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Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2014, 17:46
Replies: 877
Views: 454,404
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

I have been doing some more digging as something...

I have been doing some more digging as something didn’t sit well, with my last post.

With regard to VFR minima I said that “During the day one would be limited to 1500m (Class G)…”

While this...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2014, 21:04
Replies: 877
Views: 454,404
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

When operating under JAR-OPs, as the three big...

When operating under JAR-OPs, as the three big offshore companies do, one has Ops Manuals.

The OMA (Ops Manual A) is company specific, it covers rules, minima and procedures which apply to all...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2014, 20:55
Replies: 877
Views: 454,404
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Crab, You said This is an interesting...

Crab,

You said

This is an interesting one, however that is not quite what the book says.

The 139 RFM says; "Minimum airspeed for flight under IFR (Vmini) ............. 50 KIAS."

So, It...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2014, 11:53
Replies: 877
Views: 454,404
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Jon902, Are your 150m RVR limited to when...

Jon902,

Are your 150m RVR limited to when Low Vis Procedures are in force?

Without LVPs we need 400m RVR for a Performance Class 1, IFR departure.

Many aerodromes don't operate LVPs.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2014, 19:54
Replies: 877
Views: 454,404
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Bob, Apologies, in my post above I stated...

Bob,

Apologies, in my post above I stated that the minima for VFR in class G were;

'for helicopters flying at a speed which, having regard to visibility, is reasonable: clear of cloud and with...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2014, 16:30
Replies: 877
Views: 454,404
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Bob, This does not answer your question...

Bob,

This does not answer your question because only Agusta can tell you what you want to know.

However, the AW139 RFM 4D (139G0290X002) states clearly in Section 1 Limitations that;

Minimum...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2013, 21:54
Replies: 65
Views: 16,898
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Aser Thanks for that - I think I've got it...

Aser

Thanks for that - I think I've got it now!

Simples
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2013, 08:04
Replies: 65
Views: 16,898
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Aser, If you have a Jepp chart with a...

Aser,

If you have a Jepp chart with a published DA/H will you know the MDH for your cat of aircraft? (I can't see a Jepp plate right now to compare. I guess it may be listed on a seperate Heli ops...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2013, 14:08
Replies: 65
Views: 16,898
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

I was looking for something on a totally...

I was looking for something on a totally different subject when I stumbled across this.

It is from EASA Annex to ED Decision 2012/018/R and is offered to us as Acceptable Means of Compliance and...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2013, 13:17
Replies: 65
Views: 16,898
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Aynayda Pizaqvick, I agree with you. ...

Aynayda Pizaqvick,

I agree with you.

Non-PC Plod - Exactly my thoughts!

Style of approach is down to the operator as defined by PANS Ops (see my post #40). Note PANS Ops is not only the...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2013, 12:28
Replies: 65
Views: 16,898
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Aser, Part of this thread has been formed by...

Aser,

Part of this thread has been formed by the confusion created by the use of the term DA/H on a Non Precicion proceedure.

While I accept that Jepp have published a guide to how their...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2013, 10:25
Replies: 65
Views: 16,898
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Ok, Definitions from Doc 8168 Decision...

Ok,

Definitions from Doc 8168

Decision altitude (DA) or decision height (DH). A specified altitude or height in the precision approach or approach
with vertical guidance at which a missed...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2013, 08:16
Replies: 65
Views: 16,898
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Non-PC Plod I think 212man had the answer to...

Non-PC Plod

I think 212man had the answer to your original question about the source of the chapter and verse you want, if not the reference itself.

By the way I have included the definition of...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2013, 20:22
Replies: 65
Views: 16,898
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

The first plate says MAP at RW25 the second MAP...

The first plate says MAP at RW25 the second MAP at D0.5 MOD if my eyes don't deceive me.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2009, 21:18
Replies: 10
Views: 1,891
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

I thought the LOGGS sometimes known as the PA or...

I thought the LOGGS sometimes known as the PA or Papa was actually named the Valiant North. Somewhere in there is a clue to the name of the field and I'm sure it's not the 'North' bit.:ok:
Of course...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Dec 2009, 21:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,475
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

FlyingOfficerKite

Thank you for your post. Just for the record I'm not trying to impose anything on anyone.

What I seek to do is to try to find something that is of value to professional pilots on a purely...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Dec 2009, 10:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,475
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Update

I have persuaded a well respected insurer based in the UK to consider how such a policy would be structured and they are working on it.:ok:

Hope to have news soon, but would still welcome...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2009, 10:04
Replies: 3
Views: 913
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Helimutt I posted this on Terms and...

