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Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2014, 01:55
Replies: 851
Views: 737,609
Posted By fling-wing_1

Uggghh

Just doesn't do it for me.

Nose looks like someone parked it on the ramp in Vegas and the glass got too hot and slumped.:yuk:

Shortened up the upper deck? Looks like fun access to be had....
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
23rd Sep 2014, 01:31
Replies: 0
Views: 1,630
Posted By fling-wing_1

Job Question

So I know there are emergency Med-Evac services who do worldwide evac.

I'm thinking about getting my nurses degree. Does anyone know of any outfits that might be interested in a flight mechanic /...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jul 2012, 02:40
Replies: 17
Views: 4,798
Posted By fling-wing_1

Twinstar is correct if memory serves. All I...

Twinstar is correct if memory serves.

All I would add is that I was once told by one of the tech reps that it was predominately a characteristic of the earlier short shafts that were a bit...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Jul 2012, 18:38
Replies: 1
Views: 1,699
Posted By fling-wing_1

RNP AR approaches

We have a G450 and are looking to get authorized to perform RNP AR approaches. We know the a/c is capable with the recent cert fox enhanced nav upgrade but would like to hear from any operators who...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2012, 04:09
Replies: 5
Views: 2,157
Posted By fling-wing_1

Ok, just bragging... and my day wil come...

So after, well waay too long ol' '78 flew again.

That would be a 500 with a fresh engine and annual.


Blue dot on the torque not even close on the TOT.

4 Bladed T/R to .03ips in 4 runs...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2012, 18:17
Replies: 6
Views: 1,463
Posted By fling-wing_1

Human Factors

Our company has a safety standown coming up and I've been asked to make a presentation on Trust as a Human Factor in Maintenence. I'd like to ask pprune's for any thoughts or ideas they might have in...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2012, 08:39
Replies: 72
Views: 24,974
Posted By fling-wing_1

TC, Brilliant story! :ok: Somewhat reminds...

TC,

Brilliant story! :ok: Somewhat reminds me of Robyn Davidson's story about trying to get a pet crow and watching one fly over from a tree full of crows and perch on a branch next to a sleeping...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2011, 23:13
Replies: 294
Views: 163,747
Posted By fling-wing_1

Info Requested

Hello all,

I'm looking to upgrade a Hughes 500D with a filter kit. Currently all it has installed is the turkey catcher screen.

I'm looking at both the FSD/Aerofilter and the AFS system. The...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2011, 05:39
Replies: 80
Views: 40,451
Posted By fling-wing_1

Dave, Funny you should say that, years ago I...

Dave,

Funny you should say that, years ago I came up with series of designs based around a powered rotor gyro concept. They ranged in size from a single seat seat proof of concept to a three seat...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Mar 2011, 06:14
Replies: 297
Views: 66,065
Posted By fling-wing_1

Oh geez!! Seems to be the same story year after...

Oh geez!! Seems to be the same story year after year. I guess the aftermarket will keep things going for the 500 series no matter what.

I do wonder about LT at times. Sure she's been successful,...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2011, 05:28
Replies: 297
Views: 66,065
Posted By fling-wing_1

I agree! :ok: Tilton, while a shot in the...

I agree! :ok:

Tilton, while a shot in the arm for the company, doesn't seem to understand the business. I also think she figured on winning the LUH contract and got smacked alongside the head in...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
8th Feb 2011, 02:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,857
Posted By fling-wing_1

G450 Problems

Hello all,

We are currently operating a G350. Recently we've have a spate of problems with our Thrust Reversers. The problems now appear to be fixed (we hope) thanks to the good folks at...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2011, 22:49
Replies: 1,505
Views: 564,024
Posted By fling-wing_1

Runway101, I know the guys at the carburetor...

Runway101,

I know the guys at the carburetor company you speak of. They were in fact sued due to an accident that was clearly pilot error (ran out of gas.) The lawyers slapped a suit on anybody...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Sep 2010, 04:17
Replies: 139
Views: 60,161
Posted By fling-wing_1

Well damn!!! Back in the secondary/uni days...

Well damn!!!

Back in the secondary/uni days I came up a with a concept for a helicopter/compound aircraft. I couldn't interest any of the engineering profs at my uni so I filed it away.

It was...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Sep 2010, 21:00
Replies: 12
Views: 1,874
Posted By fling-wing_1

Homer Bell (the guru of the Rotorway/Helicycle...

Homer Bell (the guru of the Rotorway/Helicycle fraternity) taught himself to fly in one of the early Scorpions he built.

A long tube through the skids and a short tether getting progressively...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Sep 2010, 02:12
Replies: 17
Views: 7,145
Posted By fling-wing_1

Since when has the FAA dictated an approved...

Since when has the FAA dictated an approved method of tracking time life's? If you adequately track components, who cares? They have no say in that.

Something smells fishy to me. Used to be they...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2010, 04:02
Replies: 60
Views: 27,299
Posted By fling-wing_1

Sad tragedy indeed! I guess I'll throw my...

Sad tragedy indeed!

I guess I'll throw my hat in there with the others who confess to enjoying seeing a machine and pilot expressing themselves to the limits of their capabilities. There really is...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jun 2010, 02:48
Replies: 37
Views: 14,898
Posted By fling-wing_1

500 Fan, The D model is preferred due to...

500 Fan,

The D model is preferred due to lower weight, smaller instrument panel (better visibility.)

