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Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jun 2019, 12:52
Replies: 33
Views: 27,884
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

I may be wrong, but I understand the stabiliser...

I may be wrong, but I understand the stabiliser is an approved work platform for maintenance.........
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2018, 11:44
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,605,555
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

Could it be that in some cases interference drag...

Could it be that in some cases interference drag is reduced ? This might be true of the F-15 and F-18, but it doesn't look like it for F-16, Typhoon, etc. .......
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2016, 11:13
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,583,075
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

Mitchaa, The only thing I would say about...

Mitchaa,

The only thing I would say about your reasoning is that you are assuming that if the head was installed on 27th March, it hadn't been disturbed since. We don't know the full maintenance...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2016, 06:51
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,583,075
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

ECE is correct. It's one of the nappy pins that...

ECE is correct. It's one of the nappy pins that secures the MRB bolts.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2016, 12:58
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,583,075
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

Thanks BTC.

Thanks BTC.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2016, 12:56
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,583,075
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

Vortex. Yes, 225 must be different from the 332....

Vortex. Yes, 225 must be different from the 332. I think this error arose from a replacement pin being obtained from stores, but the incorrect one being ordered.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2016, 12:45
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,583,075
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

Please accept my apologies, everyone. My mind is...

Please accept my apologies, everyone. My mind is obviously playing tricks. Vortex is correct, in that it is the upper pins that differ from the lower ones. The incident was also on a 332L, so the...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2016, 15:22
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,583,075
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

There has been at least one instance of the...

There has been at least one instance of the incorrectly sized pin being inserted in the forward suspension bar attachment. The two aft sets of pins are a smaller diameter than the front ones. In this...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2016, 12:11
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,583,075
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

That's a fair point Mitchaa, but the petition...

That's a fair point Mitchaa, but the petition calls for the EC225 (sic.) to be removed not the AS332L/L1/L2. Just the 225. From memory, before this accident (which I am certain now that you will find...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2016, 07:20
Replies: 883
Views: 809,723
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

I think it was a correction to the article...

I think it was a correction to the article quoting the aircraft as "...Textron's new 225..."
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Mar 2016, 09:33
Replies: 110
Views: 56,173
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

From the BBC News Website "Aviation expert...

From the BBC News Website

"Aviation expert David Learmont tells the BBC that the pilot should not have followed the hijacker's instructions.

'We are seeing something extraordinary. That captain...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2016, 09:12
Replies: 590
Views: 204,842
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

Sir Nial, I think something akin to that...

Sir Nial,


I think something akin to that did happen after the ETAP incident where the 225 was set down on the water inadvertently.


Something about the PLBs the pax were wearing, fooling the...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2016, 08:12
Replies: 590
Views: 204,842
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

I think the question was prompted by the...

I think the question was prompted by the speculation/indication that the aircraft sat on the water for "2hours" before rescue.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
20th Jan 2014, 13:35
Replies: 3
Views: 4,246
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

New Zealand Aircraft Engineers Licence

Can anyone from or who has been to New Zealand as an Aircraft Engineer advise whether I would be able to work and sign with my EASA B1.1/B1.3 or I'd have to convert it to an NZCAA licence?

I know...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Apr 2011, 08:58
Replies: 36
Views: 4,896
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

A Licence and Apprenticeship

With regards to the original question, I would say the apprenticeship is of more value than the A Licence per se. From my point of view it was a valuable foot in the door to the industry and a low...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Aug 2010, 14:17
Replies: 16
Views: 2,669
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

There are many animals in breeding programs all...

There are many animals in breeding programs all over the world, the location of the which having little to do with said program. I'm not sure, i'd need to check but I do not think this bird was bred...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Aug 2010, 11:07
Replies: 16
Views: 2,669
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

Unfortunately the bird is unlikely to last too...

Unfortunately the bird is unlikely to last too long in the wild in good health, away from the care and attention of it's handlers. As part of a breeding program the Vulture has become very accustomed...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
26th Jul 2010, 17:32
Replies: 19
Views: 2,625
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

Y'see this is why I asked. My experiences are...

Y'see this is why I asked. My experiences are pretty much as above in a north sea helicopter airline. I dont see safety compromised (if it's not serviceable it's not going) nor finances for...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Jul 2010, 12:43
Replies: 19
Views: 2,625
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

This Industry

A few threads I've looked at have alluded to or explicitly stated that the aviation industry and in particular maintenance/engineering in particular in in a decline or even a bit of a mess.

Can...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jul 2010, 10:33
Replies: 700
Views: 286,755
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

Many thanks !

Many thanks !
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jul 2010, 13:45
Replies: 700
Views: 286,755
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

Aw1909 S

I've been quoted a top straight line speed for this aircraft at 210mph. Is this correct? I'm assuming that's IAS.......

Anyone know?
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Dec 2009, 10:24
Replies: 200
Views: 94,973
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

lospilotos - You do indeed, but if he was just...

lospilotos - You do indeed, but if he was just implementing a procedure, surely he was just doing his job. No?
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Dec 2009, 10:03
Replies: 200
Views: 94,973
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

"the captain actually prevented a potentially...

"the captain actually prevented a potentially deadlier version of the incident by cancelling reverse thrust (according to procedure)"

So is it not more accurate to suggest that it was the...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2009, 16:30
Replies: 21
Views: 5,971
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

Have since found out that this applies to...

Have since found out that this applies to helicopters only, at least Mil Mi-8 in any case.

Many thanks to all who responded.
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2009, 15:08
Replies: 21
Views: 5,971
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

I didn't think so.........

I didn't think so.........
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2009, 06:38
Replies: 21
Views: 5,971
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

Well I'm not convinced myself, but found it...

Well I'm not convinced myself, but found it interesting if it is true........
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2009, 06:19
Replies: 21
Views: 5,971
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

Russian Aircraft Rudder Pedals...

A discussion in the crew room centres around someone seeming to remember that on russian aircraft the rudder pedals work the opposite way to western aircraft, i.e. push left pedal forward to go...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th May 2009, 15:54
Replies: 47
Views: 17,601
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

This is embarrassing (sp?) With the...

This is embarrassing (sp?)

With the exception of one or two posts, this is like a petty playground argument. "You're aeroplane is crap"
"No, my aeroplane isn't crap!"

Get a grip and grow...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2009, 23:33
Replies: 3
Views: 1,649
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

Scrub my earlier post. Humblest apologies,...

Scrub my earlier post.

Humblest apologies, it's G-BGWK
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2009, 17:35
Replies: 3
Views: 1,649
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

The quick answer is "no" Without wishing to...

The quick answer is "no"

Without wishing to cause offence, there is an S-92 in Bristow colours at present, perhaps this is what you saw?.............
Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2007, 19:43
Replies: 4
Views: 2,452
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

Thanks guys. When you say a microlight and...

Thanks guys.

When you say a microlight and hang glider have looped, are we talking about a true loop, where the "circle" is completed or are we talking about a glorified tip over at the "top"?
Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2007, 16:37
Replies: 4
Views: 2,452
Posted By Helicopterfixerman

Microlights and Looping

Can someone please clarify something for me.?

I am of the mind that the "typical" open cockpit, flexiwing microlight aircraft is incapable of performing a loop in normal circumstances. My...
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