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Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2017, 11:26
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,309,527
Posted By gribbs

Terrible news; I was the base trainer in Shannon...

Terrible news; I was the base trainer in Shannon for several years in the early days on the '61 and this is devastating. Could we perhaps spare the guesswork and speculation until at least the names...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Aug 2011, 08:27
Replies: 26
Views: 4,770
Posted By gribbs

Just a couple of points: 1. Continuous...

Just a couple of points:

1. Continuous descent approaches are not yet mandatory for helo ops. There are procedures in Europe, however, where there is no option, in that only a DA is published for...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2011, 16:00
Replies: 21
Views: 3,556
Posted By gribbs

No reason it should unless EASA decides to...

No reason it should unless EASA decides to implement pan-European Rules of the Air. The RoA are in UK legislation so it's the UK that is responsible for them and any derogation from them.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2009, 06:19
Replies: 63
Views: 6,441
Posted By gribbs

Shurely you're not sherioush? Two wires to...

Shurely you're not sherioush? Two wires to tangle, two directions to move the aircraft at the same time, two simultaneous commentaries from two winch operators, and that's just a start. No, it's not...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2008, 15:42
Replies: 61
Views: 10,994
Posted By gribbs

I sincererly hope that Crab's comment wasn't...

I sincererly hope that Crab's comment wasn't meant to be taken seriously. Hopefully nobody will heed that advice; I can't think of a more dangerous way of making a single engine approach in a '61.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2008, 10:26
Replies: 3
Views: 1,779
Posted By gribbs

Step-down fixes, as they're called, are mandatory...

Step-down fixes, as they're called, are mandatory on a non-precision approach. They're put there because of an obstacle in the final approach segment, which is why you don't see them on all...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jul 2008, 09:34
Replies: 8
Views: 1,056
Posted By gribbs

I can do this. My specialisation is GPS...

I can do this. My specialisation is GPS approaches and I have proprietary software that can produce approaches in very little time, allowing me to produce several options within hours. All I need is...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2006, 10:05
Replies: 23
Views: 3,506
Posted By gribbs

From gCAP MD

An interesting discussion, and if you'll permit me to comment:

1. There is no legal requirement for an Instrument Approach Plate to conform to any particular standard, so pilots are allowed to use...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2006, 16:20
Replies: 17
Views: 3,501
Posted By gribbs

Wow, did it ever. I was escorted from the...

Wow, did it ever. I was escorted from the wardroom and given a serious ear-bending by the commander. I was told to dispose of it but ended up scraping the picture off instead, which displeased them...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2006, 13:53
Replies: 17
Views: 3,501
Posted By gribbs

Oh yes, I remember it well. Still have the...

Oh yes, I remember it well. Still have the scars...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2006, 10:36
Replies: 17
Views: 3,501
Posted By gribbs

46 days and counting...

Thanks for the kind comments. For those who are interested, I'm leaving because I've done almost seven years at the Belgrano and need a change. Flying a desk was interesting for a while but there's...
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