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Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2024, 11:12
Replies: 32
Views: 14,586
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Type Rating Examiner Line Training Captain

Type Rating Examiner
Line Training Captain
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2024, 09:12
Replies: 32
Views: 14,586
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

There are many variations dependent on company...

There are many variations dependent on company and roster types, but very broad brush: FOs start year 1 in the high £50k’s, top rate P1s are into the £130k’s. That’s without any additional duties,...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Feb 2024, 20:26
Replies: 36
Views: 8,404
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Yes, AP RECOV. Double click on the AP engage...

Yes, AP RECOV. Double click on the AP engage button on the cyclic. In simple terms, it will recover the aircraft to straight and level. Both AP RECOV and GA seem to have similar reaction times,...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2024, 18:47
Replies: 36
Views: 8,404
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Min IAS couple on the EC175 is 30kts, but it will...

Min IAS couple on the EC175 is 30kts, but it will engage GA in the hover. If no AP presets already made it will automatically select Vy and 1000ft/min RoC, otherwise it will use the presets. One of...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2024, 14:32
Replies: 134
Views: 57,519
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Bristow strike dates announced: ...

Bristow strike dates announced:

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/6379583/strike-dates-set-for-aberdeen-bristow-helicopter-workers/
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2024, 12:52
Replies: 159
Views: 34,291
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

It was a while ago so specifics might not be 100%...

It was a while ago so specifics might not be 100% but goes like this. Aircraft type that used to be based at Northholt, used the OEM-specified grease in the prop spinners. When they needed more,...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2024, 08:42
Replies: 52
Views: 9,763
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

But how would you ever achieve the ultimate “pick...

But how would you ever achieve the ultimate “pick the least incorrect answer from the following 4 options” standard?

Back in the deep and distant past on the Chipmunk, there were a few tests in...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2023, 07:58
Replies: 58
Views: 8,279
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

I think what the above posters are politely and...

I think what the above posters are politely and constructively trying to tell you is: don’t.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Dec 2023, 20:37
Replies: 1,597
Views: 437,451
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

I’m sure you’d get used to it, but something...

I’m sure you’d get used to it, but something doesn’t sit right with me about that layout. I think it’s the power gauge on the right next to the AI, to me that should be IAS. Having an IAS strip along...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2023, 08:05
Replies: 170
Views: 135,759
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

When our first 175’s were weighed by our own...

When our first 175’s were weighed by our own engineers on arrival the CofG figures were found to be different to the AH supplied figures. Fortunately in our favour as it bought the CofGs forward.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2023, 12:01
Replies: 3
Views: 2,693
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

These are the engineers. Don’t think there’s...

These are the engineers. Don’t think there’s many on that much!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2023, 17:21
Replies: 94
Views: 19,507
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

We had 3 creamies on our BFTS Sqn early 90’s. ...

We had 3 creamies on our BFTS Sqn early 90’s. One was just a superb instructor and I looked forward to flying with him. The second was also a good instructor, but could be a bit impatient if it...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2023, 19:38
Replies: 59
Views: 12,373
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

I remember one occasion doing similar in the...

I remember one occasion doing similar in the Wessex, sitting in the hover over a ridge in Snowdonia with lever full down. For a few seconds anyway, before the simultaneous realisation from the two...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2023, 14:59
Replies: 66
Views: 14,108
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Best quarter was at Yeovilton. 4 bed detached,...

Best quarter was at Yeovilton. 4 bed detached, en-suite, on a cul-de-sac in the middle of the estate. We were the 2nd family to live in it. Great mix of services, ranks and trades and...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2023, 12:08
Replies: 558
Views: 151,657
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

And I certainly don’t remember the LHS leaning...

And I certainly don’t remember the LHS leaning over and pressing the torquemeter test button: “3000, 3000, 3000, all is good…..” flying away, releases test button “3100, 3000, all coming down...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2023, 09:34
Replies: 9
Views: 2,832
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Amended slightly for accuracy.

Amended slightly for accuracy.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2023, 19:24
Replies: 103
Views: 77,322
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Some years ago I was a member of a jury in an...

Some years ago I was a member of a jury in an attempted murder trial. Got the train in one morning, sat down next to a chap who had his laptop open, being nosy I had a peek and realised that the...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th May 2023, 08:20
Replies: 558
Views: 151,657
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Never had to get to seating individuals by...

