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Search: Posts Made By: Tailspin Tommy
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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Feb 2015, 03:51
Replies: 34
Views: 31,614
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Unhappy What's Happening with Air Niugini? Pilots bailing!

I've been hearing rumors of several locals heading for jobs in the Middle East and flights being cancelled left and right! Wassup?
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Sep 2014, 22:31
Replies: 175
Views: 88,512
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

HL is alive and well. 4 S76 at BPN and more going...

HL is alive and well. 4 S76 at BPN and more going to Malaysia in Q4.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Oct 2013, 09:44
Replies: 24
Views: 9,242
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Snake Driver Does Good

Well done, Nick. Well deserved.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Aug 2013, 05:16
Replies: 46
Views: 11,401
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Anti-US attitude right to the grave, eh PA? ...

Anti-US attitude right to the grave, eh PA?
BRILLIANT!!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2013, 02:52
Replies: 1
Views: 971
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

AW139 Equipment Fit

I am searching for an answer to a question regarding the installation of both FIPS and air conditioning. Is it possible to have both bits of kit installed and available to operate (not...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jul 2013, 02:13
Replies: 292
Views: 96,150
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Vietnam Helicopter Novels

Chicken Hawk was good with regard to flight school stories, but was too much BS toward the end. There is no way one person could have experienced all that.

A good read is CW2 by Layne Heath.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jul 2013, 05:02
Replies: 28
Views: 7,252
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

DPS-POM

That would be convenient, but waiting on the price.:suspect:
Forum: Rotorheads
14th May 2013, 09:57
Replies: 669
Views: 184,015
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Nui Dat

I haven't heard that name in a long time. I was transitioning from UH-1C heavy Hogs to the AH-iG , with the NETT in Vung Tau. I recall hearing someone speaking English when we were transitioning to...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th May 2013, 09:32
Replies: 126
Views: 79,941
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Flies like an S-61 but with a lot of grunt. Mi-26...

Flies like an S-61 but with a lot of grunt. Mi-26 is more fun.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2013, 12:49
Replies: 99
Views: 15,287
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

How High legally

It all started in 1969 when assigned to an ARA unit. We used to hold at 500 to 6000 waiting to prep LZs for the slicks. Standard Purple Heart issued for facial rash from wearing oxygen mask.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2013, 12:33
Replies: 26
Views: 11,376
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Columbia Helo Crash in Peru.

I've never met a more professional organization than Columbia Helicopters. I've contracted their services for over 10 years in SE Asia and seen flight crews rotate between S. American and PNG many...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2010, 07:40
Replies: 227
Views: 54,065
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Watches vs appendages

Many moons ago the word going around among all the girls chasing after pilots was if he has a big watch, he has a small swinging Richard, and is always looking to cash a check. Bought the smallest...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2009, 18:05
Replies: 2,002
Views: 661,955
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Shell Management

Haven't you guys figured out by now that "Shell Management" is NOT part of Shell's management organization? Someone in a management role in any company would not expound in such an arrogant manner on...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2008, 11:33
Replies: 36
Views: 11,463
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Thanks much. Bellfest.

Thanks much. Bellfest.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2008, 11:24
Replies: 36
Views: 11,463
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Hi Brian, Any word on the name of the company...

Hi Brian,
Any word on the name of the company or type of aircraft?
Thanks,
Tom
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jun 2008, 04:53
Replies: 16
Views: 2,020
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Hevilift have one or two with P2 register

Hevilift have one or two with P2 register
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2008, 10:44
Replies: 51
Views: 6,554
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

My Two pennies worth; As one who has flown in...

My Two pennies worth;
As one who has flown in the GOM in the mid-70s to late 80s, landing on API-approved non-standardized helidecks (sometimes over 160 times a day), and being able to flee to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2008, 10:04
Replies: 38
Views: 4,198
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

What's the problem! 45 seconds to go out, get the...

What's the problem! 45 seconds to go out, get the gear down. That was a well executed response (and I sure practiced many times) to an abnormal procedure. Well done!
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2008, 19:55
Replies: 402
Views: 139,388
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Try this website for 47 info. ...

