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Is a lack of NVG in some cases a reduction?
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Not during the day;):ok:
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So, chaps, if you were sitting with MCA Aviation management in Southampton, what questions would you be asking them?
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Where are we going for lunch? ;)
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Originally Posted by Hilife
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Where are we going for lunch? ;)
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Given the upcoming election and almost certain further squeeze on government department's budgets perhaps something along the lines of "Have you discussed plans for cost recovery in relation to SAR helicopter tasking and, if so, what recipients of the service are likely to be targeted? "
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Originally Posted by Bluenose 50
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Given the upcoming election and almost certain further squeeze on government department's budgets perhaps something along the lines of "Have you discussed plans for cost recovery in relation to SAR helicopter tasking and, if so, what recipients of the service are likely to be targeted? "
Interesting. A very tiny dent in the cost of twenty 8/12 tonne 4000/5000shp helicopters with a crew of four could be made with a difficult-to-collect couple of million pounds but billions were saved by dropping the PFI and letting this contract. Was there a particular format of political suicide that you thought might attract our legislators and their agency? Scenario 1 We cannot transfer your premature infant to the correct unit hundreds of miles away by air because neither your household insurance nor your private health plan cover the cost. Scenario 2 Please text your insurance certificate number to the following HMCG number before using this coastal path/beach. Scenario 3 Our database shows that your NFU membership has lapsed and therefore your chest and head injuries will have to wait until MRT are mobilised to your location. |
More importantly it is a public forum where people are free to express their opinions, if they upset you so much why are you here!!? I am quite sure that if I choose to visit these pages again some time in the future then the same sad few will still be complaining about something regardless. Meanwhile those of us who are actually doing the job will continue to enjoy the most rewarding career in aviation. ;) |
Cost Recovery
Jim
I’m not trying to compare the previous (aborted) contract with current one. Personally I didn’t and don’t see either as a PFI.I’m quite comfortable with Bristow operating the service on behalf of DfT and MCA and am confident they will do a very professional job and provide value for money for beleaguered taxpayers. Previous SAR helicopter contracts to HMCG involved a fixed amount for the period of the contract with additional payments paid by HMCG to the contractor per mission to cover fuel, operating costs etc.Does the UK SAR (2015 onward) contract have the same arrangement?Get me an answer to this and I may expand further. I’ll get back to you on scenarios 2 and 3 but as regards scenario 1 that is already covered and has been for many years i.e. the responsibility for premature infants lies with the NHS.Other categories are covered such as hospital to hospital transfers including ECMO. Requests for SAR helicopter assistance in this area is subject to certain criteria – one of which is whether the requesting authority – ambulance control and exceptionally a hospital - is prepared to cover costs. This currently applies to HMCG contract, RAF and RN SAR helicopters.Costs are recovered from the requesting authority – not mum and dad, household insurance or private health plan. |
This lot may help.
CONTRACT ON BUSINESS LINK Pull down the Tender Documents menu to access contract documents with redactions. Pricing Schedule is at Schedule 7.5. Schedule 7.5 I cannot say I have looked at 7.5 thoroughly. I have concerned myself chiefly with Specification: Schedule 2.1. |
K 4.2.2.1.3 The Avionics Suite must enable Aircrew to conduct aided visual searches in low light conditions down to 2 mlux. 848 K 4.2.2.1.4 The Aircrew must be able to view any enhanced (through amplified intensity) external low light images seen when conducting the aided visual searches in a monochrome display. conducive to effective searching include: ergonomic seats, comfortable clothes, rotatable seats, radios etc. positioned at search stations, climate control etc. 2mlux is taken to be a near moonless clear night without cultural lighting. Full NVG compatibility of the avionics suite would be a minimum prerequisite to achieving this capability. For the purposes of this requirement, an aided visual search might include the use of:Flares External Lighting This requirement could be met through the use of NVG. Any aircraft internal displays used to meet this requirement e.g. avionics and FLIR, must be fully NVG compatible and not detract from the use of helmet mounted NVG. |
Meanwhile those of us who are actually doing the job will continue to enjoy the most rewarding career in aviation. |
Oh quite a few years actually Crab, and many more to come in a different uniform and a shiny new helicopter :ok:
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and many more to come in a different uniform |
FeD - :ok:
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Originally Posted by Same again
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... and a shiny new helicopter :ok:
Bet you don't miss the smell of burning. :E |
From Same Again;
I am quite sure that if I choose to visit these pages again some time in the future then the same sad few will still be complaining about something regardless. |
Originally Posted by Same again
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I started to read the posts here last year as I naively thought that I might learn something from the wealth of experience that individuals might be willing to share. I was disappointed to discover otherwise - as are others I work with.
I am quite sure that if I choose to visit these pages again some time in the future then the same sad few will still be complaining about something regardless. Sarcasm should never be confused with wit; you seem to have a disproportionate ratio within your posts := |
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The contract to me reads that NVG compatible cockpit is required, but NVGs themselves arent, flares/lighting/FLIR all satisfy the night time low light requirements.
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