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Forum: Rotorheads
4th Oct 2022, 19:51
Replies: 47
Views: 10,790
Posted By ECB4

Judging by the outcome of the first attempt to...

Judging by the outcome of the first attempt to put it down where he was, finding somewhere else to land was the only option
Downwind, moving out of the updraft, pulling in an armful of collective,...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2018, 17:35
Replies: 320
Views: 198,685
Posted By ECB4

Used Ibal on Ipad for the past 4 years. Email...

Used Ibal on Ipad for the past 4 years.
Email it back to base and the copy is there for the record if required
Available online for a small fee.
Too easy.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2015, 10:03
Replies: 10
Views: 3,068
Posted By ECB4

Apologies

Thank you gentlemen for putting me straight on the UH1Y with regards to performance
Apologies for any offence caused
Does anyone there have the numbers for what this machine will do at 11000 ft...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2015, 07:56
Replies: 10
Views: 3,068
Posted By ECB4

Condolences

Condolences to friends and family.
Who sent these people up there in a 412?:ugh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Oct 2014, 00:05
Replies: 30
Views: 24,914
Posted By ECB4

What the f..k difference would SMS make????? ...

What the f..k difference would SMS make?????
Why not simply read understand and operate BY THE RULES.
How many lives have been lost with people either operating outside the parameters set out in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jun 2014, 00:19
Replies: 23
Views: 8,874
Posted By ECB4

2020 Hindsight.

Non compliance. Yes
Should have called sick. Yes
Unsafe?
Don't know the gentleman but would rather he was upfront than the guys in SanFrancisco on a a clear day....... enough said.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2011, 21:28
Replies: 102
Views: 45,152
Posted By ECB4

Alternatives

Upon further reflection.

Ditch the "Burlys"

Take the "WAGS". Put their handbags in the rear locker (C of G)

Plenty of room in the side lockers for light and fluffly stuff (assuming they have...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2011, 20:33
Replies: 102
Views: 45,152
Posted By ECB4

MAUW

MAUW 2427 kg

A/c Empty weight 1550kg or more depending on extras.

Full fuel 420kg.

"Burlys," bags, whatever it's a numbers game.

Don't put all that weight up front and try anything...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2010, 19:33
Replies: 15
Views: 13,736
Posted By ECB4

10 cents worth

Be very careful when operating the B4 if there are small light stones (scoria) or relatively lightweight sharp objects in the vicinity. They will eat your fenestron blades for breakfast. Personal...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2010, 02:57
Replies: 487
Views: 271,350
Posted By ECB4

Question Where's the "ball"

If you are correct about the pitot's (one on each side) there could be a discrepancy with the ball out to the left. Could be paralex (spell) error?
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Sep 2008, 02:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,726
Posted By ECB4

I guess life "inside the glasshouse" is good...

I guess life "inside the glasshouse" is good enough not to throw stones.
Would it ripple the pond if I could ask in approximate figures what one should expect as a reward for ones talents in that...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Sep 2008, 00:25
Replies: 8
Views: 1,726
Posted By ECB4

Smile Heliservices HK

Anybody got the inside skinny on this company?
How much does one need to live in Hong Kong?
Can you buy melamine free dairy products there?

Appreciate any feedback

Cheers.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2008, 18:12
Replies: 52
Views: 7,205
Posted By ECB4

"Physics"

Collective down.
Flaring.
Wind up the chuff.
Heavy load.
All the bells and whistles, DECU, anticipators and power in the world wont overcome gravity.
Watch the wind, its your best friend to your...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Feb 2008, 05:27
Replies: 669
Views: 184,213
Posted By ECB4

Curious

It's been over 10 years but I do remember reading that in the manual. Never asked and never figured out why but the old girl really came down nice and quick in those left hand spirals and the nose...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2007, 18:35
Replies: 64
Views: 12,281
Posted By ECB4

" all caused by night or bad weather"

I beg to differ. I believe night and bad weather were/are FACTORS in so many of these sad and sorry occurrences. ( Maybe not these two)
In my own personal experience the wisdom and the courage to...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2007, 07:42
Replies: 102
Views: 45,152
Posted By ECB4

10 cents worth

Guess most of my pax are full of sh-t because 90% weigh more than 77kg and I never take full fuel with 7 pob. The machine does fly at 2800kg but I wouldn't like to try and poke it into a confined...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2005, 06:05
Replies: 887
Views: 206,599
Posted By ECB4

Some slightly flawed logic here. Show me a...

Some slightly flawed logic here.
Show me a helicopter that requires 1.2 pilots.
A large percentage (I would suggest 75%) of these "new" machines will be flown by their owners.
Dont forget some of...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2005, 06:05
Replies: 466
Views: 51,989
Posted By ECB4

Some slightly flawed logic here. Show me a...

Some slightly flawed logic here.
Show me a helicopter that requires 1.2 pilots.
A large percentage (I would suggest 75%) of these "new" machines will be flown by their owners.
Dont forget some of...
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