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Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2023, 16:49
Replies: 22
Views: 5,389
Posted By heli14

Not any more according to Helihub:...

Not any more according to Helihub: https://helihub.com/2023/08/18/british-government-stops-vip-helicopter-contract/

"...A tender was issued for a renewal of RWCSAT for five years with one option...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2022, 15:34
Replies: 102
Views: 28,501
Posted By heli14

S-76 G-PNZE recently registered, formerly 5N-BWJ ...

S-76 G-PNZE recently registered, formerly 5N-BWJ

h14
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2022, 16:16
Replies: 102
Views: 28,501
Posted By heli14

I'd be surprised if they are operating it as 9...

I'd be surprised if they are operating it as 9 pax (8 in the cabin + 1 next to pilot) on a scheduled service unless they've found a way to move the duals! Recruitment post for engineers on Linkedin...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2022, 14:44
Replies: 80
Views: 24,632
Posted By heli14

https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/eurocopter-as355n-...

https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/eurocopter-as355n-ecureuil-ii-g-emau-9-oct-1998-at-approximately-2305-hours

h14
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2022, 18:09
Replies: 80
Views: 24,632
Posted By heli14

BBC reporting that Dai Walters has been moved to...

BBC reporting that Dai Walters has been moved to intensive care

h14
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Nov 2022, 17:32
Replies: 11
Views: 10,427
Posted By heli14

I believe the ownership changed a couple of...

I believe the ownership changed a couple of months ago, so same aircraft but different operator
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2022, 17:04
Replies: 80
Views: 24,632
Posted By heli14

I've been out of the industry for a while, but it...

I've been out of the industry for a while, but it often used to be the case that if they had landed in daylight, it was acceptable to take off at night with limited lighting e.g. car headlights. Not...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2022, 18:04
Replies: 80
Views: 24,632
Posted By heli14

Surprised there has been no statement from the...

Surprised there has been no statement from the operator yet (unless I have missed it); we used to have a standard statement prepared in case of incidents so that we could get ahead with any known...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2022, 14:53
Replies: 80
Views: 24,632
Posted By heli14

Hope those injured make a swift recovery. ...

Hope those injured make a swift recovery.

AAIB have sent a team: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/accident-involving-a-helicopter-near-ruthin-north-wales-1-november-2022

Another report which...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jul 2022, 16:21
Replies: 79
Views: 17,951
Posted By heli14

AS350 close call - France

A very close call for this pilot: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10995433/Shocking-moment-helicopter-bursts-flames-nosediving-rocks-French-lighthouse.html



Apologies for the source...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Jun 2022, 15:57
Replies: 17
Views: 6,242
Posted By heli14

Personally i'd avoid the Premier 1 - from memory...

Personally i'd avoid the Premier 1 - from memory it was terrible for short runways, at least when operating public transport (which I appreciate you may not be).

h14
Forum: Rotorheads
29th May 2022, 13:44
Replies: 12
Views: 6,235
Posted By heli14

EC120 accident - Oxfordshire 28 May 2022

Four people travelling in a helicopter that crash-landed in a garden were able to escape to safety before emergency services arrived.

Paramedics treated the occupants after the aircraft landed on...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2022, 16:55
Replies: 31
Views: 12,038
Posted By heli14

That was my thought too. Operator normally...

That was my thought too. Operator normally covers full aircraft/training captain cost for LPC/OPC, freelancer doesn't charge for their time to do the check flight...

...that's how it used to work...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2021, 16:37
Replies: 22
Views: 5,315
Posted By heli14

BigLittle - I can't help with pics, but if you...

BigLittle - I can't help with pics, but if you are anywhere near a flying school that operates the R44, i'm pretty sure they'd be happy to let you look around and photograph one on the ground if you...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jun 2021, 17:01
Replies: 21
Views: 4,522
Posted By heli14

Agree, definitely make sure the operator has an...

Agree, definitely make sure the operator has an AOC (Air Operators Certificate). Helicopter Services at White Waltham would be my recommendation (though they are based at the 'wrong end' if you need...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2020, 16:30
Replies: 163
Views: 57,901
Posted By heli14

sounds vaguely similar to the Harrods Paul...

sounds vaguely similar to the Harrods Paul McCartney S76 incident a few years ago...

I know they are not the AOC operator but are Harrods are still involved in the management/private operation of...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Sep 2020, 15:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,165
Posted By heli14

EscapeTime at Wycombe (BEA/HeliAir) have the...

EscapeTime at Wycombe (BEA/HeliAir) have the PA-46 on their AOC, but believe they operate an M600, so not sure if any use to you?

h14
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jul 2020, 09:05
Replies: 18
Views: 4,631
Posted By heli14

Hi anxiao, Be aware some of the companies...

