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Forum: Rotorheads
29th Dec 2023, 04:49
Replies: 7
Views: 2,658
Posted By Special 25

Police helicopter flying through turbulence

The London Met Polce helicopter has posted video of their team flying through some of the recent weather this week.

the H145 was never the most forgiving helicopter to be flying through turbulence...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2023, 08:43
Replies: 5
Views: 2,544
Posted By Special 25

Exasperating! Such a slow train coming towards...

Exasperating! Such a slow train coming towards us. Lots of warning signs. We've been talking about this supply chain issue for years, and to see it just engulf us now is just so frustrating.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2023, 07:42
Replies: 36
Views: 10,411
Posted By Special 25

Something similar to a Super Puma in the North...

Something similar to a Super Puma in the North Sea 30 years ago. 2 main rotor blades each lost part of their structure following a lightning strike and whilst there was a lot of vibration, the amount...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2023, 18:46
Replies: 50
Views: 21,565
Posted By Special 25

What were the winds offshore? I see from Flight...

What were the winds offshore? I see from Flight Radar, just a few aircraft seemed to take off on Friday morning and several turned back. Was it sea states, winds on the helideck, not enough fuel...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2022, 16:28
Replies: 2
Views: 1,761
Posted By Special 25

Helicopter Crash Gulf of Mexico

Three airlifted to safety after helicopter crashes into Gulf of MexicoThe US Coast Guard (https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/us-coast-guard) rescued three people Thursday after a helicopter...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2021, 06:41
Replies: 38
Views: 10,585
Posted By Special 25

"On paper initially, the integrated route...

"On paper initially, the integrated route certainly has its advantages. What doesn't make sense to me is whether Oil & Gas companies actually want to take those that have rolled straight off an...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2021, 15:10
Replies: 38
Views: 10,585
Posted By Special 25

The Intergrated path is the chosen route for the...

The Intergrated path is the chosen route for the Oil & Gas industry. They (oil companies) demand Integrated Training or you need to have hours and experience under your belt before joining - I think...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Nov 2021, 07:07
Replies: 306
Views: 146,283
Posted By Special 25

I Think it has typically been three. Or...

I Think it has typically been three. Or certainly felt like three -

Bristow -
Bond / Babcock -
British International / CHC.

For a while there was two. Now there is four, all struggling...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2020, 16:13
Replies: 49
Views: 11,522
Posted By Special 25

Why the hurry?

He may be practiced and aside from the fact that the location didn't look ideal, why did he have to fly the approach and landing so quickly? That's a 400ft approach to dropping off equipment, to...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2020, 12:56
Replies: 28
Views: 6,261
Posted By Special 25

I think you'll find most 225 pilots would still...

I think you'll find most 225 pilots would still fly it - Aerial work, passenger work, VIP.

Its still probably the best aircraft out there!
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2019, 19:46
Replies: 69
Views: 53,690
Posted By Special 25

Helicrazy - Everything you write seems to be...

Helicrazy - Everything you write seems to be negative. Below is your quote from another thread earlier this week

The biggest crisis in this industry is the one being ignored - the lack of pilots,...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2019, 20:37
Replies: 69
Views: 53,690
Posted By Special 25

As Variable Load says above, there are actually...

As Variable Load says above, there are actually two schemes. Well three I think

A CPL sponsorship which does require a PPL(H) to apply - So its a small sponsorship from the PPL to the CPL for...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2017, 06:09
Replies: 14
Views: 4,947
Posted By Special 25

Agree with all of the above - The Triggered...

Agree with all of the above - The Triggered Lightning screens do make for very 'dynamic' planning, hence you might find your flight can be cancelled and another not too far away could still be...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2017, 18:47
Replies: 34
Views: 15,096
Posted By Special 25

According to the Daily Mirror "A military...

According to the Daily Mirror

"A military source said: “These helicopters are extremely agile and quick - with the ability to get into smaller spaces, travel in-between high buildings with...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Apr 2017, 19:51
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,305,920
Posted By Special 25

I understand that unlike the Sea Marshall which...

I understand that unlike the Sea Marshall which is just a basic PLB (local reception), modern aircrew PLB's all transmit direct to satellite with a GPS position. The COSPAS - SARSAT system will...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th May 2016, 16:17
Replies: 355
Views: 212,506
Posted By Special 25

And that is where you have Lies ........... Damn...

And that is where you have Lies ........... Damn Lies ............... And Statistics.

The EC225 / H225 hasn't had 6 incidents, although I'm sure the press would have you believe that.

The 225...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2016, 10:13
Replies: 883
Views: 810,313
Posted By Special 25

Companies with leasing agreements with CHC must...

Companies with leasing agreements with CHC must be concerned that bills are never going to get paid.

How will they continue (in the UK) with companies leasing hangars, survival suits,...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2016, 18:36
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,584,519
Posted By Special 25

Would it be fair to say that the aircraft was...

