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Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2016, 22:36
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,108,991
Posted By pilonrock

What's happening in West Africa .

Apparently folks are getting shafted! Any takers?
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Mar 2016, 04:41
Replies: 590
Views: 205,868
Posted By pilonrock

Well

Had aa channel or 2 drop out on a SPZ 7000 on a A model in IMC with 8 pax on board. On a few different occasions .It was a little wiggly and took some passing control back and fourth as the leans...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2016, 02:27
Replies: 590
Views: 205,868
Posted By pilonrock

Really?

That's surprising!?

You can select the R242 battery with the selector switch and revert back to the nicad if it's overheating. Surely CRM is clear that this must only be done after confirming rate...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2016, 23:48
Replies: 590
Views: 205,868
Posted By pilonrock

Wait watch and see

Kick back put on the popcorn and watch!

If it happens again in the next few months then the proof is in the pudding!

Evidently judgement, experience and stick time is no longer required and...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Feb 2016, 02:36
Replies: 590
Views: 205,868
Posted By pilonrock

I concur

All true Gullibell! ( the flying part that is) But really BHNL is dealing with a bunch of spoiled rich kids who wouldn't make it in the real helicopter industry. So it's really an exception to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2016, 19:53
Replies: 590
Views: 205,868
Posted By pilonrock

OH no engine flame out!!

So they had an electrical failure!! So i guess they thought the engines would flame out?? Yes it must be those electrically driven engine fuel pumps!! or perhaps the igniters would stop working...???...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2016, 22:51
Replies: 590
Views: 205,868
Posted By pilonrock

A Big step forward for flight safety

That didn't take long.....here starts the fall from grace-( probably more like a long fall of a very high cliff)

Step 1.

Hire some management who have some experience running helicopter...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2016, 13:32
Replies: 590
Views: 205,868
Posted By pilonrock

Absolute Rubbish!

The unfortunate truth is hard to swallow I'm afraid ! Say did you hear that NATO has recommended that all future advance training of 2 of its tactical helicopter squadrons deployed in Easter Europe...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2016, 02:46
Replies: 590
Views: 205,868
Posted By pilonrock

Bristow Puppy Mill

Totally true ! There is very little value in flying around in a straight line everyday . If BHNL really wanted to improve the quality of Nigerian commanders they would insist on several thousand hrs...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2016, 02:45
Replies: 590
Views: 205,868
Posted By pilonrock

Well that falls in line with getting rid of staff...

Well that falls in line with getting rid of staff that have real commercial helicopter operations experience . Makes perfect sense. Really BNHL/BATS needs to speed up the process get rid of all expat...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2016, 15:17
Replies: 590
Views: 205,868
Posted By pilonrock

Yur Fired!

Well it's not at all surprising they ran out of fuel . A very junior mistake! This is why under normal industry standards you need many years PIC single engine time! Perhaps BHNL needs to start...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2016, 13:34
Replies: 590
Views: 205,868
Posted By pilonrock

It was Devine intervention.

I'm sure in you dig into local newspaper articles before the ditching, you will find clear evidence that several local goats had chronic diarrhea several days prior to the incident. More research and...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2016, 16:25
Replies: 590
Views: 205,868
Posted By pilonrock

Devil Agreed

I think that Bristow MGMT needs to apply the same sweeping changes to BATS and send home all remaining Xpat engineers and managers.

They really need to be consistent with their policy.

Once...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2016, 16:49
Replies: 590
Views: 205,868
Posted By pilonrock

Yur all off!

Guys and gals. This whole thing has got nothing to do with any of the thoughts put forward... Willful blindness on the part of Mgmt... Or lack of experienced expat crews. There is no difference...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Aug 2015, 01:07
Replies: 174
Views: 115,500
Posted By pilonrock

All true

All true chopper line ! But really if I'm running out of fuel or have a concern for the AC I wouldn't think twice about landing anywhere the concerns about insurance are secondary. I just don't think...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2015, 23:07
Replies: 174
Views: 115,500
Posted By pilonrock

Well double boogie

Well I'll tell ya perhaps if they could get the C check right specially bad rigging that came out of Lagos I would be less concerned . I asked to have cowls opened once . The amount of oil leaking...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2015, 21:30
Replies: 174
Views: 115,500
Posted By pilonrock

Absolutely serious

I agree with Nescafe 100% this business of flying in IMC condition on a VFR flight plan must stop immediately. There is no way that this would fly in any other part of the world ! so why Nigeria?
...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2015, 05:43
Replies: 174
Views: 115,500
Posted By pilonrock

