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Search: Posts Made By: TheVelvetGlove
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Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2014, 18:00
Replies: 500
Views: 125,034
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

:ok: Thanks Doc!

:ok: Thanks Doc!
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2014, 19:17
Replies: 500
Views: 125,034
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Thank you, I appreciate the info SuperF. ...

Thank you, I appreciate the info SuperF.

[edited] I also found the link at the CAA site (which I missed the first time around) that explains the process of license recognition/conversion.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2014, 00:55
Replies: 500
Views: 125,034
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Looking to convert FAA ATP to NZ ATP- anyone done it recently?

Looking for a little help....

My wife and I are seriously considering a move to Auckland, NZ, provided there is a good possibility of a job prospect there for me... She has a job offer from NZ on...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Dec 2012, 04:38
Replies: 674
Views: 815,524
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Evergreen

I am putting in for a position with Evergreen in Alaska.

I haven't heard much on here about them, however, I have heard much talk in another forum regarding pilots not receiving their per diem and...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2011, 17:48
Replies: 53
Views: 22,770
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

The wait: True, deliveries of the first aircraft...

The wait: True, deliveries of the first aircraft ordered have already been delayed 8 + months.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2011, 01:02
Replies: 53
Views: 22,770
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

AS 350 B3e - anyone flown one yet?

I think they have delivered a few of them by now....?
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2011, 01:00
Replies: 20
Views: 10,177
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

"Universal Muff"

"Universal Muff":8 ...... sorry- I saw that on the package and it had me chuckling.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2011, 23:07
Replies: 78
Views: 39,041
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Foreflight has been an incredible tool for my...

Foreflight has been an incredible tool for my work. Yes, you must subscribe and pay through the nose for the service- but it works flawlessly.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2010, 05:35
Replies: 887
Views: 207,575
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Thanks guys. :ok:

Thanks guys. :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jul 2010, 23:00
Replies: 887
Views: 207,575
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Converting FAA to CASA Australia

I am considering a move to Australia (I have residency there), and I am trying to figure out what will be involved with converting my FAA Commercial & Instrument ratings over to CASA.

Would there...
Forum: North America
8th Jul 2010, 22:47
Replies: 307
Views: 295,993
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

FAA to CASA Australia Question

I am considering doing the opposite: converting FAA Commercial & Instrument Ratings to CASA. I already qualify for residency in Australia, so I am only asking about the process of converting my...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2009, 17:01
Replies: 1,701
Views: 473,273
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

There is a pretty good article on the V-22 in...

There is a pretty good article on the V-22 in this month's AOPA magazine. :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2009, 07:26
Replies: 32
Views: 5,140
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Thank you all for your opinions, information and...

Thank you all for your opinions, information and concern.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2009, 01:33
Replies: 32
Views: 5,140
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Phrog, You hit the nail on the head- ...

Phrog,

You hit the nail on the head-

What will be the probable findings of an NTSB investigation conducted after an inadvertent IMC event that resulted in a crash? The NTSB will eat the pilot...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2009, 21:13
Replies: 32
Views: 5,140
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Jim, If I am following you correctly, then...

Jim,

If I am following you correctly, then what you are saying is that the handling properties of the particular helicopter are to be taken into consideration when making a determination as to...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2009, 18:27
Replies: 32
Views: 5,140
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Before operational control can be made an issue,...

Before operational control can be made an issue, the following phrase needs to be clearly defined:

"visual surface reference, or, at night, visual surface light reference, sufficient to safely...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2009, 08:50
Replies: 32
Views: 5,140
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Crab, I could not agree more- a lack of FAA...

Crab,

I could not agree more- a lack of FAA regulation has left civilian operators a loophole where they can go much too far with the goggles.

Civilians have begun to use NVG's to go places...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2009, 18:28
Replies: 140
Views: 26,838
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Wind, Sand and Stars- by Antoine de Saint...

Wind, Sand and Stars- by Antoine de Saint Exupery
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2009, 18:13
Replies: 32
Views: 5,140
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Crab, My comment regarding 'sharing' was not...

Crab,

My comment regarding 'sharing' was not directed at you- it was directed at those agencies/municipalities/organizations/military/etc.. who have conducted technical performance testing of...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2009, 03:05
Replies: 32
Views: 5,140
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

It is interesting that this has not been...

