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Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2002, 20:59
Replies: 41
Views: 4,773
Posted By FLIR

Cool Remember one VERY dark, dark night, solo, flying...

Remember one VERY dark, dark night, solo, flying back to Stanley FI from West Island. Nearly missed the airport with 215 on the Gazelle mini-tans - thank god for radar!!!! Sure had sweaty palms that...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2002, 18:55
Replies: 188
Views: 33,400
Posted By FLIR

Thumbs up Buttline, Having in my past had the pleasure...

Buttline,
Having in my past had the pleasure (if that's the correct word) of practising and performing limited aerobatics in the lynx heli I would advise you not to even think about it!! The...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2002, 18:31
Replies: 33
Views: 5,181
Posted By FLIR

Thumbs up Nick, The one thing I would not countenance is...

Nick,
The one thing I would not countenance is running into a low or marginal power situation whilst at low level - even with a notar!!!! You know only too well that the accident that causes the...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jul 2002, 21:53
Replies: 33
Views: 5,181
Posted By FLIR

Hi All, as a 902 convert (previous on a BO 105)...

Hi All,
as a 902 convert (previous on a BO 105) I feel that the Bite of the Assymetric blades of the anti-tank tail rotor mod on the 105 was the best response one could expect of a conventional tail...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2002, 20:30
Replies: 8
Views: 1,080
Posted By FLIR

Cool NR, Was the programme the "Salvage Squad"? If...

NR, Was the programme the "Salvage Squad"? If so, saw it myself and have had the same inkling to have a bash. Anyway during the programme the engine was re-built at a specialist at HENSTRIDGE....
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2002, 01:57
Replies: 14
Views: 691
Posted By FLIR

Cool We use the excellent BFG tcas in our MD902 on...

We use the excellent BFG tcas in our MD902 on police ops. the display may be a little small but it covers all the bases with information out to 5 - 10 - 20 miles. you can set it to look up 9000ft...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2001, 01:44
Replies: 300
Views: 53,090
Posted By FLIR

Cool Psyclic, having the SAS out is a brill idea -...

Psyclic,
having the SAS out is a brill idea - if you have time drop it before the aerobatics start!! our observers are not the vomit kind - sad but true (but if you try you can get them to FAB!) ...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Nov 2001, 00:56
Replies: 300
Views: 53,090
Posted By FLIR

Cool MD902 for me I'm afraid - the 135 is a big 105...

MD902 for me I'm afraid - the 135 is a big 105 with a window at the back of the tail!!!
Autorotate - PW207E 's are the business, as much power as you can use.
Kipper - the 902 WILL drop the SAS if...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Nov 2001, 00:37
Replies: 338
Views: 127,269
Posted By FLIR

Cool BO105 Series + MD902 Police and some Casevac. ...

BO105 Series + MD902 Police and some Casevac. :cool:
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2001, 01:15
Replies: 272
Views: 135,306
Posted By FLIR

Cool Angry, Yes, you are correct the costs quoted...

Angry,
Yes, you are correct the costs quoted are to the ratepayer so-to-speak. Have had some good and bad times in the 105 - but she never let me down, when a donk ate something mettalic and...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2001, 21:12
Replies: 272
Views: 135,306
Posted By FLIR

Cool Angry, I have been flying the 105 type for...

Angry,
I have been flying the 105 type for eight years now with the police in the UK, and have several thousand hours on the clock with them. Can only agree with Spinwing - they WILL get you...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Oct 2001, 23:22
Replies: 17
Views: 731
Posted By FLIR

Thumbs down Geardown, Thanks for the post, and your attempt...

Geardown,
Thanks for the post, and your attempt to add to the thread. Can I answer your points one at a time?
1. Yes I am a captain - I have passed my ATPL exams and paid for them too.
2. I do not...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2001, 00:50
Replies: 17
Views: 731
Posted By FLIR

Cool Dear All, Thanks for the feeback,...

Dear All,

Thanks for the feeback, interesting stuff.
Noggin I hear what you say but do remember that Police Helis are allowed to operate within rule 5 due to a handy dispensation from the CAA,...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2001, 01:38
Replies: 17
Views: 731
Posted By FLIR

Cool Police Helicopters - V - PPl Flying

As an ATPL(H) and a PPl (A) Operating with police helicopters, I would like to know of any pilot who feels threatened or worried by the proximity of a Police helicopter during it's normal...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2001, 23:54
Replies: 456
Views: 57,384
Posted By FLIR

Cool Fat Freddy & Ally, The figures that you give...

Fat Freddy & Ally,
The figures that you give are in the Ball-park. Pay reviews are in-line with inflation or less - they sometimes happen and sometimes not!!! There is no comparison with the north...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2001, 23:44
Replies: 127
Views: 16,562
Posted By FLIR

Cool Ark, I'm not sure which side of the legal fence...

Ark,
I'm not sure which side of the legal fence these cases would fall, but, you can bet your bottom dollar that the insurance company will dig-in until courts sort it out.
As far as I am aware the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2001, 23:28
Replies: 11
Views: 918
Posted By FLIR

Cool MD 600, Hope all goes well with the attempt,...

MD 600,
Hope all goes well with the attempt, and that it meets with success. As an MD 902 driver myself I hope that it does do well and prove to all the doubters out there that the 900/902 + NOTAR...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2001, 23:42
Replies: 18
Views: 1,078
Posted By FLIR

Cool VFR and all, I feel that in this day and...

VFR and all,

I feel that in this day and age a National body should fork out. EMS coverage is Vital in this country - maybe Mr Brown should hand over some of his ill gotten gains??????

regards...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jul 2001, 01:31
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By FLIR

Post Quidam, It's the biggest fence you will ever...

Quidam,
It's the biggest fence you will ever climb - but remember stick and rudder, you are the one in charge, not the other way around.

fly safe

FLIR
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jul 2001, 01:25
Replies: 4
Views: 674
Posted By FLIR

Cool letsby, would you kindly mention this thread to...

letsby,
would you kindly mention this thread to my boss - maybe i can get an extra thou?

FLIR
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jul 2001, 01:49
Replies: 4
Views: 674
Posted By FLIR

Post W - P, have read your post with interest, but ,...

W - P,
have read your post with interest, but , feel that as most of the folks you refer to are ex - mil, they would need to be aware of all the potential benefits before becoming more militant ??...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jul 2001, 01:39
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By FLIR

Post Rotor nut, Thanks a bunch - I will thank...

Rotor nut,

Thanks a bunch - I will thank gary the tea maker on your behalf. Keep in touch.

FLIR
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jul 2001, 01:34
Replies: 33
Views: 4,297
Posted By FLIR

Smile Cody, I have some 170 hours on the MD902...

Cody, I have some 170 hours on the MD902 explorer, and feel that you have indeed a quieter machine,but, the handling is a little ...... different !!!
Safety with these types is tops - providing you...
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