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Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2023, 03:43
Replies: 190
Views: 51,535
Posted By Scattercat

The 135 has a Fire Extinguisher system available...

The 135 has a Fire Extinguisher system available as a supplemental kit option (FMS 9.2-9) ... the basic configuration has a Fire Warning system only. It will be interesting to see how this aircraft...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2022, 06:10
Replies: 13
Views: 2,349
Posted By Scattercat

It seems that you have a fairly robust system in...

It seems that you have a fairly robust system in place already, but "forgetful pilots" are creating an unnecessary workload. I get the communication difficulties in working in remote locations (Aust'...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2022, 04:43
Replies: 88
Views: 15,397
Posted By Scattercat

I'd also add that depending on the type you're...

I'd also add that depending on the type you're flying (left seat / right seat?) ... I would always try to have my escape route on my side. Just helps with SA when you need it most.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Aug 2022, 11:45
Replies: 12
Views: 2,957
Posted By Scattercat

Roger's accident was actually a training flight....

Roger's accident was actually a training flight. But yes, tragic.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2022, 05:27
Replies: 119
Views: 18,452
Posted By Scattercat

[QUOTE=megan;11169240]Never a truer word, night...

[QUOTE=megan;11169240]Never a truer word, night VFR in my time in Oz was legal in pitch black conditions, all that was needed was VFR weather as defined by regs, and keep clear of cloud, was never...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2021, 15:01
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,305,681
Posted By Scattercat

I think we're saying the same thing Ilamaman :ok:

I think we're saying the same thing Ilamaman :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Mar 2021, 11:55
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,305,681
Posted By Scattercat

I'd add further, that from a human factors...

I'd add further, that from a human factors perspective, we build a much better picture (situational awareness) from what we see directly with our eyes, as opposed to what and how we interpret images...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Mar 2021, 04:13
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,305,681
Posted By Scattercat

Exactly Crab. I still struggle to understand how...

Exactly Crab. I still struggle to understand how this organisation allowed this technology and capability to go unused.
Does anyone know if they are using NVG now?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2020, 06:54
Replies: 11
Views: 3,907
Posted By Scattercat

Dugong

No pic's unfortunately, but my most unusual lift was a stranded Dugong (Sea cow) from a beach onto a trailer.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2020, 05:11
Replies: 16
Views: 7,379
Posted By Scattercat

Preliminary report issued 12/08/20:...

Preliminary report issued 12/08/20: https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/5778459/ao-2020-031_prelim.pdf
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jul 2020, 05:19
Replies: 16
Views: 7,379
Posted By Scattercat

Interesting to note that .... "The crew returned...

Interesting to note that .... "The crew returned to Archerfield" .... I wonder if a "land immediately" and check the damage may have been a more appropriate action rather that a 20 min return flight?...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2020, 06:31
Replies: 40
Views: 11,140
Posted By Scattercat

Question: Is this service NVIS equipped? Is this...

Question: Is this service NVIS equipped? Is this capability routinely employed in police op's in the USA?
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jan 2020, 06:17
Replies: 756
Views: 899,828
Posted By Scattercat

I often find myself looking for the "Like" button...

I often find myself looking for the "Like" button .... this post from SAS is one of those occasions. My great fear is that after 35 years of flying, I may make a human error one day and end up in a...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jul 2019, 14:37
Replies: 548
Views: 511,599
Posted By Scattercat

The floats are armed for over-water flights ......

The floats are armed for over-water flights ... they activate via float valve switches situated in the MLG wells.

I see nothing in these photos to indicate any float inflation. The Fwd bags are...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2018, 03:48
Replies: 24
Views: 9,013
Posted By Scattercat

I use this system regularly & over the years have...

I use this system regularly & over the years have found it to be generally quite reliable. It also gives you plenty of warning(s) if it's not functioning as requested or when you change a parameter....
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Mar 2018, 05:19
Replies: 189
Views: 72,710
Posted By Scattercat

Hear, hear :D .... likewise, having done plenty...

Hear, hear :D .... likewise, having done plenty of both M/E IFR & S/E NVFR MPT ... I can attest to the view that these operations have been some of the most demanding flying in my 30 plus years. As...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2018, 07:19
Replies: 189
Views: 72,710
Posted By Scattercat

As a technicality, I would suggest that a...

As a technicality, I would suggest that a "trainee" is a person to whom a new skill or qualification is being imparted by a "trainer". As distinct from a "check flight" where one qualified pilot, is...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2018, 13:01
Replies: 189
Views: 72,710
Posted By Scattercat

No Crab, Australia is not exempt. However, in...

