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Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2018, 03:46
Replies: 36
Views: 9,616
Posted By Delta Torque

Easy to be an armchair expert, but I believe I'd...

Easy to be an armchair expert, but I believe I'd have aborted the approach very much earlier, At 100% tq, and no reserve, AND starting to fall through. You know that it's only going to get worse.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2018, 01:33
Replies: 32
Views: 11,472
Posted By Delta Torque

Japanese, Thomas.....Japanese......

Japanese, Thomas.....Japanese......
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2017, 00:12
Replies: 432
Views: 199,502
Posted By Delta Torque

John, You always fly in expensive kit. ...

John,


You always fly in expensive kit. And the aircraft is quite natty, too. You can take the man out of the Royal Navy, but.....
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Apr 2017, 22:55
Replies: 432
Views: 199,502
Posted By Delta Torque

Sometimes, pilots do the most 'out of character'...

Sometimes, pilots do the most 'out of character' things. I've lost a few friends over the years, and I've pondered the same thing.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2016, 21:18
Replies: 69
Views: 12,087
Posted By Delta Torque

I'm just a learner. 35 years.

I'm just a learner. 35 years.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2016, 22:23
Replies: 21
Views: 5,593
Posted By Delta Torque

Well done John!

Well done John!
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2016, 01:35
Replies: 45
Views: 15,562
Posted By Delta Torque

Hard to tell from the camera angle. There may be...

Hard to tell from the camera angle. There may be a lot more tip clearance than it appears at first glance.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Sep 2016, 00:01
Replies: 60
Views: 20,435
Posted By Delta Torque

Well, the two major factors here are the...

Well, the two major factors here are the excessive rate of descent, and the lack of altitude to recover. The natural tendency to apply aft cyclic only results in a pitch up attitude change, the...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2016, 22:57
Replies: 60
Views: 20,435
Posted By Delta Torque

Yet another chandelle/wingover/return to target...

Yet another chandelle/wingover/return to target gone wrong. Rolls out of the manouvre with a high rate of descent, no altitude left to recover, honks in the power and applies aft cyclic. Result is...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Mar 2016, 22:18
Replies: 72
Views: 64,772
Posted By Delta Torque

As someone mentioned, this recent piece has no...

As someone mentioned, this recent piece has no barnacle encrustation. You could speculate an inflight breakup, and this piece falling on the land, and not spending any time in the sea.


A major...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2016, 03:43
Replies: 87
Views: 34,156
Posted By Delta Torque

Driveshaft failure? There is a change in engine...

Driveshaft failure? There is a change in engine note, and apparent reduction in RRPM.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2015, 23:17
Replies: 23
Views: 6,910
Posted By Delta Torque

While I have no love for Robbies, these guys...

While I have no love for Robbies, these guys looked like they were doing a good job.
I've seen 'well known global companies' doing worse.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Nov 2015, 07:16
Replies: 38
Views: 27,960
Posted By Delta Torque

Those aboard don't need condolences, they are...

Those aboard don't need condolences, they are deceased, tragically.

Was this one of the machines working out of Franz Josef?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2015, 20:19
Replies: 156
Views: 60,735
Posted By Delta Torque

Sad to see a thread on this respectable forum...

Sad to see a thread on this respectable forum descend into the depths of ignorant regulator bashing. You don't want rules and regulations? Piss off, and don't fly in my airspace, then.
Forget the...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2015, 00:14
Replies: 101
Views: 15,989
Posted By Delta Torque

Arrr....it's nice to be able to see in the dark. ...

Arrr....it's nice to be able to see in the dark. A bit of a training and equipment cost, but it must be worth it. Why fly blind, when you can see?
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2015, 01:33
Replies: 101
Views: 15,989
Posted By Delta Torque

Oh, your neck stops hurting after awhile. :-)

Oh, your neck stops hurting after awhile. :-)
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2015, 23:45
Replies: 101
Views: 15,989
Posted By Delta Torque

My speculation would be a mix of mission creep,...

My speculation would be a mix of mission creep, in the context of a gradual lowering of pilot experience.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2015, 22:32
Replies: 101
Views: 15,989
Posted By Delta Torque

No, NVGs are usually helmet mounted. There is a...

No, NVGs are usually helmet mounted. There is a bit of weight involved, and they are initially quite uncomfortable to wear, but the benefits soon outweigh the discomfort.


As a previous poster...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2015, 22:24
Replies: 101
Views: 15,989
Posted By Delta Torque

Modern NVGs are much more suited for landing in...

