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Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2010, 17:00
Replies: 14
Views: 4,955
Posted By platinumpure

I'd be surprised if it had anything to do with...

I'd be surprised if it had anything to do with the manual mode with the ITT up there for that long. I could see an inadvertent overspeed in this mode but even then not for that amount of time without...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2009, 19:08
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,577
Posted By platinumpure

Some further reading on the subject of TL from...

Some further reading on the subject of TL from the training manual:

Engine limitations

Engines power can be limited in order to protect the main
gearbox when in double engine operation.
This...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jun 2009, 03:46
Replies: 21
Views: 6,597
Posted By platinumpure

I would assume with the scenario you describe...

I would assume with the scenario you describe that the fueling crew was at fault. You asked the refueling crew to top off the tanks. That to me states that you have given them an instruction that...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jun 2009, 15:41
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,577
Posted By platinumpure

This really should not be an issue. Maybe I have...

This really should not be an issue. Maybe I have been flying a different AW139.

Operating at the gross weight of 6400 KG, I think if you accidently over-torque this aircraft a torque limiter is...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2008, 03:48
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,577
Posted By platinumpure

Aser I have noticed this in a few aircraft,...

Aser I have noticed this in a few aircraft, however only on the 3 axis while using the auto level mode while reducing power on the ILS. As you spoke of it was quite a deviation to the right on the...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2008, 19:26
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,577
Posted By platinumpure

Mr Triple. You can expect empty weight for...

Mr Triple.

You can expect empty weight for an offshore configured aircraft to be in the region of 9300lbs - 9700lbs depending on what you have installed.

In most of our aircraft with 2 200lbs...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2007, 23:27
Replies: 326
Views: 286,208
Posted By platinumpure

Please be more specific is it the Enterprise A or...

Please be more specific is it the Enterprise A or B model your after?
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2007, 03:54
Replies: 68
Views: 11,017
Posted By platinumpure

I'd go for a nice set of Ray-Ban's mate. I've...

I'd go for a nice set of Ray-Ban's mate. I've tried a lot of different sunglasses, some quite a bit more expensive than Ray-Ban's but they seem to be the best wearing and last the longest. Some...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2007, 14:36
Replies: 51
Views: 8,906
Posted By platinumpure

Could it be possibly because of a reduction of...

Could it be possibly because of a reduction of induced flow?

The same thing should happen if you hold your hand above the rotor disk.

If on the other hand you where to blow gently on top of...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jul 2007, 04:30
Replies: 58
Views: 14,425
Posted By platinumpure

I think in summary, I would like to say that...

I think in summary, I would like to say that maybe this pilot/reporter can be done safely. Just not by me, and I do class myself as a reasonably competent pilot.

I know that personally, I could...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2007, 04:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,883
Posted By platinumpure

Same as above regarding bypass and servo...

Same as above regarding bypass and servo indications. However have still been troubled with servo CAS messages after heavy rain, high humidity even with the new servo switches.

We have had a total...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2007, 23:22
Replies: 58
Views: 14,425
Posted By platinumpure

Well it seems the cost is quite apparent today.

Well it seems the cost is quite apparent today.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2007, 16:25
Replies: 58
Views: 14,425
Posted By platinumpure

I had no idea most of these guys actually report...

I had no idea most of these guys actually report the news as well as fly.

Why? Why don't they have a reporter?

Do people not see that this type of thing has been waiting to happen under that...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jun 2007, 22:54
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,577
Posted By platinumpure

To solve the problem always select GS/FF. Then in...

To solve the problem always select GS/FF. Then in order to calculate fuel back to the beach in this mode do your PERF INIT as normal, however in PILOT GS/FF mode. Then in order to calculate fuel flow...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jun 2007, 21:34
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,577
Posted By platinumpure

In the PERF init. page the numbers /.3M/.5M/ are...

In the PERF init. page the numbers /.3M/.5M/ are mach speeds. You should have 3 numbers in the following format Airspeed/mach/decent angle, I believe in that order.

These are the default...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jun 2007, 02:48
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,577
Posted By platinumpure

Battery starts

I start this aircraft on Battery every morning no problem. The only thing that I use an external power cart for is the system checks before the first flight of the day (flight controls etc), as the...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2006, 14:56
Replies: 8
Views: 2,117
Posted By platinumpure

North Sea Living

A few questions for the North Sea guys.

If you guys have to live offshore what are the living conditions like?

Are they the same as the Gulf of Mexico (i.e. no exercise facilities, sometimes 6...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2006, 14:23
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,577
Posted By platinumpure

I think you may have got lucky or maybe we got a...

