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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Oct 2014, 08:18
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,544
Posted By coatimundi

When FlyGlobespan had an aircraft based in...

When FlyGlobespan had an aircraft based in Aberdeen some years ago for Euro Holiday destinations, didn't they do quite well out of it? Certainly when I flew with them to ALC the load factors were...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2014, 08:12
Replies: 197
Views: 63,285
Posted By coatimundi

But the EBS "training" is not very realistic, all...

But the EBS "training" is not very realistic, all it really shows you is how to put the thing on, and deploy it.

I did my last survival refresher in September 2013, therefore it will be Sep 2017...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2014, 18:01
Replies: 23
Views: 11,981
Posted By coatimundi

Just to let everyone know that I have received a...

Just to let everyone know that I have received a most comprehensive reply from Bristow Helicopters saying that the manouevre was in response to a spurious TCAS warning, and I am completely satisfied...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2014, 07:19
Replies: 23
Views: 11,981
Posted By coatimundi

To answer some of your responses: I would...

To answer some of your responses:

I would say that we were just North of Oldmeldrum at the time, and I am aware that this is a time of high workload for the pilots. I live in Dyce, and know that...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2014, 09:59
Replies: 23
Views: 11,981
Posted By coatimundi

I assumed it was turbulence at the time, but on...

I assumed it was turbulence at the time, but on speaking to one of my fellow passengers outside the terminal he said he observed a small fixed wing aircraft very close to us during the event. I know...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2014, 08:44
Replies: 23
Views: 11,981
Posted By coatimundi

North Sea Helicopter Incident?

Could anyone here let me know if anything untoward happened to a helicopter on approach to Aberdeen yesterday 4th January 2014?

At this stage I don't want to get anyone into trouble but I...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2013, 09:39
Replies: 2,609
Views: 874,443
Posted By coatimundi

Can't speak for the i-petition but the reason for...

Can't speak for the i-petition but the reason for stupidity is right there - bl**dy Facebook!

Not all of us offshore use Faceache, many of us have studied the recent accident reports very...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jul 2013, 10:13
Replies: 309
Views: 141,265
Posted By coatimundi

I can't speak for all installations but...

I can't speak for all installations but Transocean drilling rigs do have wi-fi available on board for the personal use of the workers. :ok:

On my rig it is, however, a very slow connection at...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Apr 2013, 15:57
Replies: 47
Views: 11,972
Posted By coatimundi

Ryanair - Daily Express!

Surprised no-one has picked this one up yet:

Terror as plane lands sideways | World | News | Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/392974/Terror-as-plane-lands-sideways)

300 pax...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2012, 14:21
Replies: 994
Views: 294,453
Posted By coatimundi

Just to make things clear. the Talisman boat...

Just to make things clear. the Talisman boat transfer for offshore workers does not involve basket transfers to and from the platforms - the vessel is taking personnel out to the Auk/Fulmar/Clyde...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th May 2012, 06:51
Replies: 289
Views: 110,124
Posted By coatimundi

Thanks to everyone for their comments on this -...

Thanks to everyone for their comments on this - much appreciated by the offshore workforce :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
13th May 2012, 11:50
Replies: 289
Views: 110,124
Posted By coatimundi

We were told offshore some time ago that HUMS was...

We were told offshore some time ago that HUMS was a wonderful addition to helicopter safety. With this in mind, would someone care to comment on these words from the Interim Report:

These sensors...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th May 2012, 13:24
Replies: 26
Views: 9,688
Posted By coatimundi

Hopefully there will be some interesting answers...

Hopefully there will be some interesting answers about autorotation and other safety aspects after today's events...:ooh:
I am being inundated out here offshore with questions about Bond (we don't...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th May 2012, 11:56
Replies: 289
Views: 110,124
Posted By coatimundi

Callsign is Bond 88R

Callsign is Bond 88R
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Oct 2011, 09:48
Replies: 4,404
Views: 1,278,214
Posted By coatimundi

CabinCrewe Further to LPFR's reply, have a...

CabinCrewe

Further to LPFR's reply, have a look at this:
Aberdeen has fastest rise in disposable incomes - FT.com...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Aug 2011, 09:44
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,544
Posted By coatimundi

Looking forward to viewing this new business...

Looking forward to viewing this new business park; I'll have lots more time to look at it as I sit in my car during the rush hour jams around the airport with all the extra traffic generated by this...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2011, 07:20
Replies: 42
Views: 9,279
Posted By coatimundi

Our skipper was quite clear (and pressure is...

