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Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2013, 10:10
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,230
Posted By Winch-control

jayteeto

Here is another wording, if your means of transport is designed to carry out a specific job, and you use it for those means, and something fails, whose fault is it?
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Dec 2013, 09:40
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,230
Posted By Winch-control

It would appear the AAIB have stated that this...

It would appear the AAIB have stated that this incident was not mechanical. So electrical? or is this a play on words?
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2013, 08:26
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,230
Posted By Winch-control

To me it is clear, there are but 2 choices. ...

To me it is clear, there are but 2 choices.

Number 1. There was a failing on the part of the pilot.
Number 2. There was a failing with the a/c.

Given the failings of the AAIB, it will be a...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2013, 09:55
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,230
Posted By Winch-control

Let's just jump in and be completely direct. ...

Let's just jump in and be completely direct.

There is no apparent mechanical problem with this incident. If there was the a/c would be grounded.

What emergency call was made by the rear crew?
...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2013, 06:56
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,230
Posted By Winch-control

Given we are in the 21st century, is it not to be...

Given we are in the 21st century, is it not to be considered unacceptable, that the authorities, given to them power to investigate, cannot with all the evidence laid in front of them come up with an...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2013, 06:11
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,230
Posted By Winch-control

Assuming no catastrophic failure, which may be...

Assuming no catastrophic failure, which may be assumed by no grounding of the a/c type.

What was sent from the a/c to base such that they feel secure in that no action needs to be taken with...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2013, 08:56
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,230
Posted By Winch-control

I cannot disagree with any of that, except maybe...

I cannot disagree with any of that, except maybe the rear crew put out a call by some means. Oh and maybe a total failure of one component...
Sorry to be able to agree! I hope my disagreement agrees...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2013, 08:28
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,230
Posted By Winch-control

Maybe the a/c ended up 30 deg nose down on...

Maybe the a/c ended up 30 deg nose down on initial impact, maybe it didn't
Maybe an emergency call was put out by some means, maybe it wasn't.
Maybe there was no fuel onboard, maybe there was....
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2013, 07:46
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,230
Posted By Winch-control

Assuming no Mayday/Pan call put out on UHF/VHF,...

Assuming no Mayday/Pan call put out on UHF/VHF, what means would an emergency call have been put out by the rear crew?
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2013, 13:47
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,230
Posted By Winch-control

WH06

Whitehead 06 there are but 3 responses:

a: mechanical
b: pilot
c: mechanical and pilot

You have said that there is no reason to ground the type. Your thoughts please.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2013, 13:09
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,230
Posted By Winch-control

White

"If the manufacturers or operators thought it likely that there was a catastrophic technical failure, I would have thought it obvious that they would have grounded the fleet pending some sort of...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2013, 12:56
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,230
Posted By Winch-control

"If the manufacturers or operators thought it...

"If the manufacturers or operators thought it likely that there was a catastrophic technical failure, I would have thought it obvious that they would have grounded the fleet pending some sort of...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2013, 11:49
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,230
Posted By Winch-control

"I dont see why that TCs comment would be "very...

"I dont see why that TCs comment would be "very concerning". If the manufacturers or operators thought it likely that there was a catastrophic technical failure, I would have thought it obvious that...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2013, 10:49
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,230
Posted By Winch-control

TC

"which means the operators have a rough idea what may have caused this".

That is very concerning, given your 2500hrs.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2013, 23:18
Replies: 64
Views: 19,890
Posted By Winch-control

A safer pair of hands I have never flown with....

A safer pair of hands I have never flown with. RIP Dave Traill. Condolences to all family and friends of all involved.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2011, 11:10
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,322,044
Posted By Winch-control

I think you, and previous posters have now driven...

I think you, and previous posters have now driven this thread well off track... maybe intentional, maybe not.
Lets get back to the point, and lets be blunt.
What was/ wasnt fitted to the a/c is...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Nov 2010, 09:35
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,322,044
Posted By Winch-control

It was a really accurate reconstruction (not) in...

It was a really accurate reconstruction (not) in a Mk3, not a Mk2 albeit the similarity with dubious release to service and dubious procedures do ring a bell on the familarity front..... again the...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2010, 10:03
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,322,044
Posted By Winch-control

I will not be allowed to reply. CPLS was fitted...

I will not be allowed to reply. CPLS was fitted the day the a/ c arrived in Aldrgrove.
Sqn Ldr Burke did express his opinion the a/c should not be flown.
Regards.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2010, 12:50
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,322,044
Posted By Winch-control

Even though it is 2 x Mk 3 a/c with crews that...

