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Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2014, 17:30
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,689,782
Posted By C.C.C.

R.I.P. Babee

R.I.P. Babee
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Dec 2013, 17:20
Replies: 64
Views: 19,873
Posted By C.C.C.

Floral Tribute

The Clutha Vaults floral tribute has now been moved to an adjacent part of the Clyde Walkway across the road from the Clutha Vaults.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Dec 2013, 03:59
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,689,782
Posted By C.C.C.

'Tigger'

When we moved from the airstrip accommodation into the Esa Akpan compound 'Tigger' picked up the transport schedule very quickly. As Crew No.1 one day it was my turn to drive the rest of the pilots...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2013, 16:45
Replies: 64
Views: 19,873
Posted By C.C.C.

Thank you for starting this thread as my original...

Thank you for starting this thread as my original tribute was moderated out of the crash thread.

Having flown Police 51 in the past my thoughts & sincere condolences go out to everyone who has...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2013, 23:29
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,223,257
Posted By C.C.C.

Just watched a news flash on TV. I was the...

Just watched a news flash on TV.

I was the duty Helimed 05 pilot the night G-SPAU did not return.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2013, 01:15
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,689,782
Posted By C.C.C.

The Tranquilli**er Bar, Miri

If my long term memory is still working properly when I arrived at Miri in 1981 The Tranquilli**er Bar was located in the bottom Co-Pilot's House. However after a certain F/O (not me) left the beer...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2013, 17:00
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,689,782
Posted By C.C.C.

Happy days Stacey! Were you not also driving...

Happy days Stacey!

Were you not also driving the Israeli road grader with Barry on the beach which meant I had to climb up a bit before a wing-over! Fortunately no photos exist (that I'm aware of)...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2013, 14:34
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,689,782
Posted By C.C.C.

PH Bell 212 air-test accident & Warri hijack

At Eket we used to fly a regular 'bus' run to the Shell IA in PH. I recall seeing the sad outcome of that accident parked in the hangar with a tape 'fence' around it - scary to see a cracked 'I' beam...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jul 2011, 16:41
Replies: 22
Views: 11,179
Posted By C.C.C.

The news report actually states tail rotor. ...

The news report actually states tail rotor.
ส่วนที่เหลือในสันติภาพสุภาพบุรุษ (Rest in Peace, Gentlemen)
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jul 2011, 16:09
Replies: 22
Views: 11,179
Posted By C.C.C.

Actually UK helicopters on exercise in Norway.

Actually UK helicopters on exercise in Norway.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jul 2011, 22:48
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,689,782
Posted By C.C.C.

From G-INFO G-BMCX Total Hours:25887 at...

From G-INFO

G-BMCX Total Hours:25887 at 31/12/2009 (Still on the Register today).

G-TIGE Total Hours:38450 at 31/12/2010.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jul 2011, 16:28
Replies: 113
Views: 53,577
Posted By C.C.C.

JAR Class 1 Hearing Standards

UK CAA JAA Class 1 Hearing Standards are here - Audio - JAR Class 1 Hearing Standards | Medical | Safety Regulation (http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=49&pagetype=90&pageid=533)
I have had to...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jun 2011, 18:54
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,689,782
Posted By C.C.C.

Not quite true. First registered to Bristow...

Not quite true. First registered to Bristow Helicopters Limited on 08/08/67 as an Agusta Bell 206A Jet Ranger, became VR-BCR, PK-HBD, VR-BCR, PK-HBZ, VH-BEQ and returned as G-AVSZ (Agusta Bell 206B -...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jun 2011, 07:00
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,689,782
Posted By C.C.C.

Eket Bell 212s

Interesting because it worked in the 5 x Eket Bell 212s that I flew when the Greenies from Hell were on the case (my logbook went for a swim but I recall 5N-AJS, 5N-ALQ & 5N-AOE as 3 of them). I was...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st May 2011, 05:48
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,689,782
Posted By C.C.C.

As long as it was working! I remember being...

As long as it was working! I remember being introduced to SFENA in the Duri IFR 212 PK-HCK. Training Captain explained its function and we engaged Altitude Hold. After we decended through some 300'...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2011, 17:43
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,794
Posted By C.C.C.

Firstly lets clear up some confusion. A rear...

Firstly lets clear up some confusion. A rear crewperson would be found in your Sea Kings, and the civil SAR helicopter operators. A cabin attendant would be found in civil helicopters, like the...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2011, 15:27
Replies: 293
Views: 89,661
Posted By C.C.C.

S92A Collective

This is not the first helicopter type to get airborne inadvertently (happened on the EC225, which has a collective lock, the S76 as already mentioned, and even the Bell 212 which does not have a...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Mar 2011, 22:52
Replies: 39
Views: 7,012
Posted By C.C.C.

Just found that the above Helios report was also...

Just found that the above Helios report was also incorporated into a Paper issued by the CAA - http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/200906.pdf

In the Norway version the above Bell 212 accident is listed...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Mar 2011, 14:30
Replies: 39
Views: 7,012
Posted By C.C.C.

