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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2015, 10:55
Replies: 37
Views: 8,095
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Dick said: Dick, it's called a...

Dick said:



Dick, it's called a WGMTMTWKWTDW. (We Got More Taxpayer's Money Than We Know What To Do With).

Frankly, I don't feel we can be truly safe until CASA officers are paid $500,000 pa...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2015, 10:25
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,524
Posted By Bell_Flyer

TQ gauge fluctuating question

On an L3, if I pull the collective aggressively at takeoff (1 POB or at MAUW) the TQ gauge flicks + and minus 5% as if the power is coming on then off. If I lower the collective to 30% or less for a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Oct 2014, 03:18
Replies: 56
Views: 24,658
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Military ATCs like say, Richmond Air base in the...

Military ATCs like say, Richmond Air base in the Sydney basin risks dying of boredom everyday - Sat/Sun and public holidays included. They are unfairly given the most real estate to control with the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jul 2014, 03:27
Replies: 24
Views: 7,600
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Hmmm, interesting, didn't know about VK; learned...

Hmmm, interesting, didn't know about VK; learned something new today.

Usually mil aircraft radio callsigns on VHF are say... WOMBAT 123... or MAPLE 10...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Feb 2014, 21:44
Replies: 840
Views: 320,986
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Cycle Counting for LTS 101 600 3A

Earlier in this thread there was discussions on counting cycles on the Turbomecca engined Astar. Can someone explain how cycles are counted and if they are different to the Ng Reference Cycle and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Nov 2013, 07:40
Replies: 76
Views: 12,790
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Amen to that. I've just dropped out too after 22...

Amen to that. I've just dropped out too after 22 years.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jul 2013, 03:53
Replies: 67
Views: 17,947
Posted By Bell_Flyer

AS - you are absolutely correct. However, in the...

AS - you are absolutely correct. However, in the rarefied world of private family helicopters they are impractical. You would not buy a car with a 'broom cupboard' as a family car would you? Also,...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2013, 04:03
Replies: 67
Views: 17,947
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Hello Richard, I own a private AS350...

Hello Richard,

I own a private AS350 Squirrel that does 50-120 hours a year. Prior to that I owned a few Bells. I researched EC very carefully before buying, speaking to many owners and joining...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Dec 2012, 03:24
Replies: 11
Views: 8,570
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Mimpe said:- Personally, I found...

Mimpe said:-



Personally, I found Aeropelican operators to be unhelpful in 2 experiences I had with them.

In 2001 or 2002, Aeropelican was the only aerodrome in Australia that had an entry...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Nov 2012, 23:15
Replies: 45
Views: 7,177
Posted By Bell_Flyer

You know what else they need to put in? A...

You know what else they need to put in?

A translator to everyday English for weather information and NOTAMs.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2012, 02:14
Replies: 19
Views: 5,205
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Ag-Rotor: Errrr, wrong. It didn't hit the...

Ag-Rotor:


Errrr, wrong. It didn't hit the fence or rolled into the fence. Have a look at the 2 photos in this link. The fence is untouched by impact.
...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
10th Mar 2012, 08:28
Replies: 1,259
Views: 189,552
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Safari crashes on iPad running 5.0.1

Is anyone out there experiencing Safari crashes on their iPads? I've searched the apple forums for a cure - but no seems to have a solution that doesn't include my having to 'downgrade' a revision -...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2012, 04:51
Replies: 35
Views: 9,949
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Sightseeing business? Why not a second hand Astar...

Sightseeing business? Why not a second hand Astar 350B/BA or Super D? All cost less than a new 66 and have more power. Lots of 2nd hand parts support. 12 yearly frame is around 6 sets of TT straps...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2012, 06:54
Replies: 232
Views: 220,648
Posted By Bell_Flyer

I wonder if the 5 rotor blades will require 5 TT...

I wonder if the 5 rotor blades will require 5 TT straps that expires every 2 years? Does anyone know? :)
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
4th Feb 2012, 09:29
Replies: 1,259
Views: 189,552
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Mixture and TMT - tried the link and it works...

Mixture and TMT - tried the link and it works well. It is good as a personal cloud backup.

Unfortunately it is not a 'share point for the rest of us' hence you can't share big files or pics with...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
30th Jan 2012, 09:04
Replies: 1,259
Views: 189,552
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Thanks Mixture and TMT!! I am outback the next...

Thanks Mixture and TMT!! I am outback the next few days and will try that when I return to civilisation and fast internet.

I dabble with GIS information (very big files). With iDisk, I can click...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
30th Jan 2012, 01:06
Replies: 1,259
Views: 189,552
Posted By Bell_Flyer

iCloud versus MobileMe

I've migrated from MobileMe to iCloud a month ago and am disappointed at the loss of iDisk and the Photo Gallery.

I thought one of the ideas of cloud computing is to be able to access any type of...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2011, 00:50
Replies: 23
Views: 6,975
Posted By Bell_Flyer

I used to feel cheated changing the TT straps to...