Helimutt

I posted this on Terms and Endearments - it may be of interest.

Feedback would be valued.



ATB
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Nov 2009, 13:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,475
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Question Professional Pilots and Professional Indemnity Insurance

Having had my ATPL for twelve years or so I still worry about the 'what ifs'. What if I make a mistake which leads to me needing to defend my actions.


That defence may be in front of my...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2009, 11:52
Replies: 56
Views: 9,405
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

500e No need for cool vest when you are "Sub...

500e
No need for cool vest when you are "Sub Zero" to start with.;)
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2009, 08:37
Replies: 56
Views: 9,405
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

500e I wear Carbon X under my nomex flight suit...

500e
I wear Carbon X under my nomex flight suit in the summer and under my goon suit in the winter. Have done for about two years.
It isn't cheap! and it wears thin around the knees and elbows if...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2009, 19:01
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,114,299
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Geoffers. The AW139 is a fine helicopter. But to...

Geoffers. The AW139 is a fine helicopter. But to say you don't get a sore bum in it only means you have better than the original seats, or you don't get to fly it for very long at a time!
The...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2009, 22:41
Replies: 497
Views: 154,556
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Ok HC - Fair enough. :ok:

Ok HC - Fair enough. :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2009, 22:25
Replies: 497
Views: 154,556
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

HC said Are you shi**ting me! ...

HC said



Are you shi**ting me!

I've never flown with any trainer, Line or otherwise, who has interpreted the latter stage of an ARA in that way or that would condone a stunt like that.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2009, 20:29
Replies: 24
Views: 2,499
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

I am no longer curent on the old 76A+ as of...

I am no longer curent on the old 76A+ as of midnight tonight. Phew...

I have flown the 76 for the last 10 years and for the past two years been dual rated flying it alongside the AB139. Two ends...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2009, 21:04
Replies: 497
Views: 154,556
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Well said Geoffers! One point about the idea...

Well said Geoffers!

One point about the idea of making every approach at night an ARA without the option of visual flying.

In the SNS Gas fields there is too much steel work around to offer a...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2009, 10:21
Replies: 39
Views: 3,847
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

NikNak Me too.

NikNak

Me too.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2009, 19:29
Replies: 39
Views: 3,847
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Niknak. Ok I'll take the bait. I fly...

Niknak. Ok I'll take the bait.



I fly off the runway most days of my working life. I can assure you that the runways, for which there are instrument approaches, are now 09 and 27.

Oh and 18...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2009, 16:17
Replies: 39
Views: 3,847
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Niknak Are you leading readers to believe...

Niknak

Are you leading readers to believe that North Denes is either a civil licensed aerodrome or a civil licensed heliport as is the theme of this thread?

If so I think it may be worth...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jan 2009, 21:48
Replies: 39
Views: 3,847
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Um... i think I get your point. The...

Um... i think I get your point.

The Authority has for years been trying to convince CHC (and Bond/HS before them) of the advantages of North Denes being 'Licensed'.

There is no reason the...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jan 2009, 20:22
Replies: 39
Views: 3,847
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

I think you will find that North Denes is not...

I think you will find that North Denes is not licenced for one reason and one reason only.

The owners (formally Bond and now CHC) didn't/don't want it to be.

To be licenced would incur even...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2009, 13:55
Replies: 39
Views: 3,847
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Thanks Slyguy - we're getting there... Slowly. ...

Thanks Slyguy - we're getting there... Slowly.

One point - try callng the Tower after 18.30. You will get a response from Denes Radio. No ATC currently from Denes after 18.30 local. Just A to G.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jan 2009, 17:13
Replies: 31
Views: 9,340
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

Happy New Year to all. Just to put the...

Happy New Year to all.

Just to put the record straight. Contracts come and go. Yes, some have left North Denes recently. Not surprising when you appreciate how much work was being done out of...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2008, 12:47
Replies: 185
Views: 34,548
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

This really does help, but I landed there last...

This really does help, but I landed there last night and the deck is back to just green perimeter lights.

It seems that the LED parts of the deck lighting just aren't up to the job. Great shame....
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Aug 2008, 18:20
Replies: 61
Views: 9,070
Posted By RedWhite&Blue

HC No implication, just a conformation...

HC



No implication, just a conformation that you are aware of the traffic and are tracking it. When visual, a conformation to the controller seems good practice.

I simply don't believe crews...
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