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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Dec 2008, 22:38
Replies: 10
Views: 2,625
Posted By rotorque

RACQ Careflight was called to the scene when it...

RACQ Careflight was called to the scene when it was first reported but got called off when the two occupants were seen walking around the aircraft....

Careflight was then tasked an hour later to...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2008, 07:15
Replies: 14
Views: 4,336
Posted By rotorque

Thats Belle... she's 47

Thats Belle... she's 47
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2008, 12:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,583
Posted By rotorque

Icing and Freezing levels

Hi all,

Just after input from others regarding operations in and around freezing levels etc.....

It's not often, but where I work in Oz, the freezing level can get down to around 4500 to 5000...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2008, 04:20
Replies: 28
Views: 4,147
Posted By rotorque

Thanks Brian.... rest assured, I wasn't posting...

Thanks Brian.... rest assured, I wasn't posting in response to you specifically. :)

More an example of what we are up against as drivers.

Cheers
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2008, 02:26
Replies: 28
Views: 4,147
Posted By rotorque

'Joyriders' are not allowed on board during...

'Joyriders' are not allowed on board during aerial work operations...

CASA will probably ask the same questions and others like, 'was the cameraman aware of the dangers or the type of operation...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2008, 10:38
Replies: 12
Views: 5,014
Posted By rotorque

I can't believe I actually looked at the 'in the...

I can't believe I actually looked at the 'in the hover' picture after already getting the punchline from the first pic ...... :p Very good Dave.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2008, 12:02
Replies: 24
Views: 5,704
Posted By rotorque

TET is talking about a couple of sad events quite...

TET is talking about a couple of sad events quite a few years ago now....

Heli-Muster Pilot 'Tevie B' was killed when he walked backwards into the rotor disk while dragging a roll of fencing wire...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2008, 12:42
Replies: 5
Views: 842
Posted By rotorque

Thanks mate, Lest we forget..... This...

Thanks mate,

Lest we forget.....

This year is a bit of a mile stone for us Aussies. I saw on the telly that there were the same number of Australians celebrating ANZAC day at Gallipoli cove,...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Feb 2008, 10:59
Replies: 18
Views: 3,970
Posted By rotorque

Didn't Bell's K-Flex design (OH58/206) work on a...

Didn't Bell's K-Flex design (OH58/206) work on a similar concept to the S92 coupling, no fretting or rubbing...

I could be wrong, but I was under the impression that each K-Flex flexure has an...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2008, 07:54
Replies: 18
Views: 3,970
Posted By rotorque

Lightbulb 'Thompson Coupling', a pretty interesting design.

Interesting design, the ‘Thompson Coupling’ as apposed to the ‘Thomas Coupling’. It’s a true constant velocity coupling designed and built in Australia.

There is a Youtube version of the movie...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2008, 05:07
Replies: 38
Views: 4,890
Posted By rotorque

Albatross, Nick, all of the above, Hey, I...

Albatross, Nick, all of the above,

Hey, I didn't write the rules.... Although I should probably admit to not making a big deal about them either.

When we did the orientation day on the rig in...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2008, 07:47
Replies: 38
Views: 4,890
Posted By rotorque

We were not allowed to land on the platform with...

We were not allowed to land on the platform with any form of fire or indication thereof..... An actual fire problem after LDP meant a ditching was the only option, either that or feel the wrath of...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2007, 11:22
Replies: 10
Views: 2,096
Posted By rotorque

BGRing, Just for info, torque can induce a...

BGRing,

Just for info, torque can induce a yaw during the ground roll.

If I remember correctly it is caused by drag/friction on one of the main wheels being 'loaded' by the torque reaction,...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th May 2007, 05:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,750
Posted By rotorque

That's a fairly 'broad' generalisation Helo1....

That's a fairly 'broad' generalisation Helo1....
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2007, 02:21
Replies: 44
Views: 6,884
Posted By rotorque

Thats a good looking twin...

Thats a good looking twin...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2007, 07:05
Replies: 42
Views: 6,188
Posted By rotorque

Thanks Nick... You know as well as most that...

Thanks Nick...

You know as well as most that the PR machines of big buisness are the ones who drive industry.

If the product 'looks good' it will sell, .... put a pretty blonde at the...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2007, 03:52
Replies: 42
Views: 6,188
Posted By rotorque

How does blade loading affect NOTARs? Does...

How does blade loading affect NOTARs?

Does hover performance increases with loading due to downwash velocity? Would larger models be produced with higher blade loads?
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2007, 00:10
Replies: 22
Views: 3,914
Posted By rotorque

Hmmmmm...

