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Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2023, 06:11
Replies: 8
Views: 1,928
Posted By helisdw

If you’re interested in ground crew / task...

If you’re interested in ground crew / task specialist work then Skyhook Helicopters (https://www.skyhookhelicopters.co.uk (https://www.skyhookhelicopters.co.uk/)) were recently advertising a...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2023, 19:03
Replies: 13
Views: 1,847
Posted By helisdw

You could also consider Canada - conversion of an...

You could also consider Canada - conversion of an FAA to TC licence just requires a written exam and medical (no flight test):
...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2023, 20:25
Replies: 30
Views: 4,340
Posted By helisdw

Second article, Pg 1. of 3., Para 4 and 5: “A...

Second article, Pg 1. of 3., Para 4 and 5:
“A potential problem develops, however, when the helicopter comes in contact with the ground (a lateral drift for example) and a new pivot point is...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2023, 08:31
Replies: 30
Views: 4,340
Posted By helisdw

Here’s a couple of documents that make mention of...

Here’s a couple of documents that make mention of it occurring whilst airborne / hovering / drifting - one is European and the other American:

https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/downloads/22663/en
...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2023, 06:39
Replies: 30
Views: 4,340
Posted By helisdw

Sounds like a very dynamic case of ground...

Sounds like a very dynamic case of ground resonance! :) I’d suggest that this is a completely different phenomenon, despite being mentioned (and possibly conflated) in a previous post.

My reason...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Oct 2023, 19:18
Replies: 30
Views: 4,340
Posted By helisdw

Are there not two types of ‘dynamic’ rollover? ...

Are there not two types of ‘dynamic’ rollover?

(1) ‘static-dynamic’ rollover occurs when lifting off / setting down and a skid or wheel pivots against the ground resulting in a critical angle...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2021, 19:06
Replies: 68
Views: 13,923
Posted By helisdw

Some airframes that are optimised for external...

Some airframes that are optimised for external load work (for example, K-Max / Eagle Single 212) are single engine by design / modification.

Does this make them inherently unsafe or does the...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2020, 18:30
Replies: 34
Views: 9,870
Posted By helisdw

How about a pig encounter at ~6,000ft ASL? ...

How about a pig encounter at ~6,000ft ASL?

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Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2020, 17:41
Replies: 8
Views: 2,373
Posted By helisdw

The choice of AS350 / 355 door configuration will...

The choice of AS350 / 355 door configuration will also affect whether you can have a cargo pod / 'cheek' installed (https://www.airbushelicopters.ca/optional-equipment/cargo-pods-squirrel-cheeks-2/)....
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Sep 2020, 15:05
Replies: 41
Views: 10,596
Posted By helisdw

Taking your argument to it’s logical conclusion,...

Taking your argument to it’s logical conclusion, then this report is equally not applicable as it involved a single engine AS350 / H125 / Squirrel / Ecureuil / AStar (delete obsolete term as...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Sep 2020, 13:26
Replies: 41
Views: 10,596
Posted By helisdw

A cautionary tale about mixing airborne law...

A cautionary tale about mixing airborne law enforcement resources:

UAV / Helicopter Midair Collision...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2020, 02:50
Replies: 840
Views: 320,843
Posted By helisdw

@kiwi_andy No problem at all - glad it was of...

@kiwi_andy No problem at all - glad it was of some help.

If you’ve got a specific aircraft in mind then it’s worth taking a close look at the Power Turbine and Gas Turbine components - different...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2020, 01:01
Replies: 840
Views: 320,843
Posted By helisdw

Service Bulletin LT 101-71-00-0002 contains all...

Service Bulletin LT 101-71-00-0002 contains all the information for LTS101-700D2 engine cycle counting and should be accessible via Honeywell's website.

There are two methods for working out the...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2020, 15:18
Replies: 840
Views: 320,843
Posted By helisdw

Which engine are you operating (or going to...

Which engine are you operating (or going to operate) - Arriel or Lycoming?

The cycle counting methods vary a bit between each manufacturer. Also for Lycoming / Honeywell there can be different...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2020, 04:05
Replies: 4
Views: 3,278
Posted By helisdw

Hello Stig, If you’re coming to Revelstoke...

Hello Stig,

If you’re coming to Revelstoke then it’s worth checking out Eagle Pass Heliskiing (https://www.eaglepassheliskiing.com/) - they exclusively use A-Stars so it’s small group skiing which...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2020, 03:53
Replies: 18
Views: 4,408
Posted By helisdw

nigelh this isn't the accident a/c but here's a...

nigelh this isn't the accident a/c but here's a couple of photos of a Twin Ranger from a few years ago:
...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2016, 02:10
Replies: 45
Views: 15,583
Posted By helisdw

Crab and Megan - thank you for your replies.