Even though it is 2 x Mk 3 a/c with crews that have no idea what happend during the Mull incident, that are involved with the enquiry. can we please be mindfull of what the outcome means.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2010, 12:34
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,322,044
Posted By Winch-control

I agree with your post.

I agree with your post.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2010, 12:14
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,322,044
Posted By Winch-control

Lets put this cpls to bed, The cpls was in those...

Lets put this cpls to bed, The cpls was in those days mounted in the a/c under the coaming on the nhp side (to reduce glare) with the control unit in the cabin on the port side at station 140 ish on...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2010, 12:01
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,322,044
Posted By Winch-control

Oh dear , we have no idea what is required of a...

Oh dear , we have no idea what is required of a crew to make a sand or night landing, and this has no relevance to the Mulll.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2010, 11:52
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,322,044
Posted By Winch-control

The weather is a red herring... The CPLS is a red...

The weather is a red herring... The CPLS is a red herring.... The planned route is a red herring.....The a/c serviceability now that is of concern.

To put this to bed, CPLS was fitted to the a/c...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Sep 2010, 21:32
Replies: 2
Views: 573
Posted By Winch-control

The (Perth Oz) Terminals are on opposite sides of...

The (Perth Oz) Terminals are on opposite sides of the airfield.
The shuttle bus is a poor service, however there are always taxis outside the terminal, you do not need to rely on the shuttle, but...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Jul 2010, 02:36
Replies: 8
Views: 1,687
Posted By Winch-control

Nub

Here in lies the nub of the matter; If you don't like it, well rev up and get the hell outta here!

I have been chastised myself for being beligerent and sarcastic and in retrospect agreed with...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Jul 2010, 09:54
Replies: 2,279
Views: 343,351
Posted By Winch-control

From the other forum: DUGGIE FASHION

Apologies, still don't know how to link posts...



I find this highly offensive to our troops, ground and air, that are serving in the Afghan and Iraq theatres. Not to mention all those that...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Jul 2010, 07:18
Replies: 11
Views: 1,871
Posted By Winch-control

I think the topic has been done to death....

I think the topic has been done to death. managing fatigue is an individual issue.

For example mil SAR UK routinely work a 24hr shift pattern. As an example, arrive at work at 07.30, brief/do...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Jun 2010, 12:08
Replies: 97
Views: 18,212
Posted By Winch-control

In the Mil world....Tea Coffee or Me? a phrase...

In the Mil world....Tea Coffee or Me? a phrase coined frquently in (my time) the mil, usually by pylits that have forgotten they are just taxi drivers... and it is ALL just banter!
As is SLF, along...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Jun 2010, 11:35
Replies: 28
Views: 6,340
Posted By Winch-control

Just to be devils advocate (as I often pay to sit...

Just to be devils advocate (as I often pay to sit in these exit row seats) if no one will agree to move there, or, lets say for the sake of arguement it is a flight full of octagenarians that are not...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Jun 2010, 10:44
Replies: 2,279
Views: 343,351
Posted By Winch-control

The nub of the matter; it is about crews having a...

The nub of the matter; it is about crews having a CSM on board that has to work. In all the threads, on all the pprune forums, there is no one that has declared a case for CSM's not doing cabin...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Jun 2010, 11:05
Replies: 2,279
Views: 343,351
Posted By Winch-control

Johno said (and sorry mods, I don't know how to make a link...)

Quote is from johnowhiskeyx today at 10.39 pprune time.

Just another couple of thoughts..

If a perk is withdrawn, after advisement, then what is the way forward, and what are the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Jun 2010, 10:06
Replies: 2,279
Views: 343,351
Posted By Winch-control

Betty girl on the CC forum...

Well Betty girl, welcome to the real world, 10 years of Nulabour (supported by Bassa and Unite and the majority of the UK population led you to this situation). No immigration policy? No financial...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Jun 2010, 05:14
Replies: 2,279
Views: 343,351
Posted By Winch-control

So in light of the latest job offers from BA, is...

So in light of the latest job offers from BA, is anyone else wondering why?

Why have BA not ended this? Why can they not end it?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Jun 2010, 10:49
Replies: 116
Views: 22,930
Posted By Winch-control

EISNN

That is a possibility, or..
a) The a/c is ditching: panic, confusion, get it on any old way..
b) The safety brief wasn't given/received as it was intended..

Either way, the pax managed to exit...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Jun 2010, 10:33
Replies: 2,279
Views: 343,351
Posted By Winch-control

If I understand correctly, Bassa/Unite are not...

If I understand correctly, Bassa/Unite are not allowed to continue or re-ballot on the same strike issue (imposition). They therefore need to seek a reason to strike. Unfortunately they appear to...
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