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Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2024, 11:27
Replies: 42
Views: 7,564
Posted By ericferret

Welcome to the U.K experience, billions wasted...

Welcome to the U.K experience, billions wasted and no one accountable.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2024, 11:00
Replies: 42
Views: 7,564
Posted By ericferret

As is where is and up to the Ukrainians to deal...

As is where is and up to the Ukrainians to deal with it.. Costs Australia nothing.
Other European operators I am sure would offer assistance.
Given that the Ukrainians accepted old British Seakings...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2024, 14:52
Replies: 16
Views: 3,467
Posted By ericferret

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1111/gavuh_2002_rabat_1__1e3755e01289637e93564aaa16ded0fca9cebbbb.jpg


Cessna F150H G-AVUH which was a Sunderland Flying Club aircraft in...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2023, 19:59
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,686,157
Posted By ericferret

Hi All This I think is a big ask after so...

Hi All

This I think is a big ask after so much time has passed. We are looking for photographs of Bristow Whirlwinds and Wessex operating from Tetney in Lincolnshire as well as any other relevent...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2023, 22:03
Replies: 76
Views: 16,097
Posted By ericferret

If they do one on the army it will clearly be...

If they do one on the army it will clearly be fiction.
They couldn't possibly broardcast a program with a minimum of two F words per sentence often concluded with the C word.
I suppose things might...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2023, 16:11
Replies: 558
Views: 151,931
Posted By ericferret

I doubt Leonardo will want to build a Puma under...

I doubt Leonardo will want to build a Puma under licence from a competitor.
Really the Puma and the Black Hawk will have similar issue if the clowns at the M.O.D are allowed to interfere.
You would...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2023, 10:46
Replies: 63
Views: 9,018
Posted By ericferret

I get the feeling that the Gazelle like "that...

I get the feeling that the Gazelle like "that rifle" (S.L.R) is entering into military folklore. Capable of feats denied to lesser helicopters, only flown by steely eyed airborne warriors and...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2023, 17:13
Replies: 63
Views: 9,018
Posted By ericferret

Some Gazelles did have an odd odour at times. ...

Some Gazelles did have an odd odour at times.
On hot summer at Soest an aircraft came into land and we were advised that it would land on the wash down and would we attend.
The pilot a paratroop...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2023, 19:24
Replies: 63
Views: 9,018
Posted By ericferret

I think you had more luck than a marine pilot who...

I think you had more luck than a marine pilot who did the same at Sydenham. The aircraft ended up on it's side.
However this lead to one of the cleverest modifications I ever saw.
A simple bent...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2023, 19:39
Replies: 558
Views: 151,931
Posted By ericferret

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/techandscience/the-...

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/techandscience/the-lesson-of-britain-s-new-us-army-apache-helicopter-just-buy-american/ar-AA1iTMMl?ocid=mailsignout&pc=U591&cvid=608d1827db944ef9b1bbda01ddb500e8&ei=14
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2023, 09:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,436
Posted By ericferret

G-SNOG, Reminds me of the arrival of Willie...

G-SNOG,

Reminds me of the arrival of Willie Carson the jockey at the old Doncaster airport in G-WILI.

"Where do you want me to park?"

Linda in ops, "Next to G-PUSY but not too close."
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2023, 21:12
Replies: 22
Views: 5,346
Posted By ericferret

May the good lord save them from the AW 169

May the good lord save them from the AW 169
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2023, 07:45
Replies: 558
Views: 151,931
Posted By ericferret

Scout and Wasp don't really count as the engine...

Scout and Wasp don't really count as the engine was developed under licence from Turbomeca

However you look at it the most successful production runs have been from licence built aircraft.
I...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2023, 12:07
Replies: 50
Views: 11,700
Posted By ericferret

Metal watch strap will do the same for you. ...

Metal watch strap will do the same for you.
Rings have been a known hazard for years.
The military safety poster from 40 years ago showing all the tendons torn out of the hand and arm when a ring...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2022, 11:42
Replies: 7
Views: 2,428
Posted By ericferret

When Octopussy was filmed Bond Helicopters...

When Octopussy was filmed Bond Helicopters supplied a 365C. On arrival on location the crew introduced themselves to the director and crew.
Bond, Mike Bond, Bond, Geof Bond. This went down rather...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2022, 11:29
Replies: 50
Views: 11,700
Posted By ericferret

Bell 206 involved in locust spraying in Tanzania...

Bell 206 involved in locust spraying in Tanzania had not been off the ground long when the pilot thought he was having eyesight problems induced by anti malaria medication.
He appeared to have two...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2022, 10:11
Replies: 6
Views: 3,126
Posted By ericferret

Within the last week a ceremony was held by B.P...

Within the last week a ceremony was held by B.P in Aberdeen to which Kevin Topham was guest ot honour.
Kevin was credited with saving a number of mens lives on the Sea Gem.
An extract from Aberdeen...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2022, 14:30
Replies: 40
Views: 18,189
Posted By ericferret

So another operator on the North Sea I take it...

So another operator on the North Sea
I take it CHC will not now be forced to sell Babcock?
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2022, 15:56
Replies: 48
Views: 18,462
Posted By ericferret

Joined by G-UNIB making three aircraft in total..

Joined by G-UNIB making three aircraft in total..
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2022, 23:44
Replies: 41
Views: 5,586
Posted By ericferret

Leonardo and Sikorsky the same, a world wide...

Leonardo and Sikorsky the same, a world wide problem.
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