PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 9
1
2
3
4
5
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Revolutionary
Showing results 1 to 35 of 298
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2017, 06:19
Replies: 15
Views: 3,229
Posted By Revolutionary

*Sigh* Ok. This was many years ago so admittedly...

*Sigh* Ok. This was many years ago so admittedly the details may be fuzzy but this was the owner of the place who took me up to the rooftop to show me his helipad. It was a helipad alright but not...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2017, 00:23
Replies: 15
Views: 3,229
Posted By Revolutionary

Ah, Tanzania and helicopters... If you ever...

Ah, Tanzania and helicopters...

If you ever find yourself in the skies over Dar, there's a helipad on the roof of the Holiday Inn but don't land there! It was the brainchild of the hotel's owners...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2016, 20:19
Replies: 883
Views: 811,275
Posted By Revolutionary

twisted wrench, thanks, looks like CHC will be in...

twisted wrench, thanks, looks like CHC will be in relatively good shape financially when all is said and done. That still leaves the very good points brought up in the HeliHub article on where to go...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2016, 03:06
Replies: 883
Views: 811,275
Posted By Revolutionary

Am I getting this right? CHC is borrowing another...

Am I getting this right? CHC is borrowing another $300 million? That'll be the germ of the next bankruptcy then, I guess.

Seriously, I'm delighted to see CHC still alive and kicking, and on better...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jun 2016, 02:37
Replies: 3
Views: 2,669
Posted By Revolutionary

yeah but what a base!

yeah but what a base!
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2016, 11:13
Replies: 4
Views: 3,144
Posted By Revolutionary

I'll go ahead and state the obvious: that's...

I'll go ahead and state the obvious:

that's not a Robbie.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2016, 12:38
Replies: 590
Views: 205,387
Posted By Revolutionary

And why would they? It may be complex but it...

And why would they? It may be complex but it works just fine.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2016, 14:18
Replies: 590
Views: 205,387
Posted By Revolutionary

It has no bearing at all on this incident but I...

It has no bearing at all on this incident but I feel it is only fair to point out that while an expat commander gets paid big the bucks, a Nigerian commander gets paid the slightly smaller bucks.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
8th Sep 2015, 17:27
Replies: 80
Views: 63,685
Posted By Revolutionary

Janet serious are you?

Janet serious are you?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
7th Sep 2015, 21:13
Replies: 80
Views: 63,685
Posted By Revolutionary

As African ATC goes, Dakar is actually pretty...

As African ATC goes, Dakar is actually pretty decent.

Regardless, you would expect both aircraft to have a functioning TCAS.

Off topic perhaps but CEIBA is notorious for not sticking to their...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2015, 00:33
Replies: 137
Views: 33,670
Posted By Revolutionary

chopper 2004, that's a pretty chilling video to...

chopper 2004, that's a pretty chilling video to watch. I commend the pilot for being open and upfront about the whole episode. One thing that struck me was his reference to an apparent unreliable...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2015, 16:36
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,734
Posted By Revolutionary

Hmmm, I had not thought of the mag brake as a...

Hmmm, I had not thought of the mag brake as a suspect. I will discuss with the engineers. Cheers,
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Mar 2015, 20:20
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,734
Posted By Revolutionary

Thanks Flint and Twisted for your advice. Our...

Thanks Flint and Twisted for your advice. Our engineers have gone through the T/R linkage over the past couple of days, checking the cable tension and any potential hangup spots but have come up...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2015, 11:41
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,734
Posted By Revolutionary

Hi Flint, Thanks for your quick response. I...

Hi Flint,

Thanks for your quick response. I know what you're saying: there may be just a hint of feedback when flown sporty perhaps but with this aircraft it's very pronounced even with minor...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2015, 14:58
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,734
Posted By Revolutionary

Collective to yaw coupling felt in controls

Hello all,

Am flying an S76 again after some time away from Sikorskys. One of our two aircraft has noticable feedback from one control to the other, i.e. the collective moves when pushing pedal...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jul 2014, 16:39
Replies: 6
Views: 2,462
Posted By Revolutionary

Cameron was a true adventurer and all around good...

Cameron was a true adventurer and all around good guy; curious, athletic and a gifted artist. Not content to sit on the couch he brought his kiteboarding kit to Mozambique -making him probably the...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jun 2010, 21:43
Replies: 6
Views: 2,964
Posted By Revolutionary

Quick and dirty translation of the above...

Quick and dirty translation of the above referenced article:

A helicopter carrying five people crashed today around 13:00 near North Sea Boulevard in Rotterdam.

According to police, four of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2010, 17:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,600
Posted By Revolutionary

Yep, we've been operating using ADS-B in the Gulf...

Yep, we've been operating using ADS-B in the Gulf of Mexico for about six months now. We're only using some of the ADS-B capabilities at the moment; ADS-B-out but not ADS-B-in (e.g. we are sending a...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2010, 19:23
Replies: 26
Views: 4,784
Posted By Revolutionary

A co-worker in Arizona once had the lock come off...

