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Search: Posts Made By: Skidkid
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Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2010, 22:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,790
Posted By Skidkid

Trev, If you want some bedtime reading, the...

Trev,

If you want some bedtime reading, the full rules are defined in CAP612, the "Police Air Operations Manual".

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP612.PDF

In a quick summary, it says:

"A...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2010, 22:43
Replies: 7
Views: 1,790
Posted By Skidkid

You have to appreciate that there is a big...

You have to appreciate that there is a big difference, in the UK, between landing a HEMS helicopter, at night, at a pre-surveyed landing site or carrying out an 'ad hoc' landing at an un-surveyed...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Nov 2010, 19:42
Replies: 113
Views: 45,221
Posted By Skidkid

Hasn't there been a big falling out between EAAA...

Hasn't there been a big falling out between EAAA and MAGPAS about many things due to another "magnetic personality"?
Forum: Private Flying
18th Nov 2010, 16:56
Replies: 63
Views: 20,595
Posted By Skidkid

BBC News - Pedal factor in fatal Silverstone...

BBC News - Pedal factor in fatal Silverstone contest plane crash (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-11787858)

Pedal factor in fatal Silverstone contest plane crash

A rudder...
Forum: North America
18th Nov 2010, 16:53
Replies: 2
Views: 11,369
Posted By Skidkid

BBC News - Pedal factor in fatal Silverstone...

BBC News - Pedal factor in fatal Silverstone contest plane crash (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-11787858)

Pedal factor in fatal Silverstone contest plane crash

A rudder...
Forum: North America
17th Nov 2010, 18:22
Replies: 2
Views: 11,369
Posted By Skidkid

BBC News - Stunt pilot plummeted to ground at...

BBC News - Stunt pilot plummeted to ground at Silverstone display (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-11777423)


Stunt pilot plummeted to ground at Silverstone display
...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Nov 2010, 18:16
Replies: 63
Views: 20,595
Posted By Skidkid

BBC News - Stunt pilot plummeted to ground at...

BBC News - Stunt pilot plummeted to ground at Silverstone display (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-11777423)

Stunt pilot plummeted to ground at Silverstone display

An...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2010, 18:32
Replies: 2,112
Views: 322,048
Posted By Skidkid

Yet again, as a general statement, complete and...

Yet again, as a general statement, complete and utter rubbish!!!!

It is true that if the vehicle is located in a poor signal strength area, such as a lock-up or an underground carpark, it may take...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2010, 17:32
Replies: 2,112
Views: 322,048
Posted By Skidkid

Certainly cheaper, I grant you, but it won't stop...

Certainly cheaper, I grant you, but it won't stop a determined thief. Joyriders - maybe; a thief after a high value vehicle - no way.



I'll bet you are the first to be running out to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2010, 23:50
Replies: 2,112
Views: 322,048
Posted By Skidkid

Rubbish - Most modern Tracker units have GPS...

Rubbish - Most modern Tracker units have GPS Tracking as well and don't need police vehicles or aircraft to locate them. Police involvement is a nicety and not essential.



That seems to be a...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2010, 14:55
Replies: 2,112
Views: 322,048
Posted By Skidkid

Sorry, I don't see your point. If I have my...

Sorry, I don't see your point.

If I have my non-Tracker equipped car stolen, then see it being driven around and report it to you (I presume you are a police employee). Wouldn't you launch the...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2010, 14:31
Replies: 2,112
Views: 322,048
Posted By Skidkid

But isn't it the police's job to recover stolen...

But isn't it the police's job to recover stolen property? You are recovering the property for the benefit of the rightful owner, not Tracker. Tracker are providing you with equipment to do that, free...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2010, 21:24
Replies: 2,112
Views: 322,048
Posted By Skidkid

Mmmmmm, let's have a think about this. Believe it...

Mmmmmm, let's have a think about this. Believe it or not, apart from saving life, it is the primary role of the police to prevent and detect crime!

Volvo, BMW, Vauxhall, Ford, Motorola, Sepura,...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jun 2010, 16:00
Replies: 12
Views: 2,786
Posted By Skidkid

I was under the impression that Virgin HEMS do...

I was under the impression that Virgin HEMS do not own GEHMS and that they lease it from some finance related company. I believe that PAS/MAS do not own the airframe either and only have a contract...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jun 2010, 23:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,786
Posted By Skidkid

That's because there is no argument - As a...

That's because there is no argument -

As a short to medium range air ambulance helicopter, there is nothing better than a 902.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th May 2010, 12:34
Replies: 31
Views: 6,256
Posted By Skidkid

Of course, Silsoe Sid, if you are in the process...

Of course, Silsoe Sid, if you are in the process of actually being throttled, then a mobile phone or camera is not much use. But being throttled is pretty rare.

