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Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2024, 13:26
Replies: 63
Views: 10,605
Posted By Doors Off

The. Aus AAC

The Aus AAC did the 135 interim nonsense back in 07 for a few years. They stuffed it then and they will stuff it again. They have a bunch of 139’s leased through a company that an Oz TA Rupert runs,...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2024, 03:53
Replies: 138
Views: 47,779
Posted By Doors Off

There will be no consequences for the hierarchy...

There will be no consequences for the hierarchy whatsoever. Move along, nothing to see. They will try to find some mid level person to scapegoat or try to blame Airbus.

Not sure what config...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Apr 2024, 03:47
Replies: 11
Views: 4,484
Posted By Doors Off

Behind a paywall

Behind a paywall
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2024, 05:22
Replies: 1,598
Views: 356,368
Posted By Doors Off

They will have to start Shanghaiing the Boat...

They will have to start Shanghaiing the Boat People Arrivals to huperson (crew) them.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2024, 13:39
Replies: 42
Views: 7,571
Posted By Doors Off

Surely you must realise Blackhawk “Nein”’ is...

Surely you must realise Blackhawk “Nein”’ is overstating the serviceability of the MRH, “new” Blackhawk only 783.33 times better than MRH?….Codswallop!

We all know that the 3 x UH60M already in...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2023, 05:26
Replies: 344
Views: 170,986
Posted By Doors Off

If only the 1987-1997 AAAC Blackhawk Flying hours...

If only the 1987-1997 AAAC Blackhawk Flying hours v Airframe numbers were available. You would probably find that the MRH out flew the Blackhawk. Is it the child or the parent?
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Dec 2023, 10:59
Replies: 344
Views: 170,986
Posted By Doors Off

Bergman’s article highlights another truly sad...

Bergman’s article highlights another truly sad chapter for the Aus Army Air Corps. Billions wasted. Lives wasted. People wasted.

The article eludes to some very, very accurate rumours about both...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2023, 13:12
Replies: 138
Views: 47,779
Posted By Doors Off

The degree of secrecy is quite worrying. Sadly,...

The degree of secrecy is quite worrying. Sadly, the families of the deceased have to suffer even more with the Circus that Oz Army Air Corps is presenting.

TopOwl is an interesting question. What...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2023, 07:44
Replies: 344
Views: 170,986
Posted By Doors Off

Rumor is…..allegedly, possibly could be true, or...

Rumor is…..allegedly, possibly could be true, or could not be true, the current cheese of 16 Bde Svn has said that the investigation won’t be released and anybody who leaks info will have their...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2023, 20:09
Replies: 33
Views: 3,459
Posted By Doors Off

That is somewhat of a big generalization. The are...

That is somewhat of a big generalization. The are quite a few nations who successfully skip all FW for Rotary only training, Germany being a prime example.

As for stability and trim, RW requires...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2023, 21:03
Replies: 344
Views: 170,986
Posted By Doors Off

Here is hoping that the logistical co-location...

Here is hoping that the logistical co-location potential is realised. The "green" workforce impacts will be interesting. As for Romeo serviceability, it is not as good as you think. They are...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Oct 2023, 21:25
Replies: 344
Views: 170,986
Posted By Doors Off

Flt Mech, good post. The “problems” with both the...

Flt Mech, good post. The “problems” with both the ARH and MRH within the Australian Army, speak more about the organization than the aircraft.

I wonder what excuses they will roll out when their...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Oct 2023, 08:37
Replies: 344
Views: 170,986
Posted By Doors Off

The plot thickens.

The plot thickens.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2023, 14:56
Replies: 20
Views: 7,469
Posted By Doors Off

Practically, no doubt, you are correct. But...

Practically, no doubt, you are correct. But knowing how much easier it is for Attack/Scout to operate forward, what a great idea. Without doubt, it will be cancelled/refused by some Shnorker Troop...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2023, 19:36
Replies: 138
Views: 47,779
Posted By Doors Off

It is smelling very off. The truth will emerge in...

It is smelling very off. The truth will emerge in time, hopefully.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2023, 19:34
Replies: 20
Views: 7,469
Posted By Doors Off

That looks like a fantastic idea as an emergency...

That looks like a fantastic idea as an emergency extraction/insertion kit. Wonder what the changeover time and paperwork sign off would be? Litter kit as well. Great to see that this is being thought...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2023, 22:05
Replies: 138
Views: 47,779
Posted By Doors Off

Congratulations. It would appear you are correct....

Congratulations. It would appear you are correct. Anyone with a full brain, probably like the Defence Minister, would have waited for facts from an investigation before making such a big decision on...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2023, 05:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,543
Posted By Doors Off

USMC Don’t use CH47’s. The RAAF doesn’t have any...

