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Forum: Rotorheads
11th Dec 2017, 11:57
Replies: 8
Views: 3,970
Posted By funderrc

Curt passed away today. A really nice guy.

Curt passed away today. A really nice guy.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2017, 23:35
Replies: 50
Views: 23,474
Posted By funderrc

Sad news

Was one of the original pilots with Duke Life Flight in 1985. This is very sad news and my thoughts are with the crew, their family and the staff at Life Flight.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jul 2013, 12:20
Replies: 15
Views: 2,118
Posted By funderrc

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Come on, I know this is you Sasless!
Forum: Rotorheads
18th May 2011, 02:36
Replies: 68
Views: 44,665
Posted By funderrc

There is some truth to what Sasless is saying and...

There is some truth to what Sasless is saying and Ralph, do not be surprised if I take you up on the sailing and drinking invitation.

By the way, I was just joking about the "Aramco going...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2011, 05:59
Replies: 68
Views: 44,665
Posted By funderrc

Thank God I am retiring next year with over 20...

Thank God I am retiring next year with over 20 years with the company. I just do not understand why they don't tell us that we are contracting out!
Oh well, I will just take my wheelbarrow full of...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2011, 10:42
Replies: 68
Views: 44,665
Posted By funderrc

Spinwing is correct; you must have a FAA ATP and...

Spinwing is correct; you must have a FAA ATP and meet the posted requirements in the advertisement. All applicants must submit their applications through the ASC website.

All pilots are brought...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2011, 20:19
Replies: 32
Views: 3,668
Posted By funderrc

Brakes

We are currently operating 14 AW139's in the Middle East. Our first 5 aircraft that we received in mid 2008 were equipped with the manual parking brake. The next 9 are equipped with the power parking...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2010, 12:02
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,114,298
Posted By funderrc

Agusta recommended that we not fly the aircraft...

Agusta recommended that we not fly the aircraft with the debonded tail boom. Duh!!
They did recommend that we continue to fly the other two aircraft which we will not do.

They are suppose to get...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2010, 07:53
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,114,298
Posted By funderrc

Tailboom Issues

Yesterday, during the post flight, the flight crew found a large delaminated area on the right hand side of the tailboom. The area that was delaminated was in the same location that has been...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2009, 15:43
Replies: 358
Views: 150,206
Posted By funderrc

Saudi Aramco

Saudi Aramco has issued a written notice to Agusta Westland that they will not accept delievery of Phase II of the Purchase Agreement (9 AW139's) until the tailboom issue has been resolved.

Other...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2009, 11:09
Replies: 68
Views: 44,665
Posted By funderrc

Saudi Aramco Update

If you need any information concerning Saudi Aramco, you can send me a PM.

We are no longer hiring contract pilots. All pilots are hired as direct hire. This means that you (and your family) have...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Mar 2009, 04:21
Replies: 12
Views: 2,244
Posted By funderrc

139 Pilot

Send me a PM
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2008, 13:36
Replies: 11
Views: 2,587
Posted By funderrc

Offshore operations

Saudi Aramco has been conducting offshore operations with the AW139 since August of this year. So far we have accumulated around 400 flight hours on our first three aircraft.

We have had no major...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2008, 03:38
Replies: 16
Views: 1,801
Posted By funderrc

Cameras

We have three cameras mounted on our AW139's for Saudi Aramco. One camera is mounted on the vertical fin looking forward. We can see both sides of the helicopter to include the baggage compartments....
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Aug 2008, 06:17
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,114,298
Posted By funderrc

Air Cond

So far the A/C has been very impressive. It is August and that is the worse month for humidity in Saudi Arabia. We have been flying two aircraft here for the last 3 weeks and everyone is happy with...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jul 2008, 01:41
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,114,298
Posted By funderrc

Bubble

For some reason, Agusta decided that the bubble was necessary to cover the TCAS antenna on the long nose version. I asked why, but never did get an answer.

Both aircraft made the trip just fine....
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2008, 07:05
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,114,298
Posted By funderrc

In flight vibration

It appears that our aircraft is a one of a kind. We have the long nose version with additional support to house a FLIR. When it is installed, it acts as a very nice air dam and the vibration is not...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jun 2008, 16:08
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,114,298
Posted By funderrc

AW139 question

I am currently in Vergiate conducting the acceptance on our first AW139 (long nose) for Saudi Aramco. On our first flight I noticed an "in and out" roaring / vibration coming from the front of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2008, 11:07
Replies: 68
Views: 44,665
Posted By funderrc

Saudi Aramco Information

I am the Training Unit Supervisor for Saudi Aramco. Yes, Ralph, I am still here. 16 years and going strong. We did move from Charlotte and now live in Fort Mill, SC. Can still see the skyline from...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2007, 08:32
Replies: 5
Views: 1,907
Posted By funderrc

Saudi Aramco

I will give you the information for Saudi Aramco as a contract pilot.
Starting pay for a contract pilot on an 8 week on / 4 week off matrix is USD $7009 per month. You will receive 12 paychecks per...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2006, 01:25
Replies: 1,119
Views: 340,452
Posted By funderrc

Re: Flying in the Arabian Gulf

SASless,

Concerning Saudi Aramco, we sent out 13 pilots in 2005 for A-109E training. Of those 13, 1 was a Saudi National and the rest were Expat Aramcoms. You are correct in the fact that we do...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2005, 04:16
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,114,298
Posted By funderrc

Noooby Thanks for the information. Good...

Noooby

Thanks for the information. Good guess on Aramco. We are looking to replace our 214/212/412 fleet and any information anyone has on the AB139 is appreciated.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2005, 07:13
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,114,298
Posted By funderrc

Question Ab139

Is there anyone out there operating the AB139? Any information concerning the aircraft would be appreciated.
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