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Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2015, 15:35
Replies: 390
Views: 218,039
Posted By BJC

"updated flight data" is exactly the reason why...

"updated flight data" is exactly the reason why you can't fly away in the sim after losing your tail rotor. Many of us had done training in that sim and similar ones where it was possible to fly...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2015, 14:19
Replies: 390
Views: 218,039
Posted By BJC

412HP AFCS checks

I'm new to the HP and have a question on testing the AFCS. (I've only done the automated test before) From the flight manual...

Cyclic ATTD TRIM switch - Right for 2 seconds, then aft for 2...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2009, 01:44
Replies: 8
Views: 3,204
Posted By BJC

I think the airline's permission is the key. I...

I think the airline's permission is the key. I have two coworkers who have recently tried travelling on differemt Air Canada flights with the CO2 cylinders. One successfully, the other quite...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2009, 21:44
Replies: 15
Views: 2,033
Posted By BJC

The Canadian Forces have lost at least one door...

The Canadian Forces have lost at least one door on the 212 and one on the 412 (that I am aware off) that were properly pinned. I know the 212 was due to exceeding the doors open and pined Vne (80kts...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2008, 20:55
Replies: 6
Views: 1,672
Posted By BJC

The Bell 412CF used to have a similar problem on...

The Bell 412CF used to have a similar problem on every aircraft that was corrected by a software upgrade to the TARSYN if I recall. The problem went away even if only one of the Tarsyns had the...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Aug 2008, 22:00
Replies: 28
Views: 16,931
Posted By BJC

Shawn I couldn't find any accident reports on the...

Shawn I couldn't find any accident reports on the four CF wirestrikes I am familiar with but all landed safely thanks to the wire strike protection kits. One Kiowa, two Twin Hueys and a Griffon. As...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2008, 21:04
Replies: 74
Views: 8,629
Posted By BJC

collectives that shake and kick???

I think what people are really asking for when they suggest vibrating controls is feedback to the pilot that he is about to approach a limit. I'd humbly suggest that vibrating controls are a step...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jul 2008, 04:30
Replies: 35
Views: 3,763
Posted By BJC

BJC, apart from that, did you enjoy the flight? ...

BJC, apart from that, did you enjoy the flight?

I enjoyed the landing...

I forgot to mention what happens to your SA when on departure you are told to "call established on the airway" and when...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2008, 17:17
Replies: 390
Views: 218,039
Posted By BJC

Oracle, it’s taken over a year, but we’ve now...

Oracle, it’s taken over a year, but we’ve now received the amendment from Bell on 97% Nr, although it is slightly different then what you’ve described. You can bet as the largest 412EP operator in...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2008, 16:14
Replies: 35
Views: 3,763
Posted By BJC

My first "solo" IMC was a training trip as a...

My first "solo" IMC was a training trip as a brand new captain with a brand new copilot. On departure we had the wrong NDB tuned in (256 instead of 266 which where two miles apart, hard to tell when...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2008, 03:48
Replies: 12
Views: 1,362
Posted By BJC

I'd never fly with the "neck" cord around my...

I'd never fly with the "neck" cord around my neck, matter of fact every tech manual I've seen instructs you not to. Post crash you've now got to worry about neck damage from the weight before they...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2008, 02:03
Replies: 26
Views: 14,796
Posted By BJC

I flew as a military pilot for a UN mission for 6...

I flew as a military pilot for a UN mission for 6 months, but I was also employed as the air liaison between our unit and the UN HQ to coordinate the taskings. Eye opening and not in a good way. On...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2007, 04:53
Replies: 79
Views: 22,856
Posted By BJC

I feel a little better when I read Prouty saying...

I feel a little better when I read Prouty saying repeatedly "for reasons I do not understand" when he is describing tail rotor vortices and LTE. A good description of the phenomenon (in his words)...
Forum: Canada
26th Oct 2007, 16:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,726
Posted By BJC

There used to be an outfit at the Villeneuve...

There used to be an outfit at the Villeneuve airport which had a Citabria and some other tail draggers. I haven't flown there in a few years, but it is a good place to start. At the time it was...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2007, 19:59
Replies: 79
Views: 22,856
Posted By BJC

pot stirring

NickLappos,
Nice to see an OEM who doesn't design to the minimum FAR requirements for controllability! So, are you saying that since pedal margin wasn't limited at 17 kts that Sikorsky is unable to...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2007, 18:33
Replies: 79
Views: 22,856
Posted By BJC

Interesting, here's a key phrase: "Rotorcraft...

Interesting, here's a key phrase:
"Rotorcraft certificated prior to Amendment 29-24 can update their certification basis to take advantage of this provision."
I imagine therefore that Bell won't be...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2007, 17:14
Replies: 79
Views: 22,856
Posted By BJC

Crab, you're right: "Any helicopter that...

Crab, you're right:
"Any helicopter that struggles with a 15 kt crosswind should never have been certified in the first place."

Everyone knows that the dividing line between good and...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2007, 15:39
Replies: 79
Views: 22,856
Posted By BJC

Here to learn

I'll freely admit that I'm no expert either, probably didn't help that my first helo aerodynamics lesson consisted of "it's all black magic, as long as you believe in magic the helo will keep...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2007, 03:50
Replies: 292
Views: 96,372
Posted By BJC

I met Mason (Chickenhawk author) a few years ago,...

I met Mason (Chickenhawk author) a few years ago, believe it or not, wandering around a helicopter museum. At a loss for words (for probably the only time in my life) and not wanting to ask the same...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2007, 03:11
Replies: 79
Views: 22,856
Posted By BJC

Hhmm, Graviman, I'm not sure I agree with...

Hhmm, Graviman, I'm not sure I agree with anything you just posted. Perhaps I am misunderstanding you. The tail rotor doesn't become more efficient in forward flight, the vertical fin does though,...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2007, 02:02
Replies: 34
Views: 5,334
Posted By BJC

perfrej, it actually takes a serious "lack" of...

perfrej, it actually takes a serious "lack" of tail rotor thrust to spin a 412 at cruise speed. In the case that I am thinking of a piece of the t/r blade came off, shortly followed by the entire...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2006, 04:35
Replies: 390
Views: 218,039
Posted By BJC

Ya Matt, I just took a few months off to let you...

Ya Matt, I just took a few months off to let you catch up to me in your knowledge of the 412. Looks like you might be needing to get back into the books again :) or maybe I should stay at home...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2006, 05:09
Replies: 390
Views: 218,039
Posted By BJC

external kit?

Oracle, does your 412 fleet have any external kit mounted (skis, floats, hoist, etc)? We were advised by Bell a few years ago to only operate at 100% Nr with external kit, but in a clean bird 97% is...
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