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Forum: Rotorheads
9th Apr 2024, 20:28
Replies: 18
Views: 3,107
Posted By detgnome

Trying to work out which base (great photo BTW). ...

Trying to work out which base (great photo BTW). I don't think it's Boulmer, Valley, Leconfield, Chivenor. Could be Lossie or Wattisham, although my money is on Wattisham - obvs a later shot as it...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2024, 20:54
Replies: 18
Views: 3,107
Posted By TUPE

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1220/dsc05313_1__7a6b810e1a07c5e1b428cdf0fcd969b828f384ef.jpeg
The Big Yellow Fun Bus
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Dec 2023, 09:28
Replies: 7
Views: 2,672
Posted By OvertHawk

Difficult to get a read on how bumpy that really...

Difficult to get a read on how bumpy that really was since a lot of the apparent movement seems to be exaggerated by the bouncing of the hand held camera.

Not smooth or comfortable to be sure.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2023, 08:52
Replies: 30
Views: 4,320
Posted By [email protected]

For Wessex fans

Airtesting G-WSEX yesterday post starboard ECU change.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/848x1131/image0000001_6a8ebe9fa1faa32a57b16c3bc3ed5fc7d8db90c4.jpg...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2023, 12:42
Replies: 190
Views: 51,694
Posted By DOUBLE BOGEY

I don't believe we should start blaming the...

I don't believe we should start blaming the airframe. If this was a turbine casing breach/overspeed event, that's not assumed in the certification. Hence O/S protection and no turbine containment...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2023, 15:29
Replies: 190
Views: 51,694
Posted By wrench1

But you have to put it into context. The process...

But you have to put it into context. The process to repair a 135 tailboom requires hot bond temperatures of about 125 C. The T1 fire detectors actuate at 210 C - 270 C. Composite structural strength...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2023, 05:52
Replies: 190
Views: 51,694
Posted By Bell_ringer

It does not appear to be a report, merely a...

It does not appear to be a report, merely a notice related to the accident occurrence.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2023, 07:45
Replies: 190
Views: 51,694
Posted By Bell_ringer

In the absence of information, assume the worst...

In the absence of information, assume the worst and act accordingly.
Reminds me of one pilot that had a TR chip caution and parked it in the nearest carpark. Tourists were a bit miffed about the bus...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2023, 06:46
Replies: 190
Views: 51,694
Posted By [email protected]

Unfortunately, the safety logic and emergency...

Unfortunately, the safety logic and emergency handling protocols that have evolved following many instances of the 'flashing white glove' shutting down the wrong engine or selecting the wrong system...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2023, 02:01
Replies: 190
Views: 51,694
Posted By Harrynz

In the video just after the boom folds, There is...

In the video just after the boom folds, There is something ejected from the airframe. It is smoking and falling rapidly to the ground.
It looks the right size for the aircraft battery.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2023, 16:09
Replies: 190
Views: 51,694
Posted By SilsoeSid

… or a simple ‘S’ turn as part of the ‘any...

… or a simple ‘S’ turn as part of the ‘any indications of fire’ check post an eng fail.

I’d have thought that if it shredded a turbine blade, or something similar that would affect or destroy...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2023, 10:32
Replies: 190
Views: 51,694
Posted By SilsoeSid

Watching the ABC News vid, the initial shot...

Watching the ABC News vid, the initial shot viewing the port side with ac moving right to left, the ‘source’ may be more inboard, under the ‘connecting flange’.

I wonder if the ac had recently...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2023, 09:01
Replies: 190
Views: 51,694
Posted By RVDT

Pretty sure FMS 9-2-9 Engine Fire Extinguisher...

Pretty sure FMS 9-2-9 Engine Fire Extinguisher (available in 1 shot or 2) is required if you are going to use the Cat A supplement.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2023, 08:59
Replies: 190
Views: 51,694
Posted By 212man

and that the crew seemed unaware they were on...

and that the crew seemed unaware they were on fire (ATC recording)
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2023, 08:40
Replies: 190
Views: 51,694
Posted By SilsoeSid

Discussion of whether fire extinguisher bottle(s)...

Discussion of whether fire extinguisher bottle(s) were fitted/used is a moot point considering the location of the fire.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Aug 2023, 14:59
Replies: 55
Views: 8,222
Posted By [email protected]

Dunkeswell 80

Arriving at Dunkeswell this morning from Historic Helicopters - my first sortie as a Wessex captain for 32 years:ok:...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2023, 22:28
Replies: 43
Views: 8,452
Posted By MENELAUS

I stand corrected. Thank you

I stand corrected. Thank you
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jun 2023, 07:35
Replies: 18
Views: 8,871
Posted By Bravo73

Have a search on YouTube. 8 of the episodes are...

