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Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2009, 20:27
Replies: 18
Views: 2,358
Posted By bayou06

I've had my Oregon Aero seat cushion for 9 months...

I've had my Oregon Aero seat cushion for 9 months now and have flown about 500 hours in it in both a S-76 and a King Air 200. I find it really makes a difference when flying more than 3+ hours a day,...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2009, 04:18
Replies: 103
Views: 70,120
Posted By bayou06

Falcon Air Services - Abu Dhabi

Anyone have any insight with FAS? Pay, benefits, conditions? They are advertising for PICs & SICs on JSfirm. TIA.

Bayou06
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2008, 16:04
Replies: 44
Views: 12,142
Posted By bayou06

Zalt, Not sure on their load. I've flown...

Zalt,

Not sure on their load. I've flown the job a few times and the load was typically around 2400 pounds or so. You usually arrived with 45 min of fuel reserve at the rig (which has fuel). ...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2008, 01:29
Replies: 44
Views: 12,142
Posted By bayou06

Zalt, In response to your ?s; i)...

Zalt,

In response to your ?s;

i) Did the crew give you any idea of the sink rate or the altitude they stabalized at? If the FDR data has been examined as suggested I'm suprised such...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2008, 01:04
Replies: 44
Views: 12,142
Posted By bayou06

Was There

I know both the pilots and spoke to them after the incident. THEY activated the floats due to the uncommanded decent and their proximity to the aqua. Making fairly far reaching speculations on an...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2008, 02:03
Replies: 326
Views: 286,568
Posted By bayou06

S-76C+/++ digital RFM

Does anyone have a copy they could share? I'd like get one on digits to study up on. I have a study guide, but I'd like my own copy to reference. TIA.

Bayou06
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2007, 23:01
Replies: 47
Views: 12,377
Posted By bayou06

Uhhh,,,,Why?

Lipstick on a pig.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jun 2007, 12:06
Replies: 15
Views: 5,113
Posted By bayou06

YES! I had this problem on my B407 last winter. ...

YES! I had this problem on my B407 last winter. I was stuck for two days on a toad stool in the GOM when she refused to latch during the start. After numerous attempts (varying the amount of time...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jun 2007, 19:42
Replies: 18
Views: 2,649
Posted By bayou06

You situation in the Southern UK bases track very...

You situation in the Southern UK bases track very similarly with what we face in the GOM. I fly for Air Log and currently our main medium lift is the S76s, so we face nearly the same planning...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jun 2007, 12:04
Replies: 18
Views: 2,649
Posted By bayou06

Heli, Interesting. You folks in the North...

Heli,

Interesting. You folks in the North Sea plan with fuel as primary factor and load as a secondary factor. I understand why with the weather you face there. In the GOM, the weather is VFR...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jun 2007, 11:51
Replies: 18
Views: 2,649
Posted By bayou06

Why would you depart if you didn't have weather...

Why would you depart if you didn't have weather or fuel for an alternate in the first place?
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jun 2007, 12:31
Replies: 18
Views: 2,649
Posted By bayou06

Fuel & the North Sea

How do the oil operators support the aircraft with fuel in the North Sea? Do they have fuel on the drilling rigs/vessels or dedicated fuel stations on certain platforms?

I was under the...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th May 2007, 23:32
Replies: 25
Views: 5,019
Posted By bayou06

I hope you're not pulling my leg

It's a FLIR turret. Probably has low-light TV as well. Since it doesn't appear to be mounted on an attach helo, it probably doesn't have targeting systems as well.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th May 2007, 02:37
Replies: 60
Views: 42,519
Posted By bayou06

EC 120 vs B206

Speed: EC
Support: Bell (by a big margin)
Baggage: EC (but you sacrifice BIG on payload)
Reliabilty: Bell (by a big margin)
PAX comfort: EC

Our company (offshore operator) has grounded...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2007, 00:09
Replies: 8
Views: 3,649
Posted By bayou06

Disappointed....

I can't but help but say that I am disappointed in this month's calendar. Is this the normal disposition of the Birmingham, England's LE aircraft? From from what I've heard of a great deal of LE...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2007, 19:01
Replies: 1,327
Views: 375,220
Posted By bayou06

S76A in the GOM

Not to worry, there are many C, C+, C++ at all the major operators in the GOM, with more coming each month.

