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Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2020, 12:23
Replies: 7
Views: 3,777
Posted By uncle ian

Yes I have but if the money's right I could...

Yes I have but if the money's right I could probably do it better than the Belgian pilot. :hmm:
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jun 2020, 09:15
Replies: 18
Views: 4,005
Posted By uncle ian

I had a single engine failure and a twin engine...

I had a single engine failure and a twin engine "voluntary" shut down in my 40+ year career. Clearly I survived both. The thing is that flown correctly with the possibility of an engine failure...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jun 2020, 09:10
Replies: 6
Views: 3,273
Posted By uncle ian

Having failed to change the Age 60 law at the...

Having failed to change the Age 60 law at the industrial tribunal in 2006 I went on to fly "aerial work" until a month after my 70th birthday. This included filming the opening ceremony from overhead...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Aug 2018, 17:15
Replies: 259
Views: 68,784
Posted By uncle ian

Employment Tribunal

I'm the rotary pilot who took the CAA to the employment Tribunal when I turned 60 back in 2007. As everyone knows I lost and the Tribunal ruling is posted under "Rotorheads".
As already stated the...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2014, 14:53
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

I was not aware. Are BHA supporting EHA in this...

I was not aware. Are BHA supporting EHA in this matter?

I won't be able to attend in October but I'd be grateful for updates on this forum.

Thanks for responding
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2014, 13:06
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

I don't think so. EASA may be even more...

I don't think so. EASA may be even more restrictive, at least that was the feeling way back when I went to Court. But..........

I wish someone new would take up the fight. There may be some give...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2013, 09:39
Replies: 25
Views: 9,974
Posted By uncle ian

Reading the failed attempt in Greece I can only...

Reading the failed attempt in Greece I can only thank my lucky stars that we don't arm our prison guards.

I was, indeed, left handcuffed to B206L1 G-OLDN although the hijackers wanted to take me...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2013, 08:18
Replies: 7
Views: 10,899
Posted By uncle ian

Thanks Hawkeye. Useful but, as you say, doesn't...

Thanks Hawkeye. Useful but, as you say, doesn't cross the pond too well.

UI
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2013, 15:47
Replies: 7
Views: 10,899
Posted By uncle ian

Thanks Art, I was hoping to get some...

Thanks Art,

I was hoping to get some feedback from a non government organisation. Those figures aren't always realistic in the commercial world. I'm looking at PBH as another comparison.

I...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2013, 13:39
Replies: 7
Views: 10,899
Posted By uncle ian

EC135 operating costs

Can anyone give me a realistic (i.e. not manufacturers) estimate of operating costs for the 135? please.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2012, 14:36
Replies: 20
Views: 7,077
Posted By uncle ian

Portland was covered by: David Arkell Tom...

Portland was covered by:

David Arkell
Tom Saunderson
Dougie Ried

A bitch of a job down there without the variety the rest of the team enjoyed. I will pass on the compliments of the true...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2012, 10:59
Replies: 20
Views: 7,077
Posted By uncle ian

JimBall has it right and the 'Flight' artile...

JimBall has it right and the 'Flight' artile confirms the basic facts.

JerryG's kind comments were very well recieved. He will be well aware that Mountain Biking is just about the only event that...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2011, 09:17
Replies: 13
Views: 3,043
Posted By uncle ian

'Twas I. CANP is slightly more use than a...

'Twas I.

CANP is slightly more use than a chocolate fireguard in that it positively attracts curious military aircrew to the site.

As stated, when filming over a large area such as the lake...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2010, 08:52
Replies: 150
Views: 105,546
Posted By uncle ian

Denis Ferranti

I flew for Denis from 1977 to 1983. At that time he had a Hughes 500M (EI-AVN) and a B206 (EI-AWA). The 500 was, as already posted, the basic miltary model flown from the right hand seat. Most...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2009, 12:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,677
Posted By uncle ian

I was filming the England v Croatia game; called...

I was filming the England v Croatia game; called to activate the SFN and was told Heathrow and Thames NOTAM closed "due to staff shortages"

In the event I was permitted to use the airspace under...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2009, 15:10
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

Yes indeed, I live in Suffolk so no getting out...

Yes indeed, I live in Suffolk so no getting out of the promise of free beer!