Crab and Megan - thank you for your replies.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2016, 16:25
Replies: 45
Views: 15,583
Posted By helisdw

Thanks AnFI - I'd suggest that the proximity of...

Thanks AnFI - I'd suggest that the proximity of the door depends on the type of helicopter being operated and how many people are getting in/out (front seat vs. rear) so I don't really see how it...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2016, 05:26
Replies: 45
Views: 15,583
Posted By helisdw

Crab - in Post 24 you state that balancing...

Crab - in Post 24 you state that balancing laterally on the skid is possibly safer than nosing in. Other than being able to 'fall'/peel away into the possible escape route, could you explain what...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
31st Aug 2016, 19:03
Replies: 52
Views: 16,690
Posted By helisdw

Thank you to Mary and EGQL1964 for your kind...

Thank you to Mary and EGQL1964 for your kind comments. I'm certainly no expert or a definitive authority on such matters - just a bit of hard won experience from working in and around the mountains....
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Aug 2016, 19:24
Replies: 52
Views: 16,690
Posted By helisdw

rnzoli, This video might not have raised...

rnzoli,

This video might not have raised FullWings' eyebrows, but it certainly got my attention!

Although I'm a helicopter pilot, basic mountain flying technique holds true regardless of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2014, 04:20
Replies: 26
Views: 7,599
Posted By helisdw

OADS vs. Slip String vs. Slip Ball

Shawn,

Could you offer some further explanation with regards to how the system tells you about the angle of sideslip? Is it a separate read-out or something you simply derive from seeing the...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2013, 23:43
Replies: 90
Views: 31,634
Posted By helisdw

Sincere condolences to Pete's family and...

Sincere condolences to Pete's family and colleagues.

Although I hadn't seen him for a few years, we kept in touch by e-mail and I always enjoyed hearing about the diverse array of flying he...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2011, 18:02
Replies: 278
Views: 73,765
Posted By helisdw

BBC report of recent incident (original story...

BBC report of recent incident (original story (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-14378799)):
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2011, 14:17
Replies: 1,125
Views: 474,651
Posted By helisdw

SS + BS, Apologies for the sartorial faux...

SS + BS,

Apologies for the sartorial faux pas.

The suggestion was merely in response to the concern about having to adopt a watch-over-glove solution and not an endorsement of any particular...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2011, 18:50
Replies: 1,125
Views: 474,651
Posted By helisdw

SS, Why not combine your glove and watch...?...

SS,

Why not combine your glove and watch...?

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz92/helisdw/watch_glove.png

Simon
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2011, 16:57
Replies: 10
Views: 1,777
Posted By helisdw

There's a HLS in Garforth mentioned in Pooleys -...

There's a HLS in Garforth mentioned in Pooleys - it's listed as being at the "Hilton National Hotel" but I believe this has now become a Holiday Inn. With a landing fee of £35 (and the addition of a...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th May 2011, 23:12
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,596,415
Posted By helisdw

Airmed 2011 (24th-27th May)

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AW169


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AW169

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Forum: Rotorheads
19th May 2011, 22:31
Replies: 293
Views: 89,746
Posted By helisdw

Aser, Could it be a laser wire/obstacle...

Aser,

Could it be a laser wire/obstacle detection system?

Interestingly, there doesn't appear to be wire strike protection fitted (although I'm not sure if the S92 can be equipped with this...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th May 2011, 18:48
Replies: 40
Views: 6,994
Posted By helisdw

Whilst this thread is to debate the merits of a...

Whilst this thread is to debate the merits of a dedicated paediatric air ambulance, the inevitable mention of allied HEMS work has been made.

It is important to highlight that the concept of...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2011, 22:20
Replies: 40
Views: 80,024
Posted By helisdw

Afraid it's not an offering from exotic climes...

Afraid it's not an offering from exotic climes (unless you count the North of England as foreign territory) but I guess it's got a certain aesthetic appeal...

I can lay claim to the photographic...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2011, 20:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,676
Posted By helisdw

Aucky, Have replied to your PM. Hope...

Aucky,

Have replied to your PM.

Hope you manage to make some headway...

Simon
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2011, 18:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,676
Posted By helisdw

Aucky, I believe the site belongs to a...

Aucky,

I believe the site belongs to a private businessman and is within his business premises. I'm not sure of the exact dimensions of the pad, although I have flown over it a couple of times. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2011, 21:26
Replies: 889
Views: 333,426
Posted By helisdw

Does the spirit level on the rear central console...

Does the spirit level on the rear central console fall under an STC?!?

Simon
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2011, 21:42
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,133
Posted By helisdw

Savoia, Norman Bailey's company (The...

Savoia,

Norman Bailey's company (The Manchester Helicopter Centre (http://www.themanchesterhelicoptercentre.co.uk/home/default/)) is based at Barton Airfield (EGCB) - I believe it is now run by...
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