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Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2015, 05:30
Replies: 491
Views: 317,265
Posted By Choppie

Hi, does anyone have AS355 N and F model flight...

Hi, does anyone have AS355 N and F model flight manuals on PDF? Much appreciated.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2014, 07:40
Replies: 491
Views: 317,265
Posted By Choppie

Hi guys, Can anyone help me out with an...

Hi guys,

Can anyone help me out with an Mi-8MTV manual?

Thanks.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2012, 08:01
Replies: 53
Views: 22,652
Posted By Choppie

I've heard that two B3e's had serious problem due...

I've heard that two B3e's had serious problem due to this issue. One in North America and one in China. Maybe someone else knows more about this?

This is why they had to reduce Vne to 100kts at...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2012, 21:02
Replies: 491
Views: 317,265
Posted By Choppie

Thanks eivissa. I see its the BK117. Does the...

Thanks eivissa. I see its the BK117. Does the performance differ in the EC145? I guess if it does its not by much though.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2012, 18:21
Replies: 491
Views: 317,265
Posted By Choppie

EC145 manual

Hi, I'm looking for an EC145 manual mostly for the hover OGE graphs. Any help would be much appreciated.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2011, 11:43
Replies: 0
Views: 1,224
Posted By Choppie

Question AS350B3 with dual hydraulics

Is there anyone that knows where we can source a Squirrel with dual hydraulics? Anywhere near or around Europe and the Middle East would be great. I would like to know the availability of dual...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Sep 2010, 08:24
Replies: 12
Views: 2,978
Posted By Choppie

And SSA was followed by SSB (Currently in...

And SSA was followed by SSB (Currently in Brazil), SSC, SSD (crashed in Entebbe), SSE and OEE.
Forum: African Aviation
1st Sep 2010, 08:21
Replies: 12
Views: 2,978
Posted By Choppie

Low level Electro Magnetic surveys looking for...

Low level Electro Magnetic surveys looking for minerals.
Forum: African Aviation
31st Aug 2010, 08:51
Replies: 12
Views: 2,978
Posted By Choppie

I helped ferry FSA to Saudi and start the job in...

I helped ferry FSA to Saudi and start the job in Medinah. Even after taking the loop off we were only getting about 140kts GS. She's got alot of drag with all the goodies on.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jul 2009, 13:17
Replies: 840
Views: 318,762
Posted By Choppie

Interesting point made there. I always thought...

Interesting point made there. I always thought the 2250 was on the landing gear for safe auto's. So does this mean it's all to do with they hydraulic forces during a hydraulic failure? (seeing that...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Mar 2009, 12:41
Replies: 103
Views: 22,991
Posted By Choppie

Why would you not say it is worth 5 pages? It...

Why would you not say it is worth 5 pages? It makes a good read.


But what's nice is to read everyone's stories about why they wear them and where.
I never wear mine except at really big...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Mar 2009, 10:02
Replies: 103
Views: 22,991
Posted By Choppie

Flying helicopters, I hate wearing my epps. But...

Flying helicopters, I hate wearing my epps. But flying in dark Africa, I'd wear 8 stripes if they made them.

Sometimes it's not a good idea to visit the customs officer and he has more stripes...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Mar 2009, 09:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,478
Posted By Choppie

Fugro has a C406 operating in Kaduna quite...

Fugro has a C406 operating in Kaduna quite regularly. Enugu seems to be a bit tighter when it comes to the weather now. But it isn't that bad appartently now.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Mar 2009, 09:11
Replies: 27
Views: 4,582
Posted By Choppie

We might have a contract coming up there in the...

We might have a contract coming up there in the next few months. So how is the situation in India after their attacks and now the attacks in Pakistan?
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2009, 05:53
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By Choppie

Thanks for the info thus far RVDT. I think...

Thanks for the info thus far RVDT.

I think the first obstacle we would like to overcome is the crew licences. I take it that JAR-OPS3 and JAR-FCL2 are law exams. Do you have to go there to write...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2009, 09:04
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By Choppie

SA to EUR licence conversion

Hi,

I would like to know what the requirements are for converting a South African CPL(h) licence to a European or JAR licence. We have survey contracts coming up in Europe and Northern Africa and...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2009, 06:42
Replies: 16
Views: 2,163
Posted By Choppie

Yes they are. I don't know what the legal...

Yes they are. I don't know what the legal requirements are for it. But I know Eurocopter engineers do ground runs on helicopters. They have one engineer sitting behind the controls while another does...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Jan 2009, 16:44
Replies: 3
Views: 964
Posted By Choppie

Well actually there are a few good hotels in...