Would it be fair to say that the aircraft was just at top of descent, about to make its final approach into the airfield. This is assuming that the crew had made any control input at all that might...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2016, 05:44
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,584,519
Posted By Special 25

".......the fact that Bristow has suspended 225...

".......the fact that Bristow has suspended 225 flights would make one believe that it is NOT maintenance related on CHCs behalf. Why would they park millions of dollars worth of aircraft if they...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2016, 05:44
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,584,519
Posted By Special 25

"What about the 332 and 725?" I think...

"What about the 332 and 725?"


I think that AH statement on Friday only referred to the H225. Not sure if there was a later one.

The SIN does seem very unequivocal. But leaving aside...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2016, 11:51
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,584,519
Posted By Special 25

Various reports state (and I can't swear to the...

Various reports state (and I can't swear to the accuracy, but I think I've seen it enough that it is confirmed) that the gearbox was changed on January 17th and the rotorhead on March 27th - 2 days...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2016, 08:24
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,584,519
Posted By Special 25

There are a number of single point failures on...

There are a number of single point failures on all helicopters - I would say that they are always well 'over-engineered' but the gearbox / rotorhead mounting design of the Puma family has always...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2016, 05:55
Replies: 883
Views: 810,313
Posted By Special 25

Ah, at last. A well thought out and accurate...

Ah, at last. A well thought out and accurate post. Thank you Rotor Rooter for laying things down clearly and accurately.

The comments on this forum were driving me to distraction with...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Dec 2015, 17:48
Replies: 20
Views: 13,515
Posted By Special 25

Do Babcock own the International Bond operations...

Do Babcock own the International Bond operations as well? Cant see them tolerating weak margins, parked aircraft and unprofitable contracts. Not known for building market share at any cost -...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2015, 08:10
Replies: 617
Views: 175,949
Posted By Special 25

There seems to be a surprising focus on the...

There seems to be a surprising focus on the failure to make a successful auto following double engine failure. Perhaps this is due to the report which states that the reason for unsuccessful...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2014, 18:14
Replies: 877
Views: 453,154
Posted By Special 25

I accept all your comments. Good to hear...

I accept all your comments.

Good to hear that this was a two crew operation in an excellent aircraft. The Bournemouth accident was really being used as the source of the CAA review material. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2014, 06:53
Replies: 877
Views: 453,154
Posted By Special 25

Passenger now confirmed as Lord Ballyedmond. ...

Passenger now confirmed as Lord Ballyedmond.

After the 2004 crash of an A109 at Bournemouth in 2004, the CAA produced the following recommendations.

We still have too many Night VFR VIP...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2013, 04:48
Replies: 48
Views: 29,784
Posted By Special 25

It does seem that ditching a helicopter is the...

It does seem that ditching a helicopter is the ultimate sin .....

2 controlled ditchings in an EC225 and the entire fleet is grounded

6 (at least) 'Land Immediately's' in an S92 and the fact...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2013, 05:57
Replies: 95
Views: 16,705
Posted By Special 25

Lets not get bogged down in lottery statistics. ...

Lets not get bogged down in lottery statistics.

What did stand out for me is that of the 12 fatal accidents, half were in the early 80's, on types that we no longer operate - Bell 212, Wessex,...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2013, 07:38
Replies: 95
Views: 16,705
Posted By Special 25

It seems we are all speculating on what causes...

It seems we are all speculating on what causes accidents in the North Sea, but not actually looking at a factual list. Below is a list drawn from the AAIB investigations, but not a definitive list....
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Sep 2013, 05:37
Replies: 197
Views: 63,274
Posted By Special 25

Night Approaches offshore - Still the biggest...

Night Approaches offshore - Still the biggest cause of accidents in the North Sea

Gearbox Monitoring and Maintenance

Getting some 'Controlled' Airspace at long last
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Sep 2013, 06:06
Replies: 2,609
Views: 874,369
Posted By Special 25

Is a Night Approach considered a NPA?? ...

Is a Night Approach considered a NPA?? Certainly, when you look at CFIT in the offshore world, Night Approach, ARA and now an onshore Non Precision Approach are all incidents with similar hallmarks.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2013, 13:22
Replies: 2,609
Views: 874,369
Posted By Special 25

I would say that historically, this is not the...

I would say that historically, this is not the case. An aircraft with 20+ years of flying experience would not normally be grounded following an accident, unless there was some clear mechanical...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2013, 19:36
Replies: 2,609
Views: 874,369
Posted By Special 25

Bearing in mind, the current crop of CAE...

Bearing in mind, the current crop of CAE instructors include at least 4 ex Bristow Captains, either retired or surplus to requirements. JB, GT, GF (on and off - Not sure??) and CC, one of the most...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Sep 2013, 16:53
Replies: 2,609
Views: 874,369
Posted By Special 25

I would be curious to know if there are any 225...

I would be curious to know if there are any 225 back to L2 issues.

225 back to 332L1 is pretty easy - It all goes manual. But L2 is a bit of hybrid, 'similar but different' scenario.

I...
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