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Search: Posts Made By: Tailboom
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Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2022, 17:58
Replies: 80
Views: 24,674
Posted By Tailboom

Apparently a mechanical problem just after...

Apparently a mechanical problem just after takeoff from the shoot with the pilot opting to re land
Forum: Rotorheads
29th May 2022, 22:38
Replies: 12
Views: 6,235
Posted By Tailboom

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/8c6913c1_e706_4806_9f2b_232b4f5539c6_32ac0129f532cba126edb380caae096477883bb6.jpeg
Used to be G SWNG
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2019, 19:45
Replies: 10
Views: 2,454
Posted By Tailboom

Yes I think it was

Yes I think it was
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2019, 16:29
Replies: 10
Views: 2,454
Posted By Tailboom

This Instructor was the CFi for Sloane...

This Instructor was the CFi for Sloane Helicopters at Sywell in the 1980’s/90’s his name escapes me at the moment
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Oct 2018, 07:46
Replies: 20
Views: 3,950
Posted By Tailboom

There’s loads of people on here Nige looking to...

There’s loads of people on here Nige looking to form groups or asking about sfh so you’re doing nothing wrong, what a fantastic opportunity for someone just wished I lived closer
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2018, 07:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,143
Posted By Tailboom

Not very big

Not very big
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jun 2018, 22:20
Replies: 2
Views: 1,143
Posted By Tailboom

London Stadium Landing Site

Evening guys anyone know of a site near the stadium where we could land a 109, I believe it’s where West Ham’s ground is, I’ve checked the helipads thread but nothing
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2018, 23:00
Replies: 30
Views: 7,124
Posted By Tailboom

Brilliant Stuff, I would have used Pembrey but...

Brilliant Stuff, I would have used Pembrey but they called me back a few minutes after I called them to inform me it was cash only, if they hadn’t I would have gone in.
Heathrow Harry I hear what...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th May 2018, 07:13
Replies: 30
Views: 7,124
Posted By Tailboom

Guys it was obviously my fault for not making...

Guys it was obviously my fault for not making sure that I could get Jet 1, and in fairness they did tell me when I was inbound, but I took for granted that an airfield that was open and selling Avgas...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2018, 22:39
Replies: 30
Views: 7,124
Posted By Tailboom

Toptobottom a good reason not to call, these...

Toptobottom a good reason not to call, these airports then wonder why nobody flies in, they charged me £70.00 once in a Enstrom 480
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2018, 19:35
Replies: 30
Views: 7,124
Posted By Tailboom

Hi Jeepys totally agree with you, their a good...

Hi Jeepys totally agree with you, their a good bunch of guys and the lady who refuelled me, but to only sell Jet 1 Monday to Friday with a call out on weekends is crazy in this day and age ...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2018, 07:21
Replies: 30
Views: 7,124
Posted By Tailboom

Yes,£225.00 plus £50.00 landing fee, don’t get me...

Yes,£225.00 plus £50.00 landing fee, don’t get me wrong the guys there were very friendly and it’s not their fault but I just think it’s a bit steep
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Apr 2018, 18:31
Replies: 30
Views: 7,124
Posted By Tailboom

RIP off Jet 1 Fuel at Haverfordwest

Landed at Haverfordwest yesterday for some Jet 1, in fairness they did tell me after I said I was inbound that I’d have to pay a call out fee as they don’t supply Jet 1 on the weekend but by that...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Apr 2018, 06:32
Replies: 6
Views: 2,020
Posted By Tailboom

That’s what I was thinking Nigel

That’s what I was thinking Nigel
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Apr 2018, 07:39
Replies: 6
Views: 2,020
Posted By Tailboom

PPL (H) IR Rating

Guys as a PPL (H) with 3000+ hours, lapsed instructor rating with a multi engine rating and currently flying a A109 what would I need to complete an IR rating in the 109, what exams would I need to...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2018, 22:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,957
Posted By Tailboom

Still enjoyed it Phil and I'm loving flying the...

Still enjoyed it Phil and I'm loving flying the 109
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2018, 16:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,957
Posted By Tailboom

I did mine last year, it was very interesting and...

I did mine last year, it was very interesting and I enjoyed it, couldn't recommend Phil Croucher and Caledonian Advanced Training enough well worth getting in contact with him, he's quite often on...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2017, 20:52
Replies: 491
Views: 320,481
Posted By Tailboom

Flight Manual 109c

Hi guys anyone out there got a PDF flight manual for a AW109c, also what weight and balance apps are you using for the 109
Thanks
Forum: Rotorheads
25th May 2016, 07:22
Replies: 33
Views: 9,005
Posted By Tailboom

I've just flown 25hrs in the last 3/4 weeks in a...

