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Forum: Rotorheads

27th Apr 2017, 21:57

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SAR S-92 Missing Ireland

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Posted By drugsdontwork

Like what he said 👍🏻

Like what he said 👍🏻

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Apr 2017, 21:54

Replies: 2,047

SAR S-92 Missing Ireland

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Posted By drugsdontwork

What makes you think they hadn't seen them? I'm...

What makes you think they hadn't seen them? I'm pretty sure they had seen them, they were an experienced and capable crew. They just thought the route was safe and that they were low lying islands.

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Apr 2017, 21:28

Replies: 2,047

SAR S-92 Missing Ireland

Views: 1,307,918

Posted By drugsdontwork

I'm not flouncing off. I just don't want an...

I'm not flouncing off. I just don't want an inappropriate argument given the tragic subject matter. I gave my opinion. They knew they were flying over islands at 200' as the rad alt warner went off....

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Apr 2017, 19:58

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SAR S-92 Missing Ireland

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Posted By drugsdontwork

Yes, I am a current SAR S92 pilot so am familiar...

Yes, I am a current SAR S92 pilot so am familiar with the specific systems. Unlike you. Yes, I have Mk3 RAF SAR experience. Like you. But no, I don't wish to engage in a pointless slanging match of...

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Apr 2017, 18:45

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SAR S-92 Missing Ireland

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Posted By drugsdontwork

That doesn't really surprise me.

That doesn't really surprise me.

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Apr 2017, 14:26

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SAR S-92 Missing Ireland

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Posted By drugsdontwork

It isn't hard to understand. They knew the...

It isn't hard to understand. They knew the islands were there. For whatever reason they thought their route was safe at 200'. Explains why they didn't abort when the rad alt went off, explains why...

Forum: Rotorheads

18th Apr 2017, 20:34

Replies: 2,047

SAR S-92 Missing Ireland

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Posted By drugsdontwork

I prefer 200' in the SAR S-92 to the Sea King Mk3...

I prefer 200' in the SAR S-92 to the Sea King Mk3 for what it's worth. It's generations ahead in terms of safety, with VHOLD and go around facilities if required. You can have an FMS route in as an...

Forum: Rotorheads

18th Apr 2017, 16:41

Replies: 2,047

SAR S-92 Missing Ireland

Views: 1,307,918

Posted By drugsdontwork

How do you know the island was not visible on...

How do you know the island was not visible on radar? Much more likely that they could see it. Perhaps thought the route they were flying was some sort of safe low level route.

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