The 530FF generally is too expensive for the advantage it offers. A 500D with an R engine...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2010, 05:22
Replies: 35
Views: 6,141
Posted By fling-wing_1

The Brantly B2-b is also permitted to be leaned...

The Brantly B2-b is also permitted to be leaned in flight as it has a vernier, fuel flow and CHT although it does have a rather decent correlator. :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
18th May 2010, 06:07
Replies: 17
Views: 4,713
Posted By fling-wing_1

Woof! Bad pilot + forgiving heli = decent...

Woof! Bad pilot + forgiving heli = decent outcome.

Got to love the Brantly. Hell of a machine, doesn't get the respect it deserves!! Friend of mine told me the factory pilots used to put one skid...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2010, 19:41
Replies: 47
Views: 10,893
Posted By fling-wing_1

Chopjock, While I understand the importance...

Chopjock,

While I understand the importance of learning to manipulate rpm and airspeed to alter glide path there's another side to this.

Not too long back a friend of a friend ran an a/c out...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2010, 05:09
Replies: 47
Views: 10,893
Posted By fling-wing_1

Reading this makes me shudder to think how naive...

Reading this makes me shudder to think how naive we were back in the day. My boss and I were up doing patterns in the 269A-1 (TH-55,) talking about Robinsons and wondering how low you could let the...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2010, 02:27
Replies: 294
Views: 163,747
Posted By fling-wing_1

RVDT, thanks for the link - brilliant stuff! Just...

RVDT, thanks for the link - brilliant stuff! Just the type of thing I enjoy reading :ok: Sorry bout the post the other night, no offense meant. Was feeling a bit cheeky, couple glasses of wine will...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2010, 23:52
Replies: 294
Views: 163,747
Posted By fling-wing_1

Yep, those crazy, wacky, Americans. Why, they'll...

Yep, those crazy, wacky, Americans. Why, they'll let anybody with a license work on just about anything! And the accident rate is...why just about the same as other countries with their draconian...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2010, 19:07
Replies: 294
Views: 163,747
Posted By fling-wing_1

H500, I know a company that shall remain nameless...

H500, I know a company that shall remain nameless that balances the disk by modifying tip weights :oh: This one's probably a bit off on the tip weights since I've touched up the l/e paint a couple...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2010, 04:24
Replies: 294
Views: 163,747
Posted By fling-wing_1

500 track and blance question

I did a track and balance on a 500D recently. At 60kts the vibes are .094 ips and the aircraft is glass smooth. At 120kts the vertical vibes are .113 ips - still smooth but with pulling more torque...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Mar 2010, 23:52
Replies: 263
Views: 166,338
Posted By fling-wing_1

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Forum: Rotorheads
26th Mar 2010, 20:13
Replies: 0
Views: 1,091
Posted By fling-wing_1

Aeropower

I was encouraged to apply for a job with Aeropower out of Brisbane a while back. I sent an email and CV. I now suspect that they probably sent a reply but my email provider deleted it as spam. It's...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Mar 2010, 17:59
Replies: 29
Views: 6,314
Posted By fling-wing_1

Way, way back when I helped oversee a fuel farm,...

Way, way back when I helped oversee a fuel farm, one of the gents from Chevron informed me that Jet A, kerosene, home heating oil, over the road and offroad diesel all came from the same tank at the...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Mar 2010, 02:36
Replies: 29
Views: 6,314
Posted By fling-wing_1

Be careful using dyed fuel. Had an acquaintance...

Be careful using dyed fuel. Had an acquaintance have a flame out from using dyed diesel. The heat caused the dye to clog up the fuel nozzle then - poof!!! :\ Kind of ruined his whole day. :{
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2010, 05:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,093
Posted By fling-wing_1

Thanks to all so far :ok: Leftpedal, last...

Thanks to all so far :ok:

Leftpedal, last time I had a 500 on a ship and it seemed to pick up corrosion on anything that rotated. Most especially the PC link bearings, no matter how much we did...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2010, 01:47
Replies: 7
Views: 1,093
Posted By fling-wing_1

Tending machines in corrosive environments

We will be operating a Hughes 500 in an island environment later this year. Curious what info folks can offer up to keep the corrosion to a minimum. My last experience was not a fun time.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2009, 05:40
Replies: 2
Views: 889
Posted By fling-wing_1

Crazy Idea Maybe?

I'm looking at a possibility of taking a contract in Southern Europe. Hard work but good pay and time off.

I've a little two place piston popper heli that is almost done with a complete refurb....
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Oct 2009, 00:37
Replies: 37
Views: 15,738
Posted By fling-wing_1

So wots he latest on this debacle? After learning...

So wots he latest on this debacle? After learning about all their dirtbag tactics employed over the years I wouldn't be surprised if Matt Cobham wasn't right and Bell is behind all this. What once...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th May 2009, 02:17
Replies: 674
Views: 815,344
Posted By fling-wing_1

Might as well jump in here myself since the boss...

Might as well jump in here myself since the boss is now going on 3 months with no work. :ouch: It's time to start looking elsewhere.

A thought is to see if anyone might have use for a 12 year...
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