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Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2024, 22:35
Replies: 39
Views: 6,038
Posted By ericferret

[QUOTE=Collective Bias;11621700]The aircraft...

[QUOTE=Collective Bias;11621700]The aircraft could have RIPS. Standard after a certain s/n. Remote Independant Power Supply just for the FDR/CVR. Can’t remember when it became std, but before s/n...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2024, 14:46
Replies: 15
Views: 1,852
Posted By ericferret

A military truism "Any serviceman going into...

A military truism

"Any serviceman going into action knows that his weapon was supplied by the lowest bidder!"
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2024, 17:05
Replies: 20
Views: 3,923
Posted By ericferret

I would suggest that is impact damage caused...

I would suggest that is impact damage caused during installation or maintenance.
Fit a new pulley and soldier on.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2024, 10:58
Replies: 21
Views: 7,605
Posted By ericferret

More likely it rolled over and the blades cut the...

More likely it rolled over and the blades cut the front off.
Front seaters very lucky.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2024, 11:08
Replies: 3
Views: 778
Posted By ericferret

The specs seem to refer to a standard automotive...

The specs seem to refer to a standard automotive piston engine oil.
That might sound unusual but manufacturers used to specify commercial rather than aviation oils for some applications.
An example...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2024, 11:27
Replies: 42
Views: 7,565
Posted By ericferret

Welcome to the U.K experience, billions wasted...

Welcome to the U.K experience, billions wasted and no one accountable.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
5th Feb 2024, 21:12
Replies: 10
Views: 1,160
Posted By ericferret

Have you tried Richard Lake at Humberside...

Have you tried Richard Lake at Humberside airport, he had a lot of spares.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2024, 11:00
Replies: 42
Views: 7,565
Posted By ericferret

As is where is and up to the Ukrainians to deal...

As is where is and up to the Ukrainians to deal with it.. Costs Australia nothing.
Other European operators I am sure would offer assistance.
Given that the Ukrainians accepted old British Seakings...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2024, 14:52
Replies: 16
Views: 3,467
Posted By ericferret

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1111/gavuh_2002_rabat_1__1e3755e01289637e93564aaa16ded0fca9cebbbb.jpg


Cessna F150H G-AVUH which was a Sunderland Flying Club aircraft in...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jan 2024, 08:59
Replies: 42
Views: 7,565
Posted By ericferret

That is not what I meant. Europe is a major...

That is not what I meant.
Europe is a major arms supplier and I suspect it's order books will be getting full. Where in the queue do you want to be.
Maybe the British might get involved, however...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jan 2024, 14:06
Replies: 42
Views: 7,565
Posted By ericferret

Not just U.K whole of Europe. Who is going to...

Not just U.K whole of Europe.
Who is going to be Australias primary support, America?
Looking less and less likely with America not wanting to be the worlds fireman.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jan 2024, 11:35
Replies: 42
Views: 7,565
Posted By ericferret

What Australia has done is to stick two fingers...

What Australia has done is to stick two fingers up to the defence of western europe.
Fair enough their choice.
Our choice when China comes knocking on Australias door.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2024, 10:37
Replies: 5
Views: 3,026
Posted By ericferret

Having retired recently they didn't even organise...

Having retired recently they didn't even organise a P45 never mind any acknowledgement from management.
Only upside was that I rate the people I worked with as some of the very best. Company didn't...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2023, 23:41
Replies: 22
Views: 4,997
Posted By ericferret

Add in the considerable weight of the...

Add in the considerable weight of the transportation stand.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Dec 2023, 22:45
Replies: 95
Views: 11,127
Posted By ericferret

Martinsyde Buzzard

Martinsyde Buzzard
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2023, 20:14
Replies: 38
Views: 11,686
Posted By ericferret

In the winter of 78/79 we were operating a Dollar...

In the winter of 78/79 we were operating a Dollar Bell 47 in the north.
We went to fly around 10am and for some reason I climbed onto the centre frame for a good look around.
Our blades were...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2023, 19:59
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,686,303
Posted By ericferret

Hi All This I think is a big ask after so...

Hi All

This I think is a big ask after so much time has passed. We are looking for photographs of Bristow Whirlwinds and Wessex operating from Tetney in Lincolnshire as well as any other relevent...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2023, 22:03
Replies: 76
Views: 16,097
Posted By ericferret

If they do one on the army it will clearly be...

If they do one on the army it will clearly be fiction.
They couldn't possibly broardcast a program with a minimum of two F words per sentence often concluded with the C word.
I suppose things might...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Nov 2023, 14:03
Replies: 34
Views: 2,827
Posted By ericferret

Further to my post above I have seen something...

