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Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2023, 11:35
Replies: 59
Views: 16,066
Posted By 3D CAM

I think what Crab is saying is how are the Sea...

I think what Crab is saying is how are the Sea Kings operated by Heliops out of Portland, still being flown on a Military reg?
And on the back of that, who pays for all the fuel supplied to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2023, 17:21
Replies: 59
Views: 16,066
Posted By 3D CAM

Andrew was on 820 Squadron I believe, a Sea King...

Andrew was on 820 Squadron I believe, a Sea King unit. A Lynx driver later on at "the secret base in the south of
England". Sorry Crab;)
3D CAM
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2022, 11:39
Replies: 59
Views: 16,066
Posted By 3D CAM

Sorry, you are only partly right. That is the...

Sorry, you are only partly right.
That is the RAF version.
RN pressure refuel point was/is starboard side below the sliding cargo door. Not sure about the Jungly ones though.
Gravity fuel points...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Nov 2022, 18:51
Replies: 6
Views: 1,978
Posted By 3D CAM

Very sad loss of a good and very brave man, and...

Very sad loss of a good and very brave man, and friend.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2021, 16:39
Replies: 199
Views: 75,272
Posted By 3D CAM

Better than that, get rid of one of the rear crew...

Better than that, get rid of one of the rear crew and get a sproule net and you are back to Dragonfly days...but saving loads of dosh:hmm:
My three pennnies worth, as an interested outsider now.
3D
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2020, 10:58
Replies: 86
Views: 18,786
Posted By 3D CAM

Quote "On a scale of nastiness I always rated...

Quote "On a scale of nastiness I always rated OM15 as worst"
OM15 = instant Dermatitis. Awful stuff. I never had any reaction at all to Fluid 41...hmmm
3D CAM.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2020, 19:07
Replies: 62
Views: 19,836
Posted By 3D CAM

Remind me how long it took Wastelands to develop...

Remind me how long it took Wastelands to develop a system for the Sea King that was already in use on the S61?...and had been from the mid 70's.
I am not standing up for Sikorsky on this, this...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2020, 19:03
Replies: 4
Views: 1,750
Posted By 3D CAM

18 years ago? Wow. The S61 is Coastguard Rescue...

18 years ago? Wow.
The S61 is Coastguard Rescue Whiskey Bravo from Portland. It got well goffered in the process:ouch:, as did the winch man and winch op, who just managed to get his head in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Aug 2020, 10:12
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,117
Posted By 3D CAM

My first post for ages and for once I totally...

My first post for ages and for once I totally agree with Crab, shock horror:D. More publicity for the MCA press department to push out of their helicopter arriving at the last minute and saving the...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2019, 11:29
Replies: 244
Views: 308,300
Posted By 3D CAM

gullibell, He would get my vote as well!!

gullibell,
He would get my vote as well!!
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2018, 19:40
Replies: 12
Views: 5,569
Posted By 3D CAM

212man. Helioperations are not 24hr ,no...

212man. Helioperations are not 24hr ,no guarantee there would be anyone there so unplannable I would think.
3D
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2018, 14:52
Replies: 12
Views: 5,569
Posted By 3D CAM

Crab...and throw in a trip to Bournemouth for...

Crab...and throw in a trip to Bournemouth for fuel!! Where's Portland when you need it?? Oh yes, I remember?
3D
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2018, 20:50
Replies: 35
Views: 12,526
Posted By 3D CAM

NorthSouth. Loganair Twin Otters up till about...

NorthSouth.
Loganair Twin Otters up till about late 1981, early 1982, then Brymon took over with Dash 7s. Sheer luxury after the long haul in the Twotters.
3D
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2018, 20:17
Replies: 23
Views: 5,957
Posted By 3D CAM

I read somewhere, Faceache perhaps, that the Sea...

I read somewhere, Faceache perhaps, that the Sea Kings cabin roof panels were the problem, or part of it. My Sea King memory is 40 years ago but if I remember correctly they were rigid/ish and had...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2018, 08:15
Replies: 24
Views: 11,086
Posted By 3D CAM

Peter....I would suggest the damage to the sixth...

Peter....I would suggest the damage to the sixth window back, the sponson strut and at least one support tube hanging off, and the sponson sat off to the side are a bit of a hint. Also looks like the...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2017, 10:46
Replies: 14
Views: 3,847
Posted By 3D CAM

Portland closed as a Coastguard base earlier in...

Portland closed as a Coastguard base earlier in the summer, therefore no fuel available!
Although much has been made by the new occupier of the hangar, Heli Operations?, that they will supply fuel...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Dec 2016, 20:54
Replies: 20
Views: 5,304
Posted By 3D CAM

lowfat I find that comment offensive. UK SAR...

lowfat

I find that comment offensive. UK SAR has a dual hoist requirement following the death of Coastguard Winchman Billy Deacon, a good friend of mine!! I am sure also that some of my ex...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2016, 19:22
Replies: 5
Views: 2,681
Posted By 3D CAM

Well worth a visit!:ok: Take some tissues though,...

