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Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2016, 05:51
Replies: 150
Views: 22,338
Posted By slow n low

Hi crab.. NH-90 comes to mind... ...

Hi crab..



NH-90 comes to mind...

I can not comment on machines that are not FBW, but in the FBW machine, I have tended to see more 'instability' when pilots try to 'push against' any upper...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Dec 2015, 22:17
Replies: 27
Views: 24,434
Posted By slow n low

mmmmm... A clever move me thinks, one just...

mmmmm...

A clever move me thinks, one just needs to look at the demographic of the Darling Downs region. A fair few retired cash up old farmers, a bunch of "tree change" folk and a reasonable...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2015, 23:51
Replies: 5
Views: 4,217
Posted By slow n low

Hmmm...

Indeed crab.. Our Airbus heli type has "height loss on eng failure" charts (commonly called "flyaway" charts) which gives us a well defined height on which to base our "flyaway" call on.... Works...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Nov 2015, 08:05
Replies: 32
Views: 18,841
Posted By slow n low

Yes, but to be more precise, trained crew in the...

Yes, but to be more precise, trained crew in the SQN's. The training pipeline has a number of undergraduate pilots, however they will take a while to filter through to "frontline". Keep in mind there...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2014, 09:09
Replies: 141
Views: 62,568
Posted By slow n low

I only hope the fully integrated cockpit has a...

I only hope the fully integrated cockpit has a better HMI than the NH 90...
Having one guy go heads down to fiddle with the "box" to turn something on or off is fraught with fraughtness.

Getting...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2013, 09:59
Replies: 18
Views: 4,552
Posted By slow n low

blakmax, Yes, point taken. I was pointing...

blakmax,

Yes, point taken. I was pointing out that there is the hard work (airworthiness wise) outside of the the RAAF and DGTA.

No I am not being "guided" from above. Research my previous...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2013, 07:45
Replies: 18
Views: 4,552
Posted By slow n low

Doors Off, please qualify this statement. I...

Doors Off, please qualify this statement. I would be interested to hear your in depth analysis as to why the RAAF are an "adult" organisation as compared to what ? Navy and Army?

A juvenile...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Oct 2013, 03:50
Replies: 82
Views: 27,975
Posted By slow n low

MIL airborne fire fighting.

The fact is the military will struggle to come to terms with an aerial fire fighting role as opposed to a relief or evacuation role in support of the local services.
Military aircrew (generally...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2012, 02:08
Replies: 459
Views: 104,453
Posted By slow n low

Ok it seems this debate needs a revival. Aside...

Ok it seems this debate needs a revival. Aside from the current state of ARH, the MRH project seems to be on the go slow (again). My information suggests AAVN will try to stretch the life of S-70...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Oct 2011, 03:37
Replies: 89
Views: 17,039
Posted By slow n low

Well they may be...who's to say. But I ask you...

Well they may be...who's to say. But I ask you why? :confused:The sort of profiles a fast jet pilot is likely to fly would be far more risk managed than a simple "hey let's see how low we can fly"....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Oct 2011, 08:03
Replies: 89
Views: 17,039
Posted By slow n low

Machadotuaghtme... Wow a bunch of low...

Machadotuaghtme...

Wow a bunch of low flying... I am so impressed :hmm: I trust no "Aussies" were involved in this.

What a bunch of amateur clowns. Anyone with any low flying/formation...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2011, 13:00
Replies: 23
Views: 4,384
Posted By slow n low

Oh for F#*% sake, why worry? Try having 2 VHF(AM)...

Oh for F#*% sake, why worry? Try having 2 VHF(AM) 1 VHF(FM) 1 UHF and a HF all going all at once.. :eek:

Learn to ignore the rubbish and pick out important bits.

We are really becoming a soft...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Dec 2009, 05:51
Replies: 12
Views: 3,327
Posted By slow n low

TWB has an NDB and 2 RNAVS which get to 774ft AGL...

TWB has an NDB and 2 RNAVS which get to 774ft AGL for circling and as low as 500 odd for the sraight in, seems to be in the ball park as far as minimas compared to other regional appchs. The problem...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Dec 2009, 21:34
Replies: 12
Views: 3,327
Posted By slow n low

Forkie, I reckon it would pay these days, Woombie...

Forkie, I reckon it would pay these days, Woombie is flush with loaded old farts who have made the 'tree change'. :ooh:
Hell even I would use it if a TWB-SYD service was on offer... That drive down...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Dec 2009, 06:53
Replies: 38
Views: 8,222
Posted By slow n low

Murray, understand where you guys are comming...

Murray, understand where you guys are comming from, us mil guys have the same problem with getting an 'acceptable outcome' to satisfy comcare. Remember that you can either 'treat' the hazards or push...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2009, 09:22
Replies: 6
Views: 4,269
Posted By slow n low

This is another example of Sikorsky...

This is another example of Sikorsky crashworthiness. 8 POB all survived. I am happy to fly one....


http://www.defence.gov.au/news/armynews/editions/1091/images/images600/2chopperfeb26.jpg
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Dec 2009, 22:58
Replies: 76
Views: 19,380
Posted By slow n low

I have heard several 'little birdies' make...