I used to feel cheated changing the TT straps to my factory new Bell 206 after only 100-150 hours usage, having to wait sometimes 2-4 days to order the straps - then I upgraded to an AS350. What...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
29th Jun 2011, 06:19
Replies: 1,259
Views: 189,552
Posted By Bell_Flyer

A good news story. My 3.5 year old 17 inch MBP...

A good news story. My 3.5 year old 17 inch MBP video screen died (screen just turned black). I took it into an Apple store, it was out of warranty, and they quoted $2,200 to replace the video board...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jun 2011, 11:24
Replies: 919
Views: 247,186
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Shagpile - awesome stuff. Just played with it...

Shagpile - awesome stuff. Just played with it today. You guys rock. :D
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Jun 2011, 01:48
Replies: 1,259
Views: 189,552
Posted By Bell_Flyer

The death of MobileMe

Gents,

I am certain that many of you would have received the following email from Apple. Does it mean that iCloud will at least have everything that MobileMe use to provide? Does anyone have any...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd May 2011, 05:36
Replies: 8
Views: 1,554
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Difficult situation that you are in. There is a...

Difficult situation that you are in. There is a significant number of criminals working in Sydney Airport Security stealing from passengers and dealing in drugs. Have a look at this AUSTRALIAN...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th May 2011, 05:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,975
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Unfortunately we don't even do that. If you...

Unfortunately we don't even do that. If you listen to this podcast between Richard Fidler and Allan Kessing you will hear terrible evidence about our baggage handlers, private security people etc all...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2011, 00:31
Replies: 160
Views: 102,517
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Agricultural? Have you seen the work that is done...

Agricultural? Have you seen the work that is done by the fitout shop in Caloundra, Qld? Have you seen Dymock's B2? BMW Nappa leather; hand stitched joints and so on. You must have awfully high...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2011, 01:56
Replies: 42
Views: 15,826
Posted By Bell_Flyer

eeeadict - can't say I agree with you about the...

eeeadict - can't say I agree with you about the Bell 206 being ugly. Look what I found on another thread.

http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu102/Doctor_Spock/Girl206.jpg

Final conclusive...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
2nd Mar 2011, 00:49
Replies: 1,259
Views: 189,552
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Yes I have. I read thru the Apple Support Forums...

Yes I have. I read thru the Apple Support Forums suggestions of ticking the box in iCal Preferences/Advanced to say auto retrieve events from iMail and so on.

What am I doing wrong?
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
28th Feb 2011, 09:07
Replies: 1,259
Views: 189,552
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Mail and iCal

When I get an email with an .ics attachment, I click it and it opens up iCal, then nothing.

I can add events manually but can't import Events from Mail. Running OSX 10.6.6, Mail 4.4 and iCal 4.04....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Feb 2011, 05:22
Replies: 65
Views: 17,378
Posted By Bell_Flyer

I have been ambivalent about CASA (and CAA before...

I have been ambivalent about CASA (and CAA before that) all my PPL flying life. Then of course, last month, their IT Systems went down (something about ARNs not being attached to medical...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2011, 03:44
Replies: 9
Views: 2,925
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Neither. Too many bad reasons to list for the MD....

Neither. Too many bad reasons to list for the MD. The Bell is old, old, old design for the sitting layout. And it has a broom cupboard - lousy for tourism work. At a glance only, it is a beefed up...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2011, 09:26
Replies: 21
Views: 4,334
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Heliduck - thanks. If what you say is true, I am...

Heliduck - thanks. If what you say is true, I am going to scold Eurocopter Maintenance (they have a venerable guru who knows EVERYTHING about 350's) and 2 other large-ish maintenance organisations...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2011, 01:41
Replies: 21
Views: 4,334
Posted By Bell_Flyer

The Torque gauge. Sometimes (1 in 30-40 starts or...

The Torque gauge. Sometimes (1 in 30-40 starts or so for me) when you power up the Squirrel on the ground, say to refuel, the Torque gauge needle goes anticlockwise once per second - like a quick...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2011, 18:16
Replies: 21
Views: 4,334
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Don't leave the AS350BA in the hot sun (say...

Don't leave the AS350BA in the hot sun (say 100deg F or more), the entire roof lining will deform, melt, and fall down on the seats.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2011, 04:37
Replies: 48
Views: 19,774
Posted By Bell_Flyer

1. Don't paint the tail cone white - it'll stain...

1. Don't paint the tail cone white - it'll stain and go grey from exhaust fumes

2. Carry some oil with you on long flights - All 206's leak - even the brand new ones from the factory

3. Install...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2011, 10:20
Replies: 48
Views: 19,774
Posted By Bell_Flyer

Compressor rinses are very important if you fly...

Compressor rinses are very important if you fly coastal. The pineapple looking part of the compressor corrodes faster than a rat up a drain pipe and is terribly expensive.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
19th Dec 2010, 02:47
Replies: 1,259
Views: 189,552
Posted By Bell_Flyer

You need approx 10-15GB of space for Virtual...

You need approx 10-15GB of space for Virtual Memory Paging, Systems Files, things that get "wired" at start. If you have less than this, the Mac slows down. Lots of I/O operations to/from disk to...
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