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Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2024, 05:23
Replies: 14
Views: 4,572
Posted By lelebebbel

The primer pump injects fuel directly onto the...

The primer pump injects fuel directly onto the intake valves. Opening the throttle just dumps it into the carb, where it still has plenty of opportunity to condense anywhere along the intake runners....
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2024, 00:52
Replies: 17
Views: 3,131
Posted By lelebebbel

I worked for Great Slave Helicopters prior to it...

I worked for Great Slave Helicopters prior to it becoming GSH2018. Part of my initial training was an hour or two in a simulator specifically to practice IIMC recovery and escape maneuvers on...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2024, 16:49
Replies: 9
Views: 1,980
Posted By lelebebbel

I knew all these NDB approaches I flew during my...

I knew all these NDB approaches I flew during my initial IFR rating would come in handy one day after all.

Is there an STC for installation of an Astrodome in the roof of a 787?
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jan 2024, 22:25
Replies: 455
Views: 265,730
Posted By lelebebbel

Yes that information is listed in the preliminary...

Yes that information is listed in the preliminary report linked further up
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2024, 17:43
Replies: 9
Views: 3,634
Posted By lelebebbel

Yes it was amended.

Yes it was amended.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jan 2024, 23:37
Replies: 15
Views: 3,710
Posted By lelebebbel

The flight track shows a long and steady descent...

The flight track shows a long and steady descent without any dramatic changes in rate, speed, or even heading. I can't imagine that the pilot was incapacitated, unless that machine also had at least...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2024, 22:37
Replies: 26
Views: 6,121
Posted By lelebebbel

I can only assume that winning such an award,...

I can only assume that winning such an award, comes with a certain obligation to make donations towards the foundation that issues it. In that case, choosing one of the richest people on the planet,...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2024, 15:46
Replies: 10
Views: 2,866
Posted By lelebebbel

The A119 requires a fair bit of airspeed to...

The A119 requires a fair bit of airspeed to achieve ETL. That did not look like it was nearly enough. I wonder what the ITT was...

Weather in Belo Horizonte has been around 30C daily max temp for...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2024, 06:42
Replies: 10
Views: 2,866
Posted By lelebebbel

A119 incident in Brasil

Police aircraft trying to take off with a road accident victim.

https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/01/Video-sem-titulo-%E2%80%90-Feito-com-o-Clipchamp-1.mp4

Looks...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2024, 05:33
Replies: 8
Views: 3,183
Posted By lelebebbel

"Officials lost contact with the helicopter at...

"Officials lost contact with the helicopter at about 8:40 p.m. PT on Friday (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/missing-helicopter-glacier-national-park-1.7076676), but low-visibility...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2024, 04:39
Replies: 455
Views: 265,730
Posted By lelebebbel

From the report: "XKQ continued to climb...

From the report:

"XKQ continued to climb relative to XH9 and both aircraft’s main rotor discs[6] (https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2024/report/ao-2023-001#_ftn6) passed...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Dec 2023, 23:45
Replies: 16
Views: 1,854
Posted By lelebebbel

I don't remember having that line in any 47 I've...

I don't remember having that line in any 47 I've flown? It wouldn't work that well because it would change depending on how tall the pilot is.

Somewhat related, in the H269 you can carry a brick...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Dec 2023, 21:56
Replies: 10
Views: 3,531
Posted By lelebebbel

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/rescue-underwa...

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/rescue-underway-for-downed-twin-otter-in-northern-canada/

Sounds like a team from the nearby Diavik mine reached the crash site on snow mobiles at 9pm, about 2...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2023, 15:18
Replies: 62
Views: 11,501
Posted By lelebebbel

About 98% of the time chasing cows is spent...

About 98% of the time chasing cows is spent somewhere around 30-40 knots or so, and solo, which is near the bottom of the power curve. Contrary to what certain (idiotic) YouTube clips may portrait,...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2023, 17:08
Replies: 62
Views: 11,501
Posted By lelebebbel

Robinson helicopters: "our critical gauges work...

Robinson helicopters: "our critical gauges work about as good as those on an old broken car".
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No wait I quoted that wrong, it actually says:...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2023, 06:27
Replies: 62
Views: 11,501
Posted By lelebebbel

"Only" below 18 inches yes. Like a fuel gauge...

"Only" below 18 inches yes. Like a fuel gauge that is "only" inaccurate below half tank, would you consider that an "accurate" fuel gauge? That's some great engineering. Just pull full heat, you may...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2023, 01:09
Replies: 62
Views: 11,501
Posted By lelebebbel

... In other words, the gauge is inaccurate. It's...

... In other words, the gauge is inaccurate. It's like an oil pressure gauge that may not indicate if you have low oil pressure. What's the point?

