement choice. I personally, wouldn't have picked an Explorer to do that role, as it is untested in that kind...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2010, 10:33
Replies: 272
Views: 135,537
Posted By DeltaNg

I don't fly an Explorer - but I do know about...

I don't fly an Explorer - but I do know about Lighthouse ops in a Bolkow, so I know the hellholes where you are going to fly it. I know a lot of people who have flown them and fast and responsive yaw...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2010, 08:27
Replies: 272
Views: 135,537
Posted By DeltaNg

That was one of the main selling points to...

That was one of the main selling points to Trinity House - ie extra safety in the tail area.

Never mind yaw control considerations into some of the most hairy and hostile LS's you have ever seen.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jan 2010, 21:14
Replies: 272
Views: 135,537
Posted By DeltaNg

Because you can reverse an Explorer into a...

Because you can reverse an Explorer into a lighthouse or a crane unlike a conventional helicopter.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jan 2010, 06:43
Replies: 272
Views: 135,537
Posted By DeltaNg

Unfortunately in the end it all counted for nil,...

Unfortunately in the end it all counted for nil, and the cheaper bid combined with the miraculous NOTAR system meant PAS were selected.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jan 2010, 10:55
Replies: 272
Views: 135,537
Posted By DeltaNg

oh yeah all those things are true :eek: But...

oh yeah all those things are true :eek:

But you can't beat flying it !!

And you can't deny it's been an excellent workhouse - esp in the lighthouse world - england scotand ireland and wales...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2010, 22:12
Replies: 272
Views: 135,537
Posted By DeltaNg

still better than an Explorer though :ok:

still better than an Explorer though :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2010, 16:14
Replies: 272
Views: 135,537
Posted By DeltaNg

Bo105 - lighthouse ops.

It's a good helicopter. Tough as old boots.
It's great in the offshore environment as it is well proven, and handles high winds and turbulence quite well with it's rigid rotor system. It starts...
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