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Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2012, 11:44
Replies: 15
Views: 6,076
Posted By Limpopo

Very sad to hear the news. I had the privilege...

Very sad to hear the news. I had the privilege of working with Tony many years ago and he was a most professional crewman/QCI and good friend.

I am sure those who worked with him the in the RAF...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2009, 14:33
Replies: 77
Views: 22,983
Posted By Limpopo

Seems as if someone has set up a petition...

Seems as if someone has set up a petition already:

Petition to: stop any further cuts to our armed forces, to do so would be wholly irresponsible and place the security of our nation in danger. |...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2009, 14:29
Replies: 1,404
Views: 263,415
Posted By Limpopo

Before you go much further with this discussion,...

Before you go much further with this discussion, perhaps you ought to read this link - RAF plans huge cuts in aircraft and stations - Times Online...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2009, 15:30
Replies: 40
Views: 8,357
Posted By Limpopo

Ron is actually a SAR winch and radar operator,...

Ron is actually a SAR winch and radar operator, not a pilot. However, saying that he could probably fly the Sea King as well as some pilots.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2009, 16:44
Replies: 40
Views: 8,357
Posted By Limpopo

And no doubt very embarrased by the kind comments...

And no doubt very embarrased by the kind comments that have been said here.

I too worked with Ron at Lossie for many years in the early-mid 80s and I too can say that he was a true professional...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2009, 13:10
Replies: 497
Views: 154,555
Posted By Limpopo

Any news likely today? I understand that Bond...

Any news likely today? I understand that Bond were briefing both Bristow and CHC management on the accident. I see the CAA cancelled G-REDU as PWFU yesterday (Permanently Withdrawn From use).
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2009, 10:56
Replies: 497
Views: 154,555
Posted By Limpopo

Bond have started flying their EC225s again...

Bond have started flying their EC225s again today. Doesn't appear to be operating on a BP flight looking at their flight schedule on the web.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2009, 11:07
Replies: 177
Views: 68,268
Posted By Limpopo

I heard secondhand at the weekend that contract...

I heard secondhand at the weekend that contract pilots (i.e. not full time pilots) in Aberdeen were being told that their services were no longer required.
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Feb 2009, 17:31
Replies: 49
Views: 7,886
Posted By Limpopo

As someone who flies helis in and out of...

As someone who flies helis in and out of Aberdeen, I must say that ATC do good for both us and our FW brethren. Last week was a bit of a nightmare coming back from offshore when told to hold out at...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jan 2009, 11:30
Replies: 1,404
Views: 263,415
Posted By Limpopo

Crab, before your time, but comments like that...

Crab, before your time, but comments like that were made by the Wessex fraternity when the Sea King was introduced to SAR. We still got the Sea King. At the end of the day you adjust your procedures...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2008, 15:20
Replies: 30
Views: 6,482
Posted By Limpopo

Cannot comment on the S92 as I haven't flown in...

Cannot comment on the S92 as I haven't flown in one, although on the radio have heard the aircon through the microphone of those that do. However, having flown the AS332L, L2 and EC225, the cockpit...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2008, 19:20
Replies: 176
Views: 32,796
Posted By Limpopo

Thanks HC, sounds good to me ;)

Thanks HC, sounds good to me ;)
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2008, 16:55
Replies: 176
Views: 32,796
Posted By Limpopo

Talking of weights, any truth that the EC225 has...

Talking of weights, any truth that the EC225 has a disposable load approaching 450Kgs (1000lbs) greater than that of the North Sea modded S92s?

Have heard that the S92s cannot carry a full...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2008, 13:41
Replies: 301
Views: 45,080
Posted By Limpopo

Crab Like most things in life, you only get...

Crab

Like most things in life, you only get out what you put in to it. If you come out of the military and expected to be treated as a God by the other pilots who have had to pay thousands of...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2008, 17:35
Replies: 48
Views: 13,134
Posted By Limpopo

The North Sea flying both Offshore and SAR.

The North Sea flying both Offshore and SAR.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2008, 16:07
Replies: 29
Views: 5,313
Posted By Limpopo

Isn't that the forecast for England on...

Isn't that the forecast for England on Sunday/Monday?

Try a real METAR for Aberdeen.

EGPD 071650Z 25014KT CAVOK 07/M01 Q0993 NOSIG

As others have said, weather can be a bit cooler than...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2008, 11:59
Replies: 35
Views: 5,043
Posted By Limpopo

Pat, 69B is normally an Alba Platform flight from...

Pat, 69B is normally an Alba Platform flight from Aberdeen. However, G-PUMI was travelling south at the start of a long journey to new pastures. I suspect that the ferry crew may not have been aware...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2008, 16:05
Replies: 51
Views: 8,904
Posted By Limpopo

Odi, OK, sorry I thought you meant EGPD. Makes...

