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Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2024, 20:53
Replies: 18
Views: 3,078
Posted By TUPE

SAR Sby @ Buck House? Nice work if you can get it...

SAR Sby @ Buck House? Nice work if you can get it 😉
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2024, 12:17
Replies: 18
Views: 3,078
Posted By [email protected]

Some Sea Kings wot I have flown:) ...

Some Sea Kings wot I have flown:)
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1280x2000/dpr_06_05_out_unc_0018_46b8ac4b154ae1d4a0c33f50f30a03beac39bc8d.jpg...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2023, 16:58
Replies: 94
Views: 19,528
Posted By Herod

1967 and not wanting to be rotary?? Back then...

1967 and not wanting to be rotary?? Back then I was flying the Wessex in Aden, and enjoying the "licenced hooliganism"
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2023, 18:04
Replies: 106
Views: 35,353
Posted By ex-fast-jets

Thank you SASless for finally bringing an element...

Thank you SASless for finally bringing an element of sense to this sometimes ridiculous thread........

"please don't forget or minimize what was achieved by all of the UK Military forces during...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2023, 21:18
Replies: 78
Views: 20,928
Posted By Doors Off

Rumour confirmed then John. I was told yesterday...

Rumour confirmed then John. I was told yesterday that one of the engines ate its own compressor blades. Also they had guys on the ropes at the time of the "landing". Fantastic job by the crew....
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2023, 14:41
Replies: 455
Views: 265,435
Posted By SASless

It is always sad news when such a tragedy occurs...

It is always sad news when such a tragedy occurs especially when some of. those lost are known to you.

Also as always, the questions shall be asked to explain how this collision occurred and why...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Dec 2022, 06:25
Replies: 50
Views: 11,701
Posted By Ascend Charlie

Not a pre-flight finding, but...an apocryphal...

Not a pre-flight finding, but...an apocryphal tale.

Two CA$A FOIs were refreshing each other in an R-22 doing touchdown autos at Camden (small towered airfield SW of Sydney).

After a...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Dec 2022, 09:51
Replies: 50
Views: 11,701
Posted By Flying Bull

BK117 Machine swap. I flew the first leg to the...

BK117 Machine swap.
I flew the first leg to the main base. The then Co-Pilot went in the waiting helicopter and started it up - I joined rotors running.
Because of my relatively big feet I don't...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2022, 17:14
Replies: 50
Views: 11,701
Posted By Nigerian Expat Outlaw

Not strictly pre flight, although I had been on...

Not strictly pre flight, although I had been on the ground. Rotors running single pilot so no way to walk around.

In a 212 returning to an offshore platform from a "liaison" visit to a village...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2022, 14:03
Replies: 50
Views: 11,701
Posted By SASless

Just a few quickies....a Full size blanket under...

Just a few quickies....a Full size blanket under the Tail Rotor Drive Shaft immediately behind the MGB on a 212.

A Mommy Kitty with her half dozen kittens in the baggage compartment of an Alouette...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2022, 11:29
Replies: 50
Views: 11,701
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
11th Dec 2022, 18:29
Replies: 26
Views: 4,112
Posted By ShyTorque

The Wessex 5 was used by 2 Sqn at RAF Shawbury...

The Wessex 5 was used by 2 Sqn at RAF Shawbury during my time as a basic student. Although they were painted green with a red nose intake it was possible to see the words “Royal Navy” under the green...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Dec 2022, 16:24
Replies: 26
Views: 4,112
Posted By Democritus

On 5 July 1967 I took a RN Wessex HAS3 of 700H...

On 5 July 1967 I took a RN Wessex HAS3 of 700H Intensive Flying Trials Unit back to my old school for a recruiting visit. Can't believe that's 55 years agol! Here's three frames from the item which...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2022, 14:21
Replies: 59
Views: 16,087
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
1st Oct 2022, 19:15
Replies: 150
Views: 34,512
Posted By griffothefog

One guy I flew with attached a lanyard to the...

One guy I flew with attached a lanyard to the window pull strip loop when he flew as cojo, not sure what that said about his confidence in his captain 😂😂😂
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Sep 2022, 10:53
Replies: 6
Views: 2,309
Posted By aroa

Safety, safety, “safety”.

The Act says it’s a primacy, CAsA uses it as a bludgeon, and aviators are aware of it because their backside depends on the knowledge of it when going aviating.

Top statement in this weekends Oz,...
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