The EHRC was aware of the impending European Court decision on age 65 retirement, they also knew which way it would go...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2009, 15:24
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

I'm sorry to have to report that I have withdrawn...

I'm sorry to have to report that I have withdrawn my Appeal.

We were due for a preliminary hearing yesterday (tuesday) to sort out some administrative details and on monday the Equality & Human...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2009, 15:39
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

Coorung, I have no doubt it will go to two...

Coorung,

I have no doubt it will go to two days but PM me with your mobile and I'll let you know if it doesn't happen.

Thanks for all the mesages of support chaps, it really does help.

Ian
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2009, 18:01
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

Not yet SASless, but watch this space.

Not yet SASless, but watch this space.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Feb 2009, 12:09
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

The Employment Appeal Tribunal tell me that there...

The Employment Appeal Tribunal tell me that there is seating for about 10 people in their Courts. Obviously these affairs are high in entertainment value!

They will endeavour "to put in a few more...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2009, 16:23
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

Of course not but as you scrub up very nicely...

Of course not but as you scrub up very nicely you'll be very wecome.

Seriously, though, I expect this to be a very dry affair with mainly esoteric legal arguements. I guess the public is allowed...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2009, 12:48
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

Employment Appeal Tribunal Audit House 58,...

Employment Appeal Tribunal

Audit House
58, Victoria Embankment
EC4Y 0DS

No landing sites nearby, I'm afraid!

Cheers
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2009, 10:31
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

We finally got a date for the Appeal Hearing;...

We finally got a date for the Appeal Hearing; 17/18 March.

I've been slow to publish this because of the very recent and very welcome intervention of the Equality and Human Rights Commission...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2009, 10:10
Replies: 77
Age
Views: 11,591
Posted By uncle ian

"Not much activity". Here's some for you. ...

"Not much activity". Here's some for you.

Readers of the Age Discrimination thread will know that I took the CAA to the Employment Tribunal a year ago alleging age discrimination in their...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Nov 2008, 09:22
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

The Judgement

A number of you requested a copy of the Tribunal's Reasons for their Judgement.

I have just discovered that the electronic copy I requested from the Court was incomplete in that it missed the...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2008, 14:03
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

Very interesting but, sorry to say, not...

Very interesting but, sorry to say, not particularly relevant to our situation. The Air Canada situation is about employment contracts, Canada has no age discrimination in aviation law as far as I...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Oct 2008, 08:57
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

An Appeal will be lodged on Monday. There is...

An Appeal will be lodged on Monday. There is enough left in the kitty to do this with professional help. Thereafter I'm on my own again.:uhoh:
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2008, 17:55
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

If you asked for a copy and got something...

If you asked for a copy and got something different or nothing, please, email me again. I got mixed up between files on my laptop and PC. Maybe they're right about the age thing after all!

Ian
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2008, 08:57
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

I now have an electronic version of the Reasons...

I now have an electronic version of the Reasons for the Judgement. Anyone wants to see it email me with the request: [email protected]

I tend to overlook PMs on this forum!
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Oct 2008, 09:18
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

BALPA is of no use whatsoever to any onshore...

BALPA is of no use whatsoever to any onshore helicopter pilot. They seem even more opposed to our sort of flying than the CAA. No support for this issue at all!

The coach and train driver argument...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Oct 2008, 10:28
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

If only 'twere that simple.

If only 'twere that simple.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2008, 15:15
Replies: 7
Views: 2,642
Posted By uncle ian

Shame it doesn't work for the drivers.

Shame it doesn't work for the drivers.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2008, 11:51
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

It's not really feasible to publish the entire...

It's not really feasible to publish the entire document which runs to 40 pages. I'll try to distill the essence of the judgement, though.

"Anything which would reduce the level of safety achieved...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Oct 2008, 17:37
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

Age Discrimination Update

I finally received the 40 page Judgement of my case against the CAA 10 days ago. I waited until I'd had a meeting with lawyers before bringing colleagues up to date.

I still find it hard to...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2008, 09:35
Replies: 499
Views: 81,183
Posted By uncle ian

The Age 60 rule was introduced in the States...

The Age 60 rule was introduced in the States originally when the airlines, the unions and the FAA agreed the 60 was about right for all interests. This was in the late 60s, some fifteen years later...
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