However, if you catch them in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th May 2010, 00:34
Replies: 31
Views: 6,256
Posted By Skidkid

Carry a small portable camera with you, modern...

Carry a small portable camera with you, modern mobile phones will do. When they start scroteing or mouthing off, take their picture. It works wonders, they soon disappear.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2010, 23:00
Replies: 49
Views: 9,533
Posted By Skidkid

nigelh Have you thought about when you...

nigelh



Have you thought about when you are flying close to the radar heads? The modern ones have a very good 'look down' capability and can see you down to ground level. Do you know where the...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Feb 2010, 15:49
Replies: 43
Views: 6,969
Posted By Skidkid

I certainly did and I've been getting even...

I certainly did and I've been getting even grumpier as the day progresses.

Role on 5 o'clock!!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Feb 2010, 12:02
Replies: 43
Views: 6,969
Posted By Skidkid

I was being pedantic! There is nothing in...

I was being pedantic!

There is nothing in the thread so far that explains what is being supported or in which country. I presume that you are referring to Police Air Support operations in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2010, 23:02
Replies: 43
Views: 6,969
Posted By Skidkid

Question "National Air Support" ? Of what? And...

"National Air Support" ?

Of what?

And where?
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2010, 21:58
Replies: 33
Views: 4,343
Posted By Skidkid

Yes, well done Prince William. Anyone who...

Yes, well done Prince William.

Anyone who has completed the Shawbury helicopter course will know that it is a tough demanding course that requires a lot of skill and hard work. To suggest that...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2010, 20:49
Replies: 12
Views: 2,040
Posted By Skidkid

What on earth has that got to do with 'UK Air...

What on earth has that got to do with 'UK Air Ambulance crew staffing'?
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2010, 19:23
Replies: 40
Views: 8,218
Posted By Skidkid

I know that it does happen at other airfields as...

I know that it does happen at other airfields as well, but is it sensible and safe to have the fire crews doubling up as refuellers? If a sudden fire occurs during a refuel and the refueller is...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2010, 19:07
Replies: 33
Views: 4,343
Posted By Skidkid

Well said Senior Pilot, why do we have to put up...

Well said Senior Pilot, why do we have to put up with so many idiots on this site?
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2009, 21:58
Replies: 2,112
Views: 322,048
Posted By Skidkid

Let's bring in the elected Sheriffs. ...

Let's bring in the elected Sheriffs.

Hopefully they will publicly fight the case for their train set before we vote them out again!
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2009, 21:51
Replies: 21
Views: 4,810
Posted By Skidkid

There are many threads dealing with planning...

There are many threads dealing with planning issues, green issues, interference to radars etc, but I can find little regarding the safety issues of having unlit turbines (and masts) at night.

On...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2009, 14:18
Replies: 21
Views: 4,810
Posted By Skidkid

Obstruction lighting of onshore Wind Turbines in the UK

Whilst I appreciate that the UK is well behind some other countries in the provision of wind turbine power, new wind farms are increasingly appearing at many locations around the country.

Onshore,...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2009, 00:29
Replies: 113
Views: 45,221
Posted By Skidkid

Regular readers will know that I have had my ups...

Regular readers will know that I have had my ups and downs with PANews in the past.

However, in this case, I back him up to the hilt. I have examined his posts carefully and he has not made any...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2009, 21:49
Replies: 308
Views: 43,693
Posted By Skidkid

DOUBLE BOGEY Was it you that got...

DOUBLE BOGEY





Was it you that got sacked from Northumbria Air Ambulance as well?
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Sep 2008, 23:01
Replies: 27
Views: 3,520
Posted By Skidkid

It's nothing to do with experience, there is...

It's nothing to do with experience, there is definitely a problem caused by the poor quality of many UK military VHF transmissions. I doubt whether it is the use of antiquated equipment since the...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2008, 22:41
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Skidkid

It's still confusing. BRICK WALL - Bang,...

It's still confusing.

BRICK WALL - Bang, Bang, Bang.

:ugh:

Finito
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2008, 22:30
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Skidkid

Sorry TeeS. Think about it - you can read it both...

Sorry TeeS. Think about it - you can read it both ways. It's bad grammar and confusing.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2008, 21:25
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Skidkid

No you didn't, read your reply again carefully. ...

No you didn't, read your reply again carefully.

You said, "....unless its multipilot (eg London)", inferring that you are talking about single pilot operations.

You then said, "its annual until...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2008, 21:10
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Skidkid

NO, NO In the UK, unless you are working at...

NO, NO

In the UK, unless you are working at London HEMS, it is classed as a "Single pilot air transport operation carrying passengers". In which case:

If you are under age 40 it is every 12...
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