I have heard several 'little birdies' make mention of the CT4B's lack of crashworthy seating (which allegedly does not meet ADF Op Airworthiness requirements) hence tenders offering different types....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Sep 2009, 02:17
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,374,379
Posted By slow n low

I'll give this a bash... A couple of happy snaps...

I'll give this a bash... A couple of happy snaps from one of the loadies while waiting for us to come back and pick up the load...

Bugger.. its in the wrong order, ahh well :ugh:
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Aug 2009, 07:37
Replies: 20
Views: 4,892
Posted By slow n low

Jeez longy ease up, from the looks you were not...

Jeez longy ease up, from the looks you were not in the cockpit with him/her (niether was I...) so go easy till we find out what really happened eh? :uhoh:

Mate look at the news lately we (as...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jul 2009, 04:37
Replies: 28
Views: 3,898
Posted By slow n low

Use a workcycle, whatever it is they teach you....

Use a workcycle, whatever it is they teach you. Practice this at home over and over (visualise). Walk around your back yard quacking to yourself till you can rattle it of without thinking.

Clock...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jun 2009, 10:23
Replies: 78
Views: 40,013
Posted By slow n low

Desmo old chap your little blurb on Complacency...

Desmo old chap your little blurb on Complacency and Overconfidence
is spot on, consider for one moment that these crews have this little gem of information and a whole lot more, and may I suggest a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jun 2009, 07:06
Replies: 78
Views: 40,013
Posted By slow n low

mickk... Care to elaborate? :hmm:

mickk...



Care to elaborate? :hmm:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jun 2009, 10:35
Replies: 155
Views: 47,353
Posted By slow n low

F#ck me, Ive got to front the OC at the very...

F#ck me, Ive got to front the OC at the very least if there is a 0.1hr error in the logbook at the end of the month... :uhoh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jun 2009, 02:08
Replies: 155
Views: 47,353
Posted By slow n low

What a sad state of affairs if indeed these folks...

What a sad state of affairs if indeed these folks are found to have forged entries in their logbooks. :ugh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th May 2009, 07:37
Replies: 19
Views: 3,094
Posted By slow n low

Dick, Is there not a method of informing...

Dick,

Is there not a method of informing ASA so it is included on the next amendment cycle?? :confused: (Honest question here...)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Apr 2009, 11:17
Replies: 11
Views: 1,279
Posted By slow n low

Barry, Yes, IR weapons theory is included...

Barry,

Yes, IR weapons theory is included in this area of study. It might also give him half a clue as to what S70 does and does not have. And it may enlighten him as to what other considerations...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Apr 2009, 07:04
Replies: 11
Views: 1,279
Posted By slow n low

So is Mr Davies suggesting we have, or have not...

So is Mr Davies suggesting we have, or have not got "exhaust sheilding" on our Blackhawks?? :confused:

Perhaps an EW course is in order for the good Mr Davies.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Mar 2009, 01:13
Replies: 81
Views: 15,051
Posted By slow n low

Integrity anyone?

Two words spring to mind here, integrity and airmanship. :cool:
Regardless of the big stick the authority may wield, how can any aircrew justify NOT owning up to an error (as oppossed to a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Feb 2009, 08:46
Replies: 56
Views: 6,173
Posted By slow n low

10 ft AHO for the real work.. 50 ft AHO for...

10 ft AHO for the real work..
50 ft AHO for getting there..
200 ft AHO for high level transit...:E

Get scared above 500ft these days :ooh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jan 2009, 06:26
Replies: 39
Views: 13,679
Posted By slow n low

Thanks all, just getting prep in for when the QFI...

Thanks all, just getting prep in for when the QFI plays the "what if" game :bored: (damn instructors...:ouch:) The intermediate point sounds like a fair and valid option

Cheers
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jan 2009, 00:36
Replies: 39
Views: 13,679
Posted By slow n low

Gents, whilst we are on the subject can anyone...

Gents, whilst we are on the subject can anyone point me to the reference which proves I can descend below the route LSALT once I have fixed myself past a critical obstacle en route? (The IFR case not...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2009, 22:46
Replies: 208
Views: 43,978
Posted By slow n low

Willoz, all good points but we need to pay a...

Willoz, all good points but we need to pay a little more attention to CAPABILILITY. Agreed that the decision makers have a mountain of priorities but the thing that seems to be slipping out of focus...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2009, 12:53
Replies: 208
Views: 43,978
Posted By slow n low

Hugh, any helo can go tits up in a brown out if...

Hugh, any helo can go tits up in a brown out if the correct technique (for that airframe) is not applied. What I think he means is the BH can handle a greater nose up pitch on touchdown by virtue of...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2009, 11:48
Replies: 208
Views: 43,978
Posted By slow n low

Wiley, have you been listening to the...

Wiley, have you been listening to the conversations in the crew room or what??? I would say a fair proportion of the junior-ish guys (like me) think along the same lines. :cool: I think its fair to...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2009, 21:45
Replies: 208
Views: 43,978
Posted By slow n low

Hey Wiley, I do think the RAAF guys make some...

Hey Wiley, I do think the RAAF guys make some good points about Aviation logistics, after all they are the subject matter experts. I believe the Army was pretty successfull in treading the line...
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