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Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2017, 19:45
Replies: 3
Views: 1,975
Posted By HeloDrvr

No it's not. It was a pad something like...

No it's not.

It was a pad something like that, but larger individual blocks.

When they landed with a main tire to one side of a square, it was pushed down under the weight of the main gear and...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2017, 02:15
Replies: 3
Views: 1,975
Posted By HeloDrvr

Help finding 139 picture from old post

I'm looking for a picutre of a 139 main landing gear on some sort of concrete or slate type pad where the pad tilted up towards the undercarriage. Think it occurred in Italy.

I've tried searching...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2017, 17:02
Replies: 21
Views: 7,632
Posted By HeloDrvr

I agree with the above comments about actual in...

I agree with the above comments about actual in the field practicea it's common to not lock the nose wheel for normal ops.
The shimmy can be significant to "feels like the nose gear is gonna rip...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
27th Mar 2015, 19:06
Replies: 8
Views: 2,932
Posted By HeloDrvr

Arrived on N-reg/ left on airlines

Entered as crew and left on airlines several years ago.
It did create a little confusion.

The folks at G3 Visas do a lot a flight crew work and can help you, probably will even advise you at no...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Nov 2014, 22:30
Replies: 7
Views: 7,207
Posted By HeloDrvr

FYI

If you plan on flying VFR in & around NYC without an instructor or local pilot along, you'll want to take the free online training course regarding Special Flight Rules for the NYC area at...
Forum: North America
22nd Aug 2014, 22:25
Replies: 30
Views: 9,034
Posted By HeloDrvr

Check this out.

Sorry to continue with the thread drift, but maybe this will end it:

Glendalegoon, it 's so wonderful to intercept the GS from below that the FAA made it a rule.

Here's the Guidance:
...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jun 2014, 13:30
Replies: 11
Views: 12,366
Posted By HeloDrvr

Southwest backs into JetBlue

One more time, really, are ground ops soo difficult.



Jets make contact in Boston; no injuries reported (http://news.msn.com/us/jets-make-contact-in-boston-no-injuries-reported)
...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Nov 2013, 14:37
Replies: 52
Views: 39,283
Posted By HeloDrvr

Yes. 82 gph for 140 kias. Sorry for the...

Yes. 82 gph for 140 kias.

Sorry for the typo.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Nov 2013, 14:33
Replies: 52
Views: 39,283
Posted By HeloDrvr

429 stats

The 429 will not cruise at 155 kias. even near Sea Lvl.

Plan on 150 kias only if you're willing to burn 90gph!!!
That's at slightly less than gross wgt. (FAA land 7,000 lb MGW).

82 gph for 140...
Forum: Canada
31st Oct 2013, 16:51
Replies: 14
Views: 9,144
Posted By HeloDrvr

The Plot Thickens...

New Details, More Questions In Nashville Crash


By Russ Niles | October 30, 2013
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2013, 14:10
Replies: 6
Views: 2,240
Posted By HeloDrvr

Great posts!

Time sure does fly by, but when we're away from our loved ones, it tends to stand still.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2013, 00:45
Replies: 15
Views: 7,139
Posted By HeloDrvr

All 109 series are built in Italy, only 119 & 139...

All 109 series are built in Italy, only 119 & 139 in the States.

REGA's SP's are soo dramatically different, I don't know how helpful their experiences would be.
In fact, their model warrants its...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2013, 00:43
Replies: 33
Views: 15,791
Posted By HeloDrvr

FAA Preliminary Report out

The Feds say "shortly after liftoff," which i believe means while hovering (as opposed to shortly after departing).

Not sure how to post a link, so apologies for the need to cut & paste, if...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2013, 23:37
Replies: 33
Views: 15,791
Posted By HeloDrvr

"Hmm.. I think if it happened at hover we would...

"Hmm.. I think if it happened at hover we would see debris of it nearby and a pretty damaged tail fin."

Well, that photo is not of high enough resolution to zoom in and determine any damage (of...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2013, 22:46
Replies: 33
Views: 15,791
Posted By HeloDrvr

Hmmm...

Sure looks like the incident occurred in a hover. I not sure if that is implied when the owner describes the pilot as having "manuevered it to the ground."

Looking at the arc shaped scrapes on...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2013, 16:54
Replies: 8
Views: 4,092
Posted By HeloDrvr

What aircraft?

If it's a suction cup mount, no approval should be needed, however,
maybe the more important question is what type of aircraft?

We are completely paperless in our jets and helicopters, but in...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Nov 2012, 17:10
Replies: 25
Views: 10,616
Posted By HeloDrvr

Rescue Hoists are not meant for Fast Roping

Besides the already mentioned concerns, hoists are generally not designed for Fast Roping.