Like JimL, 212man & industry insider, when I read...

Like JimL, 212man & industry insider, when I read your statistic of 41 accidents on an ARA type approach I was very surprised having used the technique since 1981 and never heard of that many ARA...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2011, 09:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,604
Posted By C.C.C.

Alpha 800 Series Search and Rescue Helmet. ...

Alpha 800 Series Search and Rescue Helmet.
http://www.safeeurope.co.uk/media/3583/bob_gaskell.pdf
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2011, 09:02
Replies: 39
Views: 7,012
Posted By C.C.C.

So this crew stopped using the ARA technique at...

So this crew stopped using the ARA technique at approx 13nms, and not the offset point as you are infering. As a direct result of this accident there have been significant changes to our SOPs for...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2011, 01:18
Replies: 42
Views: 9,291
Posted By C.C.C.

Not quite.Our technique was to ensure the blade...

Not quite.Our technique was to ensure the blade had reached its lowest point prior to travelling over the tailboom.

Shutting an AS332L down in gusting 65kts prior to the 105 rotor brake being...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2011, 19:42
Replies: 42
Views: 9,291
Posted By C.C.C.

Not in a Bell 212 otherwise you will get a...

Not in a Bell 212 otherwise you will get a tailboom strike. In a 212 it was recommended by our Ops Manual that you put the wind about 30 degrees right of the nose (anti-clockwise rotating blades) and...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2011, 17:51
Replies: 54
Views: 28,409
Posted By C.C.C.

The pint of lager prices was purely to highlight...

The pint of lager prices was purely to highlight the difference in costs between United Kingdom and Norway. I actually do not normally drink lager!

I could also have posted average price of a can...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2011, 17:37
Replies: 54
Views: 28,409
Posted By C.C.C.

Average price for a pint of Lager -...

Average price for a pint of Lager - Aberdeen/Lerwick £2.80, Stavangar £7.00.

:hmm:
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2011, 12:48
Replies: 60
Views: 23,594
Posted By C.C.C.

Just returned to flying after 12 weeks off...

Just returned to flying after 12 weeks off waiting for the Medical Profession, and UK CAA Medical Division, to decide that I have mild tinnitus and recommend I use an ANR headset.

Was told that...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2011, 14:25
Replies: 52
Views: 14,197
Posted By C.C.C.

Not if your briefing is at 07:00hrs at the...

Not if your briefing is at 07:00hrs at the weekend. Done that twice, first time room service failed to appear so had to do 2 hours of night decks in the vomit comet with no food, and the 2nd time was...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2011, 18:19
Replies: 52
Views: 14,197
Posted By C.C.C.

But at least we can afford to eat & drink in the...

But at least we can afford to eat & drink in the Thistle, not so on the other side of the North Sea!
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2010, 12:15
Replies: 118
Views: 20,106
Posted By C.C.C.

So how does wearing a cap help reduce tinnitus?...

So how does wearing a cap help reduce tinnitus? Many of the S92A pilots I work with who wear a baseball cap have their headset on top of the side rim of the cap thus breaking the ear cup seal - same...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2010, 20:13
Replies: 8
Views: 2,091
Posted By C.C.C.

IAC S92As

Just to confirm that the 6 IAC S92As flying out from Scatsta, including Shell flights to the Brents, are equipped with SS6 floats. All but 1 (the 1st delivered G-IACA) have had the HISL retrofitted...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jul 2010, 16:11
Replies: 57
Views: 17,085
Posted By C.C.C.

Actually was it not just those ex-BHL staff who...

Actually was it not just those ex-BHL staff who wished to remain on the MCA SAR Ops. Currently working alongside a couple of ex-Sumburgh MCA SAR pilots, who moved to the IAC contract at Scatsta to...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2010, 22:05
Replies: 7
Views: 2,077
Posted By C.C.C.

Sorry for the thread creep but you are being...

Sorry for the thread creep but you are being quoted some Glasgow/Scottish Patter/Slang from viewers of the world's longest continually running police drama 'Taggart' which is set in Glasgow - Taggart...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2010, 12:24
Replies: 20
Views: 8,943
Posted By C.C.C.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w283/CCairns_20...

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w283/CCairns_2007/Bristow/Miri_09.jpg
Do not recall checking a snow dam on the SA330J as they were fitted with a snow shield in front of the engine intakes,...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2010, 17:57
Replies: 43
Views: 6,219
Posted By C.C.C.

Quick look at the School's website The School...

Quick look at the School's website The School Building (http://www.ea.e-renfrew.sch.uk/mearns/Documents/Building/school_building.htm) and Google Maps Google Maps...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jun 2010, 19:00
Replies: 61
Views: 11,999
Posted By C.C.C.

Should have gone to Specsavers. Loch Long...

Should have gone to Specsavers.

Loch Long is a Scottish Sea Loch - Loch Long - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_Long)
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