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Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jun 2022, 10:57
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,309,340
Posted By Lude-og

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/death/sudden...

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/death/sudden_or_unexplained_death/inquests.html

Just an FYI about the purpose of a coroner's court (in Ireland, at least) and what they are empowered to...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Oct 2020, 03:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,033
Posted By Lude-og

I don't think Carrickfinn has Avgas anymore, just...

I don't think Carrickfinn has Avgas anymore, just JetA1. Their website doesn't mention Avgas.

Sligo do have Avgas though, their website confirms but I would call and check of course.

If you do...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2020, 08:57
Replies: 40
Views: 18,024
Posted By Lude-og

And it will certainly be handy to be typed and...

And it will certainly be handy to be typed and current on one of the most commonly used EMS/SAR and Offshore heli platforms in Oz when you retire.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jul 2020, 04:32
Replies: 3
Views: 873
Posted By Lude-og

https://www.mcdermottaviation.com/our-aircraft/as3...

https://www.mcdermottaviation.com/our-aircraft/as365-dauphin/

McDermott in Australia operate a few Dauphins fitted with winches and I believe they sling with them as well, may be able to help you...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2020, 21:56
Replies: 7
Views: 1,108
Posted By Lude-og

McDermott based in Queensland use the 365 and 355...

McDermott based in Queensland use the 365 and 355 on firefighting ops, some 365s for police but are being phased out (Victoria Police trading up for 139s soon, WA police still have one 365 I...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2020, 17:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,108
Posted By Lude-og

Hi Jimbo, Check this out to start with: ...

Hi Jimbo,

Check this out to start with:

https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/converting-overseas-licences

You will need a CASA Aviation Reference Number and CASA initial Class 1 medical to...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2019, 11:39
Replies: 123
Views: 73,225
Posted By Lude-og

Pedant Alert! I think this particular example in...

Pedant Alert! I think this particular example in Honolulu might be a bad one given that this resulted in not much more damage on the ground than to an already parked Mazda after the long run-on...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2019, 04:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,355
Posted By Lude-og

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1063x1784/20191110_151325_fb6859b2f1c0581a92f8ec17c8640508bb9b20e7.jpg
Something like this should work with a Hero 4, just make sure the one you get...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2019, 03:13
Replies: 158
Views: 115,201
Posted By Lude-og

Preliminary Report Published

https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2019/aair/ao-2019-050/
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2019, 14:31
Replies: 11
Views: 5,476
Posted By Lude-og

Majorca - Helicopter & Plane Collide mid-air

Just saw this, absolutely tragic. RIP to those involved.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/majorca-plane-crash-helicopter-dead-injured-a9078331.html
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2019, 21:15
Replies: 6
Views: 4,039
Posted By Lude-og

Not the same company. Totally agree, I...

Not the same company.

Totally agree, I cringe when I see selfie sticks sticking out on doors off flights or that whole 'feet selfie' thing people do as well these days.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2018, 07:03
Replies: 68
Views: 10,855
Posted By Lude-og

Well I think I've already gone through my bag of...

Well I think I've already gone through my bag of old stories in previous years but I finally moved back down under this past year and finally got flying again!
I was very fortunate this past year to...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2018, 19:44
Replies: 8
Views: 2,997
Posted By Lude-og

I don't know how hard it was before CASA...

I don't know how hard it was before CASA introduced the disaster that was (and still is) the new Part 61 regs, but it now quite involved from what I understand.
I only converted to a CASA CPL-H and...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2018, 06:21
Replies: 277
Views: 265,808
Posted By Lude-og

That is indeed good to hear. What company if you...

That is indeed good to hear. What company if you don't mind me asking? Or a PM would be appreciated
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2018, 04:01
Replies: 189
Views: 73,069
Posted By Lude-og

https://www.northwesttelegraph.com.au/?news/pilbar...

https://www.northwesttelegraph.com.au/?news/pilbara/helicopter-ditches-into-water-near-port-hedland-1300km-north-of-perth-ng-b88774914z

If anyone knows the name of the pilot that is missing,...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jan 2018, 02:58
Replies: 18
Views: 6,233
Posted By Lude-og

If anyone knows the name of the pilot involved,...

If anyone knows the name of the pilot involved, please PM me. Concerned for a friend.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2018, 22:41
Replies: 4
Views: 2,663
Posted By Lude-og

I remember seeing one of them that had a Scottish...

I remember seeing one of them that had a Scottish Air Ambulance paint job on it, think it might have been three Bolkows that the received in total that time as well. Sorry I can't be of more help.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jan 2018, 02:16
Replies: 4
Views: 2,663
Posted By Lude-og

Skyline Aviation based out of Lake Macquarie...