USMC Don’t use CH47’s. The RAAF doesn’t have any helicopters, only Army and Navy do. If they have refueling probes, they are most likely US Army
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2023, 04:48
Replies: 138
Views: 47,779
Posted By Doors Off

Sad event and I do hope that the crew are found. ...

Sad event and I do hope that the crew are found.

Rattman, I truly wish I had your insight and knowledge to draw parallels between 2 separate accidents, before both have been fully examined....
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2023, 21:39
Replies: 8
Views: 1,895
Posted By Doors Off

I do wonder if the Yanks realise the issues they...

I do wonder if the Yanks realise the issues they are going to have after naming it after the home of our national MP's. It will be full of sh!!t, be visited by dodgy "donors" at all hours, fail at...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2023, 22:10
Replies: 9
Views: 2,246
Posted By Doors Off

Is that a Wessex? Good on the Turks for building...

Is that a Wessex? Good on the Turks for building such a helicopter. Strewth, it is not a good looking chopper.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2023, 20:59
Replies: 78
Views: 20,929
Posted By Doors Off

At the risk of thread drift - The NSCA, what an...

At the risk of thread drift - The NSCA, what an amazing capability and service it was. It was world leading at the time and still would be if it was still in existence. The capabilities and...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2023, 21:18
Replies: 78
Views: 20,929
Posted By Doors Off

Rumour confirmed then John. I was told yesterday...

Rumour confirmed then John. I was told yesterday that one of the engines ate its own compressor blades. Also they had guys on the ropes at the time of the "landing". Fantastic job by the crew....
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Mar 2023, 09:28
Replies: 78
Views: 20,929
Posted By Doors Off

Risk Managed? Perhaps accepted is a more...

Risk Managed? Perhaps accepted is a more pertinent term? Let us not forget that the Chinook actually floats when upright.

Tipping the families of those killed in the 2006 Blackhawk crash, wish...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2023, 01:23
Replies: 1,598
Views: 356,368
Posted By Doors Off

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1148x1160/screenshot_2023_03_14_at_7_19_43_pm_9614ad40e124739f278d7d0f9693e7e784e2e480.png
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2023, 19:47
Replies: 1,598
Views: 356,368
Posted By Doors Off

It's an important tradition that enhances...

It's an important tradition that enhances capability. The more things change, the more they stay the same. I do not miss those cold showers inside of a freezing block.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2023, 22:19
Replies: 455
Views: 265,463
Posted By Doors Off

The ATSB thanks you for your thorough and...

The ATSB thanks you for your thorough and complete accident investigation.

You may be correct or, perhaps you don't have all the facts and there are other factors that were key in facilitating...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2022, 22:44
Replies: 10
Views: 3,063
Posted By Doors Off

Take a look at this old prototype...

Take a look at this old prototype https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikoyan_Project_1.44

You may well rethink your "fairly original design".

It certainly is weird looking aircraft the J-20. It...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Oct 2022, 00:46
Replies: 1,598
Views: 356,368
Posted By Doors Off

The fiscal situation in Aus, is dire! Just like...

The fiscal situation in Aus, is dire! Just like the rest of the world. Highly unlikely to be any money for an aircraft that is yet to be seen, let alone that it is yet to fly.

Pretty hard to beat...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2022, 21:10
Replies: 2
Views: 1,566
Posted By Doors Off

RIP KJ. My Uncle flew with KJ in Vietnam,...

RIP KJ.

My Uncle flew with KJ in Vietnam, and spoke highly of KJ. I had the pleasure of doing some type rating training with KJ. A thorough joy to fly with and I enjoyed his character and humour. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2022, 13:40
Replies: 335
Views: 86,294
Posted By Doors Off

Oh my, those decrying for Treason, imprisonment,...

Oh my, those decrying for Treason, imprisonment, hanging etc, etc, blah, blah, need to take a chill pill.

The trainers are free agents. “Intelligence” is a two way street. What about the dodgy...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2022, 23:19
Replies: 150
Views: 34,518
Posted By Doors Off

It is to enable egress with water pressure...

It is to enable egress with water pressure opposing. Also allows for a little control of where the window goes, providing a little protection to the floats. Kind of makes sense when you think about...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2022, 16:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,217
Posted By Doors Off

I have no information on amounts. Waste is a...

I have no information on amounts. Waste is a matter of perspective. However, you are on the money with “accountability”. That said, it isn’t just Government (per se) that has no accountability for...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2022, 02:36
Replies: 12
Views: 2,217
Posted By Doors Off

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1170x1757/3c0d4f46_4c14_46d9_9823_befbebc03025_5c7b801d1bc2c1977ba79fce20ae1440228f0f14.jpeg
Things looking bad for the Mike “deal”
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2022, 21:08
Replies: 25
Views: 7,597
Posted By Doors Off

Rescue Helicopter - when memes become real

Got a good chuckle from this.
https://people.com/human-interest/rescue-helicopter-leaves-behind-waving-man-who-was-lost-in-colorado-wilderness/
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