I think you may have got lucky or maybe we got a lot of dogs. As most of the problems we have had have been common on all of our aircraft. In fact we are currently returning one to the factory due to...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2006, 03:13
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,577
Posted By platinumpure

Fuel planning for EMS and SAR would be closer to...

Fuel planning for EMS and SAR would be closer to 1000 lbs/hr due to the lower altitudes / shorter trips, I would expect.

Aircraft is a very nice aircraft to fly when actually able to fly. Lots of...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2006, 15:33
Replies: 436
Views: 78,341
Posted By platinumpure

What happened to the 412's? I didn't see them on...

What happened to the 412's? I didn't see them on the FAA list.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2006, 09:00
Replies: 436
Views: 78,341
Posted By platinumpure

"You can bet your last peeled shrimp they will...

"You can bet your last peeled shrimp they will pay more for someone to drive the bigger twins"

The problem for them is that most of the people who are qualified to drive the bigger twins (i.e....
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2006, 20:30
Replies: 14
Views: 2,036
Posted By platinumpure

Cool Robby

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkwHlR-9eTY&mode=suggested&search=

Has anyone ever seen a Robby actually look cool or do anything that looks cool?

Racking my brains, but can't think of anything....
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2006, 14:40
Replies: 28
Views: 3,457
Posted By platinumpure

Thats the ones!

Thats the ones!
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2006, 05:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,548
Posted By platinumpure

There certainly has been an improvement over the...

There certainly has been an improvement over the last few years. It actually looks a little weird at first adding up time in the aircraft logbook and it is under a thousand, compared to 15, 16...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jun 2006, 21:40
Replies: 51
Views: 6,021
Posted By platinumpure

Lets face it Wanna be. As a non American coming...

Lets face it Wanna be. As a non American coming to the US to become a helicopter pilot, you are taking a huge risk. However that being said. I don't know of anyone who did the same thing, (and I know...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jun 2006, 20:58
Replies: 28
Views: 3,457
Posted By platinumpure

Anti collision light must also be on in US if...

Anti collision light must also be on in US if helicopter so equipped.

I also fly with position lights on, however this is because they come on automatically with the 2 secondary fancy little LED...
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Jun 2006, 21:20
Replies: 16
Views: 1,317
Posted By platinumpure

More common than I would have thought. In the US...

More common than I would have thought. In the US that is anyway. Still, I am also refering to the helicopter world (blacksheep). Fixed wing world may be different. Doubt it though.
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Jun 2006, 16:43
Replies: 16
Views: 1,317
Posted By platinumpure

I wouldn't worry too much about the smoking mate....

I wouldn't worry too much about the smoking mate. If you want to smoke, then smoke. It would be great if you quit, but either way its not going to effect your career as a pilot.

I addition to...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2006, 06:36
Replies: 102
Views: 10,421
Posted By platinumpure

Na. I would try and exploit him/her anyway. If...

Na. I would try and exploit him/her anyway. If they where retarded enough to take it, then I would continue to do it. They would make a fine unpaid cleaner/coffee maker. Not so sure about a pilot...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2006, 02:54
Replies: 102
Views: 10,421
Posted By platinumpure

Hanger RAT!!!

What is this hanger rat nonsense I keep hearing about. Who would sweep hanger floors and make cofee to become a pilot!

A retard me thinks!
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2005, 04:20
Replies: 18
Views: 2,180
Posted By platinumpure

I see you added the word "SOME" to your...

I see you added the word "SOME" to your statements. Depending on what part of the world you are operating in, that could be reduced to "FEW".

However, you are correct they need respect the same...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2005, 00:45
Replies: 21
Views: 2,383
Posted By platinumpure

For Farmer

The reason that lead and lag hinges are not required on most 2 bladed rotor systems is because these systems are usually underslung. Therefore when a blade flaps up it allowed to keep its distance...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2005, 17:28
Replies: 34
Views: 4,427
Posted By platinumpure

Why not just read priciples of Helicopter flight....

Why not just read priciples of Helicopter flight. Great book which goes into quite a bit of detail. Excellent book for instructors and commercial students. Maybe a little to heavy for primary guys.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2005, 15:09
Replies: 59
Views: 11,416
Posted By platinumpure

Hi Guys, I married an American girl thats...

Hi Guys,

I married an American girl thats how I got here. Its not really that hard to find a decent looking girl in America. I was originally on a M1 Visa and it was time to go home. She didn't...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2005, 16:21
Replies: 459
Views: 93,256
Posted By platinumpure

OH, dear!

For someone coming in to this industry at the moment, it is a great move, IMO.

I can't speak for the rest of the world but in the US the future is bright. Especially if you are a US citizen. If...
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