Modern NVGs are much more suited for landing in brightly lit areas, more so than the early versions of ANPVS5 and ANVIS 6, which did not operate in a high light environment. ANVIS 9, with ITT or L3...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th May 2015, 02:23
Replies: 158
Views: 45,721
Posted By Delta Torque

Sydney Harbour Bridge

I have fond memories of flying an Army Kiowa (206) in a 5 ship formation under the Harbour Bridge, back in the 80's. The local media chopper, who was filming the formation, decided at the last...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Mar 2015, 03:54
Replies: 44
Views: 48,489
Posted By Delta Torque

I doubt the post from cboxhot.

I doubt the post from cboxhot.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2014, 22:22
Replies: 37
Views: 7,543
Posted By Delta Torque

When I was younger and quite stupid, I tried...

When I was younger and quite stupid, I tried rearward translational lift in a 365C. The rapid flip to a 90 degree nose down attitude certainly caught my attention, and reinforced the fact that even...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2012, 06:40
Replies: 10
Views: 4,304
Posted By Delta Torque

I worked for Tub at Oakey, in the 80's. Great...

I worked for Tub at Oakey, in the 80's. Great boss, great bloke.

Cheers Tub!
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2010, 06:47
Replies: 29
Views: 12,926
Posted By Delta Torque

r22

Not a lot of margin in the R22, and the examiner probably let things get to the limit of his/her comfort zone before getting the rrpm etc, under control. In the real thing, you won't have the luxury...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2009, 05:54
Replies: 35
Views: 15,050
Posted By Delta Torque

Pick up Yaw left Drift right ...

Pick up

Yaw left

Drift right

Descend

Skid Contact
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Aug 2009, 07:13
Replies: 966
Views: 991,195
Posted By Delta Torque

I agree with you !00% there, brother G! Why...

I agree with you !00% there, brother G!

Why re invent the wheel?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jun 2009, 12:52
Replies: 78
Views: 39,961
Posted By Delta Torque

Perhaps a good read through CAO 82.6 may dispel...

Perhaps a good read through CAO 82.6 may dispel some of the ignorance, rumours and innuendo in this thread.

Maybe mickk was referring to the 1996 Army accident, involving Blackhawk helicopters...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2009, 10:12
Replies: 68
Views: 11,793
Posted By Delta Torque

Crikey, no names no pack drill....but yes...that...

Crikey, no names no pack drill....but yes...that was the man!
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2009, 09:08
Replies: 68
Views: 11,793
Posted By Delta Torque

In a past life, I spent some time in the army...

In a past life, I spent some time in the army with a guy called 'Major' (his Christian name), whose rank was Captain...

So he was 'Captain Major L.......'..

hehe
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Oct 2008, 01:21
Replies: 631
Views: 126,371
Posted By Delta Torque

Yes, as Helmut says...the Nitsun is good, down...

Yes, as Helmut says...the Nitsun is good, down to about 1000 ft, then becomes a PITA. I have not used the IR filter on the Spectralabs Nitesun, but I am told it has some airspeed limitations which...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Sep 2008, 23:21
Replies: 966
Views: 991,195
Posted By Delta Torque

'Maybe you could send a CV to gentex so they can...

'Maybe you could send a CV to gentex so they can improve their product with your advice.'

http://static.pprune.org/images/smilies/thumbs.gif

pmsl!
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Sep 2008, 23:19
Replies: 966
Views: 991,195
Posted By Delta Torque

wow...great advice

'...keep away from Gentex! they offer less protection than a bobble hat! just bubble wrap melted into a shell. The Helmets I personally recommend are alpha helmets...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Aug 2008, 03:41
Replies: 17
Views: 1,822
Posted By Delta Torque

Thanks G....hats off to MT!

Thanks G....hats off to MT!
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jul 2008, 21:35
Replies: 52
Views: 7,244
Posted By Delta Torque

Fine words from an experienced operator TET, and...

Fine words from an experienced operator TET, and I tip my hat to your expertise...but we are really talking apples and oranges..:)

Cattle, however belligerent, do not employ small arms or heavy...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jul 2008, 06:20
Replies: 52
Views: 7,244
Posted By Delta Torque

Yes, I agree re Angus...a fine aviator and...

Yes, I agree re Angus...a fine aviator and leader..

BOIs have to come up with a tangible target, be it supervisors, pilots or whatever...the fact that Special Ops is just bloody dangerous is...
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