Very amusing..

Got involved in data collection for Bond Helicopters back in the mid eighties.
fatigue stress etc. luckily I was not one of those asked to have a temperature probe up their ....
what next?

Did the author try the boot for size in his mouth? I hear it is big enough.:eek:

COALFACE>>>>>>The Author may have a big mouth......but he's a damn sight more interesting than you.......................and a lot funnier too!!!!!......YOU SAD KILLJOY!!!!!:}

There always has to be one. :rolleyes:

Up & Away

I was one of the poor fools who volunteered for the fatigue/stress investigation in the mid-eighties with Bond. And yes, I had a probe up my a*** for a week. A strange experience. What happened to the results of that probe (pun intended!). Does anybody know.

BTW I used to wear those slip-on Doc Martins. I was only following the example of Capt. Bibby. A really funny article though.

:D

whoateallthepies

Capt Bibby!! Now there's a blast from the past!!!!

Who else remembers those ground school sessions when he asked a question on the 332L Super Puma; he'd look at you after the other guy had answered and just when you thought you were safe, he'd say, "Is he right?" :eek:

bondu :ok:

I had the full conclusion to the project.
Can't put a hand on it at the mo.. but If I remember correctly it said in brief "Yes very stressful and Yes very fatigue..ing, But.. Unable to compare the levels to other industries". !!
I left in '89 to go fixed wing
Where is Mr Bibby ace Instructor the master of the 332 now??
Well done Bondu lasting 14 years North Sea!!

Up & Away
 

"..lasting 14 years North Sea"
It's now 16 out of the last 18 years! Getting the hang of it now!:ugh:

bondu :ok:

Apart from the a*** probe and other bodily functions being monitored, every trip had a psychologist on the jump seat who wasn't allowed to speak to us yet wrote down EVERYTHING we said, did or ate! I really felt guilty on the 3rd sticky bun.
We had to fill in a "mood" questionnaire every 4 (waking) hours which became interesting after 4 hours at the Runway Inn. Plus there were written tests to be done before walking out and just after landing.
No wonder they came to the conclusion that the environment was "stressful"!
It was a comparatively stress-free workplace when they left.
Bondu.
Your reminiscence of Capt. Bob was classic. Yes I remember the cold sweat of those groundschool days. And the even greater sweat when you were scheduled for a base check with him! Happy days.:hmm:

not really that funny guys, think you all better go out more...

maybe pommie humour.

Oh come on 540, it may not be rib breaking but it certainly brings a smile to your face, or is it too subtle for you?!

Up & away. If it's the same Bob Bibby you are talking about he's the CASA rep in Adelaide (Oz). Still comes up with some pearlers.

Coalface
 

I am the author and actually as I recall the boot was big enough but it did not taste very nice, all rubbery and such.

Still it would probably have tasted a lot better than the bile that seems to be in your mouth!!!!!!

(Sorry Mr moderator, it is my first post but I think he desrved that!!!)

I think your letter was extremely well-written and very very funny.
I thought so when I first read it, and still think so each time someone brings it to the top and I read it again.

Thanks anyway, but no apology necessary in the circs.

Now you've found the forum, hope you'll stay and make further contributions to discussions.


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