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Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2020, 19:18
Replies: 6
Views: 3,500
Posted By Mark Six

An eye witness saw the aircraft crash and the...

An eye witness saw the aircraft crash and the subsequent fire. Canberra and Wollongong based rescue helicopters unable to respond due weather. That area gets more than its fair share of low...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2020, 21:26
Replies: 40
Views: 17,951
Posted By Mark Six

The precedent was set in 2007 when the Navy...

The precedent was set in 2007 when the Navy leased 3 A109's to give the new pilots something to fly while they waited their turn for conversion onto Seahawk etc.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2020, 19:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,093
Posted By Mark Six

I suggest you post your question on Bladeslapper,...

I suggest you post your question on Bladeslapper, the Australian helicopter website. There are a few members on there who have emigrated from EASA land who should have some good info. The 365 rating...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th May 2019, 09:28
Replies: 8
Views: 4,362
Posted By Mark Six

There's a very large set of power lines that runs...

There's a very large set of power lines that runs along the side of the valley and through the gap in the hills that the R44 was very close to. Would not be surprised if he has hit them.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Mar 2019, 02:01
Replies: 12
Views: 8,174
Posted By Mark Six

Not sure what you’re on about Nubian. They...

Not sure what you’re on about Nubian.
They (Aeropower) normally pull guide cable via long line and remote hook. Don’t see why this operation would have been any different.
Line break???- no idea...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2019, 19:28
Replies: 21
Views: 7,092
Posted By Mark Six

Definitely not the case for the Navy machine. 10...

Definitely not the case for the Navy machine. 10 hour day as determined by Navy flying programme. Usually starts around 1200, finishes at 2200.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2019, 19:26
Replies: 21
Views: 7,092
Posted By Mark Six

VH-NVE is the one supplied for the RAN SAR...

VH-NVE is the one supplied for the RAN SAR service at Nowra. It was an ex UK SAR machine with just a couple of hundred hours on it. FLIR, double winch, autohover, etc. SYJ is ex NSW EMS. Was mostly...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2018, 07:35
Replies: 34
Views: 11,322
Posted By Mark Six

This issue (overweight CHC 139's) was discovered...

This issue (overweight CHC 139's) was discovered about 6 years ago. It wasn't the whole CHC 139 fleet in Australia as someone has suggested, but just 2 aircraft in Karratha (the only ones on...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2018, 23:50
Replies: 2
Views: 1,741
Posted By Mark Six

It's Everett in Tanzania.

It's Everett in Tanzania.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2018, 07:52
Replies: 277
Views: 265,372
Posted By Mark Six

Yes I'd also be interested to hear which company....

Yes I'd also be interested to hear which company. CHC and Bristow have both been making forced and voluntary redundancies this year and AFAIK haven't hired any new offshore pilots in the last year or...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Sep 2018, 21:14
Replies: 5
Views: 2,784
Posted By Mark Six

Mostly just a continuation of what's already been...

Mostly just a continuation of what's already been happening for years - mix of 139's and 189's, based in Karratha, operations out of Karratha and Learmonth.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Sep 2018, 10:47
Replies: 5
Views: 2,784
Posted By Mark Six

CHC have won it

CHC have won it
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2018, 07:03
Replies: 67
Views: 51,362
Posted By Mark Six

You're right, it's "not quite true". There will...

You're right, it's "not quite true". There will be some voluntary redundancies, and a few of those will no doubt be 139 pilots - no more than 5 or 6 at a guess - maybe less. No forced redundancies at...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th May 2018, 21:06
Replies: 24
Views: 12,470
Posted By Mark Six

Just curious what you're basing that suggestion...

Just curious what you're basing that suggestion on. Is CHC Australia in need of 139 pilots?
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2018, 03:54
Replies: 189
Views: 72,766
Posted By Mark Six

Deck approach on a pitch black night with one...

Deck approach on a pitch black night with one pilot checking the other, and already gone around once - tends to heighten the vigilance and chrystalise the senses no matter what you're flying. There...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2018, 00:44
Replies: 189
Views: 72,766
Posted By Mark Six

Since when did this thread become about twin vs...

Since when did this thread become about twin vs single? This subject has been done to death and had no bearing on this accident. Very dark night (I was flying in the same area the following night),...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2018, 22:49
Replies: 189
Views: 72,766
Posted By Mark Six

CHC operates a number of winch equipped AW139 and...

CHC operates a number of winch equipped AW139 and AW189 aircraft an hour away from PH in Karratha. They also have a winch operator and rescue crewman permanently on site, with a SAR aircraft and crew...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2018, 08:54
Replies: 277
Views: 265,372
Posted By Mark Six

CHC and Toll are definitely still in contention....

