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Forum: Rotorheads
19th Aug 2015, 13:45
Replies: 47
Views: 12,300
Posted By winchman

I've flown 902's for the past 10 years in both...

I've flown 902's for the past 10 years in both HEMS and Police units and it's great. Hardly ever had any problems and regularly see 98/99% monthly avalibility. I've never noticed a shortage of spares...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2014, 22:01
Replies: 23
Views: 7,166
Posted By winchman

East Kirkby probably has a few of these gathering...

East Kirkby probably has a few of these gathering dust. Better donated to one of the smaller museums that would appreciate them. Have you thought about the RAF Metheringham Visitors Centre near...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2011, 21:29
Replies: 132
Views: 36,080
Posted By winchman

I can tell you about the night i spent in the...

I can tell you about the night i spent in the back of a Lynx on the flight dispersal with young American tourist on the fold up stretcher. I was ever so slightly tipsy at the time but soon sobered up...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2011, 20:39
Replies: 151
Views: 58,133
Posted By winchman

Sven, Top answer!!!!:ok: I didn't mean to take...

Sven, Top answer!!!!:ok: I didn't mean to take the urine but thought i'd throw in the duty forum hand grenade to see who would bite...... No Crab tonight???
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2011, 17:05
Replies: 151
Views: 58,133
Posted By winchman

'or the weather is below limits' :ugh: I didn't...

'or the weather is below limits' :ugh: I didn't know the SAR mk1 eyeball was any differant to a civvy one? What can a SAR aircraft offer apart from more space? It rarely shuts down incase it wont...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jan 2011, 20:11
Replies: 116
Views: 32,060
Posted By winchman

That low level weather abort recce for pylons and...

That low level weather abort recce for pylons and hazards must be acceptable surely???
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2010, 17:35
Replies: 297
Views: 65,830
Posted By winchman

Absolute top notch machine..... Its the pilot's...

Absolute top notch machine..... Its the pilot's friend, it's just brilliant!!!!! One switch to turn it on and off, a torque meter that stops at 100% instead of some random figure and an instrument...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2010, 07:25
Replies: 2
Views: 2,640
Posted By winchman

Beltring airmanship

Looks like this numpty will be getting a friendly CAA knock on the door soon for trying to transition along a 20' wide dust track surrounded by tents and public at last weeks War and peace show at...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2009, 14:11
Replies: 51
Views: 7,282
Posted By winchman

Cant think of a finer machine personally, no week...

Cant think of a finer machine personally, no week point tail rotor and one switch to turn the engines on, perfect!!!!!!

Why the bad press???? Is some pissed off that the 902 is taking over at...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2009, 13:14
Replies: 20
Views: 5,331
Posted By winchman

Looks like everyones been there.... ...

Looks like everyones been there....

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00n8x4w/Helicopter_Heroes_Series_3_Episode_8/?t=33m01s...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2009, 14:43
Replies: 35
Views: 6,541
Posted By winchman

Pof F/ power curve question

Any ideas what the correct answer is? The more i thought about it with the power curve the more i doubted the answer.....

'If an aircrafts best range speed is 60 knots indicated, and it is flying...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th May 2009, 17:21
Replies: 29
Views: 16,893
Posted By winchman

'Heard a lot of bad things about them from other...

'Heard a lot of bad things about them from other guys that have done their IR's with them. Being badly prepared for the IR, guys failing because of it, etc, etc.'

Hardly going to be a glowing...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2009, 19:12
Replies: 51
Views: 7,169
Posted By winchman

What a load of cock!! I work on an air ambulance...

What a load of cock!! I work on an air ambulance and at least 50% of our call outs, and certainly more than motorbikers are to horse riders... and it's strange that they are so pleased to see us when...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2008, 10:40
Replies: 0
Views: 847
Posted By winchman

Last minute Chrimbo pressie

Vibration and motion coming on....... Been sick in here a few times, wonder if it will sell

LYNX MK7 MULTI-ROLE HELICOPTER Flight Simulator on eBay, also, Aircraft Accessories, Aircraft Aviation,...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2008, 20:19
Replies: 29
Views: 3,291
Posted By winchman

It used to be simply, one of the guys used to...