Well worth a visit!:ok: Take some tissues though, there is a lot of dust blowing around, well it got in my eyes when I visited.;)
3D
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2016, 20:10
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,772
Posted By 3D CAM

Oh no, not another! How many stories are there...

Oh no, not another! How many stories are there about Cliff?
RIP mucker!!

3D
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2015, 12:36
Replies: 21
Views: 6,594
Posted By 3D CAM

Wessex had a an inflated flot bag in the tail...

Wessex had a an inflated flot bag in the tail cone, at least the ones I worked on did! Very comfortable as well.:)
3D
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Dec 2015, 19:47
Replies: 238
Views: 161,706
Posted By 3D CAM

Gerald should get a medal backdated. :ok: 3D

Gerald should get a medal backdated. :ok:
3D
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Dec 2015, 19:45
Replies: 238
Views: 161,706
Posted By 3D CAM

Very sad to hear about Dave Miller passing away....

Very sad to hear about Dave Miller passing away. Whenever we came down from Unst to Sumburgh to do maintenance, Dave always made sure we were well looked after, even making sure the beer was O.K. in...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2015, 10:30
Replies: 11
Views: 3,439
Posted By 3D CAM

Whiskey Bravo... my pride and joy.:D:D But as an...

Whiskey Bravo... my pride and joy.:D:D But as an engineer I cannot give you any insights into the old girls flying characteristics, sorry. Look after her though please!:ok:

3D
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2015, 10:45
Replies: 62
Views: 16,780
Posted By 3D CAM

Blimey, that got out of hand rather...

Blimey, that got out of hand rather quickly!!:sad:
If the MOD are not forthcoming, how about approaching Bristow for one of their SAR S61s that were parked up at Norwich, the last time I heard?:E
...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jun 2015, 10:18
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,772
Posted By 3D CAM

Betty has never forgiven Vince for that.. only...

Betty has never forgiven Vince for that.. only joking.

Not sure if he will be taking up welding either.???

I have already wished the boys all the best elsewhere but still, " All the best, now...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2015, 20:28
Replies: 2,913
Views: 965,642
Posted By 3D CAM

Training??? No.... the Coastguard don't...

Training??? No.... the Coastguard don't train!!!!:rolleyes:
3D
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2015, 15:55
Replies: 2,913
Views: 965,642
Posted By 3D CAM

Al, You know where that board would be if you...

Al,
You know where that board would be if you tried that with a bunch of navvies!!:eek:
And when was the last time you saw engineers and crews doing a "FOD PLOD" at a major airport? That is why...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2015, 12:01
Replies: 2,913
Views: 965,642
Posted By 3D CAM

Crab, not just the military! Civvy Portland...

Crab, not just the military! Civvy Portland operated out of a condemned, by the Navy, hangar, and portacabins for getting on ten years. With a two/three month spell with the aircraft getting its TLC...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2014, 10:00
Replies: 2,913
Views: 965,642
Posted By 3D CAM

Nice one John.:D:D 3D

Nice one John.:D:D
3D
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2014, 20:15
Replies: 141
Views: 62,338
Posted By 3D CAM

P3 Exactly!!!!:D Or are we missing...

P3

Exactly!!!!:D Or are we missing something?
But.... it is very low!
3D
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2014, 21:37
Replies: 2,913
Views: 965,642
Posted By 3D CAM

Vsf And not before time.:ok: My comment was...

Vsf
And not before time.:ok: My comment was meant to be tongue in cheek!
Things have obviously changed since I stopped spannering. Not that long ago!:hmm:

I am not taking anything away from...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2014, 19:26
Replies: 2,913
Views: 965,642
Posted By 3D CAM

Crab, nice to see that you recognise the...

Crab, nice to see that you recognise the underpaid Engineers.. oh.. sorry, my mistake.:rolleyes:
3D
;)
Forum: Rotorheads
7th May 2014, 11:29
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,772
Posted By 3D CAM

Alan.... that image is barred.:ok: 3D

Alan.... that image is barred.:ok:
3D
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2014, 10:00
Replies: 43
Views: 8,233
Posted By 3D CAM

In a couple of years time, all of this, us and...

In a couple of years time, all of this, us and them c**p will stop! You will all be Mr/Mrs/Ms. Or will you still be willy waving and saying Newquay could have done it better/quicker than Lee or...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Oct 2013, 12:06
Replies: 32
Views: 12,409
Posted By 3D CAM

Not sure if putting someones picture on here is...

Not sure if putting someones picture on here is "ethical" but it is nice to put a face to a name.
3D
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