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Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2023, 16:32
Replies: 40
Views: 3,625
Posted By Tweedles

Ned, thank you for this offer. It is so generous,...

Ned, thank you for this offer. It is so generous, and the pictures are always breathtaking! Looking forward to working with you in the new year!

What do I enjoy about my current job? I am blessed...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2022, 11:44
Replies: 51
Views: 4,238
Posted By Tweedles

Overall it's been a good year in the fixed-wing...

Overall it's been a good year in the fixed-wing OEM business--orders and usage are up. But we are rather shorthanded; it has been challenging to fill open positions. Certification efforts have also...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2021, 11:12
Replies: 58
Views: 7,857
Posted By Tweedles

Ned, Thank you for your generous offer. I may...

Ned,
Thank you for your generous offer. I may have missed the boat, but no worries.

What year is it even? The last two have melded into a confused mash. My industry (fixed-wing bizjets)...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2019, 10:50
Replies: 61
Views: 11,413
Posted By Tweedles

Thanks, Ned! Arrived in USA on Wednesday. Already...

Thanks, Ned! Arrived in USA on Wednesday. Already hanging in the office!
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2019, 14:27
Replies: 61
Views: 11,413
Posted By Tweedles

I'll stay away from the memorable scary ones... ...

I'll stay away from the memorable scary ones...

Cool, crisp morning, with the sun just above the horizon. Short local post-maintenance test flight. Depart west, and turn south during the initial...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2017, 19:18
Replies: 99
Views: 18,557
Posted By Tweedles

Thanks, Ned! Love your pics:ok: Many...

Thanks, Ned! Love your pics:ok:

Many memories, most good. Here are three that stand out:

1. First helicopter flight: Passenger in a Huey while a cadet in ROTC. I had dreamt about this for...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2016, 12:56
Replies: 103
Views: 13,999
Posted By Tweedles

An aviation nut for as long as I can remember....

An aviation nut for as long as I can remember. Most of my childhood toys were airplanes or helicopters, but helicopters captured my attention more. I lived for Magnum PI and TC's Hughes 500 on TV! I...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2015, 12:04
Replies: 32
Views: 17,619
Posted By Tweedles

Enstrom 280FX down in USA, 2 fatal

RIP

Multiple fatalities in helicopter crash at Erie Municipal Airport - 7NEWS Denver TheDenverChannel.com...
Forum: Flight Testing
22nd Oct 2009, 19:22
Replies: 7
Views: 4,736
Posted By Tweedles

Thank you Pilot DAR, ICT SLB and TMAB for your...

Thank you Pilot DAR, ICT SLB and TMAB for your replies. I apologize for not getting a reply out to you sooner.

I have incorporated much of what you have suggested, Pilot DAR and ICT SLB. TMAB,...
Forum: Flight Testing
8th Oct 2009, 15:41
Replies: 7
Views: 4,736
Posted By Tweedles

EMI/EMC Test Matrix

Greetings,

I have been given the opportunity to update our EMI/EMC flight test plans. We are required to demonstrate freedom from adverse interference between simultaneously operated systems. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Nov 2007, 13:15
Replies: 20
Views: 3,646
Posted By Tweedles

Paco and Remote Hook, Sums it up nicely, I...

Paco and Remote Hook,

Sums it up nicely, I think!:D:D
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2007, 15:55
Replies: 40
Views: 10,496
Posted By Tweedles

I did not communicate my intent very well in my...

I did not communicate my intent very well in my last post. As Nick indicated, the regs to not require a "no-ground run" EOL. The ACs recommend a touchdown speed of <40 KTAS. I have had the privilege...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Aug 2007, 22:08
Replies: 40
Views: 10,496
Posted By Tweedles

psyan said, "Let us hope that in the...

psyan said,

"Let us hope that in the unlikely event, the crew manage to be near a nice flat runway."

The EOL landing requirements for both FAR 27 and 29 helicopters only require the following...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Aug 2007, 15:08
Replies: 173
Views: 28,774
Posted By Tweedles

What's the latest on VH-71?

This thread has been rather quiet.

Any news on whether or not the program is going as planned?

How is the LM - AW - Bell relationship working?

Is the US government committed to this choice...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jun 2007, 14:42
Replies: 21
Views: 3,696
Posted By Tweedles

Cool link, Blind. I heard the same...

Cool link, Blind.

I heard the same controller say this a few weeks ago: "In the immortal words of Meatloaf, "Stop right there!!"

I almost fell out of my chair, which would have been frowned...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2007, 18:29
Replies: 21
Views: 3,696
Posted By Tweedles

You might try http://www.liveATC.net. It allows...