Hi anxiao,

Be aware some of the companies mentioned above are brokers rather than operators, and as such will add commission.

Going back a few years, I used to arrange regular charters with...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2020, 14:30
Replies: 28
Views: 12,582
Posted By heli14

TQHF have relatively recently purchased a second...

TQHF have relatively recently purchased a second S76C++ so doubt they'll be changing any time soon...they now have G-XXEB and G-XXED (formerly G-URSA, but now in TQHF livery)

h14
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2019, 19:31
Replies: 163
Views: 57,901
Posted By heli14

don’t think so. G-LAWX is a...

don’t think so. G-LAWX is a vip/corporate-configured s92, Starspeed AOC
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2019, 16:27
Replies: 5
Views: 3,183
Posted By heli14

listed on the AAIB website under ' AAIB...

listed on the AAIB website under ' AAIB Record-only investigations reviewed: September – October 2019 ':

04 Jul 2019
Guimbal Cabri G2
G-CHWJ
Cotswold Airport
The helicopter rolled over during...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2019, 21:06
Replies: 11
Views: 2,367
Posted By heli14

Another vote for The Pilot Centre Denham

Another vote for The Pilot Centre Denham
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2019, 19:55
Replies: 38
Views: 12,619
Posted By heli14

good luck to Capital. Probably great for them in...

good luck to Capital. Probably great for them in the short term. Medium to longer term does a leopard really change its spots? Get payment up front if you can. If any doubt look at what happened at...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2019, 14:15
Replies: 27
Views: 14,228
Posted By heli14

at a guess, referring to Northumbria's links with...

at a guess, referring to Northumbria's links with Adventure 001 and their pleasure flying ops around the UK - one of the directors of Northumbria is also a director of Ad 001 according to Companies...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2019, 15:15
Replies: 43
Views: 42,181
Posted By heli14

FR24 data is not always reliable and can often...

FR24 data is not always reliable and can often show large speed and/or height changes, and aircraft disappearing/re-appearing where there are drops in coverage.

Having said that, hoping for good...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2019, 17:56
Replies: 87
Views: 44,346
Posted By heli14

think jk has an R66 these days

think jk has an R66 these days
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2019, 09:38
Replies: 87
Views: 44,346
Posted By heli14

G-INFO shows current ARC to March 2020 so...

G-INFO shows current ARC to March 2020 so FlightAware records may not be up to date?

Certain words appear to have capital letters mid-sentence in various posts above where they are not really...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2019, 08:06
Replies: 9
Views: 2,218
Posted By heli14

Seems they do, the GINFO record for G-REXC...

Seems they do, the GINFO record for G-REXC states:

Display of registration mark exemption issued 05 Aug 2019
Serial: Deliveroo

Seems a lot of effort to go to...would displaying the reg really...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jul 2019, 16:59
Replies: 4
Views: 2,958
Posted By heli14

Updated report states a Cabri G2, with the AAIB...

Updated report states a Cabri G2, with the AAIB investigating: https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/17791972.aaib-opens-investigation-following-major-helicopter-fire-wycombe-air-park/



h14
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jul 2019, 16:43
Replies: 4
Views: 2,958
Posted By heli14

News report - helicopter catches fire at Wycombe Air Park 22 Jul 2019

https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/17788129.major-blaze-occurs-helicopter-catches-fire-wycombe-air-park/
Sounds a bit odd - anyone with any more info on a/c type or circumstances?

h14
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jul 2019, 16:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,931
Posted By heli14

Not sure if they offer training in those areas,...

Not sure if they offer training in those areas, but Helicopter Services at White Waltham (formerly Wycombe) conduct operations such as load lifting, aerial filming etc. Leon and team have a lot of...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jun 2019, 15:48
Replies: 278
Views: 156,836
Posted By heli14

Seems like former owner Andrew Davis (and he who...

Seems like former owner Andrew Davis (and he who allegedly started the downward spiral) is back in the aviation game - two S76Bs recently registered to Von Essen Aviation, G-BOYF and G-BWDO. Given...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2019, 16:56
Replies: 3
Views: 1,406
Posted By heli14

I believe Castle Air in the UK have a number of...

I believe Castle Air in the UK have a number of A109E available for charter and/or lease..quite a way from Asia though!

h14
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2019, 15:02
Replies: 700
Views: 288,358
Posted By heli14

Not sure if it's still the case, but the owner's...

Not sure if it's still the case, but the owner's previous aircraft (a 355N) was flown almost exclusively by one pilot, day in day out and was private use only. If it's the same with the 109, it...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2019, 16:56
Replies: 37
Views: 24,766
Posted By heli14

Could be wrong, but looks more like a Squirrel in...

Could be wrong, but looks more like a Squirrel in the photo posted by rotorrookie - no roof window in the 505 as far as I can recall?
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