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Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2010, 22:25
Replies: 245
Views: 174,813
Posted By hef

Why should CASA have anything to do with...

Why should CASA have anything to do with helicopters that have Filipino reg numbers that are operated overseas?

Alot of helicopters in Australasia are operated more or less 'on condition', anyone...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2010, 04:08
Replies: 16
Views: 2,320
Posted By hef

Spend the extra money if you have to! On a...

Spend the extra money if you have to!

On a different note, I trainied with a hight-time instructor and because of his contacts I started a full time flying job with just under 200 hrs in my log...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2010, 22:36
Replies: 12
Views: 2,117
Posted By hef

That is it, thanks! Sounds like a 500 but it...

That is it, thanks! Sounds like a 500 but it could be a 333, I've never had anything to do with one.

I obviously didn't spend enough time searching on youtube....

Listening between 00.5 and...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2010, 21:00
Replies: 12
Views: 2,117
Posted By hef

Someone else looking for a video clip

Hi all,

Sorry for another one of these messages, but I would like to find a video clip that was youtube about 12 months ago, I can't seem to find it anymore.

The camera is onboard a Police...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jan 2010, 09:08
Replies: 245
Views: 174,813
Posted By hef

I doubt it very much...but someone can correct me...

I doubt it very much...but someone can correct me if I'm wrong, last time I heard (18 months ago) they only had 19 machines in the fleet.

It may seem like they make alot of money when you find...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2010, 22:14
Replies: 292
Views: 96,334
Posted By hef

If anyone has a few hours spare this is a good...

If anyone has a few hours spare this is a good read:

View Writer's Works - Writers Harbor (http://www.writersharbor.org/wsg.php?uid=863)

So it's not a book but it's so interesting. This man...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jan 2010, 20:32
Replies: 9
Views: 2,069
Posted By hef

Have a look at the accident reports for mini...

Have a look at the accident reports for mini 500's on the NTSB website, I have never even seen one in real life but reading them has put me off for life.

I'll make it easy-

Mini-500 Crash...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Dec 2009, 19:58
Replies: 245
Views: 174,813
Posted By hef

Does anyone know of any companies around the...

Does anyone know of any companies around the world who are still using Jet Rangers in the tuna fields?

What about the mighty Bell 47?
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Dec 2009, 22:11
Replies: 27
Views: 5,994
Posted By hef

Not to mention dual controls! (sorry if it's been...

Not to mention dual controls! (sorry if it's been mentioned already)

Does anyone know when a robbie first rolled off the line fitted with dual controls? Or were they retro-fitted for a start?
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2009, 10:07
Replies: 500
Views: 124,286
Posted By hef

Bruce Harvey isn't instructing anymore. Avoid...

Bruce Harvey isn't instructing anymore. Avoid Helipro like a plaque, they are purely in business to make money and to take advantage of the student loan scheme. Wanaka helicopters is worth a look, or...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2009, 04:31
Replies: 500
Views: 124,286
Posted By hef

If you want to self fly hire for only 2 hours...

If you want to self fly hire for only 2 hours that would be next to impossible. If you were keen to fly a Squirrel (A-star in your language) or an EC-120 with an instructor I'm sure Garden City...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2009, 04:21
Replies: 14
Views: 5,430
Posted By hef

That sure is good news, about 5 years to late but...

That sure is good news, about 5 years to late but good anyway.

Does Phil's last name happen to start with a J?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Oct 2009, 02:04
Replies: 85
Views: 8,919
Posted By hef

I welcome Australians to come to NZ to do there...

I welcome Australians to come to NZ to do there pilot training using our student loan scheme. It may not seem like it at face value but it is great for our economy in the long term. If you are...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Dec 2008, 01:28
Replies: 24
Views: 2,665
Posted By hef

Sorry if this has been mentioned, but... ...

Sorry if this has been mentioned, but...

I'm sure you've thought about it, but what about laser eye surgery?

I understand there is a period of time (I wouldn't a a clue how long it is though)...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Dec 2008, 08:41
Replies: 9
Views: 7,890
Posted By hef

Thank's for your reply! The TAIC didn't...

Thank's for your reply!