Our skipper was quite clear (and pressure is never applied to him to say otherwise) that his FRC could not be deployed yesterday - but he could use the scoop.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2011, 05:24
Replies: 42
Views: 9,279
Posted By coatimundi

Good responses all, chaps, but perhaps I should...

Good responses all, chaps, but perhaps I should have made my point a bit clearer - why have the parameters been changed all of a sudden without this info being communicated to the chaps offshore, and...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2011, 16:12
Replies: 42
Views: 9,279
Posted By coatimundi

North Sea Weather Considerations

We were a bit bewildered today offshore in the Central North Sea when we were told that our crew change helicopters weren't coming because the sea state did not permit launch of the standby vessel's...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2010, 07:32
Replies: 22
Views: 6,751
Posted By coatimundi

No, not the oil industry, just the poor low-grade...

No, not the oil industry, just the poor low-grade roustie who wonders why the :mad: his helicopter has been cancelled when he's just seen another helicopter pass by overhead....:{

Speaking for...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2010, 12:47
Replies: 22
Views: 6,751
Posted By coatimundi

Back to the subject of the thread, us chaps...

Back to the subject of the thread, us chaps sitting out on the rigs hoping to get home before Xmas are wondering what's going on between the various operators out of Aberdeen.

During the worst of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Aug 2010, 16:00
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,544
Posted By coatimundi

Donegal flights are M,W,Th,F only and a damn fine...

Donegal flights are M,W,Th,F only and a damn fine service it is too! It is a refreshing change for us oilrig types, who usually go through Broomfield House to Scatsta or the Bristow/CHC terminals, to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Aug 2010, 14:51
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,544
Posted By coatimundi

"The airport operator and airlines know where the...

"The airport operator and airlines know where the passengers who travel through ABZ/EGPD are going to."

Really?

I travel to Alicante 4/5 times a year - since the demise of Globespan I go...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Apr 2010, 07:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,915
Posted By coatimundi

There are a few of us out here who indulge in a...

There are a few of us out here who indulge in a bit of off-duty birding :ok:

Your Peregrine sighting is noteworthy, but not unusual. We tend to see more raptors during the Autumn migration...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2010, 07:50
Replies: 286
Views: 73,738
Posted By coatimundi

North Sea Ops

For info - an EC225 has just lifted off the Sedco 704 en route for Aberdeen at 0840 local time. :ok:

This a/c had been shut down offshore since the 14th due to a tech problem. Another EC225 will...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2010, 08:25
Replies: 286
Views: 73,738
Posted By coatimundi

Helicopters and Volcanic Ash?

It's an interesting morning out here in the North Sea...:bored:

As my door is being battered down by worried helicopter passengers asking what's going on, can I prevail upon you professionals for...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2009, 20:02
Replies: 497
Views: 154,247
Posted By coatimundi

Report from rescue chopper (Rescue 51) just now,...

Report from rescue chopper (Rescue 51) just now, the a/c in question is floating upright but appears to be missing the tail boom.

I am about 30 NM from the scene, all the guys on my rig have been...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2009, 19:49
Replies: 497
Views: 154,247
Posted By coatimundi

Confirm from offshore radio traffic that all...

Confirm from offshore radio traffic that all personnel are safe and do not require immediate evacuation to a hospital, they are now discussing how to get the 15 on the rescue vessel up to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2009, 19:43
Replies: 497
Views: 154,247
Posted By coatimundi

Sounds very good now, all rescue vessels being...

Sounds very good now, all rescue vessels being stood down. No reports yet on condition of survivors but the radio traffic is very positive.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2009, 19:30
Replies: 497
Views: 154,247
Posted By coatimundi

All personnel now recovered from sea to winch...

All personnel now recovered from sea to winch chopper (3) and the rest on a rescue vessel.

Edit - the control Nimrod says all personnel accounted for.

Listening from a nearby installation...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Jun 2007, 21:26
Replies: 53
Views: 13,497
Posted By coatimundi

"Half a ton" was exactly what the captain said in...

"Half a ton" was exactly what the captain said in his first announcement to us just before we disembarked - whether this was said for effect or purely a generalisation I do not know. However there...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Jun 2007, 11:14
Replies: 53
Views: 13,497
Posted By coatimundi

As a long-time lurker on this forum (former...

As a long-time lurker on this forum (former airline employee, currently regular offshore helicopter passenger) I have never felt qualified to comment on any subject, but in this case I most certainly...
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