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Forum: Rotorheads
6th Apr 2017, 20:39
Replies: 27
Views: 9,372
Posted By Ricktye

Hard not to miss the old girl! ...

Hard not to miss the old girl!

http://www.pprune.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=2059&stc=1&d=1491511111
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2017, 13:27
Replies: 37
Views: 12,574
Posted By Ricktye

Have you forgotten the drastic C of G change when...

Have you forgotten the drastic C of G change when the T/R and GB departed the ship? He had a lot more to worry about than simple yaw!
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2017, 21:00
Replies: 35
Views: 6,449
Posted By Ricktye

Hmmm.... First time I remember seeing one was in...

Hmmm.... First time I remember seeing one was in the '70s. I had no idea it was as old as the Bell 206!
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2016, 14:04
Replies: 20
Views: 2,994
Posted By Ricktye

Merry Christmas to one and all! Hope you all...

Merry Christmas to one and all! Hope you all have a great Christmas and even better 2017!
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2016, 13:16
Replies: 6
Views: 4,435
Posted By Ricktye

But still not as interesting as the first tilt...

But still not as interesting as the first tilt rotor (CL-84) built in Canada and first flew in 1965! Bell is finally catching up with their tilt rotor 50 years later!
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2016, 20:28
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,854,921
Posted By Ricktye

Danny, while that might be the solution, I wonder...

Danny, while that might be the solution, I wonder how many in such a situation would have the fortitude to do it? The will to live can at times, be quite strong!
Forum: Canada
5th May 2016, 16:19
Replies: 18
Views: 5,552
Posted By Ricktye

Good on WestJet! Wonder if AC did anything at...

Good on WestJet! Wonder if AC did anything at all? Haven't heard of anything...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2016, 15:38
Replies: 87
Views: 34,172
Posted By Ricktye

Watching the video of the ship coming out of the...

Watching the video of the ship coming out of the water by hoist, it doesn't appear there like there was little or no power to the main or tail rotors when it hit the drink. Looks like hardly any...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Feb 2016, 19:02
Replies: 28
Views: 17,801
Posted By Ricktye

In the first series of shots, a lot of the folks...

In the first series of shots, a lot of the folks in flightsuits appear to be wearing oxfords? While I've never been military per se, I've never seen peoples fling operationally in this type of...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2014, 13:02
Replies: 38
Views: 10,691
Posted By Ricktye

Thanks Arnie for that info. Old 206's just won't...

Thanks Arnie for that info. Old 206's just won't quit it seems!


R...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2014, 13:31
Replies: 38
Views: 10,691
Posted By Ricktye

Albatros: CF-RBR was owned by Hussien...

Albatros:


CF-RBR was owned by Hussien Aviation at her demise. She was leased by Jerry Morland who was ferrying her back to Timmins, Ont at the time of the accident. Tommy Lamb, grandson of the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
17th Jan 2012, 21:10
Replies: 1
Views: 866
Posted By Ricktye

I think spelling and grammer are a prerequiste,...

I think spelling and grammer are a prerequiste, but here you go:

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Diploma - FT (http://me.rrc.mb.ca/Catalogue/ProgramInfo.aspx?ProgCode=AIRMF-DP&RegionCode=WPG)
Forum: Rotorheads
20th May 2011, 17:07
Replies: 21
Views: 7,177
Posted By Ricktye

Glad you finally got it figured out. Like you,...

Glad you finally got it figured out. Like you, most of my time was on the 318C with the Astzou engine. Great old aircraft and as we all know one of the most reliable built, but they did/do have...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2011, 18:50
Replies: 21
Views: 7,177
Posted By Ricktye

And the Micro Pump is actually providing enough...

And the Micro Pump is actually providing enough pressure?

R...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
11th Mar 2011, 17:23
Replies: 76
Views: 39,276
Posted By Ricktye

Not sure about other models, but the Bell 206...

Not sure about other models, but the Bell 206 Series and 407 Maintenance Manuals make specific mention of always well shaking the oil cans before adding oil to either the power train or engine. But...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2010, 16:45
Replies: 161
Views: 57,761
Posted By Ricktye

Hi Steve, The old "1 jumps over 2 (to 3)"...

Hi Steve,

The old "1 jumps over 2 (to 3)" trick was used on various Canon plugs such as P-2 switch, fuel cock etc. into fooling the engine into thinking those components were working right and...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2010, 17:14
Replies: 161
Views: 57,761
Posted By Ricktye

I agree with your sentiments 100% I don't think...

I agree with your sentiments 100% I don't think there was ever a more reliable helicopter than the SA 318C with the Astazou IIA engine that was ever built! Lots of time with them in the '70s also...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
6th Jul 2010, 17:20
Replies: 2
Views: 1,333
Posted By Ricktye

Hi Kate, Sent you an email last week, but...

Hi Kate,

Sent you an email last week, but never heard back from you? Did you receive it?

Rick
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Apr 2008, 19:22
Replies: 22
Views: 3,013
Posted By Ricktye

Here's even a better question........... Why...

Here's even a better question........... Why wouldn't you? Every time the rotor is turning!

R...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2008, 18:41
Replies: 13
Views: 1,897
Posted By Ricktye

Well............... I t looks like a 2 bladed...

Well............... I t looks like a 2 bladed M/R and I think I see a T/R guard, so I'm going to have to go with the Bell Ranger.

R...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2008, 19:48
Replies: 115
Views: 16,370
Posted By Ricktye

You mean there are helicopters other than the...

You mean there are helicopters other than the Lama??? 8>)

R...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
13th Jul 2007, 17:07
Replies: 2
Views: 1,037
Posted By Ricktye

Steve, I have lots of experience on those...

Steve, I have lots of experience on those aircraft, and would love to get back on a Gazelle and/or Allouette, but the comute from Canada would just about kill me....... :( Still lots of SA 318s and...
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