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Forum: Rotorheads
10th Sep 2023, 07:19
Replies: 24
Views: 19,577
Posted By sherpa

Hello The B3 counts the NG cycle as follow: ...

Hello

The B3 counts the NG cycle as follow:

For Utility Operators which do a lot of external load work, Pilot flying characteristic does make a huge difference on Cycles.

Also, operating in...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2020, 12:16
Replies: 11
Views: 6,468
Posted By sherpa

EEW 1700 kg, Useable Fuel 150 Kg, Reserve 70 kg,...

EEW 1700 kg, Useable Fuel 150 Kg, Reserve 70 kg, 6 PAX 480 kg (most of them skinny frech rescuers are more likely at 70 kg) - TOM 2400kg

2400 kg @ 1750 m shouldn't be an issue for T1/P1
Forum: Rotorheads
18th May 2019, 19:34
Replies: 1,031
Views: 221,970
Posted By sherpa

snooken, Excellent response. I'm sure, lots...

snooken,

Excellent response. I'm sure, lots of newcomers will appreciate your honest advice.

Keep it up
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Nov 2017, 06:22
Replies: 28
Views: 10,636
Posted By sherpa

flown VR from LH and RH seat in the AS350. Liked...

flown VR from LH and RH seat in the AS350. Liked the LH with bubble. RH with big floor window, pitch extension and bubble window after getting used to works well too. If the helicopter is used only...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Aug 2017, 16:19
Replies: 10
Views: 4,222
Posted By sherpa

A bambi belly hooked…I’m not impressed. Just...

A bambi belly hooked…I’m not impressed. Just another cowboy. Could be done a lot smoother
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2017, 12:55
Replies: 31
Views: 11,974
Posted By sherpa

The system we’re using it’s possible to rappel...

The system we’re using it’s possible to rappel down. On top of the 60 m fixed lines we're using an additional variable line up to 80 m extension for rescues in steep narrow Canyons or rock faces....
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2014, 17:04
Replies: 9
Views: 2,110
Posted By sherpa

@RVDT …thanks Anyone in the know where...

@RVDT …thanks


Anyone in the know where I can find such a clarification for EASA land?? I wish the rule makers would simple copy the FAR/AIM instead of reinventing the wheel. :confused:
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2014, 07:49
Replies: 9
Views: 2,110
Posted By sherpa

For IR training, is it possible and legal to file...

For IR training, is it possible and legal to file an IFR flight plan in an IFR equipped (not IFR certified) Helicopter in VMC conditions?

For excample; partice multiple approaches on a clear...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2014, 08:27
Replies: 18
Views: 5,922
Posted By sherpa

Utilizing this technique on a Fire … maybe, at...

Utilizing this technique on a Fire … maybe, at the cost of 20 M a piece … no way. Seismic up north @ Norman Wells might work too, Seismic in the mountains … not quite there yet.



Can’t wait...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jul 2014, 07:49
Replies: 1,125
Views: 473,068
Posted By sherpa

Sweaty hands eh?... Keep your hand on the...

Sweaty hands eh?... Keep your hand on the collective twist grips and you want get zapped. I think is designed to switch the transponder to GND and VEMD flight time recording, although not sure on the...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2014, 07:36
Replies: 4
Views: 1,976
Posted By sherpa

~ 8000 ft heavy ... nothing offical yet although...

~ 8000 ft heavy ... nothing offical yet although sounds like LTE
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Apr 2014, 09:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,790
Posted By sherpa

been there done that got the T-shirt... I...

been there done that got the T-shirt...

I had a CPL with ATPL (H) theory credit and in order to obtain the IFR rating I had to take five exams (again). Air law, Operational procedure, IFR Comm,...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2013, 10:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,902
Posted By sherpa

The EC 135 is a stable platform for long line...

The EC 135 is a stable platform for long line ops. The mirror isn’t the best. A bubble window would be great.


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Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2013, 08:17
Replies: 41
Views: 12,644
Posted By sherpa

Someone wrapped it up rather quick and put a lid...

Someone wrapped it up rather quick and put a lid on it like it never happened. Interesting :hmm:
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jul 2012, 14:54
Replies: 1,125
Views: 473,068
Posted By sherpa

EC135 transmission & engine upgrade

Word on the streets has it; EC is working on an upgraded Transmission and Engines (1000hp each) for the EC 135 suppose to improve the hot/high performance. It’s not the EC135 i, +, or e upgrade....
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Nov 2011, 17:06
Replies: 14
Views: 3,859
Posted By sherpa

1500 hrs total might get you ‘an’ EMS job in the...

1500 hrs total might get you ‘an’ EMS job in the US. A 100 hrs night time flying an ENG ship around a metro area or following a Hwy from point A to point B is not exactly the experience you should...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Dec 2010, 10:29
Replies: 6
Views: 14,754
Posted By sherpa

i know it is basically the same aircraft and...

i know it is basically the same aircraft and engine, but the B3+ do to the higher RRPM at high alt. will lift about 100 kg more.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th May 2009, 15:45
Replies: 840
Views: 319,622
Posted By sherpa

The IGW of the newer AS350B3’s (dual hydraulic)...

The IGW of the newer AS350B3’s (dual hydraulic) is increased to 5225 lbs. (2370 Kg)
The 4961 lbs on older B2/B3 is a “hydraulic off” certification limit.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2009, 15:41
Replies: 130
Views: 33,586
Posted By sherpa

”There is no choice.....one does not over fly...

”There is no choice.....one does not over fly people or structures....ever!

Most of us doing longline work of course are trying to avoid as much property/person as we can, but that’s a lot...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2009, 23:20
Replies: 130
Views: 33,586
Posted By sherpa

SASless, German and Austrians are the same???...

SASless,
German and Austrians are the same??? Not even close my friend!!! And for the octaves, it really depends on from which part in Austria :-)

In over 1500 hrs of longline work I lost four...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2009, 16:16
Replies: 46
Views: 18,380
Posted By sherpa

CEPs are definitely great for hearing protection,...

CEPs are definitely great for hearing protection, especially doing doors of external load operations, but they’re a pain in the butt if you do frequent short runs. Also, when flying requires a lot...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2009, 02:38
Replies: 6
Views: 4,152
Posted By sherpa

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p242/polarbear0...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p242/polarbear08/Alaska111small.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2009, 15:31
Replies: 28
Views: 16,425
Posted By sherpa

came across this one last summer. what a beauty,...

came across this one last summer. what a beauty, UH-1H, -703, composite blades, strake, fast fin. looking at the load calc she was doing better than a ++, but she is restricted cat

...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Sep 2008, 16:58
Replies: 60
Views: 78,108
Posted By sherpa

I can only confirm your statement about...

I can only confirm your statement about performance. The last two fire season I was flying the AS350B3 and was working side by side with the B 407, Lama, SA316, AS350B2 and 350FX at different...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2008, 20:42
Replies: 25
Views: 3,284
Posted By sherpa

I remember something similar and it that was...

I remember something similar and it that was caused by the bubble window. The vortices's created by the bubble window interfered with the horizontal stabilizer.
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