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Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2014, 10:45
Replies: 48
Views: 9,430
Posted By Treg

Has there been any discussion about CSAR for the...

Has there been any discussion about CSAR for the Hornet crews? Just wondering if they have dedicated aircraft operated by US (or other nation) during RAAF sorties, or are they reliant upon a shared...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2014, 12:37
Replies: 37
Views: 14,272
Posted By Treg

Soloviev, apologies for the drift from original question

RMK

Whilst I respect your 1000 jumps, I would side with BB on this one (LMFAO). Having said that, I agree that in the sports jump world static line is an inferior process and a novice wishing to...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2014, 12:43
Replies: 37
Views: 14,272
Posted By Treg

BB Although I chuckled at your story, for...

BB

Although I chuckled at your story, for some strange reason my palms started sweating.

The airship was at our base as a trial for bushfire spotting/command evaluation (this failed due low...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2014, 10:57
Replies: 37
Views: 14,272
Posted By Treg

Quote: ...I guess akin to a balloon departure?...

Quote: ...I guess akin to a balloon departure? But with a static line this 'buzz' would be virtually non-existent since the line and rapid deployment of the chute would give a quick stabilisation to...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2014, 23:25
Replies: 37
Views: 14,272
Posted By Treg

Danger I and colleagues completed a number of static...

I and colleagues completed a number of static line jumps from B212 in the eighties. We did not hover, but maintained about 40kts. Static lines secured to floor rings resulting in bags not extending...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2014, 00:46
Replies: 12
Views: 3,751
Posted By Treg

Sweaty Palm Moments

Adam, your description of the static pole brought sweaty palm memories of a job to a Collins Class boat 80nm of Geraldton, Western Australia in fading light a few years back.

The job was to...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2014, 23:21
Replies: 235
Views: 45,943
Posted By Treg

A Pararescue colleague received this via telegram...

A Pararescue colleague received this via telegram on the day of his wedding.
“At a critical moment later tonight if things are not going as well as expected, don’t worry, just remember to… Look –...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2014, 07:47
Replies: 56
Views: 14,718
Posted By Treg

NAAFI positive memories

I can think of one; the manager who stepped up from normal duties to assist gun crews engage inbound raid during the Falklands... But that's about it :}
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2014, 03:18
Replies: 338
Views: 93,073
Posted By Treg

Anfi Your analysis may add up from an...

Anfi

Your analysis may add up from an aviators perspective, but PAX may prefer to stay in the air. Regardless of fact, PAX perception of safety ultimately pays your bills so the maths may need to...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2014, 02:47
Replies: 197
Views: 63,566
Posted By Treg

Question for all If it was your...

Question for all

If it was your child/partner sitting in a non-window seat of a full machine would you prefer them to have a compressed air escape set including a demand valve, or a rebreather?
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2014, 05:10
Replies: 23
Views: 6,389
Posted By Treg

OBE

Just last year my parents were awarded OBEs but they have chosen not to use this title in signature blocks.
The fact the award was Australian in origin and stands for “Over Bloody Eighty” probably...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2014, 09:51
Replies: 15
Views: 1,509
Posted By Treg

Remembering "The Doc"

Squadron Leader Paul McCarthy (1974 - 2005) RAAF Pearce medical officer killed during relief mission on Nias Island, Indonesia.

The 'Willy-town' dim sim champion is not forgotten and his cross...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2014, 23:04
Replies: 5
Views: 2,334
Posted By Treg

Outstanding

Outstanding work, hope the rescued individuals supplied the beer afterwards.

Good job he did this overseas though, otherwise HSE Police would be lining him up for a pineapple!
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Dec 2013, 03:36
Replies: 16
Views: 7,649
Posted By Treg

Ok, cheers

Ok, cheers
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Dec 2013, 02:02
Replies: 16
Views: 7,649
Posted By Treg

So there is no situation where you would foresee...

So there is no situation where you would foresee impact forces causing these two occupants to collide due to movement away from the vertical braced position?
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th Dec 2013, 21:17
Replies: 16
Views: 7,649
Posted By Treg

Thanks obira, I was seated in a forward...

Thanks obira,

I was seated in a forward facing seat opposite the rear facing seat. There was limited space between myself and the man sitting opposite me, meaning that if we both bent forward we...
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th Dec 2013, 09:18
Replies: 16
Views: 7,649
Posted By Treg

I guess you work for Qantas?

