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Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2009, 16:16
Replies: 11
Views: 2,014
Posted By WSPS

I did my IR at Bond with SWO. Will never...

I did my IR at Bond with SWO.

Will never forget the experience. The best instruction I ever received.

At the same time being of immense entertainment value. Will have to decide if all the...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2008, 21:01
Replies: 20
Views: 3,835
Posted By WSPS

It is always when you leave your wallet/clothes...

It is always when you leave your wallet/clothes in the locker that it happens...;)
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2008, 18:15
Replies: 20
Views: 3,835
Posted By WSPS

Not just the UK is affected Gentlemen. We...

Not just the UK is affected Gentlemen.

We had an interesting time here on the other side as well.
All thanks to ICAO then.

Was nice to see G-REDL though. I hope the chaps got their hotel rooms...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2008, 09:25
Replies: 8
Views: 1,024
Posted By WSPS

I know this may have been posted before. But...

I know this may have been posted before.

But what exactly would you carry as personal equipment on offshore flights?
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2008, 21:16
Replies: 46
GPS
Views: 8,732
Posted By WSPS

Thanks T. How long is not so long? How...

Thanks T.

How long is not so long?

How did you attach the thing to your knee?
I understand it is quite on the large side.

Cheers

WSPS
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2008, 15:05
Replies: 46
GPS
Views: 8,732
Posted By WSPS

Anyone got anything to say about the AvMap EKP-IV...

Anyone got anything to say about the AvMap EKP-IV PRO?

It does look quite capable. But might be too big for helos?

Any real life experience would be greatly appreciated!

AvMap EKP-IV Pro...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2008, 14:49
Replies: 42
Views: 11,941
Posted By WSPS

Met Steve at Bond during my IR. Only had the...

Met Steve at Bond during my IR.

Only had the briefest of talks with him in the hangar. We did share our love for the Bolkow though.

Still remember what we talked about that day. Funny is it...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2008, 12:46
Replies: 1,125
Views: 473,398
Posted By WSPS

Question Icing?

Hi everyone,

very interesting thread we have here. Good to hear some experience from the rest of you 135 drivers. :ok:


While it does seem a fairly capable IFR tool (apart from...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2008, 20:42
Replies: 25
Views: 5,478
Posted By WSPS

I have. Must say it is not really up to the job....

I have. Must say it is not really up to the job. I had quite a few problems with it on the BO105. It was fine for slow work with underslung loads and banner towing but rubbish at higher speeds. Have...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2007, 15:47
Replies: 17
Views: 2,766
Posted By WSPS

Sie hat! Now off to the North Sea at last! ...

Sie hat!

Now off to the North Sea at last!

@GoodGrief

Abbreviated course? ICAO? I am sure my course was conducted under JAR-FCL 2. If I would have had a CAA issued JAR license it would have...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2007, 07:30
Replies: 17
Views: 2,766
Posted By WSPS

Just out of interest. Has anyone taken the...

Just out of interest. Has anyone taken the authorities to court for this?

I was prepared to do just that :E

Cheers
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Sep 2007, 11:52
Replies: 17
Views: 2,766
Posted By WSPS

VICTORY! :cool: Incredibly, at last they...

VICTORY! :cool:

Incredibly, at last they caved in this very afternoon.

Sorry to have made a fuss, but it really did not look like it was going to happen.

Maybe the possibility of legal...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Sep 2007, 08:02
Replies: 17
Views: 2,766
Posted By WSPS

I did actually try to get a CAA license. But as...

I did actually try to get a CAA license. But as you said, when not a UK resident...

I am an EU citizen though but I have less than a month to solve this now. My IR skill test was at the beginning...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Sep 2007, 07:26
Replies: 17
Views: 2,766
Posted By WSPS

Angry What the hell do we have JAR-FCL for?

Good morning (well, for some of us),

I have run into several problems regarding JAR-FCL before in the past, but this does make it to the very top of bad conduct by the authorities quite easily:
...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jul 2007, 14:41
Replies: 47
Views: 6,212
Posted By WSPS

SAR Ops

Good to see that the effort is appreciated.

Hopefully the situation will improve at some point...

WSPS
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jul 2007, 14:30
Replies: 47
Views: 6,212
Posted By WSPS

Have I missed the flood thread?

G'day Gentlemen,

have I missed the flood thread?

Really brilliant effort by the helicopters and crews.

Am right in the middle of Gloucestershire so it is nice to see the helicopters put to...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th May 2007, 12:23
Replies: 6
Views: 9,827
Posted By WSPS

pm me if you want an electronic copy...

pm me if you want an electronic copy...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Apr 2007, 11:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,527
Posted By WSPS

@flungdung: I gathered as much already....