Hi TET,

Your probably right, it does sound a little dickie. I made the assumption that MasterOff is a young fella who deserves a pat on the back for taking notice of what his aircraft is doing. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2007, 02:10
Replies: 22
Views: 3,914
Posted By rotorque

Hi MO, As people have said already, you need...

Hi MO,

As people have said already, you need to get clarification from the engineers regarding the metal.... I am sure you already know this.

I would be confident to say that the control...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2007, 08:17
Replies: 24
Views: 5,256
Posted By rotorque

Nick, Was it the same guy in the front seat...

Nick,

Was it the same guy in the front seat of the cobra above?
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2007, 04:46
Replies: 68
Views: 12,437
Posted By rotorque

Are there any EMQ drivers without ATPL(H)? ...

Are there any EMQ drivers without ATPL(H)?

Multi-crew changes things a bit for any that don't yet have it....

I know you have it 'scattercat' ;)
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Sep 2006, 05:09
Replies: 8
Views: 4,546
Posted By rotorque

I was part of a team searching for a P38 in PNG. ...

I was part of a team searching for a P38 in PNG. We had one photo taken by an Australian airforce aircraft to reference the wreck by as well as a potential track from Wewak that the aircraft flew...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2006, 03:57
Replies: 45
Views: 15,808
Posted By rotorque

Don't let the other bloke land too close to...

Don't let the other bloke land too close to you....... :}

You know who you are ........ Bradley :E
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2006, 03:52
Replies: 9
Views: 1,271
Posted By rotorque

We use to operate 47's on floats in another...

We use to operate 47's on floats in another life....

One intersting fact was that you could afford a far greater rate of descent on entry into the water. I have first hand experience of seeing...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Aug 2006, 05:45
Replies: 3
Views: 1,940
Posted By rotorque

What the ?!........

What the ?!........
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jul 2006, 05:12
Replies: 12
Views: 1,614
Posted By rotorque

The 'ERECTION'.... V - Very I - Ingenious ...

The 'ERECTION'....

V - Very
I - Ingenious
A - Anti
G - Gravity
R - Rising
A - Aircraft

Actually Dave, the critical bit is where the cables will be attached to the wing... You may need the...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jun 2006, 01:03
Replies: 15
Views: 2,219
Posted By rotorque

Hi McGowan, Give the NSW Police Aviation...

Hi McGowan,

Give the NSW Police Aviation Support Branch a call. In particular Phil (CP). They have one in the BK and should be able to give you a run down.

I didn't use it much I have to...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jun 2006, 13:30
Replies: 104
Views: 27,785
Posted By rotorque

Teefor, Yes mate, 5 degrees either side of...

Teefor,

Yes mate, 5 degrees either side of vertical for day ops, 3 for night..... I think it was Gullibell that quoted the 10 degrees.

Cheers
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2006, 03:52
Replies: 104
Views: 27,785
Posted By rotorque

Hi mate, We use 3 degrees of roll for night...

Hi mate,

We use 3 degrees of roll for night ops and 5 degrees of roll for day stuff..... having said that, we are landing on anything from 45000 to 210000 tonne ships so pitch/heave isn't usually...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2006, 12:42
Replies: 13
Views: 3,328
Posted By rotorque

I have had this discussion a few times before.......

I have had this discussion a few times before....

I agree with the statement that bonds are now part of the 'system' and as long as they are fair I personnally don't have a problem with the idea. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2006, 23:40
Replies: 7
Views: 1,070
Posted By rotorque

Hi Dave, I will send you some drawings etc...

Hi Dave,

I will send you some drawings etc tonight.... Aussie time.

I must be a closet trekky :O

The coil drive is my own design for this application so there isn't any info out there that...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2006, 11:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,070
Posted By rotorque

Hi Dave, It's is funny how this sort of...

Hi Dave,

It's is funny how this sort of thing happens.... Believe it or not I am in the process of building a similar sort of design. I am using a 'coil' drive system which in essence is a form...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Apr 2006, 09:05
Replies: 124
Views: 55,927
Posted By rotorque

Blade Root, Normal convention is to remain...

Blade Root,

Normal convention is to remain with the torques. No doubt you have found that the BK's normally torque out well before temping out, so we monitor torques as the primary limit.

If...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Apr 2006, 08:50
Replies: 47
Views: 12,488
Posted By rotorque

Hi Oogle, Not sure why the N model you are...

Hi Oogle,

Not sure why the N model you are flying would be any different...... but it obviously is :p
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Apr 2006, 11:16
Replies: 47
Views: 12,488
Posted By rotorque

Load compensators are also employed in various...

Load compensators are also employed in various AS350/355 models that allow pretty much full and continous control of the tail rotor in the event of Hyd failure or 'switching off' the hydraulics.
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