The TAIC didn't investigate this accident though, so I'm 99% sure that the CAA did the field investigation. They have accident reports up to '98 on there website so a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Dec 2008, 01:10
Replies: 9
Views: 7,890
Posted By hef

Old NZ CAA Accident Reports

Hello,

I would like to get a hold of a CAA aviation accident report from late 1996. It was a helicopter crash which claimed the lives of two venison recoverers.

I am interested because the...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2008, 05:06
Replies: 9
Views: 4,580
Posted By hef

I will PM you with details.

I will PM you with details.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2008, 05:40
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By hef

Wow my mistake. I must read thing's first so I...

Wow my mistake. I must read thing's first so I don't insult my fellow forum members. Obviously I'm talking amongst the notoriously humble aviation community :rolleyes:

I don't think bourbon and...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2008, 03:22
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By hef

Insurance will probably be an issue. If you...

Insurance will probably be an issue.

If you have the money I say go for it.

He's not working so the 'don't work for free' argument doesn't stand up.

FH1100 Pilot- I thought this phrase...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Dec 2008, 05:49
Replies: 39
Views: 5,532
Posted By hef

I think I should have!!! :ok: I'm not sure...

I think I should have!!! :ok:

I'm not sure if I would get anything like that in this part of the world though :}

Only in America...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Dec 2008, 20:12
Replies: 39
Views: 5,532
Posted By hef

A few years ago before I was a pilot, I applied...

A few years ago before I was a pilot, I applied for a job in the forestry industry (a well paid job that I really wanted), and I had to have a pre-employment drug test, to my amazement I tested...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Dec 2008, 23:08
Replies: 2
Views: 867
Posted By hef

What does 'currently active' mean if you don't...

What does 'currently active' mean if you don't mind me asking?

Does that mean an up to date CPL and holding a current Class 1 (2564 sounds like alot if that's the case), or is that simply the...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Dec 2008, 02:25
Replies: 41
Views: 17,025
Posted By hef

Also have a look at Level the Odds by Bob...

Also have a look at Level the Odds by Bob Cleland.

My father was a topdressing pilot in NZ for 8 years or so, he flew a J3 Cub and later a Fletcher FU 24. He quit flying (after a crash) and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Nov 2008, 06:56
Replies: 14
Views: 5,882
Posted By hef

Just remember you will be paying 7 point...

Just remember you will be paying 7 point something % interest on that student loan if you leave NZ.

I have some Aussie mates who decided against training in NZ because after the interest, travel,...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2008, 20:23
Replies: 8
Views: 3,083
Posted By hef

I guess they don't have an unlimited budget like...

I guess they don't have an unlimited budget like some countries seem to.

$9.1 million USD does seem like alot for one of those things though. Aren't they just a Mil 8 with a bigger engine? :eek:...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2008, 20:14
Replies: 13
Views: 1,604
Posted By hef

I'm bored so I thought I would add NZ and Aus...

I'm bored so I thought I would add NZ and Aus numbers.

NZ- 167
AUS- 438

I counted the NZ numbers myself after a long champagne brekky so I'd better say give or take a few.

Then I would...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2008, 04:34
Replies: 369
Views: 100,320
Posted By hef

Guimbal Cabri G2 - Wikipedia, the free...

Guimbal Cabri G2 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guimbal_Cabri_G2) ???

Fingers crossed....
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2008, 09:02
Replies: 39
Views: 7,053
Posted By hef

As far as I know the accident occurred at about...

As far as I know the accident occurred at about 6pm, so it was light.

The NVG's were used by a rescue helicopter crew.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2008, 05:10
Replies: 39
Views: 7,053
Posted By hef

Morgan's body hasn't been recovered yet but I'm...

Morgan's body hasn't been recovered yet but I'm sorry to say that it's pretty obvious where he is. Some navy divers are going down to Wanaka tonight (Mon) with salvage equipment and deep water dive...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2008, 20:33
Replies: 15
Views: 2,354
Posted By hef

Has the US military actually recruited 'extra'...

Has the US military actually recruited 'extra' (as in more than the armed forces usually required) helicopter pilots for a conflict since Vietnam?

I heard someone say that they trained 40,000 RW...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2008, 01:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,207
Posted By hef

My brother looked into this a few years back and...

My brother looked into this a few years back and he basically found out that it was going to be impossible.

He heard from a very reliable source that the Thai government tightly restrict...
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