Well actually there are a few good hotels in Luanda. It's quite a big place. If you have a good handler then accommodation, custom, fuel etc won't be a problem. They do it all for you. Phone Walter...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2009, 10:57
Replies: 28
Views: 16,409
Posted By Choppie

And the UH-1H with the 212 bits fitted can still...

And the UH-1H with the 212 bits fitted can still just lift 9500lbs? Where the 205A1 can lift 10500lbs. Right?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2009, 18:04
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,069
Posted By Choppie

Yes, well of course! No one is ever paid enough....

Yes, well of course! No one is ever paid enough. But realistically, how does it compare with other helicopter work around the world? Is it worth it salary wise to go there for a few years?

Yes I...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2009, 17:58
Replies: 28
Views: 16,409
Posted By Choppie

So looking that the image from sherpa of the...

So looking that the image from sherpa of the UH-1H the tailrotor is on the the port side. So is the 205A1, fitted with a 212 tailrotor, would that be on the other side or also on the same side? And...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2009, 11:21
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,069
Posted By Choppie

I've read through the last few pages of this...

I've read through the last few pages of this thread and see that loads of people are asking what they pay captains and co-pilots there. Up to now no one has answered the question. Does anyone know?...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2009, 08:47
Replies: 28
Views: 16,409
Posted By Choppie

Thanks organ donor, Is there a known...

Thanks organ donor,

Is there a known difference between the two when looking at them? I remember something about the tailrotor being switched to the other side on the A1. Don't know how correct...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jan 2009, 16:01
Replies: 28
Views: 16,409
Posted By Choppie

Unfortunately the lama doesn't have the cabin...

Unfortunately the lama doesn't have the cabin space we require. We need to fit some ferry tanks to have an endurance of at least 3 hours. Also our equipment won't fit in the lama.

So you guys say...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2009, 08:21
Replies: 28
Views: 16,409
Posted By Choppie

Thanks guys, I eventually found the 205 flight...

Thanks guys, I eventually found the 205 flight manual online.

The quick comparison I did worked out hourly rate wise is that the 205 will run at $450/hr more than the B3. That is with the...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2009, 06:09
Replies: 28
Views: 16,409
Posted By Choppie

Bell 205 UH-1H performance

Hello everyone,

Where can I find performance graphs and specifications of the Bell 205 UH-1H? I need it to compare with the AS350B3 as a motivation of why rather to take a B205 than the B3 for...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Jan 2009, 06:57
Replies: 30
Views: 5,216
Posted By Choppie

Well to direct someone thesedays is already a...

Well to direct someone thesedays is already a problem if you don't know all the new names.

"To drive from Tswane to OR Thambo you have to take the Albertina Sisulu highway towards Ekurhuleni."
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2009, 06:47
Replies: 22
Views: 11,669
Posted By Choppie

Well if you were looking at singles then why not...

Well if you were looking at singles then why not look at the AS350B3 which will out perform the others any day. Yes you may have delay problems with Eurocopter maintenance at some time but I think...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2008, 05:38
Replies: 13
Views: 2,514
Posted By Choppie

Did he have a wire strike kit installed?

Did he have a wire strike kit installed?
Forum: African Aviation
21st Dec 2008, 16:40
Replies: 13
Views: 3,249
Posted By Choppie

Well I can guarantee you now that if they had to...

Well I can guarantee you now that if they had to change the airport to international, the name would also change to something like Chabalala International Airport or something.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2008, 09:43
Replies: 29
Views: 3,294
Posted By Choppie

We drain a whole litre of fuel before each sortie...

We drain a whole litre of fuel before each sortie for a fuel sample in case of something happening. Before the next flight I chuck the litre of back into the 200L drum we are refueling from. You just...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2008, 10:26
Replies: 4
Views: 6,092
Posted By Choppie

I've been landing in Mozambique on the beaches...

I've been landing in Mozambique on the beaches for quite a while now. The grains of beach sand is too heavy to get a brown out so I don't think that is something to worry about. The sand does blow...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2008, 22:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,179
Posted By Choppie

MD600N info

Our company is looking at buying a MD600N due to the speed and low operating costs. For our kind of work that is exactly what we need... speed.
Before I go out and test fly the only one in our...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2007, 11:43
Replies: 14
Views: 3,908
Posted By Choppie

I think he was saying a total fluctuation of 40%....

I think he was saying a total fluctuation of 40%. That could mean from 60% to 100%. Not 40% either side. I think if he had a 4% fluctuation I don't even think he would have asked the question here.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2007, 08:18
Replies: 966
Views: 989,906
Posted By Choppie

I have used an Alpha for a while on a Squirrel...

I have used an Alpha for a while on a Squirrel until I switched to another Squirrel and suddenly it didn't work. The avionic guys don't know what the problem is. We have the same problem with all the...
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