Angry A sad day

The cause cannot be hidden. The cause will determined to be either mechanical or human error. Now if it mechanical BATS is on the hook. Do you suppose that Bristow/BATS will shove their silly little...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2015, 19:49
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,108,991
Posted By pilonrock

It will self adjust

It's just a matter of time... things will get F'kt up by the Nigerians own doing, if its not the clients that complain or put their foot down first. Houstons hand will be forced and the xpats will be...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2015, 23:11
Replies: 2
Views: 1,686
Posted By pilonrock

Thumbs down Pawan Hans- Offshore India

Is it just me? but if you are recruiting for AW139 Capts and copilots whats with the 250 Rupee fee to apply…. Really!! 10M+ per AC and they need 250 rupee to find pilots… I guess I have not seen it...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Dec 2014, 13:50
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,108,991
Posted By pilonrock

Good News

Well thats good news, my guess is that Houston had enough! There seems to be a de nationalizing cycle here that comes about every 6 years or so…… :D

Wonder when the Scotsman will be sent in again...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2013, 14:25
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,108,991
Posted By pilonrock

Arrow Bristow Nigeria

Is there a big turn over at Bristow? Hearing rumours of pilots not getting paid etc. Is there any truth to this?
Forum: Canada
3rd Nov 2009, 03:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,587
Posted By pilonrock

Thumbs down Not

I don't think anyone for any reason would reduce themselves to such depth if there was no truth to it. It's sad and extremely discouraging and shows the worst that people can be. It's sad more than...
Forum: Canada
3rd Nov 2009, 02:25
Replies: 14
Views: 2,587
Posted By pilonrock

Thumbs down Excellent points!

I imagine that CHC Global will do whatever they can to put a lid on it! As soon as a formal complaint to the Canadian Human Rights Commission if filed, there will be a mix up and a finger pointing...
Forum: Canada
3rd Nov 2009, 01:45
Replies: 14
Views: 2,587
Posted By pilonrock

Thumbs down Could be! But given the current poor management...

Could be! But given the current poor management at CHC global that has even forced a union. I doubt it! I have personally heard the locker room talk by the' real men' on more than one occasion. The...
Forum: Canada
3rd Nov 2009, 01:19
Replies: 14
Views: 2,587
Posted By pilonrock

Thumbs down Correction

Meant to use the word disgusting instead of disturbing!
Forum: Canada
3rd Nov 2009, 00:47
Replies: 14
Views: 2,587
Posted By pilonrock

Thumbs down Simple Chuck

People are afraid of what they don't understand. They same old homophobic anti gay underbelly thats always been there.

It would be a pretty devastating shock to who it happened to. It 's a small...
Forum: Canada
3rd Nov 2009, 00:33
Replies: 14
Views: 2,587
Posted By pilonrock

Thumbs down CHC Global- Anti Gay Policy?

I just got word from a very dependable source that the management at CHC due to what they perceive to be growing problem , has adopted a new un written policy about not hiring anymore gay or lesbian...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jul 2009, 02:54
Replies: 498
Views: 269,766
Posted By pilonrock

Hold tight

My advice! Stay in the military! Not a good time to be looking for civil work!

Could change but my bet is a few years!

Good luck:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jul 2009, 16:01
Replies: 498
Views: 269,766
Posted By pilonrock

Thats really low!

Thanks for the heads up! That's really low!

What does surprise me though is the real hiring process at ADA. Bit of a joke that is. They seem to be all over the map with the real hiring process as...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2009, 17:48
Replies: 498
Views: 269,766
Posted By pilonrock

Change up

It's not a rumor that things are changing, I heard from a pretty reliable source ( if there is such a thing) that they are trying to reduce wages significantly, to +-250 per day, the way to do this...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2009, 04:41
Replies: 68
Views: 11,840
Posted By pilonrock

The ball

I want to be the ball, at the topless game! :mad:
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2009, 03:28
Replies: 498
Views: 269,766
Posted By pilonrock

Thumbs up Thanks

Well that sounds like just the place I want to work:bored:

No schedule,No time line or organization?? What was that comment in an earlier thread about the logic free zone:ooh:. Being an extremely...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2009, 06:10
Replies: 498
Views: 269,766
Posted By pilonrock

Cool Got a email from ADA

Got an email for ADA a few weeks ago with a a bunch of attachments to fill out and send in. So i did, and sent by regular mail from Canada. I guess they are not in a rush to fill vacancies..??? But...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2009, 01:55
Replies: 66
Views: 7,350
Posted By pilonrock

Danger Well Gents I am 40 hold a IFR, have a ATPL...

Well Gents

I am 40 hold a IFR, have a ATPL and 18 years in the indusrty. 2 x wives 3 kids and am just as broke as the day I started. Has it been fun , sure some times. Has it been worth it given...
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