Try this website for 47 info.

www.bell47helicopterassociation.org (http://www.bell47helicopterassociation.org/)
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jan 2008, 03:58
Replies: 72
Views: 20,322
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

For fear of being thrashed by the aeronautical...

For fear of being thrashed by the aeronautical engineer-types of this forum, I've always heard that depending on the type of aircraft, up to 20% of the engine performance is directed to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2008, 11:20
Replies: 21
Views: 3,980
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Sorry. Had my panties in a wad yesterday. All...

Sorry. Had my panties in a wad yesterday. All better, now.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2008, 14:14
Replies: 21
Views: 3,980
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

212 Dude thanks for the website. Looked at...

212 Dude

thanks for the website. Looked at the Kawasaki website, but not close enough. I like your slight touch of arrogance in your comment, as well. You should consider Druidism. I became a...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2008, 05:51
Replies: 21
Views: 3,980
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

I thought that it might be the South African...

I thought that it might be the South African Rooivalk, but the Rooivalk does not have a fenestron. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3AlfNTP7_dw&feature=related

Thought it might havebeen the Chinese...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2007, 12:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,071
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Well, the table looked good when I attached it....

Well, the table looked good when I attached it. Sorry. Going back to the steel mill, now.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2007, 12:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,071
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

OEM Perf. Price Assist. Design Innov. ...

OEM
Perf.
Price
Assist.
Design
Innov.
Consist w/Regs
AW
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Forum: Rumours & News
16th Nov 2007, 14:51
Replies: 38
Views: 9,567
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

I though that fumes were standard anytime the...

I though that fumes were standard anytime the flaps were activated up or down.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2007, 12:57
Replies: 252
Views: 48,352
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

They've test the Hairy Koos

Careful lads. If we talk about this carbon footprint stuff to much relative to helicopters, the next step is testing pilots for their daily constitution output and chalk that into the total number....
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2007, 08:42
Replies: 49
Views: 18,122
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Makes me wonder the same. I'm sure that there is...

Makes me wonder the same. I'm sure that there is plenty of blame to go around. I can't believe that this aircraft wasn't researched more carefully. Sounds like abuse of procurement procedures...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2007, 07:54
Replies: 49
Views: 18,122
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

NEW Army Helicopters. Unsafe to fly

New Army helicopters have heat flaw

Officials say they are unsafe to fly on hot day

http://cache.boston.com/resize/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2007/11/09/1194665369_8206/539w.jpg (associated...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Nov 2007, 11:04
Replies: 477
Views: 130,507
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

EASA, Canadian Authorities To Discuss Q400 Woes ...

EASA, Canadian Authorities To Discuss Q400 Woes
Investigation Points To Maintenance As Cause Of One Gear Incident
Officials with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will meet
Wednesday...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2007, 14:13
Replies: 292
Views: 96,150
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Nick, I enjoyed your recount of the what we...

Nick,

I enjoyed your recount of the what we had to fly and the overloaded, under-powered aircraft. I flew with the 101st, 4/77 ARA. And, I'll say it for you; Yes, I have a Purple Heart because of...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2007, 06:52
Replies: 40
Views: 10,496
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Zebedee, To the water. Did about 200 to 250...

Zebedee,

To the water. Did about 200 to 250 over a three-year period before we got rid of them. Used to take a B206 on fixed floats and do autos with all company pilots, once a year. All to touch...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2007, 12:26
Replies: 40
Views: 10,496
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

I think you are right, Nick. This thread is...

I think you are right, Nick.

This thread is in a death spiral.

Let's talk about real flying.
Dual engine failure calls for the following procedures:
1. Full left pedal
2. Monitor the OAT...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2007, 10:54
Replies: 40
Views: 10,496
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

CS, I agree with you reference the long...

CS,

I agree with you reference the long run-on distance after the deceleration high pitch attitude. Nick can probably offer a more articulate answer; however, the answer to stopping or...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2007, 08:13
Replies: 27
Views: 11,094
Posted By Tailspin Tommy

Gomer, You mentioned one of the challenges to...

Gomer,
You mentioned one of the challenges to risk mitigation in the GOM; low-time pilots with limited or no experience in the oil patch. A good point. A prudent company would recognize that risk...
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