It used to be simply, one of the guys used to dispose of it in his motor until the engine seized:* (Jet A1) and now our storage barrels are running out, i'm up for sticking it straight back in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2008, 15:45
Replies: 29
Views: 3,291
Posted By winchman

Recycled fuel

What does everyone one do with aircraft/ bowser daily fuel checked fuel? It seems that we are disposing of a lot of clean fuel, i know it increases the chances of contamination but does anyone put it...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2008, 14:49
Replies: 14
Views: 1,691
Posted By winchman

Yorkshire Air Ambulance got pelleted with stones...

Yorkshire Air Ambulance got pelleted with stones at a Leeds hospital landing site last year by the local scrote bags...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2008, 17:29
Replies: 72
Views: 14,872
Posted By winchman

Yet more proof that AA's in the north would...

Yet more proof that AA's in the north would benifit from a winch then there would be no need to ever mention the SAR/ AA winch thing again:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2008, 11:13
Replies: 17
Views: 2,078
Posted By winchman

People have got to hospitals for hundreds of...

People have got to hospitals for hundreds of years without a helicopter so why endanger the crew for the sake of it..... Remember it's the patients emergency, no need to make it yours as well.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2008, 21:08
Replies: 35
Views: 6,402
Posted By winchman

How obviously loaded the conversation with other...

How obviously loaded the conversation with other recruits, totally piss poor reporting..... No Charge to answer your honour!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2008, 11:29
Replies: 44
Views: 8,238
Posted By winchman

Helicopter heroes SAR/ Air ambulance

Just been watching todays Heli heroes and felt after all the bitching that goes on, here on this site, how well the air ambulance and SAR crews worked together.... Well done everyone keep up the good...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2008, 12:22
Replies: 44
Views: 8,238
Posted By winchman

Having waited myself for over an hour and a half...

Having waited myself for over an hour and a half waiting for a SAR cab to turn up in the Peaks, it's pointless calling sometimes which is very unfortunate... I still have a mate at YAA and he said...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2008, 21:43
Replies: 39
Views: 6,759
Posted By winchman

So whats PA news story with the 902 and PAS, i've...

So whats PA news story with the 902 and PAS, i've not seen a single nice word said about them since i started reading these threads..... Did they turn you down for a job or something?:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2008, 20:19
Replies: 32
Views: 10,460
Posted By winchman

Number of blades

I've been flying helicopters for a few years now and have always wondered and could never answer the question 'Why are helicopters designed with a differant number of blades??? whats the reasoning...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jul 2008, 19:26
Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Posted By winchman

So whys it so good? Is a machine with an...

So whys it so good? Is a machine with an unguarded tail rotor best suited for air ambulance work???? Looks like a flash jet ranger to me...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2008, 14:43
Replies: 46
Views: 19,528
Posted By winchman

G flop stayed put at EGSY and now has the prop...

G flop stayed put at EGSY and now has the prop removed
Forum: Private Flying
21st May 2008, 15:20
Replies: 46
Views: 19,528
Posted By winchman

Stop thief/ Sheffield

Just been watching a bit of 'Carry on flying' at Sheffield, with an impounded aircraft (Non payment of fees) been chased down the runway by a dozen coppers after someone who's been told they cant...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2008, 11:54
Replies: 143
Views: 47,074
Posted By winchman

Just been told the same thing, how the hell can...

Just been told the same thing, how the hell can you introduce a new aircraft thats not fit for role? Just wondering what happens to patients with traction splints fitted....
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2008, 13:48
Replies: 160
Views: 18,839
Posted By winchman

Air ambulance/ Police- winching/ onshore rescue

Does anyone know if UK emergency service helicopters are winch equipped? It seems that although the RAF are providing most of the UK SAR coverage, civilian helicopters worldwide are proving to be...
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