Different shock loading and loads imposed. Not sure what model hoist they're equipped with, but I'm sure...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2012, 22:24
Replies: 35
Views: 10,449
Posted By HeloDrvr

Politics

First time around, as GreenKnight stated, it was the ever growing equipment list & modifications that created the cost over runs and contributed to the doom of the project. Certainly wasn't the...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2012, 19:27
Replies: 24
Views: 5,772
Posted By HeloDrvr

MSA reg's can be confusing

Adam, i think your explanation/ interpretation of the regs was not exactly correct.

You may legally fly within 500' of a structure (or person) provided you do not hazard said structure/person(s)....
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2012, 19:01
Replies: 24
Views: 5,772
Posted By HeloDrvr

Formal Charges still to come

Might takes months and months to know the exact charges.
(It's not like committing a crime, where you are charged upon arrest)

Even if the aircraft sustained only minor damage, this still should...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2012, 16:44
Replies: 24
Views: 5,772
Posted By HeloDrvr

He needs a good aviation attorney

As with most accidents involving poor judgment, the Feds will definitely charge the pilot with-

FAR Pt. 91.13; "Careless or Reckless Operation":

(a) Aircraft operations for the purpose of air...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2012, 16:02
Replies: 24
Views: 5,772
Posted By HeloDrvr

"Three to go, One to say No!"

In the States, the FAA considers the Med Crew to be part of the aircraft crew.

Unfortunately, that allows repositioning legs to be conducted under less stringent guidelines, eg. Pt. 91 vs. Pt....
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Nov 2012, 23:09
Replies: 20
Views: 5,338
Posted By HeloDrvr

More pics please, heard some bad news

Heard a JetRanger hovered into a parked AS-350 at the races.

Any details or pics of that?

Thanks.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2012, 23:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,381
Posted By HeloDrvr

GTN heads up

Be aware that the GTN series is not yet STC'd for rotorcraft installs, though there have been several field installs done under 337's.

The vibration testing is the hold up. The aluminum (i think)...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2012, 15:05
Replies: 14
Views: 4,424
Posted By HeloDrvr

:D Trog, Thanks for the congrats- and yes,...

:D Trog,

Thanks for the congrats- and yes, we do have dictionaries is the U.S.
Just trying to make a light hearted contribution to the forum, and welcome a new member.

Don't think that "Drvr"...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Sep 2012, 18:57
Replies: 14
Views: 4,424
Posted By HeloDrvr

Grrr A Chopper is a modified motorcycle

Hello DonQuixote123, welcome to the forum.

Technically speaking (according to the Dictionary) chopper" is not an acceptable term for helicopter.
You do hear it often from someone outside of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2012, 20:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,798
Posted By HeloDrvr

HID- It' all in the eye of the beholder

We installed the very first HID Nighscanner delivered from AAI on a Bell 407 that I used to operate.

I found the key difference from a pilot's perspective was the "whiteness" of the light. ...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
4th Aug 2012, 19:42
Replies: 5
Views: 2,522
Posted By HeloDrvr

..it Happens

Not as fun when the "test" is unplanned and the hangar is full of brand new aircraft.


Foam mishap at Northeast Airport | 6abc.com (http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=5822595)
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jul 2012, 17:21
Replies: 6
Views: 3,467
Posted By HeloDrvr

A109S checklists

Send me a PM. I have checklists and a QRH for the S and maybe the E also, need to check.
Forum: Questions
29th Jun 2012, 23:02
Replies: 13
Views: 4,796
Posted By HeloDrvr

Nice folks, and pretty quiet op tempo. ...

Nice folks, and pretty quiet op tempo.

Landing to the SE can be a little bumpy, and the winds can whistle down the channel.

Other than that, be sure to check NOTAMS, might be some construction...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jun 2012, 22:00
Replies: 75
Views: 13,169
Posted By HeloDrvr

For what it's worth, this accident occurred...

For what it's worth, this accident occurred during a factory-demo flight (and we all know that things never go wrong on demo flights ugh:)

Heard it was heavily loaded (got to show off those...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jun 2011, 11:58
Replies: 487
Views: 271,523
Posted By HeloDrvr

429 delivery position

Our corporate flight dept. is looking for a 429:hmm:. We are already negotiating with Bell, but knowing the history of the aircraft, I thought there may be someone out there with a delivery position...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2011, 14:36
Replies: 146
Views: 27,693
Posted By HeloDrvr

I agree that this needs to be brought to...

I agree that this needs to be brought to someone's attention, but perhaps more than the operator.
It's a little reminiscent of a certain 407 in South Africa-? that performed a few loops and rolls at...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Aug 2010, 00:30
Replies: 501
Views: 162,412
Posted By HeloDrvr

LIQC; Capri, Italy

Does anyone have experience with this helipad?
Looking at a possible overnight stop there, but haven't been able to find any contact information for the operator.
I would appreciate it if someone...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2010, 19:16
Replies: 501
Views: 162,412
Posted By HeloDrvr

Central Italy Helipads/ Hotels

I've got a trip from Southern France to Crete next month.
The owner will be aboard and I would like to split the trip into two flying days and overnight somewhere other than an airport if possible....
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