I guess you work for Qantas?
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th Dec 2013, 04:37
Replies: 16
Views: 7,649
Posted By Treg

Rear facing PAX seat

Hi all

I flew to Roma in Queensland this week on Qantas link flight and noticed that the rear facing PAX seats have just a lap belt, but the flight attendant has a four point harness. Should it...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2013, 11:55
Replies: 24
Views: 7,775
Posted By Treg

As previously stated Cabe, I will wait for the...

As previously stated Cabe, I will wait for the final report before making further comment.

Thanks for your input so far.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2013, 07:45
Replies: 24
Views: 7,775
Posted By Treg

Crab, the optimistic side of me hopes you are...

Crab, the optimistic side of me hopes you are right, but with no specific mention of a review of overland training height restrictions in the ATSB 'Further Investigation' and 'Safety Action'...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2013, 09:36
Replies: 24
Views: 7,775
Posted By Treg

CYHeli, a strop is fitted under the shoulders and...

CYHeli, a strop is fitted under the shoulders and high up the back for maximum comfort. However, the longer someone is suspended the less comfort their is, and the greater the weight pulling down on...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2013, 15:50
Replies: 24
Views: 7,775
Posted By Treg

John, I am concerned that further discussion on...

John, I am concerned that further discussion on the merits of winching for this scenario will produce stronger derogatory labels than "monday morning umpiring", but as this is the second fatal...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2013, 09:45
Replies: 24
Views: 7,775
Posted By Treg

"...On arrival the crew noted that some trees had...

"...On arrival the crew noted that some trees had been cleared to create a larger winching area and that the patient had been moved to this area..."

John, do you happen to know who the ground...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2013, 06:29
Replies: 24
Views: 7,775
Posted By Treg

Thanks for the feedback

Apologies for the slow response, nonetheless thanks for the feedback. The boson’s chair lift is one I’ve never heard of for helicopter operations, but certainly demonstrates lateral thinking given...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2013, 12:25
Replies: 24
Views: 7,775
Posted By Treg

Was this winch necessary?

https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2013/aair/ao-2013-136.aspx

The above link into the preliminary report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau covering an operational...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2013, 05:05
Replies: 2,609
Views: 877,906
Posted By Treg

Perception v Reality

During crisis it is important for those managing it to understand the difference between the perception and reality of their crisis.

Operators responding to an event are dealing with the reality...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2012, 22:50
Replies: 53
Views: 28,523
Posted By Treg

Secondary Drowning?

Regarding the “drowning” confusion after “rescue”, an areato consider may be secondary-drowning?

The report identifies that lifejackets worked, but this maybe specific to the inflation component...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
20th Jun 2012, 04:51
Replies: 12
Views: 6,463
Posted By Treg

Highest Duty

Uncle Fred,

I have read HighestDuty and had the opportunity to hear first-hand the events of the Hudson landing during at a recent aviation safety summit.

From my understanding there were...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2011, 07:34
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,992
Posted By Treg

HUET Provider Observations

Hi Mickjoebill

Speaking as the chairman of the Asia Pacific Training Providers Advisory Group, a body made up of leading HUET providers in the region that train to the international OPITO...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2011, 01:38
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,992
Posted By Treg

Cold shock

Bass Straight in winter will get your attention...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jan 2011, 22:37
Replies: 30
Views: 18,698
Posted By Treg

Pretty good job

As a PJ in the NSCA it was pretty dam near perfect: good machines, good equipment, good jobs and, although I didn't fully appreciate it at the time... fantastic support from management.

Despite...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2010, 10:13
Replies: 6
Views: 1,924
Posted By Treg

Aussie crewman patter 101

"Hey, you blokes up the front! Main and tail clear right; get your arses into gear and slide right five... No, the other right you dopey basta#d!"
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2010, 23:29
Replies: 0
Views: 912
Posted By Treg

Canadian HUET Drills

Does anybody know the HUET drill sequence undertaken by PAX/pilots operating offshore in the Newfoundland area? And does this vary between initial training and refresher training?
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
26th Sep 2010, 13:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,775
Posted By Treg

This bloke could fly blnd!

A few years back I had a medical from a former test pilot, then doctor, who had undertaken trials to improve a pilot’s ability to withstand ‘g’. This gentleman was one of the most the unassuming...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
24th Sep 2010, 03:13
Replies: 129
Views: 30,261
Posted By Treg

Australian regulator info page on safety case's

http://www.nopsa.gov.au/document/QandA%20-%20Safety%20Case%20in%20Context.pdf

May offer some differing perspective
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