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Search: Posts Made By: WhirlwindIII
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Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2012, 11:54
Replies: 700
Views: 288,540
Posted By WhirlwindIII

A109

Flew 109 for 2000 hours (on the nose). For the mountain work and your range/load combination I'd lease an S-model on power-by-the-hour (negotiate the lowest you can get, and sometimes it can be much...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jun 2012, 20:07
Replies: 1,125
Views: 474,752
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Wire Strike Installation

If ballast isn't allowed due to the radar perhaps a wire strike kit installation would help - the blades are heavy - not cheap, but a thought.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Dec 2011, 15:25
Replies: 50
Views: 14,371
Posted By WhirlwindIII

I believe the criteria

to dispatch the helicopter was met by the paramedics on scene doing so at 3:41PM. Who else is going to asses the victim/patient and make that decision?

Sounds like awkward communications, a...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2011, 03:03
Replies: 7
Views: 2,954
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Bob Roffe

Very sorry to hear this.

He was a BHL manager we remember well.

Flew with him in the Whirlwind and 212.

He was always a step ahead!

God Speed.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2011, 08:22
Replies: 63
Views: 7,849
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Interesting

However the improvements to safety and predictability are cloaked the bottom line is HEMS pilots need more accurate and real-time support from all corners.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2011, 06:48
Replies: 63
Views: 7,849
Posted By WhirlwindIII

HEMS Accident Rate

The industry is paying more attention to detail, flying less, and enjoying fewer collisions with weather related difficulties due to increased VFR minimums. As to all the other fixes time will tell.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Aug 2010, 18:36
Replies: 34
Views: 14,316
Posted By WhirlwindIII

412 Xmsn

maeroda

Interesting. I remember a UH1 crew putting their helicopter down in RVN due to XMSN pressure failure. They didn't crash in to the jungle growth but the first open area did just fine. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Aug 2010, 16:55
Replies: 34
Views: 14,316
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Hmmmm...

rupigil

With upfront apologies for my lack of understanding this post, please; and congratulations on making it to the beach.

You mention ".....crosschecked with the oil pressure gauge...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2010, 20:20
Replies: 32
Views: 10,079
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Bird strike

Never thought of it. I know a BK117 that had both condition levers pushed to idle after a goose hit the upper middle windscreen. The pilot figured it out just prior to entering the trees and wound...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2010, 17:18
Replies: 32
Views: 10,079
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Interesting

I don't remember values that high but good information.

It doesn't appear the helicopter fell from the sky as one witness indicated, due to the impact attitude being flat - implies some pilot...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2010, 16:36
Replies: 24
Views: 7,321
Posted By WhirlwindIII

The Real Problem

is that HEMS in the US is, to some extent, definitely devolving.

Money is tight, weather becoming more active, class of helicopter going single engine - which means definitely not two pilots,...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2010, 16:12
Replies: 32
Views: 10,079
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Difficult stuff - from the NTSB Preliminary...

Whump Whump sounds like rotor blade slap from maneuvering.

Rapid intermittent popping sounds seems like a series of compressor stalls.

The positive coning angle on the rotor in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Nov 2009, 02:38
Replies: 1,327
Views: 375,571
Posted By WhirlwindIII

ShyTorque The B's used in corporate work in...

ShyTorque

The B's used in corporate work in US, that I know about (say @15), are/were all SPZ 7000/7600 series with full glass both sides, IIDS, UNS1B+/D and etc. Top of the line with all...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Nov 2009, 14:04
Replies: 1,327
Views: 375,571
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Far more B's with glass cockpits than one or two...

Far more B's with glass cockpits than one or two - guaranteed. Most in corporate.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2009, 02:35
Replies: 13
Views: 4,529
Posted By WhirlwindIII

I believe the problem with the Nigerian Wessex 60...

I believe the problem with the Nigerian Wessex 60 and that off Yarmouth was the drive shaft between the engines and transmission were throwing balance weights, thus whirling the shaft and wiping out ...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2009, 01:56
Replies: 10
Views: 1,528
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Wizzard Ah, yes, I get it. Thought only...

Wizzard

Ah, yes, I get it. Thought only Americans indulged in the irony of cartoons - an underestimation. Welcome.

WIII
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2009, 12:29
Replies: 10
Views: 1,528
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to your friend...

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to your friend - two maladies at once is not a joy. I suspect recouping strength will take awhile. Malaria over dengue fever is not fun either - not to be playing...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2009, 11:48
Replies: 10
Views: 1,528
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Due respect but are you sure about that? 30...