@flungdung:


I gathered as much already. Everyone in helicopters I know loves to indulge in the pastime of looking at all other possibilities as well. Come on then we all know what it is like ;)...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Apr 2007, 10:25
Replies: 10
Views: 2,527
Posted By WSPS

Although a change from the UK to Australia would...

Although a change from the UK to Australia would definately hold some appeal I really meant it just as an example. I am just trying to find out what the general possibilities are.

CHC is such a...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2007, 19:44
Replies: 10
Views: 2,527
Posted By WSPS

How about changing within Europe then? Any raised...

How about changing within Europe then? Any raised eyebrows there ;) ?
I will be with CHC Norway.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2007, 13:26
Replies: 10
Views: 2,527
Posted By WSPS

Thank you Gentlemen. First, I have to get...

Thank you Gentlemen.

First, I have to get started anyway :cool:

It just would have been nice if moving between the different locations was possible.

Cheers
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Apr 2007, 21:26
Replies: 10
Views: 2,527
Posted By WSPS

CHC - crossover possible?

Hi there,
am about to start with CHC in a few months and wondered wether it was possible to change location (ie from Scotland to Australia) within the company after a few years?

Is it generally...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2007, 17:35
Replies: 35
Views: 5,335
Posted By WSPS

Does anyone have an address for lighted pens? I...

Does anyone have an address for lighted pens?
I agree with Um...Lifting... that too much lighting can be a hazard. It should be kept to a minimum.
Cheers
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2007, 17:34
Replies: 19
Views: 6,149
Posted By WSPS

Try LogTenPro (http://www.coradine.com). It may...

Try LogTenPro (http://www.coradine.com).
It may not be free, it may not even be cheap, but it is the best I have found so far (for MAC users that is :cool: ).
Pilot E-Book is very good, too ;) ...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Dec 2006, 05:21
Replies: 10
Views: 2,409
Posted By WSPS

Our maintenance guys just did a repair job on a...

Our maintenance guys just did a repair job on a 222UT. One of the skids cracked.
New skid was there in less than three days :D
Fly smart. Fly Bell.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2006, 20:07
Replies: 1
Views: 1,228
Posted By WSPS

Fun Patches Anyone...?

Hi there,
does anyone have any good pictures of fun patches from the helicopter/aviation area?
Got the idea from the "standard brief" thread.
Keep 'em coming if you please...
Cheers
WSPS
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2006, 19:59
Replies: 16
Views: 3,444
Posted By WSPS

Try www.nametags4u.com You can specify any...

Try www.nametags4u.com
You can specify any text, so it could be the one in question as well...;)
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2006, 08:03
Replies: 45
Views: 10,566
Posted By WSPS

Cheers mate, just occasionally I do buy music...

Cheers mate,
just occasionally I do buy music as well ;)
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2006, 14:53
Replies: 45
Views: 10,566
Posted By WSPS

Can anyone track down the music file :E ?

Can anyone track down the music file :E ?
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2006, 16:39
Replies: 21
Views: 3,612
Posted By WSPS

Get the ship's position, punch it into the GPS,...

Get the ship's position, punch it into the GPS, head for the ship.
As you said, a ship is bloody difficult to hide. Especially in the Arctic. You can see the beast from miles away (on a good day :E...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Nov 2006, 13:28
Replies: 21
Views: 11,640
Posted By WSPS

We do land on icebergs quite a lot. Mainly for...

We do land on icebergs quite a lot. Mainly for research purposes.
You got to have some proper procedures in place though. We never shut down the engines.
I have spent up to 45 min. sitting on one...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2006, 07:29
Replies: 11
Views: 2,533
Posted By WSPS

Try www.transair.co.uk. They had it in stock...

Try www.transair.co.uk.
They had it in stock some few weeks ago.
Cheers
WSPS
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2006, 07:45
Replies: 24
Views: 4,247
Posted By WSPS

SAR question...

Hi chaps,

just a short SAR question:

a mate of mine has been flying SAR in the Navy and told me that they used to fly 'bout four hours each day. Mission or no mission. So it was those four...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2006, 15:34
Replies: 33
Views: 12,835
Posted By WSPS

Hi Mate, I can send you most of the stuff by...

Hi Mate,

I can send you most of the stuff by good old post. I have got extensive material but all not scanned in.

You can always send me an email if you like.

Cheers

WSPS
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2006, 12:32
Replies: 17
Views: 3,350
Posted By WSPS

@ NorthSeaSpray: thanks mate. Your help is...

@ NorthSeaSpray:

thanks mate. Your help is really been appreciated :D

WSPS
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