Canadian Sea King replacement update

[KENNYR]

Thanks for pointing that out, the newscaster gave it out as the Iranian Sea.............its the Persian Gulf. I believe that the Canadian contingent will be spot checking civilian vessels as part of the blockade. I was making light of the Canadian participation in the sand-box area. They do an excellent job with limited and outdated equipment. The last thing I want is to start a slanging match with our Canadian allies, even though the Canadian Government refused to help its brothers in arms when the poop hit the fan.

[donut king]

to KennyR

You've already slagged us Canadians sir, "The only danger to these ships is from its own Seakings!!!"

[OFBSLF]

So you believe that Iraq is the only possible enemy in that region? Doesn't Iran also have a combat aircraft, small naval vessels, and cruise missiles? Isn't Iran once again at odds with western nations over its nuclear "research"?

Isn't Sudan also in that general region (Red Sea versus Gulf)? Doesn't Sudan have Migs? Isn't Sudan currently at odds with western nations over the Darfur region?

Iran will not attack a Canadian ship or any other coalition ship in the sea or iran, they are not that stupid.

Really? They've done it before. Remember the Vincennes? When the Vincennes shot down the airliner, it was currently under attack by Iranian gunboats.

[KENNYR]

Its only my opinion but I do not believe that Iran or Sudan will take any action against the Coalition. However, anything is possible. Korea is much more of a threat right now so the Canadians will be safe and sound where they are. I cant see the Canadians getting involved in that situation.......can you?

[Ian Corrigible]

Nick,

On a lighter note, good luck with your sale of those two S-92s to Turkmenistan. From your experience in selling S-76s, you're doubtless familiar with the foibles of the rich and famous, but the recent actions of the Turkmen president set new standards for eccentricity, including:

- The renaming of several months after himself, his mother and other 'key figures'
- The official extension of adolescence until the age of 25 and postponement of old age until 85
- A $50,000 fee for any foreigners marrying Turkmenistanis
- Construction of a palace made of ice in the middle of the desert
- Obligatory reading of his 400 page 'spiritual guidebook' (and introduction of a test on the book as part of the Turkmenistan driving test !!)
- Decrees against gold fillings, long hair and beards
- Obligatory braided hair and fur hats for schoolgirls
- Official endorsement of polygamy (and why not...)

After dealing with this sale, the usual requests for gold-plated door handles and leopard skin interiors may seem sane !!



I/C

[NickLappos]

Ian,

I am especially intrigued by the "renaming of several months after himself, his mother and other 'key figures'" All the while, I had been waiting patiently for the 12th of Nicholas to come around so I could celebrate my special day. Now you tell me I've lost that thrill, too.

The disappointments pile on...

A list of the accomplishments of a certain head of state would look similarly bizarre, if posted in a single list. Perhaps he won't get 4 more years to practice his magic. Sasless, comments?

[exwessex]

Just a quick tech question-could anyone clear up for me as to whether the EH101 has triple redundant hydraulic controls(ie.triple actuators per control path)or if it's the more usual duplex system-I've heard that it's both.If it is duplex then the third system must be utility-is this powered by the Apu?and is there any power-transfer between systems?

Thanx.

[Lu Zuckerman]

To: exwessex

I believe the EH-101 has two parallel hydraulic systems and an inline electrically powered set of actuators that allow trimming and autopilot input.




(But that was back in 1984. Things may have changed).

[deebchamoun]

s-62N main rotor head

any famous company that can do the overhaul