You might try http://www.liveATC.net. It allows you to listen to live ATC audio from quite a few places around the world. I realize it won't help much in your car, but it can be good fun and...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Apr 2007, 15:34
Replies: 13
Views: 1,658
Posted By Tweedles

Thanks Nick and paco. So, if I'm getting...

Thanks Nick and paco.

So, if I'm getting this right -

On a nearly saturated 59°F day, I can estimate a 1% reduction in power available, piston or turbine.

On a nearly saturated 109° day,...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Apr 2007, 12:46
Replies: 13
Views: 1,658
Posted By Tweedles

From 14 CFR Part 27.45 (and similarly worded in...

From 14 CFR Part 27.45 (and similarly worded in 29.45):

(a) Unless otherwise prescribed, the performance requirements of this subpart must be met for still air and a standard atmosphere.

(b)...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2007, 14:11
Replies: 86
Views: 10,990
Posted By Tweedles

The sound of crickets permeates the still air... ...

The sound of crickets permeates the still air...

What's the latest? Since I posted...nothing. It wouldn't be the first time my effervescent personality scared people away!:hmm:
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2006, 13:05
Replies: 25
Views: 4,249
Posted By Tweedles

MP, I am by no means an expert, but have...

MP,

I am by no means an expert, but have done some reserch into different hook styles for my employer.

As I understand it, the conventional style hooks (the ones with the tang sticking out)...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Dec 2006, 17:53
Replies: 86
Views: 10,990
Posted By Tweedles

Please sign me up. I'm always good for "one."...

Please sign me up. I'm always good for "one." HeliExpo time works best for me.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2006, 14:36
Replies: 42
Views: 13,740
Posted By Tweedles

I quickly opened this thread with the...

I quickly opened this thread with the anticipation of seeing some (pic)tures of attractive young ladies...I'm rather disappointed.


HOSS you beat me to it. I'm right there with you in the gutter.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Oct 2006, 14:15
Replies: 45
Views: 13,228
Posted By Tweedles

Blender and Brian, No problems with the...

Blender and Brian,

No problems with the design of the 480B collective, your aircraft were just misrigged. On a properly rigged a/c, before start, with friction off, the collective will stay full...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2006, 15:40
Replies: 62
Views: 15,952
Posted By Tweedles

Thanks for the info crab, Aser and ISB. HP, I...

Thanks for the info crab, Aser and ISB.
HP, I had forgotten about that thread. It was worth reading again.
Check out this thread for another TR incident:...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2006, 14:14
Replies: 62
Views: 15,952
Posted By Tweedles

Mr. Lappos, I too am wondering about the...

Mr. Lappos,

I too am wondering about the option of flying away from the TR failure.

Earlier you stated "...he saw that the rotation rate was not unmanageable."

What made it so? Is the...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jul 2006, 18:34
Replies: 12
Views: 1,788
Posted By Tweedles

Guys, I'll be flying an Enstrom in to the...

Guys,

I'll be flying an Enstrom in to the show tomorrow (Sunday). I'll also be there Wednesday as an exhibitor and Thursday with my kids, just for fun. Unfortunately, as usual, my plans to camp...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jul 2006, 00:37
Replies: 12
Views: 1,788
Posted By Tweedles

I'll be there during the week, working for a...

I'll be there during the week, working for a couple of days and then playing for a couple of days. I am hoping to camp for the first time too.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jun 2006, 14:27
Replies: 163
Views: 30,709
Posted By Tweedles

Now that one made my day, Gerhardt! Glad everyone...

Now that one made my day, Gerhardt! Glad everyone walked away.

BTW, what sort of mass would you suppose said stork has(d)? We have a lot of seagulls where I fly and I have always theorized that...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Feb 2006, 20:55
Replies: 24
Views: 2,626
Posted By Tweedles

Smile I will be there Sunday and Monday, roaming the...

I will be there Sunday and Monday, roaming the floor and/or hanging around the Gyrocam and Enstrom displays. I really hope to meet some of you guys/girls!
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2005, 20:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,331
Posted By Tweedles

280FX at 3050 engine RPM: MR rpm = 350, TR rpm =...

280FX at 3050 engine RPM: MR rpm = 350, TR rpm = 2504
480B at 103% N2: MR rpm =372, TR rpm = 2661
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2005, 18:25
Replies: 82
Views: 7,737
Posted By Tweedles

I enjoy the fact that no two flights are ever the...

I enjoy the fact that no two flights are ever the same. I enjoy learning something new on every flight; sometimes I learn what to do and other times I learn what not to do.

I enjoy hovering and...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2005, 13:27
Replies: 500
Views: 124,189
Posted By Tweedles

Please read your PM.

Please read your PM.
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