Never had to get to seating individuals by weight, but yes, it can get quite tight CofG wise. Sometimes it’s beneficial to have more passengers rather than fewer, to bring the CofG forward enough to...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2023, 07:24
Replies: 558
Views: 151,657
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Sounds a bit more like it, although 6 is maybe a...

Sounds a bit more like it, although 6 is maybe a bit low. I would think 10-12 maybe. Our offshore fit in a 175 is 16 seats, it’s pretty full in there at max load, and of course there’s no bags in...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2023, 05:28
Replies: 35
Views: 6,636
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

My favourite PICUS moment: landed offshore and I...

My favourite PICUS moment: landed offshore and I land a bit off centre, so the Co gives me banter about the landing. “well there goes your PICUS for this flight” says I. “no, no, no” he says, “I’m...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2023, 08:53
Replies: 38
Views: 6,464
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Nothing. Take them off and pretend you are a...

Nothing. Take them off and pretend you are a fast jet jock.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2023, 15:50
Replies: 130
Views: 32,360
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Good Lord, AVM Smeath! I remember Fg Off Smeath!

Good Lord, AVM Smeath! I remember Fg Off Smeath!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2023, 09:06
Replies: 88
Views: 12,720
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

…and a whinge of Crewmen…

…and a whinge of Crewmen…
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2023, 18:07
Replies: 16
Views: 2,268
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

I have my mil pension taxed at flat rate 41% (I’m...

I have my mil pension taxed at flat rate 41% (I’m in Scotland), Standard rules apply to the salary. This way I know I’m not going to get some unexpected tax bill because the HMRC computer decided...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2023, 09:12
Replies: 196
Views: 46,055
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Their economy or ours?

Their economy or ours?
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2023, 10:06
Replies: 50
Views: 21,540
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Shutdown was within limits, but the rotor brake...

Shutdown was within limits, but the rotor brake on the 175 is poor, and couldn’t stop the wind from rotating the blades. The blade tie downs on the 175 are of the tip sock variety, so trying to get...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2023, 13:20
Replies: 113
Views: 25,798
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Looks better than mine used to.

Looks better than mine used to.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2022, 09:36
Replies: 23
Views: 6,333
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

I’m sure a CHC S-92 from a few years ago had one....

I’m sure a CHC S-92 from a few years ago had one. The path of the current from point of entry through the blade, right through the MGB, down the TR drive train, through those GBs to the point of exit...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2022, 07:35
Replies: 50
Views: 11,673
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Junior pilot, few months into first tour, get...

Junior pilot, few months into first tour, get given a ground run. It’s right outside the ops room so think “better give this a really good
walkround”. Spot what looks like a bit of a crack in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2022, 07:27
Replies: 164
Views: 95,582
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

…followed inevitably by someone getting agitated...

…followed inevitably by someone getting agitated because Canada has been forgotten, followed by a Canadian voice bellowing “who the bloody hell do you think our head of state is you *********!”
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2022, 16:48
Replies: 164
Views: 95,582
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

At a ladies guest night I attended many years ago...

At a ladies guest night I attended many years ago (I forget where) a holding officer Mr Vice, somewhat in his cups, began his post-top-table-leaving entertaining duties with “does anyone mind if I...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2022, 07:15
Replies: 1,254
Views: 703,428
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Certainly remember feeling a bit ropey at times...

Certainly remember feeling a bit ropey at times in the Puma sim in Stavanger…..
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2022, 16:08
Replies: 75
Views: 27,052
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Sorry, I wasn’t too clear. I’m already out, been...

Sorry, I wasn’t too clear. I’m already out, been in receipt of AFPS 75 pension for some years. I’m short finals to the age 55 point, when it uncommutes and index links. I thought that was what...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2022, 08:24
Replies: 75
Views: 27,052
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Are you taking about the age 55 point on AFPS 75...

Are you taking about the age 55 point on AFPS 75 or a different pension version? I rang SPVA a couple of months ago to ask exactly that question: whether there was anything I needed to do...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2022, 09:56
Replies: 9
Views: 1,981
Posted By PlasticCabDriver

Definitely. There are a couple of airfield...

Definitely. There are a couple of airfield notams at Aberdeen that don’t appear.



Notaminfo is actually not bad at that. There is a UAV notam near Dundee and a fast jet notam around Lossie...
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