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Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jan 2013, 20:25
Replies: 11
Views: 1,926
Posted By 206dvr

Been stooging round under lowering clag a few...

Been stooging round under lowering clag a few times and landed by farmers houses when the clag has become ridiculous. Always had a good reception and hot cuppa. In my experience no one ever minds...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2013, 07:36
Replies: 99
Views: 15,327
Posted By 206dvr

LOL. Loving it. 800' ! I feel that way above...

LOL. Loving it. 800' ! I feel that way above 200'..... The curse of the ag pilot.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2013, 21:37
Replies: 99
Views: 15,327
Posted By 206dvr

13,000 odd feet on a topping check in a UH-1H. ...

13,000 odd feet on a topping check in a UH-1H. (New engine.) Ground was 12,500 feet below me. And usually I'm within 200 feet of terra firma!

Was the most uncomfortable feeling ever! and I'm...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2012, 06:42
Replies: 19
Views: 5,497
Posted By 206dvr

Thanks for that cbox chip. The engineer did...

Thanks for that cbox chip. The engineer did mention collective friction. I guess tomorrow will start with a sit down and big discussion (including all of the suggestions on here, even the seat) I'll...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2012, 20:39
Replies: 19
Views: 5,497
Posted By 206dvr

I checked the thread this morning and was...

I checked the thread this morning and was surprised and happy to see the replies. Thanks again guys. I don't claim to know everything about the Huey, (I have 500 hrs on type. All ag work and...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2012, 06:36
Replies: 19
Views: 5,497
Posted By 206dvr

Thanks....

Hey thanks so far guys. Our on staff engineer was stumped. Cheif piot has had collective bounce and it isnt that, but I'll follow up on the rest of the thoughts you have passed on. Just seemed...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2012, 03:05
Replies: 19
Views: 5,497
Posted By 206dvr

Huey "bounce"

Has anyone out there had a bad vertical bounce develop very quickly with an external load in a UH-1H? Happened to me today. Came on in turns only and developed very quickly into a resonance that...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Mar 2010, 03:34
Replies: 23
Views: 10,050
Posted By 206dvr

Jeez I get bl....dy annoyed at crisp white...

Jeez I get bl....dy annoyed at crisp white shirted, tie wearing pilots putting ag pilots down! Sure we may be down among the weeds and wires all day and come home with mud on our boots, but for...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2010, 05:58
Replies: 500
Views: 124,547
Posted By 206dvr

Ag Pilot Position...

Right. I'm gonna try something here. See what happens. I see that there are some blokes on here with some experience so here goes....
I have a position available for an Ag pilot.
Lower North...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Sep 2009, 11:54
Replies: 500
Views: 124,547
Posted By 206dvr

Well done heli 79. See guys? With a bit of grim...

Well done heli 79. See guys? With a bit of grim determination you can still get yourself through a licence without asking for a hand out! Good to see. I hope one day your CV lands on my desk...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2009, 13:36
Replies: 500
Views: 124,547
Posted By 206dvr

When will people learn. There is still no easy...

When will people learn. There is still no easy way into the pilots seat. Work hard to earn the money to learn. Work harder to impress the boss as a loader. Work even harder when you get an...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2009, 13:15
Replies: 306
Views: 159,052
Posted By 206dvr

Check with a few suppliers before you buy. I did...

Check with a few suppliers before you buy. I did and saved thousands....
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jul 2009, 21:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,468
Posted By 206dvr

Reckon I'll be passing this one on at the next...

Reckon I'll be passing this one on at the next Company meeting to all my staff. Might be a good lesson learned for the H300 crew especially! We do hot refuel it on Ag ops. Anyone found leaving the...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2009, 21:04
Replies: 38
Views: 13,475
Posted By 206dvr

Thanks mate I'll give them a call

Thanks mate I'll give them a call
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2009, 03:02
Replies: 38
Views: 13,475
Posted By 206dvr

Do you guys know of anyone over there who may...

Do you guys know of anyone over there who may need a hand? I know the area and am legal over there at the moment. Things look pretty grim from this side of the Tasman. Just thought I'd offer. You...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2008, 00:07
Replies: 18
Views: 8,360
Posted By 206dvr

Thanks for the data Rick. Food for thought. The...

Thanks for the data Rick. Food for thought. The 300 and the 47 don't seem too far apart %age wise, but the 47 has more than twice the number of accidents. This may be that it has been around...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2008, 19:21
Replies: 18
Views: 8,360
Posted By 206dvr

here's where I'm at....

Three things to think about for my mind. 1. Purchase cost. We have a turbine and were looking to not double the mortgage. 2. Running/ Insurance costs. Putting a lower time pilot on this one and...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2008, 00:56
Replies: 18
Views: 8,360
Posted By 206dvr

Thanks guys

nigelh are you trying to sell me another 206!!! Or just the spares. All I was thinking of was a piston machine to fill in the gaps. The 47 I thought might be more forgiving for a low time pilot...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Dec 2008, 18:48
Replies: 18
Views: 8,360
Posted By 206dvr

I had heard that the 47 was docile and put out a...

I had heard that the 47 was docile and put out a nice spray pattern. I get the point about spares etc. I don't want to get a 44. We are a Robinson free zone around here and I can't see that...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Dec 2008, 00:16
Replies: 18
Views: 8,360
Posted By 206dvr

Bell 47 or H 300C on Ag work?

Looking to purchase second machine to back up the turbine. Was going for a H300C but then heard some good things about the Bell 47. Mainly the load. Anyone operated the Bell 47 on ag? Thoughts...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jul 2008, 05:11
Replies: 27
Views: 6,660
Posted By 206dvr

Took 5 years to save up and get the licence and...

Took 5 years to save up and get the licence and then another 5 years of loading etc to get flying. The first 1000 hrs is always the hardest. Keep trying and don't give up.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2008, 08:19
Replies: 500
Views: 124,547
Posted By 206dvr

Hughesy I have yet to meet any student loan guys...

Hughesy I have yet to meet any student loan guys that I would hire as a pilot. Don't get me wrong on this subject, it is the scheme that is turning out the wrong type of guy not the other way...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2008, 07:36
Replies: 500
Views: 124,547
Posted By 206dvr

Goose we need to talk I think May have an idea...

Goose we need to talk I think May have an idea for you
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2008, 07:32
Replies: 500
Views: 124,547
Posted By 206dvr

Sick of the excuses

R22 guy,

That sounds like a lot of excuses.:{ Boo Hoo life's soooo tough I couldn't do it on my own. Didn't have the time or money. Sick of hearing it. Work hard and get there. The world owes...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2008, 03:02
Replies: 500
Views: 124,547
Posted By 206dvr

Good to see some operators coming up with some...

Good to see some operators coming up with some sense on this thread. I posted my thoughts on the loan scheme a while ago and some people weren't too happy to hear the truth. :ugh:But put it this...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2008, 21:00
Replies: 58
Views: 10,227
Posted By 206dvr

Thanks for bringing this up guys. I was looking...

Thanks for bringing this up guys. I was looking to get a second smaller machine as a spray ship. The R44 was near the top of the list as a docile spray ship for a low time pilot. But now I will be...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2007, 03:56
Replies: 500
Views: 124,547
Posted By 206dvr

Simple advice from a crusty old operator

Here's a few things to consider no matter where you learn to fly. ( In my humble opinion) Don't train with new C Cat instructors They will teach you how to pass the test thats all. Train with someone...
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