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Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2015, 20:26
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

I agree that Bristow has brought in many with...

I agree that Bristow has brought in many with very debatable experience, especially in rear crew with paramedics off the street with very little training. Also I am aware that there is a genuine...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2015, 17:13
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

The EWTD is a 'nicety' to observe but it is not a...

The EWTD is a 'nicety' to observe but it is not a show stopper. What matters is our FTL as laid out by the CAA. We do get quite close to that limit if you work 8 shifts per month with a night call...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2015, 15:30
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

Blame the CAA; besides I remember on my last...

Blame the CAA; besides I remember on my last visit to the SAR Flt at Chiv how many personnel were there to support one a/c. There must had been at least 15 engineers, a couple of ops type people,...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2015, 12:43
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

Redhawk, a base will not routinely have a mix of...

Redhawk, a base will not routinely have a mix of airframes. Either 2 x S92 or 2 x AW189(eventually). If a type is grounded, then the other type will be loaned from a nearby base thereby...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2015, 19:14
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

AW189

Had a look around the 189 at Yeovilton Air day; quite impressive actually. Bigger than I thought, although it was internally clean with no SAR Eqpt. Still the poor rear crew can't stand up, but I...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jul 2015, 10:29
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

Exactly. These guys aren't being forced to apply...

Exactly. These guys aren't being forced to apply to Bristow. If you don't like what is being offered then look elsewhere. As for living within 30 miles of base. At the interview of course you...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jul 2015, 09:11
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

BB; I take it you are not referring to the RAF...

BB; I take it you are not referring to the RAF SARF here. With the exception of a few, SARF individuals haven't deployed to war zones, and do get home each time they finish shift. If they choose...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jul 2015, 16:01
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

WTF is a Rearcrew leader? There are three...

WTF is a Rearcrew leader? There are three 'management' jobs on each base, Chief pilot, Chief Crewman and Chief Engineer. In an ideal world these would be filled with personnel who had previous...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2015, 19:08
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

Lydd(Kent) has a minimum one month delay; When...

Lydd(Kent) has a minimum one month delay; When did Sqdn Ldr Hurcomb change over from Nav to Pilot??
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2015, 10:08
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

I wonder how much effort went in to get 6 'S' Mk5...

I wonder how much effort went in to get 6 'S' Mk5 HAR's airborne simultaneously??
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2015, 12:17
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

Getting back to the debate a wee while back; the...

Getting back to the debate a wee while back; the 'open cockpit' description comes from the CAA (I believe) and prohibits the crews carrying certain medical cases. I may be incorrect in this...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2015, 16:05
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

From my reliable sources, Wattisham did indeed...

From my reliable sources, Wattisham did indeed transfer the child with meningitis from the IoW. The reason for this is the 139 is classed as an open cockpit aircraft (in so much as it is not...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2015, 10:19
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

It is interesting to note the favourable comments...

It is interesting to note the favourable comments and attitude to the new aircraft, coming from the MR community. The lads and lasses who will operate the equipment will deliver a first rate...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2015, 21:37
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

With regards to the dual hoist; on the S92 you...

With regards to the dual hoist; on the S92 you have an inboard and outboard hoist. On the AW139 (not sure about 189) you have a fore and aft mounted hoist. The are identical hoists, but are not...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2015, 21:25
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

I can see your PoV however, I would be very...

I can see your PoV however, I would be very surprised if it were >40'. They are pretty anal about it, sometimes it can be a bit frustrating. Operationally it is different; if the winchman needs to...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2015, 14:32
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

...or the Rad Alt is playing up

...or the Rad Alt is playing up
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2015, 14:30
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,588
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

That is the SOP; I guess it just appears that...

That is the SOP; I guess it just appears that they are higher than they actually are. 40' is standard height for deploying the winchman.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2013, 20:31
Replies: 5
Views: 3,143
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

Chivenor Aircraft Forced Landing

Anyone heard about R169 having to put down in a field after declaring an emergency due to pilot illness? Hope all ok?!!
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2012, 14:44
Replies: 1,362
Views: 377,707
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

I really am not a fan of Crab, but I do fear this...

I really am not a fan of Crab, but I do fear this decision. If the sole driver behind this is cost, then it is bad for the UK and SAR in particular. Whilst I fully appreciate SAR(H) would have been...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2012, 23:36
Replies: 32
Views: 9,158
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

This is not a mil bashing post, just a statement...