Skyline Aviation based out of Lake Macquarie Airport south of Newcastle in NSW got a delivery of some ex-UK Bolkows recently enough from what I understand. Not sure if they are getting them flying...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jan 2018, 09:21
Replies: 277
Views: 265,808
Posted By Lude-og

A CIR is all there is now yes, unless you already...

A CIR is all there is now yes, unless you already had a current Co-Pilot Instrument rating before they unceremoniously pulled the plug on that one, in which case I believe you may still be able to...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2018, 06:11
Replies: 277
Views: 265,808
Posted By Lude-og

https://www.lifeflight.org.au/page/careers/Aviatio...

https://www.lifeflight.org.au/page/careers/Aviation_Careers/Aviation_Positions_Available/Rotary_Wing_Co-Pilots/

I see LifeFlight are looking for more "Co-Pilots".....

Certainly isn't a race to...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Nov 2017, 08:04
Replies: 99
Views: 18,665
Posted By Lude-og

Returning to the airport from a doors off scenic...

Returning to the airport from a doors off scenic tour and suddenly, in the middle of my well rehearsed patter, the cabin is filled with plumes of white feathers. I prepare for the worst thinking I...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2017, 08:53
Replies: 2
Views: 1,187
Posted By Lude-og

https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certification...

https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certification/standard-page/approved-testing-officers-search

It appears from the current list that the only overseas ATO is based in NZ.
I also know the list...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2017, 10:53
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,869,445
Posted By Lude-og

I don't think there are any G2s based in Ireland....

I don't think there are any G2s based in Ireland. Skywest in Weston, Helipower in Newtonards and Cutting Edge in Derry all use Robinsons for training from what I understand.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2017, 06:02
Replies: 13
Views: 3,121
Posted By Lude-og

This looks pretty real, I have seen more and more...

This looks pretty real, I have seen more and more of peoples bodies suspended outside of the helis for these sorts of non-chalant selfie shots.
I used to catch people sticking their feet out of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2017, 15:43
Replies: 236
Views: 168,329
Posted By Lude-og

Yea I figured they were having trouble getting...

Yea I figured they were having trouble getting crews after they extended the EOI an extra month on their website.

But I'm pretty sure they will get a way round the 457 issue, especially with the...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2017, 12:41
Replies: 20
Views: 21,536
Posted By Lude-og

https://www.verticalmag.com/features/flight-life-a...

https://www.verticalmag.com/features/flight-life-anatomy-accident/

FYI. This was a very detailed article regarding hydraulic issues identified with the H125 following an NTSB investigation after a...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Apr 2017, 11:12
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,309,340
Posted By Lude-og

Beat me to it XA290. I was jut about to mention...

Beat me to it XA290. I was jut about to mention the legacy of the original Rescue 115 S-61 operated by Irish Helicopters in the nineties.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Apr 2017, 11:09
Replies: 4
Views: 3,755
Posted By Lude-og

Ireland

This info is from December 2016:

Under current Irish legislation (Article 5(10) of the Irish Aviation Authority (Personnel Licensing) Order 2000 (S.I. 333 of 2000) – view online at ...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2017, 06:39
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,309,340
Posted By Lude-og

Hey EB, I haven't seen any news reports...

Hey EB, I haven't seen any news reports indicating that 115 was involved in the initial shout.

Regarding your question it would be fair to assume that they knew what they were doing in terms of...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2017, 10:35
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,309,340
Posted By Lude-og

Apologies if I am wrong with the details but this...

Apologies if I am wrong with the details but this is what I have taken from the statements released so far:

It's my understanding that 116 went straight west offshore direct from Dublin to provide...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2017, 03:35
Replies: 49
Views: 13,371
Posted By Lude-og

AW139 Wolfhound

Apparently the Irish Air Corps was given the honour and named it the 'Wolfhound' as it was the first military user in around 2006.

Perhaps a current or ex IAC member can confirm this one.

Seems...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2017, 06:35
Replies: 5
Views: 3,392
Posted By Lude-og

Gonna see if I can help you here with some info ...

Gonna see if I can help you here with some info

--Schedules?
Most of the companies run seven days a week with enough bookings.
As you can imagine it is very company specific with regard to...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2017, 22:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,001
Posted By Lude-og

10 knots in the cruise sounds about right. Faster...

10 knots in the cruise sounds about right. Faster to get to max cruise etc.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2017, 17:37
Replies: 6
Views: 2,001
Posted By Lude-og

I remember I flew one of our particular R44s...

I remember I flew one of our particular R44s without fairings for a long time and then they had the fairings reattached and the difference in performance was noticeably improved, cruise especially....
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2017, 16:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,829
Posted By Lude-og

I'm also interested to hear of any positive...

I'm also interested to hear of any positive stories for civvy trained people who have self-financed a TR with Babcock etc and who have ultimately found some employment on the 135.
I understand that...
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