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Forum: Rotorheads
20th Aug 2010, 10:43
Replies: 7
Views: 2,913
Posted By highonsnow

Word that I received from a friend in Galway: ...

Word that I received from a friend in Galway:

"heard something on mid-west radio this morning about a private helicopter that had a hard landing in clare island", "no one killed though or...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Aug 2010, 11:16
Replies: 7
Views: 2,913
Posted By highonsnow

Not that it matters much, but Westport would be...

Not that it matters much, but Westport would be considered more of a small town than a city, we have only Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, while Kilkenny is debated year in year out...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2010, 13:01
Replies: 21
Views: 4,110
Posted By highonsnow

I think if they are to throw these 'formalities'...

I think if they are to throw these 'formalities' at us, they should do it from the very beginning - not allow you to proceed into relying on the account for routine business transactions to then be...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th May 2010, 13:13
Replies: 21
Views: 4,110
Posted By highonsnow

We've experienced this problem with Paypal, it...

We've experienced this problem with Paypal, it seems to be Standard Operating Procedure and will eventually happen to nearly all business operating accounts.

We had to send them proof of bank...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2010, 15:33
Replies: 7
Views: 2,877
Posted By highonsnow

More on this subject: NASA - Chopper Crash...

More on this subject:

NASA - Chopper Crash Test a Smash Hit (http://www.nasa.gov/topics/aeronautics/features/helodrop-mar2010.html)
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Dec 2009, 10:29
Replies: 7
Views: 2,877
Posted By highonsnow

Trans Lift, how's the form hai? I think I might...

Trans Lift, how's the form hai? I think I might have to get back over there for some crash testing alright!

With the way things are going over here soon there might just be more openings for...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2009, 22:29
Replies: 7
Views: 2,877
Posted By highonsnow

NASA Helicopter Drop Test

There's an interesting piece on NASA's testing of a new deployable crash energy absorption system for Helicopters:

NASA - Chopper Drop Tests New Technology...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2009, 22:08
Replies: 57
Views: 16,140
Posted By highonsnow

Just bought it off Amazon, can't wait to read it...

Just bought it off Amazon, can't wait to read it now!
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2009, 20:05
Replies: 24
Views: 6,520
Posted By highonsnow

I've just heard from a friend of mine over Skype...

I've just heard from a friend of mine over Skype who the Instructor, as I knew him, but I don't feel it's my duty to announce a name.

Deeply saddened by this tragic accident, RIP, wish it wasn't...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2009, 17:54
Replies: 20
Views: 4,887
Posted By highonsnow

I'm curious though, I just watched the CNN bit,...

I'm curious though, I just watched the CNN bit, they're suggesting flying around the 9000-10000ft mark .... what about IFR? Are they not going to be entering controlled airspaces??! Is this legal?
...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2009, 19:25
Replies: 1
Views: 768
Posted By highonsnow

Exclamation JAA PPL Aviation Law (H) Exam introduced??

Hi there,

I just heard some disappointing information that I might have to resit my Aviation Law Exam because they're now produced a Helicopter version of the exam.

I was not aware of this but...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2008, 23:16
Replies: 38
Views: 5,762
Posted By highonsnow

I've got to admit you can't argue with the...

I've got to admit you can't argue with the content! Sounds to me like it's a conclusion to the "debate" ;) hehe
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2008, 23:07
Replies: 228
Views: 77,132
Posted By highonsnow

Great response though, you have very valid points...

Great response though, you have very valid points - without the contributions of everyone and making an open minded analysis of the information available it's hard to learn from others accidents,...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2008, 20:44
Replies: 228
Views: 77,132
Posted By highonsnow

I hate to dwell on the past.. but Farrell, you...

I hate to dwell on the past.. but Farrell, you clearly have anger issues:

http://www.pprune.org/jet-blast/343113-air-accident-checklist.html#post4395477

Perhaps take a moment and get some fresh...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2008, 19:29
Replies: 228
Views: 77,132
Posted By highonsnow

Wow.. arrogant AND intelligent.. you're on a...