CHC and Toll are definitely still in contention. CHC would have to be hot favourite with the current operation in place and the 189 successfully introduced into service.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2017, 20:25
Replies: 90
Views: 47,863
Posted By Mark Six

I never suggested the military was beyond...

I never suggested the military was beyond reproach and I was aware of the 1997 incident. There were extenuating circumstances (very lightly built pilot recovering from a broken ankle I believe, with...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2017, 10:53
Replies: 90
Views: 47,863
Posted By Mark Six

The AS350BA was the Australian Defence Force ab...

The AS350BA was the Australian Defence Force ab initio helicopter trainer for almost 30 years, as well as being used by the RAN for utility and embarked operations during that time. A fantastic...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Sep 2017, 10:57
Replies: 236
Views: 167,948
Posted By Mark Six

HNZ might have a couple of contracts in Australia...

HNZ might have a couple of contracts in Australia but they are a NZ company, not Oz. Most of their pilots and management are Kiwis. They do not even operate 139's in Australia AFAIK. Don't tar the...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Sep 2017, 05:50
Replies: 236
Views: 167,948
Posted By Mark Six

The cost to ESSO for the contractor (CHC) would...

The cost to ESSO for the contractor (CHC) would be minimal as they are just using the aircraft and crew already being provided as SAR standby for the RAAF at East Sale.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th May 2017, 08:57
Replies: 277
Views: 265,372
Posted By Mark Six

Rumour has it that CHC has won the contract. More...

Rumour has it that CHC has won the contract. More Bristow redundancies to come??
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2017, 01:27
Replies: 20
Views: 7,535
Posted By Mark Six

Hey T&S, maybe you should just explain that...

Hey T&S, maybe you should just explain that you're fed up with a HR department whose idea of enterprise agreement negotiation is to look at what the other companies are offering, pick the worst...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2017, 21:33
Replies: 236
Views: 167,948
Posted By Mark Six

I'm not surprised they're having trouble finding...

I'm not surprised they're having trouble finding pilots if this is the agreement they'll be working under:
https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/documents/agreements/fwa/ae423097.pdf
Very short on...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2017, 21:01
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,306,535
Posted By Mark Six

From the accident report: The Commander...

From the accident report:
The Commander programmed the “APBSS (Blacksod South) Route” (See Figure No.4 above) into the FMS during the cruise and the Co-pilot confirmed that the route matched the...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2017, 19:43
Replies: 96
Views: 64,014
Posted By Mark Six

I heard from a reliable source that the "grinding...

I heard from a reliable source that the "grinding noise" was a broken oil cooler fan belt. That would also explain the high temp.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2017, 09:34
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,679
Posted By Mark Six

Thank you for your patronising reply tottigol. As...

Thank you for your patronising reply tottigol. As I said I'm not getting into a discussion as to whether you should or should not fly with the TQ limiter on. You've made your opinion clear, and it is...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2017, 09:04
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,679
Posted By Mark Six

I'm not going to get into a discussion about...

I'm not going to get into a discussion about whether you should or should not use it. I'm well aware of the pros and cons.
"Competent crews" do a lot of things they should be able to avoid. Just...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2017, 05:09
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,679
Posted By Mark Six

It might be semantics but... you're right in that...

It might be semantics but... you're right in that the TQ limiter MUST be used in association with the OEI training switch and that is the only situation it is REQUIRED by the RFM, but to say or imply...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2017, 03:53
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,679
Posted By Mark Six

Tottigol, would you like to reconsider your use...

Tottigol, would you like to reconsider your use of the word "only" in the above quote?
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2017, 03:37
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,306,535
Posted By Mark Six

Well said cncpc. Was about to submit an almost...

Well said cncpc. Was about to submit an almost identical post to yours.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Apr 2017, 07:34
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,306,535
Posted By Mark Six

It hasn't changed. RAAF SAR co-pilot was my guess...

It hasn't changed. RAAF SAR co-pilot was my guess as to the position currently occupied by Sunnywa.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Apr 2017, 05:26
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,306,535
Posted By Mark Six

Oh really?! I didn't get the memo. Maybe that's...

Oh really?! I didn't get the memo. Maybe that's the case where you work but you obviously don't know what's going on in the rest of the country. Co-pilot on RAAF SAR??
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Apr 2017, 08:52
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,306,535
Posted By Mark Six

A full time radar operator to operate a simple...

A full time radar operator to operate a simple piece of machinery on the off chance that once a year you just might encounter the scenario you suggested Crab? Seriously? Or how about the Australian...
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