Rotorheads Around the World (incl 'Views from the Cockpit')
Join Date: Aug 2003
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A few years ago, there was a thread on the Westland 30 which has now been closed so can't post these pictures into it. Apparently, someone was planning to import the ex Indian machines to the UK and re commence operations. Seems to me they may have some work to do.
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: South East Asia
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Latest AS332L2 delivery
Here is a snap of the latest L2 Super Puma, hot off the production line, in Bangkok Don Muang yesterday morning, receiving a quick dhobi before delivery in Vietnam after the 9 day ferry flight.
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: the great white north
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thanks, heliport.
maxtrok; yes and apparently they are the best thing since sliced bread. i couldn't beleive how fast the 61 was with a load on. nt to mention the improvement in lift capacity. the guys are looking forward to new t/r blades which are supposed to be in the works.
maxtrok; yes and apparently they are the best thing since sliced bread. i couldn't beleive how fast the 61 was with a load on. nt to mention the improvement in lift capacity. the guys are looking forward to new t/r blades which are supposed to be in the works.
Join Date: Jul 2002
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I'm lucky enough to live in the same town that is home to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's Academy, and although the Department's airframes aren't based here, they do a lot of work (training and staging) out of the facility. This morning I saw them doing some slung load training with chaps hanging out the sides of the helicopter, but wasn't close enough to get any good shots. I went by there at lunch time and the helicopter was parked and everyone was enjoying a nice picnic lunch.
This particular UH1H is apparently a retired EH1X. In all my (many) years, I believe the CDF's aircraft are generally the best kept I've ever seen among government helicopter or fixed wing fleets (with the possible exception of the Presidential VC25s and helicopters)--especially stunning when you keep in mind that they use them in fighting big old forest fires. And they come off as a highly professional group as well. A pleasure to work with.
Continuing to bridge the expanse between you nice eggbeater types and us nasty-ars'd controllers, I remain,
--Dave
This particular UH1H is apparently a retired EH1X. In all my (many) years, I believe the CDF's aircraft are generally the best kept I've ever seen among government helicopter or fixed wing fleets (with the possible exception of the Presidential VC25s and helicopters)--especially stunning when you keep in mind that they use them in fighting big old forest fires. And they come off as a highly professional group as well. A pleasure to work with.
Continuing to bridge the expanse between you nice eggbeater types and us nasty-ars'd controllers, I remain,
--Dave
