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Search: Posts Made By: Sikpilot
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Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2023, 05:18
Replies: 4
Views: 2,694
Posted By Sikpilot

Better start looking for a new job!!!

https://www.foxnews.com/tech/is-this-helicopter-can-fly-itself-answer-to-ending-chopper-crashesImagine a helicopter that can take off...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2023, 00:15
Replies: 39
Views: 12,119
Posted By Sikpilot

Thank You.

Thank You.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2023, 13:08
Replies: 39
Views: 12,119
Posted By Sikpilot

Anyone hear what VMM squadron it is from?

Anyone hear what VMM squadron it is from?
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2023, 04:15
Replies: 455
Views: 265,567
Posted By Sikpilot

When I was doing sightseeing tours it was always...

When I was doing sightseeing tours it was always a loop pattern based on the winds at the time. If your departing to the North you should be arriving from the South and landing North. And ALWAYS...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2022, 04:14
Replies: 10
Views: 4,544
Posted By Sikpilot

That last picture reminds me of my days of...

That last picture reminds me of my days of medevac, getting the train vs pedestrian call. Train always won.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2022, 00:37
Replies: 7
Views: 2,743
Posted By Sikpilot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXvPlu__vCY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXvPlu__vCY
Forum: Rotorheads
20th May 2022, 06:22
Replies: 31
Views: 7,274
Posted By Sikpilot

We did it back in the 80's a few times. S58T. ...

We did it back in the 80's a few times. S58T. I'm pretty sure we got approval from the feds. Lightened the ship up a bit too if I remember correctly.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2022, 00:54
Replies: 63
Views: 12,540
Posted By Sikpilot

Back in the day, our insurance carrier always had...

Back in the day, our insurance carrier always had a say in how we flew our 76. ALL pilots MUST be instrument rated AND current. They also MANDATED that no single pilot ops allowed. We were NYC...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2022, 14:47
Replies: 26
Views: 6,580
Posted By Sikpilot

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/319x118/sikorsky_5b8dc65025874cbf8d4c31b4f28aad9fd641c926.jpg
Nuff Said
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2022, 02:09
Replies: 26
Views: 6,580
Posted By Sikpilot

Will always be my favorite!!!

Will always be my favorite!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2022, 05:18
Replies: 119
Views: 18,503
Posted By Sikpilot

Sad. Just sad.

Sad. Just sad.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2021, 23:12
Replies: 92
Views: 19,318
Posted By Sikpilot

There but for the Grace of God go I I would...

There but for the Grace of God go I

I would think that all of us that spent any time as PIC flying helicopters can tell a story how by some miracle they didn't die on one particular day. I...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Dec 2021, 02:52
Replies: 22
Views: 19,016
Posted By Sikpilot

Issues immediately after takeoff. Control locks...

Issues immediately after takeoff. Control locks or gust locks?

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2015-09-09/ntsb-faults-pilot-compliance-gust-lock-giv-crash
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2021, 01:37
Replies: 92
Views: 19,318
Posted By Sikpilot

Another skud running failure. Sad.

Another skud running failure. Sad.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2021, 13:26
Replies: 7
Views: 3,124
Posted By Sikpilot

The world can use more nice stories like that.

The world can use more nice stories like that.
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Nov 2021, 03:30
Replies: 24
Views: 6,156
Posted By Sikpilot

The "solution" IS the problem.

The "solution" IS the problem.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Nov 2021, 14:47
Replies: 18
Views: 6,427
Posted By Sikpilot

It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden...

It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stoppage at the bottom. It looks like they pancaked in. They all probably died from blunt force trauma. They hit very hard.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Aug 2021, 06:30
Replies: 2,002
Views: 663,621
Posted By Sikpilot

Sad. Just sad. I remember flying in to Keystone...

