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Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jul 2008, 11:40
Replies: 52
Views: 8,811
Posted By Torquer

"Mmmmmm ...... Probably NOT !" In that...

"Mmmmmm ......

Probably NOT !"

In that case, I'd suggest you were wrong. :ugh:
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2008, 08:54
Replies: 52
Views: 8,811
Posted By Torquer

Could it have anything to do with this...

Could it have anything to do with this (http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library%5CrgAD.nsf/0/93799A78B12993CD86257441004C3BEA?OpenDocument)?

Airworthiness Directives; Bell...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2008, 13:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,369
Posted By Torquer

No, of course your right. The majority of major...

No, of course your right. The majority of major capital procurement decisions around the world are made by people who flip coins and believe the first gun-runners pitch that comes along. All that...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2008, 11:57
Replies: 16
Views: 2,369
Posted By Torquer

Seems like everyone here's an expert on HATS and...

Seems like everyone here's an expert on HATS and it's implications. Here's me thinking that the analysis and project direction was driven by the two pass acquisition process, with constant review at...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2008, 08:11
Replies: 16
Views: 2,369
Posted By Torquer

Why would Australia consider the A109 for a lead...

Why would Australia consider the A109 for a lead in platform to the ARH/MRH90? I'd say that EADS current arrangement with Australian Aerospace for the training and delivery of ab-initio rotary wing...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2008, 08:03
Replies: 142
Views: 54,582
Posted By Torquer

Oz Aircrewman Training

In the very near future within the Australian aviation industry, it will be possible to be trained in a path of progression from Wireman to Rescue Crewman through to Aircrewman. Any suitably equipped...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2008, 12:25
Replies: 1
Views: 835
Posted By Torquer

Night Aided Vision Aviation Ops - Australia

Seeing as how this subject has been going in ever decreasing circles, here's the result of various years of work between alot of agencies. Points to note. Under the national training framework, Skill...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2008, 11:04
Replies: 28
Views: 5,037
Posted By Torquer

Firstly, the Navy already run a retention bonus...

Firstly, the Navy already run a retention bonus scheme. PACMAN Ch 3 Pt 5 Div 15 outlines the conditions that are required for payment of a completion bonus. As far as calculation of retention bonuses...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2008, 01:58
Replies: 631
Views: 126,295
Posted By Torquer

Thumbs up Night Vision Competency Standards

A new competency standard will be included within the soon to be released AVI08 Aviation Training Package, due in Apr/May 08. This standard incorporates the requirements to conduct night aided vision...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2007, 16:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,715
Posted By Torquer

Are they ALL? Certainly not. Like any job,...

Are they ALL? Certainly not. Like any job, there's always a couple of tyrekickers out there. With NVG, because of the lack of civil experience with them, if ex-mil staff are employed, then there's a...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2007, 00:13
Replies: 9
Views: 2,111
Posted By Torquer

Far be it from me to harangue the operations of a...

Far be it from me to harangue the operations of a commercial entity. What is annoying is the hypocrisy of government pointing fingers at commercial operators. Without these operators, the QLD govt...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2007, 11:22
Replies: 68
Views: 12,420
Posted By Torquer

No worries. There's too much half-truths and...

No worries. There's too much half-truths and rubbish floating around on this topic for me to stay quiet. With live NVG ops just months away, I'm keen to see a large part of civil aviation understand...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2007, 09:34
Replies: 68
Views: 12,420
Posted By Torquer

If you are awaiting your employers approval to...

If you are awaiting your employers approval to use NVG, then watch for the approval of the authorised training competency. It will dictate the minimums required to be deemed comptent to use the kit,...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2007, 09:19
Replies: 18
Views: 3,615
Posted By Torquer

BH9, mate, if you've got a point, come right out...

BH9, mate, if you've got a point, come right out and say it. The EADS product will do the job. I'm not sure what you are expecting powerwise, as single engine OEI to 10k at AUW is not achievable on...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2007, 08:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,715
Posted By Torquer

CASA has struggled with this issue for a number...

CASA has struggled with this issue for a number of reasons;

1. Lack of internal personnel with the requisite experience on NVG's. Case in point, neither of the current project staff have extensive...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2007, 08:03
Replies: 68
Views: 12,420
Posted By Torquer

Coming home to the green? That will be a change....

Coming home to the green? That will be a change. Most think the grass is a different shade along the line. It's not all beer and skittles anywhere else. One of the advantages of working in an...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2007, 06:41
Replies: 9
Views: 2,111
Posted By Torquer

"Appalling in any case that an EMS/SAR aircraft...

"Appalling in any case that an EMS/SAR aircraft funded by the tax payer can be wheeled of for a social event or a Mick Jagger concert as they see fit!! Im sure we will see more on this..."

One...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2007, 06:25
Replies: 68
Views: 12,420
Posted By Torquer

What can I say? There is so much misinformation...

What can I say? There is so much misinformation out there, it clouds the issue and detracts from getting the right information to the operators. Let me say this, NVG operations in the Australian...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2007, 02:01
Replies: 68
Views: 12,420
Posted By Torquer

Long time away from the forum. Single pilot...

Long time away from the forum.

Single pilot NVD won't be endorsed by CASA. That simple.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2007, 00:48
Replies: 68
Views: 12,420
Posted By Torquer

Over torque?

Meh, perhaps. As far as the future of EMS/SAR crew ops in Australia, there is going to be a point when the larger operators accept the requirement for two pilots and a crewman, predominantly driven...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2007, 11:56
Replies: 68
Views: 12,420
Posted By Torquer

Aircrewmen Ops

While I'm on the subject, your assertation that a LHS co-pilot doesn't perform the role of an aircrewman is inconsistent with the EMS contracts of CHC Australia, Helicopters Australia and various...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2007, 11:45
Replies: 68
Views: 12,420
Posted By Torquer

Missing the point?

Exactly what point am I missing? At no point did I say that using aircrewman as co-pilots was a suitable outcome. Far from it. EMQ have stipulated that they have received government funding to turn...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2007, 04:48
Replies: 68
Views: 12,420
Posted By Torquer

Arrow Aircrewmen Ops

I have just read this discussion with interest and see that a number of contributors, although well informed, are missing some fundamental information on the future of non-pilot aircrew operations in...
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