I've just flown 25hrs in the last 3/4 weeks in a 120, what a fantastic machine, I cannot understand all the negative feedback directed at this Heli, it can only come from pilots who don't fly it ! ...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2015, 20:35
Replies: 12
Views: 4,150
Posted By Tailboom

Hi can you send me details of your machine and...

Hi can you send me details of your machine and contact details, I fly a 480B in South Wales & I have a friend of mine looking to buy one
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2015, 20:33
Replies: 33
Views: 9,578
Posted By Tailboom

CBS I'm not implying that this statement infers...

CBS I'm not implying that this statement infers to you but from what I can see the people who want these things gone are the ones who either can't or have difficulty carrying out Governor off and...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jan 2015, 21:55
Replies: 41
Views: 12,160
Posted By Tailboom

So Guys what would be the Heli you would buy if...

So Guys what would be the Heli you would buy if you had around £400/£500k and flew 3/4 people at any one time ?
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jul 2014, 20:07
Replies: 41
Views: 12,160
Posted By Tailboom

Arrrj if what the Bell guys say is true it's not...

Arrrj if what the Bell guys say is true it's not going to be good news for the R66, you'd be mad to buy it over the 66.
Before anyone says anything I really rate the R44 and the R66 and certainly...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2014, 22:20
Replies: 41
Views: 12,160
Posted By Tailboom

Went to Farnborough today and saw the 505 mock...

Went to Farnborough today and saw the 505 mock up, if half the Bell guys say is true, it's going to be some machine, their saying 125knts +, possibly 130knts with a usefull load of 1500+ lbs more...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2014, 20:18
Replies: 41
Views: 12,160
Posted By Tailboom

Max All Up Weight AS350/EC120/R66/206

Hi Guys looking for some help with what maximum all up weight you can use in your machines just trying to compare against what we can use with full tanks in our Enstrom 480B.

I know some machines...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2014, 21:28
Replies: 877
Views: 454,368
Posted By Tailboom

It would be interesting to know what was the...

It would be interesting to know what was the departure time filled on the GAR Report against the actual take off time,
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2014, 08:21
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,133
Posted By Tailboom

Surely when your low on fuel and especially if...

Surely when your low on fuel and especially if the low fuel light has already illuminated your main focus would be your hand on the collective, looking for a suitable landing spot and you'd be primed...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2014, 21:01
Replies: 34
Views: 9,285
Posted By Tailboom

Fantastic !

Fantastic !
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Apr 2013, 15:45
Replies: 21
Views: 3,944
Posted By Tailboom

Well Cumbernauld turned out just fine, 3.2hrs...

Well Cumbernauld turned out just fine, 3.2hrs from Cardiff a very relaxed airport just Airfield Traffic as radio on the way in, a 20 min £30.00 taxi ride into Glasgow
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2013, 09:44
Replies: 21
Views: 3,944
Posted By Tailboom

Even though we have ground handling wheels that's...

Even though we have ground handling wheels that's not acceptable, have to be permanent A109 eg.

Heliport says we can go in but can't park overnight on the weekends
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2013, 22:52
Replies: 21
Views: 3,944
Posted By Tailboom

Need to be as close to the centre as poss, going...

Need to be as close to the centre as poss, going to the Rugby, the Ospreys v ??? got to give the Heliport a call in the morning, to see if we can go in, just reading pooleys and it says that they...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2013, 16:18
Replies: 21
Views: 3,944
Posted By Tailboom

Landing Pad in Glasgow

Hi Guy's just been told by Glasgow Airport that they are not accepting Helicopters with skids at the present, apparently they turned away 2 Lynx this morning !!!

Does any one know of anywhere...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2012, 19:22
Replies: 27
Views: 6,698
Posted By Tailboom

I've been there, and auto'd down for an engine...

I've been there, and auto'd down for an engine off fantastic!!
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2012, 23:50
Replies: 64
Views: 14,968
Posted By Tailboom

Absolutely fantastic !! What a laid back guy

Absolutely fantastic !! What a laid back guy
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2012, 08:25
Replies: 501
Views: 163,077
Posted By Tailboom

I agree with toptobottom, landed in BTS yesterday...

I agree with toptobottom, landed in BTS yesterday 4 up in a R44 with a strong Easterly wind flowing down the valley I must say it was one of the toughest landings I've had in 20 years, the site...
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