Wow.. arrogant AND intelligent.. you're on a winner!

It looks like the topic isn't open to conversation, lets get a moderator in here to close this thread down, might as well, the opinions of us...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2008, 23:13
Replies: 228
Views: 77,132
Posted By highonsnow

I must make an addition to that.. overall length...

I must make an addition to that.. overall length (clearance needed) is 52 ft 6 in (16.0 m).. so he was really really stuck for space if the Google Earth calculations are accurate. Putting these...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2008, 22:49
Replies: 228
Views: 77,132
Posted By highonsnow

According to S76 specifications, the rotor...

According to S76 specifications, the rotor diameter is as follows

44 ft 0 in (13.41 m)

Ouch - tight (Obviously Google Earth isn't going to be gospel but it would be close enough regardless)
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2008, 22:47
Replies: 228
Views: 77,132
Posted By highonsnow

A couple of us stated/questioned earlier, it...

A couple of us stated/questioned earlier, it seems unbelievable he would choose such a spot.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2008, 19:07
Replies: 228
Views: 77,132
Posted By highonsnow

I've been questioning his motives for going in...

I've been questioning his motives for going in there all day and still can't understand a logical reasoning for taking such a decision to land in there - it's just lunacy.

Helicopters are being...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2008, 13:04
Replies: 228
Views: 77,132
Posted By highonsnow

agreed! Must have been nice to fly though, lovely...

agreed! Must have been nice to fly though, lovely machine
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2008, 12:38
Replies: 228
Views: 77,132
Posted By highonsnow

winning one lottery is enough for the pilot don't...

winning one lottery is enough for the pilot don't you think? :O
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Sep 2008, 18:27
Replies: 228
Views: 77,132
Posted By highonsnow

Thankfully nobody was injured. I heard debris is...

Thankfully nobody was injured. I heard debris is scattered all over town, what actually happened?
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Sep 2008, 18:08
Replies: 228
Views: 77,132
Posted By highonsnow

google is telling me that registration is a twin...

google is telling me that registration is a twin turboprop. Check out FlightAware > Pilot Resources > Aircraft Registration > N399BM (http://flightaware.com/resources/registration/N399BM)
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Sep 2008, 17:25
Replies: 228
Views: 77,132
Posted By highonsnow

A mate of mine tells me it's a 109 (a hunch, it...

A mate of mine tells me it's a 109 (a hunch, it has retractable gears).. more on this later
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jul 2008, 15:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,421
Posted By highonsnow

Ah yes sorry, didn't consider daylight saving...

Ah yes sorry, didn't consider daylight saving time in the equation..!
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jul 2008, 15:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,421
Posted By highonsnow

I'm aware it's UTC, but it's 70 minute delay...

I'm aware it's UTC, but it's 70 minute delay surely..
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jul 2008, 15:12
Replies: 7
Views: 1,421
Posted By highonsnow

cringing here listing to EIDW ATC......... ...

cringing here listing to EIDW ATC.........

"You're number 7, you're expecting 1719 until you're airborne"... it's 1609 now.
Those delays are nasty, pity anyone out on the tarmac! (Imagine if you...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Mar 2008, 18:59
Replies: 504
Views: 249,670
Posted By highonsnow

Talking I bet a helicopter pilot wouldn't consider...

I bet a helicopter pilot wouldn't consider landing in conditions like that, he'd divert immediately due to good airmanship and judgement ;) hehe
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2008, 18:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,818
Posted By highonsnow

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** Report created 1/23/2008 Record 1 **...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2008, 17:57
Replies: 7
Views: 1,818
Posted By highonsnow

Heli Crash at Dade Collier Jan 23rd

Has anybody any information on the fatal heli crash at Dade Collier, Miami, FL? A brief news report says two people died after the helicopter flipped and exploded doing practice take-offs and...
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