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Forum: Rotorheads
24th Mar 2019, 13:12
Replies: 77
Views: 32,850
Posted By Torcher

Not to forget

The operation included a total of five helicopters.

2 Sea Kings, plus 3 SAR Helicopters operated by CHC. Pumas and S-92

In addition to the Cruise ship, a nearby costal freighter with 9 POB, was...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2019, 07:49
Replies: 7
Views: 4,315
Posted By Torcher

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Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2016, 23:12
Replies: 172
Views: 75,363
Posted By Torcher

Lies, damn lies, and statistics...

Logs to the fire gents.

1. Lies: Passengers prefer the 225 vs 92...I think not...

2. Damn lies: The performance of the 225 is better than the 92... Only until u have to calculate take off...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2016, 09:04
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,586,624
Posted By Torcher

S-92 vs 225 range/payload claims

To keep it real.

In my world, when you add the factor of required climb gradients OEI, the 225 does not in any way outperform the S-92 in the range/payload department.

On a standard day, an...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jul 2012, 15:48
Replies: 16
Views: 3,510
Posted By Torcher

Thumbs up Best SAR platform available today

Boeing Chinook (H-47)
The yanks almost had it, in the form of csarx. To bad legaleeze and politics toppled the whole show.

Why the 47 you may ask:

Range: Beyond anything short of a useless...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2012, 20:15
Replies: 305
Views: 85,656
Posted By Torcher

Off the shelf

Espresso

From personal experience, formerly involved in government procurement processes, I believe the only way to go (espescially for smaller nations) is COTS.

Let the manufacturers present...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2012, 18:47
Replies: 305
Views: 85,656
Posted By Torcher

Cyclone vs Merlin

Not that it is any excuse for the Sikorsky, but as an amusing anecdote:
As far as I can remember, the same restrictions applied to the RN Merlin in the early days+No flying in rain, no landing on...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2012, 18:43
Replies: 34
Views: 8,343
Posted By Torcher

CHC testing

Just to clear up some of the bull recently posted in this thead ...

CHC (Norway) screening process involves the following:

1. Written theoretical tests. The link below being pretty much in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2012, 12:32
Replies: 649
Views: 207,349
Posted By Torcher

Wheel brake leak

CHC incident

An even simpler reason would be a brake line fitting leak.
Park brake on (Offshore landing) would mean a permanent leak of the lefthand system until the low level switch cut off the...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2011, 23:45
Replies: 42
Views: 9,890
Posted By Torcher

The real thing

Unfortunately it`s the real thing. 100+ mph winds snapped the blades, even after being strapped down. So...no photoshop...just the plain old lousy weather having it`s toll on daily operations in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2011, 05:55
Replies: 112
Views: 30,273
Posted By Torcher

Superpuma L-2

CHC, (Or whoever actually owns them) has sold 2 ea AS 332-L2, formerly used in the norwegian sector of the Northsea. Both headed for the FI.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2009, 08:07
Replies: 30
Views: 9,258
Posted By Torcher

Strong union!

Yes, the pilots in CHC Norway have a strong union. But more importantly, a national law that makes all the agreements in the CLA legally binding for both parties. So once its in the CLA, its a done...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2009, 08:52
Replies: 31
Views: 4,707
Posted By Torcher

Public SAR

Geoffers said:
"Nobody has to profit from the misery of victims. I think that might almost be a definition of PUBLIC SERVICE. The thought of some fat-cat in an office making cash out of people in...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2009, 07:02
Replies: 31
Views: 4,707
Posted By Torcher

SAR business as usual

After 20+ years in the military including 10+ years of SAR duty, I decided it was time to try different pastures, so I joined a civilian company. After close to 2 years in the civilian outfit, I have...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2009, 07:43
Replies: 23
Views: 6,160
Posted By Torcher

What else is new?

The EC225 is in operational use as every other "new" helicopter I guess. Underpowered, overweight, lots of teething problems with "new technology".
As a footnote though. It CAN carry 2 tonns of...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2009, 07:26
Replies: 39
Views: 12,048
Posted By Torcher

Investments!

Helioil

Thats just the point, is it not? Getting multiple aircraft on line, in addition to recruiting and training scores of new pilots, does show up in the numbers. You might even say they are...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2009, 10:54
Replies: 2,002
Views: 663,663
Posted By Torcher

Run-dry

Busdriver 2

The "no oil" capabilities of the 60 was in the Army -10 in 2007. Dont know what it says currently.
Remembering back to 2007 I recall that anytime a transmission oil pressure low...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2009, 08:53
Replies: 2,002
Views: 663,663
Posted By Torcher

One step back

I guess Sikorsky once had the right stuff in their machines. This out of the UH-60 "little brother" of the 92 aircrew manual.
The lubrication
system includes two lubrication pumps that...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Nov 2008, 07:22
Replies: 39
Views: 10,579
Posted By Torcher

BTW, the same hour requirement now also goes for...

BTW, the same hour requirement now also goes for CHC/HS Norway, wich are in the process of hiring 20+ pilots in the next year. Good luck.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Nov 2008, 07:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,636
Posted By Torcher

Your numbers are basically correct. Same deal...

Your numbers are basically correct. Same deal with Norsk
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Oct 2008, 06:33
Replies: 241
Views: 106,974
Posted By Torcher

Mil Westland Seakings

The Seakings have modified input shafts with ball bearings instead of the old bronce bushing type. In addition it has ELS with up to 4 hrs running time after MGB lub pressure drop.

Torcher
Forum: Nordic Forum
3rd Sep 2008, 06:46
Replies: 12
Views: 9,885
Posted By Torcher

CHC++

Good times in Norway for IR/RW pilots. Apply for a job in CHC, Norsk etc. Only snag is they want 1000 TT+. Apply for job, go do the interview/tests for a job, get the GO/NO GO, then fork out the...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2008, 06:20
Replies: 1,404
Views: 262,971
Posted By Torcher

Norwegian SAR service

Just to throw you guys off track a bit.

The RNoAF 330 sqn runs Seakings RS 15 24/7 365, with 12 engineers per flight working mainly 0800-1600, with paid overtime if needed (Snags).
2 Seakings per...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th May 2008, 21:16
Replies: 11
Views: 2,198
Posted By Torcher

Not so!

Helipilot1982

Just checked with the powers to be. There is no hiring stop in Norway, in fact the next pilot selection is planned for week 22. I suggest you give them a call to check on your status...
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