Originally Posted by
FH1100 Pilot
So how did that guy in the Grand Canyon's Astar lift off and roll over on him while he was doing that "fluid level check - human fluid depletion procedure?"
I think the
report hasn't been posted here yet.
The pilot's shoulder harness straps were visible over his shoulders. The pilot glanced downward, a reflection consistent with the pilot removing his shoulder harness was visible in the airspeed gauge.
At 15:57:12.26, the red colored "TWT GRIP" light (Twist Grip Light) illuminated on the annunciator panel. Engine audio was consistent with the reduction of N1 toward ground idle.
The pilot reached for the 30 Alpha Panel with his right hand, and switched the HORN switch "Off". The pilot moved his head out of the line of sight of the camera, and the amber colored "HORN" light was illuminated on the annunciator panel. Turbine Output Temperature (TOT) on the VEMD showed a drop along with the Rotor Speed (Nr) gauge consistent with a selection of ground idle.
At 15:57:13, the Engine Data Recorder for collective position showed a slight increase indicating the collective handle had become unlocked.
The red colored trim yarn was observed outside the windscreen center post at the 3 o'clock position and buffeting indicating a crosswind from the left. This was observed for the duration of the recording.
At 15:57:18.01, the red colored "TWT GRIP" light extinguished on the annunciator panel. Engine audio was consistent with an increase and acceleration of N1 toward flight idle. The TOT indication on the VEMD gauge began to trend up along with the free turbine speed N2/Nr gauge. Engine oil pressure began to climb slightly.
The pilot reached for the 30 Alpha Panel with his right hand, and switched the HORN switch "On". The annunciator panel came into view. No lights were illuminated on the panel.
The pilot reached for and removed his headset. The pilot placed foam earplugs in his ears. The pilot moved his head, and looked down and to the left while he moved his body slightly to the right. A sound similar to a door latch operating and an increase in ambient rotorcraft noise was heard.
At 15:57:33.76, the pilot began to exit the camera's field of view to the left of the rotorcraft.
Sounds like he
really had to pee urgently.
I wonder why this practice had become common among some of the Papillon pilots. If the procedures explicitly prohibit this, why not have a proper shut-down at base when the bladder tank is at max? A healthy 26 yo shouldn't have to do this more than once or twice during a regular work day. And it could easily be justified towards management if it ever raised questions.