This is not a mil bashing post, just a statement of fact. The modern civvy SAR aircraft have a vastly superior serviceability record. The smaller ones may not be a great platform, unlike the S92,...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2012, 00:12
Replies: 32
Views: 9,158
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

Bit embarrassing for the SAR Force HQ, missing...

Bit embarrassing for the SAR Force HQ, missing not only a job on their doorstep, but also HRH not being involved. PR Flight must be very upset.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2011, 15:38
Replies: 1
Views: 1,583
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

AW 139 Grounding?

heard rumours that following a spate of accidents involving 139's that they have been grounded?
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Aug 2011, 19:26
Replies: 58
Views: 9,297
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

Crab Switch on lofty - how long is the cord on...

Crab
Switch on lofty - how long is the cord on your liferaft? More than 5M? How low do you have to get? How much risk is there that the dinghy inflates and lifts with your downwash? The grey Lynx...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2011, 19:59
Replies: 74
Views: 26,966
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

Do 230 Sqdn still exist?? The photos looks like...

Do 230 Sqdn still exist?? The photos looks like Softy the Puma has laid down to have its tummy scratched, just like a good little moggy. Bless.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2011, 10:07
Replies: 23
Views: 5,892
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

In yesterday's Torygraph was an article which...

In yesterday's Torygraph was an article which said that despite FO warnings to get out of Yemen there were still over 500 Brit passport holders in country. Why are they there; are they stupid, do...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2011, 22:16
Replies: 23
Views: 5,892
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

For what it is worth I am afraid I have to agree...

For what it is worth I am afraid I have to agree with a former poster on this thread. Why the hell are we as a country putting our troop's lives at risk to rescue ex-pats and tax dodgers? if you...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2011, 22:39
Replies: 281
Views: 71,434
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

Damn, Mess accommodation - why didn't they think...

Damn, Mess accommodation - why didn't they think of that?

As for pitching tents on the airfield: genius. Right next to the long, wide road involved in nice and quiet 24 hour ops. Just the ticket...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2011, 21:45
Replies: 281
Views: 71,434
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

I am curious as to why the 700 or so military...

I am curious as to why the 700 or so military personnel are staying in hotels(apparently 4* ones at that). Does this not pose a major security risk, or do these hotels have armed guards, 24 hours...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2011, 17:46
Replies: 49
Views: 11,160
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

You cannot seriously include Americans in this...

You cannot seriously include Americans in this list- how many blue on blues?? Used to make me nervous when I heard an American overhead.!!
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2011, 20:57
Replies: 144
Views: 37,292
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

If IRR is MCT then consider that roping is...

If IRR is MCT then consider that roping is currently off limits and you virtually have no capability any way.....
12 ac not enough to sustain one Sqns worth of amphibious capability? The current CHF...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2011, 10:05
Replies: 144
Views: 37,292
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

As an ex-MALM and a former SHFNI crewman I can...

As an ex-MALM and a former SHFNI crewman I can assure you that there was no institutional "can't be arsed / let 'em walk" attitude on the RAF Sqns. This is simply single service jingoism.


We...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2011, 11:46
Replies: 144
Views: 37,292
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

Oh and from a grav's pov, when I was on the...

Oh and from a grav's pov, when I was on the ground in South Armagh in the 80's and 90's with typical Norn Irish weather it would only be the junglie Wessex and latterly SK4 that would pick us up, our...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2011, 11:23
Replies: 144
Views: 37,292
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

Thanks for all the info . As the this thread has...

Thanks for all the info . As the this thread has developed and grown, it is interesting to note how the tone changes. Obviously inter-service rivalary is alive and well, but at this time where/when...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2011, 12:16
Replies: 144
Views: 37,292
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

This is a genuine enquiry; not fishing or trying...

This is a genuine enquiry; not fishing or trying to stir the proverbial. Unaware of the previous thread. Just seems silly to be spending millions converting an aircraft when the money could be better...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jan 2011, 18:17
Replies: 144
Views: 37,292
Posted By Norfolk Inchance

Junglie Merlins

Forgive me if this tread has already been discussed - can't find any reference to it. Are the rumours which I am hearing correct stating that if CHF receive Merlins, then they will be marinised (to...
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