Sad. Just sad. I remember flying in to Keystone Helicopters back in the early 90's for 76 maintenance...and some great Philly cheese steaks down the road.
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Apr 2021, 03:39
Replies: 871
Views: 964,705
Posted By Sikpilot

Does anyone think we will ever see a transcript?

Does anyone think we will ever see a transcript?
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2021, 04:58
Replies: 43
Views: 22,584
Posted By Sikpilot

Condolences on your loss. I know how your...

Condolences on your loss. I know how your feeling today.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2021, 08:42
Replies: 34
Views: 11,757
Posted By Sikpilot

https://www.foxbusiness.com/business-leaders/czech...

https://www.foxbusiness.com/business-leaders/czech-billionaire-kellner-killed-in-alas
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2021, 13:00
Replies: 339
Views: 64,261
Posted By Sikpilot

The S76 is not a great machine for scud running,...

The S76 is not a great machine for scud running, ESPECIALLY single pilot. Sitting in the right seat, you cant look over your left shoulder and see out behind you if your trying to turn left. The...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2021, 13:40
Replies: 8
Views: 4,480
Posted By Sikpilot

I am SOOOOOO glad my helicopter career started...

I am SOOOOOO glad my helicopter career started and ended before the drone invasion. I have no doubt there will be many deadly accidents between drones and helicopters. Fly safe everyone.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2020, 11:25
Replies: 39
Views: 17,302
Posted By Sikpilot

Great picture. Still the prettiest helicopter...

Great picture. Still the prettiest helicopter out there.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2020, 16:27
Replies: 29
Views: 8,292
Posted By Sikpilot

Meg wouldnt be caught dead in an R22. So beneath...

Meg wouldnt be caught dead in an R22. So beneath her!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2020, 10:50
Replies: 128
Views: 36,590
Posted By Sikpilot

I would think they could do metallurgy tests on...

I would think they could do metallurgy tests on the pieces and get pretty close to finding out what gave way first. Not sure if they will do that though.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Aug 2020, 01:39
Replies: 1
Views: 1,955
Posted By Sikpilot

Fire fighting UH-1 crash Fresno California

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-fire-fighting-helicopter-crash-california-20200819-2fobsrlzxbeybbwpng7xrcvzde-story.html




A...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2020, 11:44
Replies: 2
Views: 2,658
Posted By Sikpilot

206B down in Texas. 3 dead

https://www.foxnews.com/us/helicopter-crash-kills-3-texas-parks-and-wildlife-employees



3 Parks and Wildlife employees died in a helicopter crash Saturday while surveying the landscape for...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jul 2020, 02:05
Replies: 77
Views: 31,340
Posted By Sikpilot

"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over...

"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jun 2020, 01:09
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,077,923
Posted By Sikpilot

Probably because they have been getting away with...

Probably because they have been getting away with it all along. I would think the problem starts at the top at this airline and as a pilot, there is NO CHANCE you will be called in to the Chief...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jun 2020, 09:40
Replies: 8
Views: 2,767
Posted By Sikpilot

Very very sad.

Very very sad.
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jun 2020, 02:14
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,077,923
Posted By Sikpilot

And the tower said nothing to the flight crew?

And the tower said nothing to the flight crew?
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jun 2020, 11:39
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,077,923
Posted By Sikpilot

I would love to see the toxicology report on both...

I would love to see the toxicology report on both flight crew. It seems like they were not 100%, either due to fumes or diet. It was almost as if 2 guys off the street were asked to land the plane.
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jun 2020, 05:59
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,077,923
Posted By Sikpilot

I just realized that in all the posts, no one has...

I just realized that in all the posts, no one has mentioned the possibility of fumes in the cockpit and perhaps the crew was unaware and not 100%.
Forum: Rumours & News
27th May 2020, 09:02
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,077,923
Posted By Sikpilot

That is pretty much what I am interested in. At...

That is pretty much what I am interested in. At this point in time we know the plane lost both engines after the gear up landing but the unknown is why? Did a new FO just sit there? Where both...
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