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Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2017, 14:08
Replies: 50
Views: 17,642
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

I did the Hawk Course in 1984 and did spin...

I did the Hawk Course in 1984 and did spin recovery. I seem to remember that it was just the case of centralising the controls and closing the throttle. It came out of the spin a turn later. Was...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jun 2016, 18:42
Replies: 355
Views: 212,531
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

I seem to remember that the S92 fatalities were,...

I seem to remember that the S92 fatalities were, most likely, the result of the crew not following the ECL or misunderstanding the meaning of Land Immediately. Something the Bond and CHC 225 crews...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2015, 07:59
Replies: 29
Views: 9,331
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Heaven in Devon

Many moons ago I was on an SAR unit at Chivenor. The bloke next door bought a house where you could see a big yellow helicopter with Rescue written all over it at the bottom of the garden. He...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2013, 19:51
Replies: 238
Views: 161,796
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

I thought that the SAR spent a number of years in...

I thought that the SAR spent a number of years in a different hanger with a little Humming bird on it?
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Nov 2011, 10:58
Replies: 113
Views: 53,484
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Flying helmets offer protection and noise...

Flying helmets offer protection and noise attenuation, another good reason for using them.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2011, 20:55
Replies: 610
Views: 377,682
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Come on where are the yellow Wessex pictures? You...

Come on where are the yellow Wessex pictures? You must have some Crab?

Blooming IPad!!!!:ugh:
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2011, 20:47
Replies: 293
Views: 89,341
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

I agree that the tragic loss should not have...

I agree that the tragic loss should not have happened, but other current types also have a Land Immediately instruction following a total MGB oil pressure loss. Emergency Checklists like Normal...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2011, 19:44
Replies: 293
Views: 89,341
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

I think you will find that the stud issue was...

I think you will find that the stud issue was sorted a long time ago.

The S 92 is a positive step forward in heli design and a lot of pilots prefer it to EC products. I fly it and did not design...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2011, 18:15
Replies: 293
Views: 89,341
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Hi Shell M Are you suggesting that this...

Hi Shell M

Are you suggesting that this incident was the product of the design of the S92? If you have ever flown an aircraft with a selectable flight drive there was always a chance that things...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2011, 21:38
Replies: 31
Views: 6,945
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Hi All Keep an eye out for the wires. I was...

Hi All

Keep an eye out for the wires. I was part of the SAR crew that went to the Gazelle crash, very, very sad.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2011, 21:33
Replies: 610
Views: 377,682
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Doing wingovers all only own at RAF Mona. ...

Doing wingovers all only own at RAF Mona.

The Nav climbing down from the LHS at night in the hover and using the cyclic as a grab handle!

Happy days!!!!;)
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2011, 21:28
Replies: 113
Views: 53,484
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Pardon!!! Sorry... I had to say it.:)

Pardon!!!

Sorry... I had to say it.:)
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jul 2011, 16:15
Replies: 34
Views: 17,277
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Do BSP offer a commuting roster?:ok:

Do BSP offer a commuting roster?:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2008, 21:19
Replies: 1,404
Views: 262,395
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Thumbs up S92 Roa

There is a difference between the ROA's for Stornoway and Sumburgh. Stornoway have the Aux tanks fitted so have increased fuel capacity so can fly achieve the same ROA as a RAF Sea King but without...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2008, 14:50
Replies: 13
Views: 1,304
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Class 1 Medical

A simple question (I hope). For us oldies (over 40), does the Class 1 medical for Air Ambulance work in the UK last 6 or 12 months? Is HEMs work classed as single pilot air transport operations...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2008, 08:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,487
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

"we've been a bit busy see!" A great...

"we've been a bit busy see!"

A great film;).

A few years ago all the classic SAR films were put onto DVD and sent to the RAF SAR Flights, you might be able to get a copy.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2008, 08:39
Replies: 1,404
Views: 262,395
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

This is an interesting thread but people seem...

This is an interesting thread but people seem determined to slag the S92. Why? The S92 is only a new S61 or Sea King after all. New technology makes things safer for the operators.

In all this...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2008, 20:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,564
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

The Sea King! Which I think means all of them.

The Sea King! Which I think means all of them.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2008, 20:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,564
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Crab!

Just read a copy of a local news paper from Crab's area.

Apparently HRH Prince William has flown in a Yellow Sea King for a 2 hr SAR training sortie over the Irish Sea. It was interesting to...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Dec 2007, 12:22
Replies: 83
Views: 31,730
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

S92 Sar

There is a lot of whinging about the S92 on this thread. Mostly, I guess, from non S92 operators. Just about all the S92 SAR pilots are very pleased :)with the aircraft. The nose up attitude and...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2007, 21:25
Replies: 169
Views: 22,496
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Sar S92

Hay Crab I seem to remember the Sea King 3A comming into service and then being taken out of service less than 1 month later because it was unsafe. The S92 is doing a lot better than that! It is...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2007, 18:32
Replies: 92
Views: 21,678
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Crab This thread seem to have developed...

Crab

This thread seem to have developed into a S92 bashing session.

As far as I know no company makes a SAR only aircraft, they look at the market and produce an aircraft that will make them...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2007, 21:31
Replies: 41
Views: 7,706
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Thanks Jenkins its white wine now!!!!

Thanks Jenkins its white wine now!!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2007, 21:12
Replies: 41
Views: 7,706
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Last Working Day

I finished my last working day today after 25 years inthe RAF, it was marked by ...................nothing!

I was asked if I was arranging my own leaving do, but you might have thought that...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2007, 21:29
Replies: 84
Views: 15,239
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

What?

Saw this in the Sun today, thank (insert the appropriate deity) I am out in a few months. Still I can always sell my aircrew long johns on ebay, complete with certificate of authenticity!!!!...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2007, 21:11
Replies: 24
Views: 4,599
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Bridging Hours

It is tempting to suggest you "get some time in" but then I have been around for some time! The most stupid CAA rule is the min of 500hrs on type to get an accepted type on your ATPL(H) CPL(H). I...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2007, 21:31
Replies: 122
Views: 16,339
Posted By Gaspode the Dog

Winches on Police/Air Ambulance Helis

Rules and regs can be changed even by the CAA, so it is not inconceivable for a set of non-passenger HEMS/Police rules to be introduced that allow the use of winches and NVG. The problem that...
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