No Crab, Australia is not exempt. However, in practical terms, due to having vast regions that are very sparsely populated, we don't have the same level of response capability in those areas as you...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2017, 09:14
Replies: 236
Views: 167,823
Posted By Scattercat

I couldn't agree more Hookesjoint. Whilst the...

I couldn't agree more Hookesjoint. Whilst the capabilities of the modern aircraft we're seeing nowadays makes overwater SAR at night & in adverse weather a much safer thing than in the past, it's...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jul 2017, 06:32
Replies: 18
Views: 6,641
Posted By Scattercat

Not necessarily so. At several places I have...

Not necessarily so. At several places I have worked, pilots were formally qualified and approved for minor maintenance actions including the removal, inspection, cleaning & replacement of chip plugs....
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2017, 12:15
Replies: 156
Views: 73,132
Posted By Scattercat

I totally agree T & S. All this talk of IFR/IMC,...

I totally agree T & S. All this talk of IFR/IMC, VFR/VMC, Twins, Singles, Single Pilot, Multi crew, Airways, Heli' Approaches etc, etc is missing the point completely. It doesn't matter what aircraft...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2017, 07:08
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,305,681
Posted By Scattercat

GOULI, I really hope not. The ONLY time I put my...

GOULI, I really hope not. The ONLY time I put my & my crew's life in the hands of an IMC procedure, is when I know that it has been designed to a prescribed set of approved criteria, with all of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2017, 06:38
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,305,681
Posted By Scattercat

My comments above are more concerned with IMC /...

My comments above are more concerned with IMC / VMC conditions & the "how to" rather than the rules governing such. Yes, the correct use of the radar, should form a very important part of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2017, 04:37
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,305,681
Posted By Scattercat

I too have been closely following and have learnt...

I too have been closely following and have learnt from this sad thread.

1) In my operating area (Australia), regulations are very specific with regard to the way we must operate in IMC (IFR) and...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2017, 04:42
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,305,681
Posted By Scattercat

This issue of crews having some information on...

This issue of crews having some information on the patient's condition and possibly being influenced to "push the limits" misses the point. All aviation is a risk v gain decision & SAR / EMS is often...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Mar 2017, 11:40
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,305,681
Posted By Scattercat

Once all of the factors come to light in the...

Once all of the factors come to light in the investigation of this sad event, I suspect it will be somewhat more than "disappointing" that this crew weren't equipped with NVD's. It's not like this is...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2017, 12:32
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,305,681
Posted By Scattercat

:ok::D:D:D

:ok::D:D:D
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2017, 07:49
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,305,681
Posted By Scattercat

Which is why I asked the question back in post...

Which is why I asked the question back in post #93. I would be surprised if they were not using NVD on this type of mission, but maybe someone closer to this could answer.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2017, 05:13
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,305,681
Posted By Scattercat

My very sincere condolences. A question if I...

My very sincere condolences.

A question if I may from downunder .... does this operation use NVIS? If not, is this well proven technology on the table for the future there? Like all technologies,...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2017, 05:37
Replies: 14
Views: 5,541
Posted By Scattercat

RVDT: "HEMS Crab old chap. NOT SAR. Chalk...

RVDT: "HEMS Crab old chap. NOT SAR.

Chalk and cheese."

Not so much ....

Many operations conduct SAR/HEMS and there is often very little to distinguish the classification of the actual...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2016, 05:28
Replies: 77
Views: 20,772
Posted By Scattercat

As an interesting aside ... several years ago, a...

As an interesting aside ... several years ago, a friend of mine recovered (under-slung) an R44 from said pontoon following an EOL onto the water close to the reef. The previous scenic flight had been...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2016, 03:42
Replies: 77
Views: 20,772
Posted By Scattercat

Serf .... and your point is? This is in complete...

Serf .... and your point is? This is in complete compliance with CASA reg's. :ugh:
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2016, 06:27
Replies: 103
Views: 14,044
Posted By Scattercat

At 17 years of age, I was involved in a...

At 17 years of age, I was involved in a motorcycle accident that necessitated a ride to hospital in a helicopter. The seed was planted then and I've been flying since the mid 80's. I've been...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Nov 2016, 07:11
Replies: 36
Views: 12,937
Posted By Scattercat

I sometimes wish we had a "like" button on this...

I sometimes wish we had a "like" button on this forum. The last 6 posts deserve a "like". Common sense seems to be getting quite rare. :D:D
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2016, 07:09
Replies: 18
Views: 5,050
Posted By Scattercat

During many years at a SAR / EMS base, located...

During many years at a SAR / EMS base, located in an area where the Aussie army conducted much of it's training, we routinely transported injured & sick soldiers for all the reasons listed above....
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