On the carburetor R44 they put the probe in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Dec 2023, 21:16
Replies: 62
Views: 11,501
Posted By lelebebbel

The way I'm reading that, the carb heat knob was...

The way I'm reading that, the carb heat knob was indeed unlocked, but found in the full down (off) position. So it can't be determined with 100% certainty where exactly it was when the aircraft was...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2023, 13:51
Replies: 23
Views: 10,957
Posted By lelebebbel

Here is the actual Atsb report that all the news...

Here is the actual Atsb report that all the news websites for some reason don't link to:

https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2022/aair/ao-2022-009
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2023, 14:36
Replies: 36
Views: 10,464
Posted By lelebebbel

The 212 I was just flying got hit by lightning a...

The 212 I was just flying got hit by lightning a few years ago, also in a tail rotor blade. The current traveled through the aircraft and down the attached 150ft long line, into the pond he was...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2023, 05:18
Replies: 36
Views: 10,464
Posted By lelebebbel

​​​​​​​I would think that they didn't know they...

​​​​​​​I would think that they didn't know they were missing tail rotor blades, otherwise I can't imagine they would've chosen Camel Point. The reduction of tail rotor thrust may not have even been...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2023, 00:56
Replies: 36
Views: 10,464
Posted By lelebebbel

Helijet S76 loses 2 tail rotor blades in lightning strike, and lands safely

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/helijet-damaged-by-freak-lightning-strike-between-vancouver-victoria-1.6615284
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2023, 00:52
Replies: 12
Views: 1,783
Posted By lelebebbel

I thought the doors were made together with the...

I thought the doors were made together with the fuselage, and that's why they only fit the same fuselage they came with. At least that's what I was told about the R22 doors
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2023, 07:20
Replies: 190
Views: 51,713
Posted By lelebebbel

Someone posted the relevant part of the flight...

Someone posted the relevant part of the flight manual here earlier I believe. In short, yes, hitting the button will cut the fuel. Also, the fire supression is smart enough to delay the bottle (if...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2023, 12:50
Replies: 190
Views: 51,713
Posted By lelebebbel

I'm not talking about covering your ass. Making...

I'm not talking about covering your ass. Making an unplanned, rapid emergency landing in a populated area can very well result in an accident itself. Not wanting to do that, and weighing it against...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2023, 04:36
Replies: 190
Views: 51,713
Posted By lelebebbel

I honestly think that even if they had a fire...

I honestly think that even if they had a fire indication and the intention to land as soon as they could, there's a good chance they would have still picked the airport from that position. Yes the...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Aug 2023, 01:21
Replies: 52
Views: 8,864
Posted By lelebebbel

Tail rotor failure and tail rotor control failure...

Tail rotor failure and tail rotor control failure is known among the most difficult types of emergencies to be simulated accurately without a full motion rig. So, at least until it is known exactly...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jul 2023, 13:58
Replies: 14
Views: 6,305
Posted By lelebebbel

This is what surprised me as well. Such an...

This is what surprised me as well. Such an independent control check is required for all critical hardware on flight controls here in Canada, is that not the case in the US?

From the report it...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2023, 23:44
Replies: 14
Views: 6,305
Posted By lelebebbel

Report says a missing cotter pin on a servo was...

Report says a missing cotter pin on a servo was likely the cause:
https://aerossurance.com/air-accidents-incidents/missing-cotter-pin-causes-fatal-s-61n-accident/
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jul 2023, 16:38
Replies: 3
Views: 1,942
Posted By lelebebbel

Bell 205 down at Haig Lake fire, Alberta 19 July 2023

Valhalla's machine. Pilot (sole occupant) reported deceased.

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6912301
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jul 2023, 06:54
Replies: 63
Views: 21,187
Posted By lelebebbel

Unfortunately that's not really an option when...

Unfortunately that's not really an option when involved in a vertical reference operation like this
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jun 2023, 04:26
Replies: 16
Views: 3,648
Posted By lelebebbel

This happened during the early days of this...

This happened during the early days of this unusually busy fire season. There was a lot of excitement, houses burning over, evacuations, and so on. Fires were growing rapidly and frequencies were jam...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2023, 04:49
Replies: 9
Views: 4,001
Posted By lelebebbel

Aircrane loses landing gear in flight

Does anyone have pictures of the crane that apparently had to land on a pick up truck, after losing one of its landing gear in flight?

Happened recently in Canada I'm told.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2023, 23:51
Replies: 966
Views: 991,617
Posted By lelebebbel

Never had any squealing at all, however most of...

Never had any squealing at all, however most of my external load flying is doors on these days, with a bubble window. I do heli ski with this setup in the winter and never had any unusual noises or...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2023, 16:07
Replies: 35
Views: 6,660
Posted By lelebebbel

There is an official statement from the USCG on...

There is an official statement from the USCG on their instagram account @uscg_rs that confirms this theory
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