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Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2008, 21:35
Replies: 1,304
Views: 595,583
Posted By tomstheword

No big deal

More than likely the engine gearbox breather spat some oil into the exhaust, happens everynow and then and you get little puffs of black smoke.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2008, 10:36
Replies: 23
Views: 4,992
Posted By tomstheword

try a 'roho' for arse support, they are air...

try a 'roho' for arse support, they are air filled cushions designed for people in wheelchairs to prevent pressure sores. they are expensive if you buy from a shop ($600+) but you can get cheap ones...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2008, 23:32
Replies: 28
Views: 16,967
Posted By tomstheword

Does anybody know of a helicopter with a wire...

Does anybody know of a helicopter with a wire strike kit fitted that has hit wires in a real situation and gotten away with it relativley unscathed?
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2008, 23:07
Replies: 29
Views: 4,736
Posted By tomstheword

1500' long line

problem solved, all you would need then is an experienced driver (a precision long liner) and a bag of sand at the bottom that stays on the ground to keep the line taught. The angle the line is on...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jun 2008, 00:30
Replies: 40
Views: 7,138
Posted By tomstheword

28% - 30% torque at flight idle flat pitch is...

28% - 30% torque at flight idle flat pitch is about normal in a jetranger so your not far out.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2008, 01:43
Replies: 2
Views: 903
Posted By tomstheword

Hi, thanks for the advice but have just found...

Hi, thanks for the advice but have just found what we were looking for. We were after the actual wording from bell.

We have just been pounced on so to speak but believe the pouncer was referring...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2008, 00:50
Replies: 2
Views: 903
Posted By tomstheword

Greasing a Jetranger

I am trying to find out if bell has a minimum period between greasing, we currently use 25hrly but I have flown them with 50hrly intervals before.

Can they be extended to 100hrly? I believe...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2008, 21:49
Replies: 1
Views: 989
Posted By tomstheword

R44 transients

Hi,

Just wondering if the R44 Raven II has a transient power limit similar to the B206 or is your MAP limit it.

Thanks
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2006, 22:44
Replies: 85
Views: 15,357
Posted By tomstheword

If the title seems interesting enough to read...

If the title seems interesting enough to read just hold the mouse over the title and you will be able to read the first sentence or so for a few seconds. In the Peter Brock case this was more than...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2006, 01:10
Replies: 13
Views: 1,742
Posted By tomstheword

This is how it is before you get it good

>I was just wondering, as a helicopter pilot how many hours per week do you work?

60+

>and how many of these are flying?

less than 1

>What do you do while you arnt flying?
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Aug 2006, 11:11
Replies: 54
Views: 8,465
Posted By tomstheword

I was only taking the piss.

It must have been the 25 kts I was refering to but Im just filthy a R22 went 173 kts.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Aug 2006, 00:13
Replies: 15
Views: 1,693
Posted By tomstheword

Good on you.

But as Brilliant Stuff said "the beauty of helicopters, you can land immediately".

If you find yourself in a similar situation again, you dont have to wait for an airfield you can land anywhere. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Aug 2006, 01:18
Replies: 54
Views: 8,465
Posted By tomstheword

Ive been beaten by a R22

But we might have to go to arbitration on this one, was it legal.

Does it not state in the flight manual of the R22 that one is not allowed to fly in wind of more than or winds forcast to exceed...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2006, 23:57
Replies: 54
Views: 8,465
Posted By tomstheword

168 kts in a B206 on descent. Solid 55 kt tail...

168 kts in a B206 on descent. Solid 55 kt tail wind, photos to prove.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2006, 04:25
Replies: 1
Views: 594
Posted By tomstheword

Airline Search Engine

Hi

I am wondering if anyone knows of any REALLY GOOD search engines for aifares. We are a bunch that travel alot and head to some remote places so hopefully someone is in the know.

It should...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jul 2006, 23:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,159
Posted By tomstheword

Yes.

But unlikely that the tail rotor would be used to chop up the mini.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jul 2006, 01:50
Replies: 91
Views: 11,923
Posted By tomstheword

the gauge itself reads oil pressure in percent of...

the gauge itself reads oil pressure in percent of the transmission horsepower limits, But it gets the reading from the engine
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2006, 10:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By tomstheword

How much money are you willing to spend?

And where abouts do you want to use it?
PM me if you dont want to make it public, might be able to help.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jul 2006, 22:55
Replies: 91
Views: 11,923
Posted By tomstheword

Every switch in the helicopter will work with the...

Every switch in the helicopter will work with the battery turned on.

Every switch in the helicopter will work with the battery turned off if the generator is working.

You can always wait until...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jul 2006, 22:46
Replies: 36
Views: 8,880
Posted By tomstheword

Prepare to be corrected

I think youll find it is called Retreating Blade Stall. the aircraft will pitch up and then roll left or right depending on which way the blades spin.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jul 2006, 23:33
Replies: 333
Views: 111,979
Posted By tomstheword

60,000 GBP (my computer doesnt have a pound symbol)

I keep seeing the 60K (GBP) figure mentioned and cant help but wonder why somebody would spend that much on a helicopter licence.

If you were to travel to New Zealand or Australia that amount of...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jun 2006, 05:57
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By tomstheword

last stop warren

McGowan is right. Warren is really the last stop and you will reach Broken hill from there in a jetranger but you wouldnt want a head wind. Its an Ag operater in warren aswell, worth phoning ahead
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2006, 12:05
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By tomstheword

the best bet is warren, otherwise parkes or jerry...

the best bet is warren, otherwise parkes or jerry cans. depends on wether the final destination is broken hill or further, otherwise you might be able to get a drum delivered to cobar of wilcannia
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2006, 13:01
Replies: 1,304
Views: 595,583
Posted By tomstheword

you are looking for a very select group of people

In the 206 I fly, after landing and winding down the throttle the horn will go off, so I mute it. Then as I roll the throttle off the throttle the horn will sometimes go off again but not always,...
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