It is interesting that this has not been regulated but the FAA.

The Nov 1991 "Rotorcraft Night Vision Goggle Evaluation" paper that Hawley, Anoll and Green had prepared for the FAA before the...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2009, 01:20
Replies: 32
Views: 5,140
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

In the USA, the majority of night helicopter...

In the USA, the majority of night helicopter operations are VFR, and are unaided, as well...

Wen you say that VFR is not permitted at night in the UK- I assume that you mean that the aircraft and...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2009, 19:00
Replies: 32
Views: 5,140
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Well, nothing covert here- and it's a twin. We...

Well, nothing covert here- and it's a twin. We are never more than 45 miles from a land mass, but that land mass is rock, and mostly uninhabited (no light).

If anyone can provide me with a...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2009, 07:01
Replies: 32
Views: 5,140
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

No- the aircraft is single pilot VFR only (nicely...

No- the aircraft is single pilot VFR only (nicely equipped, and with radar, but no autopilot).

I am not saying that the weather is bad- generally, it is good- it's just very dark without a moon,...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2009, 06:23
Replies: 32
Views: 5,140
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Thanks for clarifying that. I don't agree...

Thanks for clarifying that.

I don't agree with the idea that a landing light can be used to illuminate the way while enroute, however....if that was what you were getting at. In my experience,...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2009, 23:54
Replies: 32
Views: 5,140
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Rotor & Wing NVG Article- Army Minimums

The most recent Rotor & Wing issue has an article on NVG's and NVG training. The article mentions that in extremely low light environments, the US Army has the following lunar illumination...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2009, 22:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,412
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Thank you all for your replies.

Thank you all for your replies.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2009, 20:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,412
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

NVG Operations Offshore

My apologies if this has been dealt with before, but does anyone have experience using NVG's offshore?

I am specifically interested in hearing from those who have flown with them under moon-less...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2009, 19:43
Replies: 354
Views: 88,118
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

The latest Sikorsky release was simply to advise...

The latest Sikorsky release was simply to advise us that IF we desire impact protection equivalent to glass windows, we need to fly it at 109 kts.

Now we just need to decide whether or not we...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2009, 03:08
Replies: 354
Views: 88,118
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

700 feet

It is standard operating procedure for all aircraft in the GOM that are within a 10 mi radius of their departure base to maintain 700 feet while outbound. That is probably why they were at 700 feet. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2009, 03:19
Replies: 354
Views: 88,118
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

In the not so distant past, PHI had a bird strike...

In the not so distant past, PHI had a bird strike that busted the plastic windshield and pulled one throttle all the way back to idle in a 76. That aircraft was landed safely. If this 76 accident...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2008, 02:48
Replies: 227
Views: 54,309
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

The Rolex horror- having to send it in every 3...

The Rolex horror- having to send it in every 3 years for a complete tear-down. :ugh:

Hey, maybe that's why we like them- they have life-limited components and need their parts removed and replaced...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2008, 22:21
Replies: 227
Views: 54,309
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

This one: Nike Mettle Hammer Watch WC0021-001...

This one: Nike Mettle Hammer Watch WC0021-001 (http://www.jomashop.com/nike-wc0021-001.html)

Why? Because it's HUGE and I can read it at night. Plus, it's bullet-proof (I dive with it) and it's...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2008, 01:53
Replies: 19
Views: 13,902
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

206 / 407 - completely different animals. ...

206 / 407 - completely different animals.

Most of us flew the 206 first, but that is not a valid reason to do it that way- not much of anything translates from the 206 to the 407.

If you are...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Dec 2008, 14:49
Replies: 10
Views: 2,306
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

I wonder how exciting my job would be, with theme...

I wonder how exciting my job would be, with theme music playing every second? ;)

Here's the link: Maui Chopper on truTV.com (http://www.trutv.com/shows/maui_chopper/index.html)
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2008, 21:31
Replies: 6
Views: 2,423
Posted By TheVelvetGlove

Nothing in those videos makes any sense at all......

Nothing in those videos makes any sense at all... sending someone to "open the hood to disconnect the battery to shut it down" with a collapsed gear sounds insane- tell me it isn't true...:eek:
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