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Forum: Rotorheads
29th Apr 2024, 15:32
Replies: 23
Views: 2,790
Posted By SASless

The video reminds me of an engine failure I had...

The video reminds me of an engine failure I had on a 500D....one big "BANG" and it was all down hill from there....the end result was not a scratch on the aircraft and a long walk out of the woods in...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2024, 10:26
Replies: 23
Views: 4,839
Posted By 212man

UK rejoining EASA

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/739x1600/image_5c887d655c266969da6550579c85071353465bf8.png
Good news!
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2024, 11:19
Replies: 97
Views: 31,742
Posted By gipsymagpie

I agree that it may not be apples for apples in...

I agree that it may not be apples for apples in those statistics but the difference in the two charts above is stark. I am fairly sure pilot and engineering costs cannot be included in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Mar 2024, 22:03
Replies: 97
Views: 31,742
Posted By gipsymagpie

It's relatively rare from my understanding....

It's relatively rare from my understanding. Scottish do it relatively frequently however (remote islands) and Wales has a transfer team but not much call for it otherwise. The crews and role fit are...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2024, 12:35
Replies: 148
Views: 26,619
Posted By FH1100 Pilot

It will come out in the NTSB report, of course,...

It will come out in the NTSB report, of course, but I'd bet that the "safety pilot" in the EC130 was a freshly-rated pilot (perhaps not even IFR-rated) who was going along for the experience. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Feb 2024, 21:40
Replies: 78
Views: 36,154
Posted By grizzled

Chopper2004, PLEASE tell me you made up those...

Chopper2004, PLEASE tell me you made up those images and words as a joke. If so, you did a fine job!
If not, I'm astounded -- flabbergasted -- at the kindergarten level of the text. It looks like an...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2024, 09:36
Replies: 46
Views: 9,777
Posted By hargreaves99

It's hard to tell. As this also includes type...

It's hard to tell. As this also includes type rating instructors in VIP, Offshore, Police and HEMS roles.

At a rough guess...there are about 20 PPL/CPL schools in the uk (ie R22/R44/Cabri), so at...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2023, 12:50
Replies: 44
Views: 7,716
Posted By SASless

Peter, Bell Helicopters would not want me on...

Peter,

Bell Helicopters would not want me on the Jury deciding that case!

I would leave them wearing the proverbial wooden barrel for clothing.

Early in my flying I wound up herding Chinooks...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2023, 18:41
Replies: 44
Views: 7,716
Posted By ShyTorque

He was on the other shift.

He was on the other shift.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2023, 15:18
Replies: 36
Views: 10,513
Posted By 60FltMech

Here’s what the H-60 paddle spar plug area looks...

Here’s what the H-60 paddle spar plug area looks like for anyone who’s interested:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x976/img_3511_56e43fcfc713d28e2ecf508bcb65918f33a7b1c6.jpeg
...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2023, 01:59
Replies: 36
Views: 10,513
Posted By megan

A little different cause, started a 76 for its...

A little different cause, started a 76 for its first flight of the day and had an unusual vibration, tarmac hand came to the door and said the the tail was bouncing up and down six inches, later told...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Oct 2023, 18:14
Replies: 33
Views: 3,530
Posted By SASless

We. have to consider backgrounds when we read...

We. have to consider backgrounds when we read other's opinions re whether FW training is required in order to produce a well trained and capable RW Pilot.

All here are products of their...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2023, 19:42
Replies: 1,125
Views: 474,673
Posted By 212man

212 TR pitch change links make good bottle...

212 TR pitch change links make good bottle openers!
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jul 2023, 02:40
Replies: 43
Views: 8,459
Posted By megan

I think SAS thus far wins the hottest helicopter...

I think SAS thus far wins the hottest helicopter out there prize
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2023, 21:37
Replies: 43
Views: 8,459
Posted By SASless

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/320x218/chinook_footwell_view_outside__0f7517540b6e60031d42d8a68cbb66af7c62c1ff.jpeg


During the Cambodia Incursion late one afternoon having...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2023, 10:05
Replies: 1,651
Views: 450,638
Posted By Hughes500

Is it any wonder this country is totally fooked....

Is it any wonder this country is totally fooked. Here is a guy trying to bring jobs and something fairly revolutionary to the UK. Yes it might fail, but he at least has the bollocks to try, dont see...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2023, 08:26
Replies: 14
Views: 1,969
Posted By [email protected]

From Nick Lappos post in Megan's link and ...

From Nick Lappos post in Megan's link

and

Increasing Nr on a twin to improve OEI performance is normal practice.

​​​​​​​That doesn't answer the 407 question though.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2023, 03:42
Replies: 14
Views: 1,969
Posted By megan

See Posts #304, 305, 1289...

See Posts #304, 305, 1289 https://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/190924-sikorsky-s-76-ask-nick-lappos-16.html#post2106445
Forum: Rotorheads
19th May 2023, 19:27
Replies: 133
Views: 17,379
Posted By Robbiee

You guys always get too hung up on the effect. ...

You guys always get too hung up on the effect. The cause here was just another tailwind approach using the wrong technique.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2023, 22:40
Replies: 98
Views: 37,072
Posted By reefrat

Many people just can’t do it and it’s not for...

Many people just can’t do it and it’s not for everyone. Some of my most challenging flying has been NVIS winching.
We use longline in the Seismic industry loads including million dollar instrument...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2023, 20:54
Replies: 98
Views: 37,072
Posted By hargreaves99

The problem with this approach is people are then...

The problem with this approach is people are then subject to petty grievances and personal issues. Plenty of good pilots have had their careers ruined by such idle gossip and people seeking to act...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2023, 15:47
Replies: 98
Views: 37,072
Posted By DuncanDoenitz

If she can't hover, perhaps she should just be...

If she can't hover, perhaps she should just be suspended?
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jan 2023, 13:59
Replies: 161
Views: 18,779
Posted By SASless

Crab and Foster........did you two decide to...

Crab and Foster........did you two decide to ignore the first half of the sentence you think offensive?

That being....

I have no doubt there are Fixed Wing Pilots who have had problems.....but...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2023, 14:55
Replies: 161
Views: 18,779
Posted By SASless

Radgirl, Not sure why this is on Rotorheads...

Radgirl,

Not sure why this is on Rotorheads as it effects all pilots.

The simple answer is we here in Rotorheads are a very separate and distinctly different segment of the Aviaton Industry...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2023, 23:25
Replies: 161
Views: 18,779
Posted By ShyTorque

Radgirl, You should read the whole thread....

Radgirl,

You should read the whole thread. We all know what the official stance is. There are two of us who lost our medical certificate through myocarditis after COVID vaccinations and both of us...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2023, 22:22
Replies: 29
Views: 8,186
Posted By SASless

As a certain Redneck Comedian tells...

As a certain Redneck Comedian tells us......"Here''s your Sign!".

All of those youngsters I knew that left Helicopters for fixed wing are all happy, better paid, better job security, and better...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2022, 17:32
Replies: 161
Views: 18,779
Posted By hargreaves99

friend of mine (40) had his (Moderna MNRA) Covid...

friend of mine (40) had his (Moderna MNRA) Covid booster and immediately started having heart issues, he lost his CAA class 2 medical, it took months, and well over £1,500 (scans, tests etc), to get...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2022, 02:04
Replies: 57
Views: 17,649
Posted By KiwiNedNZ

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1500x1000/b1_e01f664868a10562a0ecad72ae554b7d40f5cf25.jpg
Privately owned VIP Bell 429 I was lucky enough to shoot near Nashville, TN recently. ...
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