Lynx v Flagpole = 4 Trashed blades
So point out to me where I defended their indefensible actions? Once again for the hard of brain, JT and ABIW, my comment was that glass houses and stones were a poor mixture.
And I don't give a cr@p about JT's or anyone elses so-called "credentials". He's just another civvy whinger as far as I'm concerned, so you can quit the girly hero-worship ABIW, you'll only end up with a broken heart.
And I don't give a cr@p about JT's or anyone elses so-called "credentials". He's just another civvy whinger as far as I'm concerned, so you can quit the girly hero-worship ABIW, you'll only end up with a broken heart.
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Better not mention Wessex and Christmas trees then 
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Oh CR, we have rattled your cage. ABIW gave me serious banter over the years, as did the other crewmen, including the Bessbrook ventilation specialist. Mr B took the banter like a man, he had to after dishing it out for years. You forgot to add 'fat' to your insults by the way, these pies really add the inches as we sit around doing nothing all day.
Did you know that I got a 'trophy' one night on an NVG trip? We took it around the world, sending photos to the owner of his property in exotic places. It was only 4ft long so my blades were safe though. That means I am throwing stones in glass houses....... Why not?? If you screw up, take the punishment like a man and stop trying to make excuses and blame everyone else. I am no angel, never claimed to be, ever. Is your real name McCain, you have so many chips??
Did you know that I got a 'trophy' one night on an NVG trip? We took it around the world, sending photos to the owner of his property in exotic places. It was only 4ft long so my blades were safe though. That means I am throwing stones in glass houses....... Why not?? If you screw up, take the punishment like a man and stop trying to make excuses and blame everyone else. I am no angel, never claimed to be, ever. Is your real name McCain, you have so many chips??
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I'm sure that through all this "banter" whatever the rank from whichever service recklessness in aviation of this order shouldn't go without those responsible standing up and facing the consequences for their actions.
Especially when the UK taxpayer is funding it!
Especially when the UK taxpayer is funding it!
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Just to put the thread back on track, in the adult world, does anyone have
the latest information on the damage........to the Lynx and the crew.
I hope the thread progresses a little now that it looks like all the toys have been thrown out of the pram and the kiddies have vented their spleens.
the latest information on the damage........to the Lynx and the crew.
I hope the thread progresses a little now that it looks like all the toys have been thrown out of the pram and the kiddies have vented their spleens.
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Sorry Kenny, you are correct, I apologise. It must have been a huge shock to the crew, there is a video doing the rounds, of a Chinook type helo, putting the final touches to a tower and descending to a blade strike/crash. 4 blades written off is a good result for this type of incident. Did the MRGB survive??
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Give me a break!! I have stated clearly my opinion of the crews actions, however once the accident has happened, this was a lucky/good result. They could have been in a smoking hole.
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KENNYR,
You asked for the thread to get back on track so here goes.
4 Blades replaced.
All other transmission systems tested IAW AP101 or whatever it is.
System tested - No fault found.
Aircraft tracked and balanced on ground and then airtested back to Aldergrove.
Crews back flying now I believe post check with QHI.
Investigation still ongoing both Regimental and SIB.
230 Sqn still training for other pastures and 5 Regt picking up all the work with only half the crews they used to have and half the helo's. Oh and 1 Navy Lynx helping out as well.
The boys are working hard believe you me and little bouts of stupidity sometimes creep in but they have been honest throughout and will take whatever they get on the chin.
You asked for the thread to get back on track so here goes.
4 Blades replaced.
All other transmission systems tested IAW AP101 or whatever it is.
System tested - No fault found.
Aircraft tracked and balanced on ground and then airtested back to Aldergrove.
Crews back flying now I believe post check with QHI.
Investigation still ongoing both Regimental and SIB.
230 Sqn still training for other pastures and 5 Regt picking up all the work with only half the crews they used to have and half the helo's. Oh and 1 Navy Lynx helping out as well.
The boys are working hard believe you me and little bouts of stupidity sometimes creep in but they have been honest throughout and will take whatever they get on the chin.
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Thank you 8/8's. Crew very lucky to escape with their lives and careers. Nothing new about the crewing situation in NI then, it was the same back in the early 80's.