You will really dig the OSAP approaches offshore :)
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2007, 17:18
Replies: 1,327
Views: 375,220
Posted By bayou06

S76A

Thanks Nick,

I should be going through the C+ & C++ transition down in West Palm here in the next month or two. I look forward to working through all the EPs you really can't do in the aircraft....
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2007, 17:11
Replies: 1,327
Views: 375,220
Posted By bayou06

S76As in the GOM

Come on down to the GOM. There are plenty of As still flying around. However, they seem to be rapidly be replaced by the Cs variants.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2007, 23:40
Replies: 32
Views: 5,356
Posted By bayou06

EC120 - Please!

If you want a REAL single engine small aircraft..Get a B407. You can fill every seat and a full bag of gas and still scream during take off.. I've had it at MGW and it still took off at 1000 fpm. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2007, 23:29
Replies: 1,327
Views: 375,220
Posted By bayou06

? for Nick Lappos - S76A Tail Rotor

I've recently transitioned into the S76A (took my check ride today!). During preflights I've noticed four "bumps" about 1/3 of the way from the blade root of the tail rotor. They appear to be...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2007, 04:09
Replies: 14
Views: 4,339
Posted By bayou06

And Where do you get this Information?

How reliable is this information?
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Apr 2007, 22:52
Replies: 1
Views: 1,635
Posted By bayou06

S76 Performance Planning Software

anyone familiar with any software available similar to the Performance Planning Card (PPC) available for the S76 series as well as other aircraft (B206, EC135, ect)?

Thanks.

PS: I've google,...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2007, 00:48
Replies: 25
Views: 4,008
Posted By bayou06

Please Expound on the B407

Nick,
Please expound on your statement regarding the certification of the B407. I know the B407 is a derivitive of the OH-58D and the B206 family. I understood the B407 was certified under the...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Feb 2007, 11:34
Replies: 20
Views: 5,629
Posted By bayou06

Flying Near Flare Booms

As a preface, I fly in the Gulf of Mexico for one of the larger Operators and fly around flare booms daily. Some of the hazards have been mentioned above;

- degradation of engine performance...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
23rd Feb 2007, 13:42
Replies: 1
Views: 1,016
Posted By bayou06

SATSair ?

Anyone work for SATSair who would know what they pay and what benefits they offer? I visted the website and they offer no hint on pay & benefits.

The training program looks very comprehensive...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2007, 14:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,315
Posted By bayou06

Canadian Job Market

I'm considering pursuing some jobs in Cananda, but I really can't seem to find too much info on the wages most offer.

Could a few of you in the know let me know what the different helicopter...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2007, 18:53
Replies: 1
Views: 785
Posted By bayou06

Converting FAA to Canadian CAA

How difficult is it to convert FAA ATP, IR to CAA equivalents? Is it the same conviluted process as converting to JAA? TIA
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Dec 2006, 01:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,716
Posted By bayou06

slope limit

Aesir is correct. There is no slope limit in the B206 RFM. The limit is the controllability of the aircraft.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2006, 17:51
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By bayou06

Smile Thank you

Thanks for your time brother. I appreciate your help.

Bayou06
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Nov 2006, 21:26
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By bayou06

FAA to JAA Practical Exam in the US

I am looking for a flight school and examiner that could do the ATP and IR flight training and practical exams here in the United States. Is this a possibility? I know that I can do the written...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2006, 22:24
Replies: 226
Views: 57,408
Posted By bayou06

Many thanks

Thanks for taking the time to help out. It's good to know what's ahead (although it seems a bit much, I've had and used my IR for many years now). Again, thanks for the assist.

Bayou06
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2006, 12:38
Replies: 27
Views: 3,289
Posted By bayou06

Thank you for the Responses

I appreciate you taking the time to respond to my question. It appears the bottom line is, whatever the gain, there must be a cost somewhere. I guess until the payoff is appreciable the coaxial...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2006, 12:33
Replies: 19
Views: 3,487
Posted By bayou06

Chevron is using the AB 139

Our Neighbor Chevron is using AB 139s on a single contract (sorry, can't recall who with). All the feedback I've heard is positive FWIW. Most guys dig the speed and power and squawk about the...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2006, 18:27
Replies: 226
Views: 57,408
Posted By bayou06

JAA IR Course (including Converting FAA IR to JAA IR)

What are the requirements for converting a FAA IR to a JAA IR? I've read the different options on converting ATP and CPL, but I can't seem to find the requirements for converting the IR.

Does...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2006, 03:09
Replies: 27
Views: 3,289
Posted By bayou06

MR/TR compared with Coaxial Aircraft Design

Why is it that we are still designing aircraft around Brother Igor's original concept? As a non-engineer/designer, I'd like to inquire as to why hasn't the coaxial designed aircraft been more...
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