A co-worker in Arizona once had the lock come off the retaining 'hook' on the collective in an AS350 whilst doing a hydraulics check on the hospital pad. With the hydraulics switched off, the...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Apr 2010, 19:55
Replies: 11
Views: 6,106
Posted By Revolutionary

That's a little vague old boy; kind of like...

That's a little vague old boy; kind of like showing up at a bowling alley and asking for information about 'balls'. Ask a specific question and ye shall receive a specific answer!
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2010, 03:23
Replies: 487
Views: 271,945
Posted By Revolutionary

Alright so that's one 429 in service. Where are...

Alright so that's one 429 in service. Where are the other ones? Air Methods has already bailed on the remainder of their order. Has anyone else actually bought one, let alone put one in the field? Or...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2010, 00:14
Replies: 9
Views: 2,379
Posted By Revolutionary

Are you taking people in for Sunday's game?...

Are you taking people in for Sunday's game? Here's a real treat for them (and you): Burr's Berry Farm, located at 25°33'56"N 80°23'54"W; a little roadside shack about ten minutes South of Tamiami...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2009, 17:00
Replies: 30
Views: 24,403
Posted By Revolutionary

Not every potential job offer in Nigeria is a...

Not every potential job offer in Nigeria is a scam. Just stick with the 'reputable' (I'm using the term loosely) Western companies like Bristow and CHC and you can be assured that there is an actual...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2009, 00:39
Replies: 10
Views: 4,779
Posted By Revolutionary

You pull one engine off line in a 100 foot hover,...

You pull one engine off line in a 100 foot hover, and if you make it to the ground in one piece it's a 'pass'. Two or more pieces and it's a 'fail'? Then you go up again and do the other one?!?
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2009, 11:04
Replies: 10
Views: 4,779
Posted By Revolutionary

I'm not familiar with the 105 so maybe I...

I'm not familiar with the 105 so maybe I shouldn't comment but... how do you do an engine check in a 100 foot OGE hover?!? Do you pull one throttle back and see what happens?!?!?
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jul 2009, 04:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,114
Posted By Revolutionary

A reduction in overall numbers of flight programs...

A reduction in overall numbers of flight programs won't be a downside in my opinion. One of the main reasons for the depressing regularity of US HEMS accidents is the sheer number of (often...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jul 2009, 03:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,635
Posted By Revolutionary

Raising funds to acquire a 609 tiltrotor is like...

Raising funds to acquire a 609 tiltrotor is like raising funds for a Jedi Starfighter. Neither will exist as a certificated aircraft anytime soon.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jul 2009, 23:34
Replies: 293
Views: 58,783
Posted By Revolutionary

"Did the 2006 strike improve PHI pilot quality of...

"Did the 2006 strike improve PHI pilot quality of life?"

That made me laugh.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2009, 22:49
Replies: 12
Views: 1,858
Posted By Revolutionary

On the ILS, pay particular attention to the...

On the ILS, pay particular attention to the section of the approach plate where it gives you a rate of descent to go with your groundspeed.

It's easy to fall into the trap of chasing the...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2009, 23:24
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,734
Posted By Revolutionary

Off the top of my head: It's not a speed...

Off the top of my head: It's not a speed limitation; just a caution that the acrylic windshield, when flown above the aforementioned speed, will not provide the equivalent impact protection of a...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2009, 23:17
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,734
Posted By Revolutionary

Returning to a (much) earlier post by Nick...

Returning to a (much) earlier post by Nick regarding the hydraulic check:



I understand I should be looking for collective movement when I push the pedals during the hydraulic check and take...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2009, 12:02
Replies: 15
Views: 3,263
Posted By Revolutionary

I know where this kid lives: in the council flat...

I know where this kid lives: in the council flat (section 8 housing for us Yanks) seen in the background. I also recognize his rotten attitude. Every big city in Holland is plagued by the phenomenon...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Mar 2009, 21:45
Replies: 60
Views: 19,208
Posted By Revolutionary

SAS old boy godspeed and fair winds and all that...

SAS old boy godspeed and fair winds and all that on your well-deserved retirement gig navigating a boat around exotic, palm-lined islands; I'm more than a little envious. Your experience and...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Mar 2009, 14:36
Replies: 60
Views: 19,208
Posted By Revolutionary

SAS, who are your friends at PHI? Where do you...

SAS, who are your friends at PHI? Where do you get these nuggets?!?

There is no such thing as a 'flat approach' profile being used/taught/authorized/condoned by PHI in the S76. It's all strictly...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2009, 15:02
Replies: 17
Views: 2,080
Posted By Revolutionary

The only thing worse, from a patient's viewpoint,...

The only thing worse, from a patient's viewpoint, than not taking off to transport them to the hospital is to take off only to return to base before reaching the scene due to deteriorating weather....
Showing results 1 to 35 of 298
 
Page 1 of 9
1
2
3
4
5
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.