Further to my post above I have seen something similar when a control rod was attached in the wrong position on a bellcrank, misspositioning of a bellcrank might also give the same effect i.e too...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Nov 2023, 13:56
Replies: 34
Views: 2,827
Posted By ericferret

I know nothing about this particularly aircraft...

I know nothing about this particularly aircraft or systems.
You seem to have a problem of excessive range. Adjusting rods wont fix that.
Is there somewhere where a radial motion is imparted into...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2023, 21:27
Replies: 39
Views: 3,604
Posted By ericferret

Nalson Aviation Ltd...

Nalson Aviation Ltd (http://www.nalsonaviation.com/)

I have bought a few items over the years including a C152 wing, so worth a try.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2023, 16:11
Replies: 558
Views: 151,957
Posted By ericferret

I doubt Leonardo will want to build a Puma under...

I doubt Leonardo will want to build a Puma under licence from a competitor.
Really the Puma and the Black Hawk will have similar issue if the clowns at the M.O.D are allowed to interfere.
You would...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2023, 11:00
Replies: 75
Views: 34,703
Posted By ericferret

Very sad outcome. Downwash can easily catch out...

Very sad outcome. Downwash can easily catch out those familiar with it.
I watched a Bond Helicopters pilot standing by the tail of a u/s BO 105 blown onto the catch net around the helideck in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2023, 10:46
Replies: 63
Views: 9,019
Posted By ericferret

I get the feeling that the Gazelle like "that...

I get the feeling that the Gazelle like "that rifle" (S.L.R) is entering into military folklore. Capable of feats denied to lesser helicopters, only flown by steely eyed airborne warriors and...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2023, 17:13
Replies: 63
Views: 9,019
Posted By ericferret

Some Gazelles did have an odd odour at times. ...

Some Gazelles did have an odd odour at times.
On hot summer at Soest an aircraft came into land and we were advised that it would land on the wash down and would we attend.
The pilot a paratroop...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2023, 20:39
Replies: 63
Views: 9,019
Posted By ericferret

Military modification so probably a few weeks.,

Military modification so probably a few weeks.,
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2023, 19:24
Replies: 63
Views: 9,019
Posted By ericferret

I think you had more luck than a marine pilot who...

I think you had more luck than a marine pilot who did the same at Sydenham. The aircraft ended up on it's side.
However this lead to one of the cleverest modifications I ever saw.
A simple bent...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2023, 19:39
Replies: 558
Views: 151,957
Posted By ericferret

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/techandscience/the-...

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/techandscience/the-lesson-of-britain-s-new-us-army-apache-helicopter-just-buy-american/ar-AA1iTMMl?ocid=mailsignout&pc=U591&cvid=608d1827db944ef9b1bbda01ddb500e8&ei=14
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2023, 10:49
Replies: 63
Views: 9,019
Posted By ericferret

Below are some details The only documents I saw...

Below are some details
The only documents I saw was a signal (1976) sent to all units asking for a check of the cyclic stick and it's friction plus I saw the accident report in about 1981.
During...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2023, 22:25
Replies: 63
Views: 9,019
Posted By ericferret

Hi 76fan Apologies for delay in replying to...

Hi 76fan

Apologies for delay in replying to your P.M. I have now responded.

ericferret
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Oct 2023, 09:38
Replies: 5
Views: 1,208
Posted By ericferret

Ebay I suppose. I have been trying to dispose...

Ebay I suppose.
I have been trying to dispose of a complete set of Aeroplane monthly (600+issues) for some time with little success.
I really don't want to skip them nor do I want to give them...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2023, 09:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,436
Posted By ericferret

G-SNOG, Reminds me of the arrival of Willie...

G-SNOG,

Reminds me of the arrival of Willie Carson the jockey at the old Doncaster airport in G-WILI.

"Where do you want me to park?"

Linda in ops, "Next to G-PUSY but not too close."
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2023, 09:08
Replies: 63
Views: 9,019
Posted By ericferret

Looking at G-INFO it reveals that one of our...

Looking at G-INFO it reveals that one of our squadron Gazelles from 1975 is still flying G-CGJX, XW892.
Also still flying G-CIEY XW851. This was a demonstration and trials squadron aircraft.
This...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2023, 08:48
Replies: 63
Views: 9,019
Posted By ericferret

Gazelle was just into army service when I joined...

Gazelle was just into army service when I joined my first squadron in 1975, goes into retirement 5 months after me.
Both of us having spent a lifetime in aviation.
I suspect they have worn better...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Sep 2023, 08:47
Replies: 558
Views: 151,957
Posted By ericferret

I seem to remember that one of the deciding...

I seem to remember that one of the deciding factors for UTTAS was the loss of a demonstrator Blackhawk.
Not an ideal way to demonstrate your aircraft but it proved it's ability to protect it's crew...
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