Due respect but are you sure about that? 30 minutes with the doors open? Isn't consistent with anything I've been instructed with respect to H1N1.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2009, 12:27
Replies: 392
Views: 87,062
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Outwest Thanks, you're right. " All true,...

Outwest

Thanks, you're right. " All true, however if altitude allows (and it rarely does) entering autorotation would be a way out. A disk in autorotation can not, by definition, be in VRS. " ...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Aug 2009, 20:42
Replies: 392
Views: 87,062
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Outwest You mention entering autorotation...

Outwest

You mention entering autorotation at a low altitude to get out of VRS.

If already low enough not to be interested in placing the nose attitude down a healthy bit to fly off the VRS...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2009, 11:47
Replies: 2,002
Views: 664,615
Posted By WhirlwindIII

I'd be curious as to input concerning the level...

I'd be curious as to input concerning the level of acceptance it has at present amongst pilots, operators and customers, and what may have to be done to the aircraft to sort problems noted.

WIII
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2009, 18:59
Replies: 21
Views: 6,627
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Fareastdriver I agree that hot refueling...

Fareastdriver

I agree that hot refueling is, for the most part, a non-event.

The fire I mentioned happened in the cold and dry of the Alaskan winter during an attempt to fuel JP4, not...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2009, 18:51
Replies: 21
Views: 7,892
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Aviator-horizon Thank you for entertaining...

Aviator-horizon

Thank you for entertaining my inquiry as to the 89 types.

If I count variants of certificated types I can get up to about 55, with tens of thousands of hours as well.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jun 2009, 13:37
Replies: 21
Views: 6,627
Posted By WhirlwindIII

A technique we use is to give the nozzle-man a...

A technique we use is to give the nozzle-man a thumbs up when within 200lbs of target, on the S76B, that way he knew to adjust the flow rate and watch carefully to see the cutoff signal, and/or not...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jun 2009, 13:11
Replies: 21
Views: 7,892
Posted By WhirlwindIII

aviator-hroizon 89 different types. That...

aviator-hroizon

89 different types. That is interesting. I would love to see a post listing them - sincerely, that would truly be interesting.

WIII
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2009, 13:55
Replies: 2,002
Views: 664,615
Posted By WhirlwindIII

widgeon Apologies for not having remembered...

widgeon

Apologies for not having remembered the previous post concerning the 30 minute test. Perhaps the FAA apply some sort of statistical probability to the use of the words extremely remote;...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2009, 00:42
Replies: 2,002
Views: 664,615
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Gents Interesting, OK, I'll bite. What's...

Gents

Interesting, OK, I'll bite. What's the difference between run-dry capability as demonstrated on a test stand and fly-dry capability for a MRGB at cruise?

WIII
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2009, 00:25
Replies: 2,002
Views: 664,615
Posted By WhirlwindIII

John Difficult subject. No inference taken...

John

Difficult subject. No inference taken or intended. Very tragic accident.

Probably a subject best left to the experts, and I'm not one of those.

WIII
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2009, 20:53
Replies: 2,002
Views: 664,615
Posted By WhirlwindIII

John What do you think a customer would...

John

What do you think a customer would believe can be done without oil in the MRGB vice simply without oil pressure? And, how would a crew figure it to be one, or the other problem if pressure...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2009, 19:26
Replies: 44
Views: 6,721
Posted By WhirlwindIII

More space junk!

More space junk!
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jun 2009, 20:26
Replies: 7
Views: 4,630
Posted By WhirlwindIII

I think VIH/Cougar/Western have a base somewhere...

I think VIH/Cougar/Western have a base somewhere on Texas coast, Glaveston or Corpus Christi - pretty sure there is a new base in Fourchon, Louisiana also. Good operator, getting their act together...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jun 2009, 02:20
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,107,789
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Iran is a no-show, other than to export trouble,...

Iran is a no-show, other than to export trouble, and they know it.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2009, 02:13
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,107,789
Posted By WhirlwindIII

For what it is worth when the bullets start...

For what it is worth when the bullets start flying it is time to go home!

Oil workers are not combatants, neither are civilians.

Both sides need to think as to the extent to which both are...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2009, 02:08
Replies: 5
Views: 3,205
Posted By WhirlwindIII

If they are in your Ops Specs, they rule, usual...

If they are in your Ops Specs, they rule, usual disclaimers of veracity and potential non-conformity apply. If you are not comfortable with that interpretation I suspect you should contact FAA in...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2009, 21:31
Replies: 5
Views: 3,205
Posted By WhirlwindIII

Good question. Probably in your Ops Specs, H-105...

Good question. Probably in your Ops Specs, H-105 or so.
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