Have a search on YouTube. 8 of the episodes are in this link:

https://youtu.be/wIq5UQxUJAI
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2023, 16:07
Replies: 35
Views: 6,660
Posted By lelebebbel

There is an official statement from the USCG on...

There is an official statement from the USCG on their instagram account @uscg_rs that confirms this theory
...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2023, 00:06
Replies: 58
Views: 5,811
Posted By megan

In the military all our Huey autos were to grass,...

In the military all our Huey autos were to grass, some areas had an uneven surface, but there was never an issue, of course we were operating to a surface of known condition. Civil Huey autos were...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2023, 13:46
Replies: 9
Views: 3,334
Posted By [email protected]

Apart from SAR:ok::)​​​​​​​

Apart from SAR:ok::)​​​​​​​
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2023, 07:17
Replies: 9
Views: 3,334
Posted By gipsymagpie

The number of times you get called out is highly...

The number of times you get called out is highly variable. Probably the only thing you can say is it's usually less than the day/early shift. Usually.

I don't think the nights wear you down by...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Apr 2023, 15:37
Replies: 29
Views: 6,563
Posted By SASless

What would you have done.....land on the road or...

What would you have done.....land on the road or out in the open field next to the road?

My EMS experience would be the open field using the drive way as the landing spot and have the ground EMS...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Apr 2023, 14:42
Replies: 29
Views: 6,563
Posted By SASless

If you go to street view of that address at...

If you go to street view of that address at google maps and look in the other direction than in the posted photo you will see a power line crossing he Road that is quite low to the ground (normal...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2023, 08:41
Replies: 78
Views: 20,981
Posted By John Eacott

A fairly reliable source advised me that the...

A fairly reliable source advised me that the engine disintegrated, sending shrapnel up into the blades leading to a few bounces on landing.

Good job all round to put it down in one piece in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2023, 17:20
Replies: 14
Views: 2,831
Posted By Two's in

I've done something very similar, when I...

I've done something very similar, when I heroically landed a helicopter on a runway. Does that count?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2023, 22:19
Replies: 49
Views: 12,156
Posted By Kulwin Park

That has come down at a lot of G's to spread the...

That has come down at a lot of G's to spread the skids and push the belly up like that. Kudos to the pilot for making such a great forced landing!!!!!!!!!!
Shows you how crash worthy those Airbus...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jan 2023, 16:43
Replies: 9
Views: 2,280
Posted By [email protected]

After years of flying the Gazelle and moaning...

After years of flying the Gazelle and moaning about the noise of the fenEStron, I was gobsmacked in the early 2000's when the Cornwall Air Ambulance 135 landed near our hangar at St Mawgan - it was...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2023, 12:07
Replies: 50
Views: 11,732
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
4th Jan 2023, 19:31
Replies: 455
Views: 265,697
Posted By Weheka

Don't know if this has already been mentioned but...

Don't know if this has already been mentioned but you would have to ask why they were not doing a race track pattern of departing and incoming aircraft, both going in the same direction, presumably...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2022, 20:14
Replies: 161
Views: 18,771
Posted By Torquetalk

Helicrazi, clearly this is a hamsterwheel of...

Helicrazi,

clearly this is a hamsterwheel of nonesense. Continue to believe whatever you wish.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2022, 07:04
Replies: 59
Views: 16,123
Posted By John Eacott

The HAS1 and to my knowledge the Australian Mk50,...

The HAS1 and to my knowledge the Australian Mk50, the original Pakistani and the original Egyptian Sea Kings all had pressure refuel point under the sliding cabin door (stbd side) and the three...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2022, 14:21
Replies: 59
Views: 16,123
Posted By Bengo

The Westland product had the pressure refuel...

The Westland product had the pressure refuel point stbd side below the sliding door, making wrestling the connector on for HIFR good fun, and the gravity refuel points were port side. Don't...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2022, 22:21
Replies: 1,254
Views: 706,017
Posted By ShyTorque

So did the RAF. From what I experienced, for many...

So did the RAF. From what I experienced, for many years too little thought was put into the subject. When we first began using a capable simulator for tail rotor control malfunctions, rather than the...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2022, 16:58
Replies: 31
Views: 5,667
Posted By Sloppy Link

Pilot task - Fitting/Removal of dual collective...

Pilot task - Fitting/Removal of dual collective and cyclic on an EC135 when blessed with hands and fingers the size of an adult gorilla.
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