Odi, OK, sorry I thought you meant EGPD. Makes it even worse then as at that range he should have been loud and clear. I've worked with AWACS before and they have been extremely good and their...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2008, 12:01
Replies: 51
Views: 8,904
Posted By Limpopo

So, that would have put him about 150nm from the...

So, that would have put him about 150nm from the scene. No wonder Comms weren't that good, especially if he descended from FL290 to FL200!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2008, 10:36
Replies: 51
Views: 8,904
Posted By Limpopo

I was in one of the civvy cabs that was involved,...

I was in one of the civvy cabs that was involved, and the above is a very accurate and short description of what happened.

I would just like to pass on my thanks to the excellent job the crew of...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2008, 14:51
Replies: 83
Views: 31,875
Posted By Limpopo

Roofus Think you missed the point of the...

Roofus

Think you missed the point of the article, it was about the poor communications currently fitted to the S92 to talk to various units when a long way offshore, not the helicopter itself...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2007, 09:07
Replies: 36
Views: 6,028
Posted By Limpopo

Night SAR callout from RAF Lossiemouth to the NW...

Night SAR callout from RAF Lossiemouth to the NW of Scotland many, many years ago in a Sea King. Took off with winds gusting 50-55Kts. Went around the top as weather totally unsuitable for a...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2007, 16:16
Replies: 176
Views: 32,796
Posted By Limpopo

Have I got this wrong in that the FAA has not...

Have I got this wrong in that the FAA has not certified the EC225? If so how have ERA got 8 on order? A US company I believe. The item below comes from the HAI website at...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2007, 07:49
Replies: 17
Views: 3,487
Posted By Limpopo

The aircraft had one of the two warning lights...

The aircraft had one of the two warning lights come on intermittently after 5 minutes airborne. It was nothing serious and was a fault in the warning system. To be of a serious nature BOTH MGB Fire...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2007, 20:30
Replies: 92
Views: 18,986
Posted By Limpopo

Really? Anyone seen or heard it yet? I thought...

Really? Anyone seen or heard it yet? I thought it was supposed to have arrived this time last week, or perhaps it was mistaken for the Danish one that is currently sitting outside CHC since the...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2007, 20:24
Replies: 6
Views: 2,009
Posted By Limpopo

Evidently had a tail rotor servo warning come up,...

Evidently had a tail rotor servo warning come up, but crew believed it was a "software problem" rather than the servo playing up.

With regard to CHC and their on-going problems with the S92, why...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2007, 09:43
Replies: 200
Views: 33,828
Posted By Limpopo

HAL9000 I am not aware of a complete full...

HAL9000

I am not aware of a complete full civilian unit operated by British companies. However, one unit set up in the last few years had trainers with both an ex-military background and fully...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2007, 15:56
Replies: 200
Views: 33,828
Posted By Limpopo

That is assuming, of course, that there hasn't...

That is assuming, of course, that there hasn't been a review of where the SAR units are located by then and the units cut or amalgamated. Not saying there will be, but it's been done before and who...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2007, 13:27
Replies: 200
Views: 33,828
Posted By Limpopo

No, I haven't missed the whole point. I just see...

No, I haven't missed the whole point. I just see comments from individuals who think that the civilian world will provide a poorer service than the military, because there wont be as much money put...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2007, 09:31
Replies: 200
Views: 33,828
Posted By Limpopo

Hmmm! I wonder how the CIVIL MCA units have...

Hmmm! I wonder how the CIVIL MCA units have lasted for the last 20+ years then, if they don't get enough training, don't train co-pilots to being captains, don't have enough hours, don't have enough...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Mar 2007, 20:32
Replies: 45
Views: 8,311
Posted By Limpopo

HeliComparator Many thanks for the update. ...

HeliComparator

Many thanks for the update. I was working on what Rotorhub had on its site and assumed that the Bristow EC225s were for the North Sea. I guess the CHC EC225s may very well be for...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Mar 2007, 10:13
Replies: 45
Views: 8,311
Posted By Limpopo

OK, I did say it was only a rumour. ...

OK, I did say it was only a rumour.

Interesting your comment on 10+ S92s in Norway. The CHC website states 5 for Norway, 3 for Denmark and 5 for UK (1 pax and 4 SAR). The Norsk website states 5...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2007, 14:13
Replies: 45
Views: 8,311
Posted By Limpopo

Rumour control has it that a Norwegian oil...

Rumour control has it that a Norwegian oil company using the S-92 has now decided not to have any more on its contract due to serviceability problems plus complaints from its staff over comfort and...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2007, 14:02
Replies: 12
Views: 4,287
Posted By Limpopo

Nice Photos. Is the contract a Cougar one,...

Nice Photos.

Is the contract a Cougar one, or is it being leased to someone like CHC Helikopter Service?
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2007, 14:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,415
Posted By Limpopo

It will be one of the two Bond Offshore AS332L2s...

It will be one of the two Bond Offshore AS332L2s operating on a BP Offshore Search and Rescue contract ("Jigsaw"). One is normally based in Sumburgh and the other on the Miller Platform. I suspect...
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