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Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2012, 19:32
Replies: 15
Views: 6,067
Posted By Tuckunder

Gina and I are so sorry to hear Tony has passed...

Gina and I are so sorry to hear Tony has passed away Ange. We are thinking of you all and hope to make it to celebrate his life with you. Will be in touch soon.

Love Charlie and Gina
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2010, 13:08
Replies: 524
Views: 226,292
Posted By Tuckunder

Scorchboy, a moving post. It is sad that you feel...

Scorchboy, a moving post. It is sad that you feel support from Bond towards the friends / relatives of all the occupants of G-REDL is less than it should be. Rest assured that this accident is still...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Nov 2009, 08:27
Replies: 39
Views: 8,644
Posted By Tuckunder

212 Man, I do not agree that there is nothing to...

212 Man, I do not agree that there is nothing to be learned from the ETAP accident. The 225 has so many "help the pilot stay out of the water" features which in this case were either not used or...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2009, 08:05
Replies: 4
Views: 2,105
Posted By Tuckunder

Many thanks everyone especially for the link....

Many thanks everyone especially for the link. Answers all my questions.

Tuck
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2009, 12:05
Replies: 4
Views: 2,105
Posted By Tuckunder

Pensions

Sorry to be a bit lazy but before I write to the pensions payroll a quick question for you savvy financiers out there. I left the RAF in 1992 on a 16/38 pension. I got married in 2006. Does my wife...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2009, 10:13
Replies: 9
Views: 1,819
Posted By Tuckunder

Crawford you "old Bugger" Many happy memories of...

Crawford you "old Bugger" Many happy memories of CFS and also our brief sojourn in Abu Dhabi with Jim. Please send PM if you read this! Charlie
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2009, 16:19
Replies: 45
Views: 8,201
Posted By Tuckunder

What are CFS doing about this sad state of...

What are CFS doing about this sad state of affairs. No helicopter pilot worth his salt could possibly argue against teaching wing overs. It is similar to flying a fast jet close to its limits. When...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2009, 11:35
Replies: 68
Views: 11,758
Posted By Tuckunder

Oh buggar, do you mean to say my wife is right...

Oh buggar, do you mean to say my wife is right not to polish my shoes when I leave them outside the bedroom door!

Capt Tuck
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2009, 08:26
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,307,693
Posted By Tuckunder

Sorry to be a pain. I am an occasional pruner but...

Sorry to be a pain. I am an occasional pruner but have not read much over the last couple of years. I find it really sad that this thread seems to be plodding away without direction. Many of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2009, 20:55
Replies: 33
Views: 7,584
Posted By Tuckunder

At last some light hearted banter. Well done DB...

At last some light hearted banter. Well done DB you made me laugh.
Tuckunder
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2009, 18:13
Replies: 23
Views: 3,248
Posted By Tuckunder

Cuoldn't agree more with the above comments. Mind...

Cuoldn't agree more with the above comments. Mind you the mirror is hardly a paper to worry about. Yes it would be nice to see the Command boys put up an umbrella on this one. Shame on them if there...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2009, 18:51
Replies: 497
Views: 154,193
Posted By Tuckunder

Shame on you

A few years ago, I was the subject of castigation and villification by a a great many so called SAR experts when I was the Commander of a SAR mission that went badly wrong. My character was...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2005, 19:25
Replies: 110
Views: 32,287
Posted By Tuckunder

New a mate at Wittering known as AWF. He was...

New a mate at Wittering known as AWF. He was chuffed thinking it was "all weather fighter pilot". Sadly for him it was "Avacado with Feet"!!
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jun 2005, 10:17
Replies: 259
Views: 35,645
Posted By Tuckunder

Sod kicking and headbutting the "grim reaper",...

Sod kicking and headbutting the "grim reaper", just nuke him. Best of luck, thoughts are with you.

Tuck.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Apr 2005, 17:06
Replies: 4
Views: 1,036
Posted By Tuckunder

Max All Up Weight

Hypothetical question.

If we fitted new (heavier) blades to our Cab, would it effect the MAUW of the aircraft. In flight, the blades are flying so I reckon the MAUW should increase by the...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2005, 08:27
Replies: 23
Views: 5,599
Posted By Tuckunder

Teetering Head has hit it on the nail. Yes...

Teetering Head has hit it on the nail.

Yes it is possible in a fully articulated (preferably small, maneouvrable helicopter). You would need to get the nose very high before commiting to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2005, 15:24
Replies: 259
Views: 35,645
Posted By Tuckunder

What more can I add, its all been said. I always...

What more can I add, its all been said. I always had time for someone who preaches centripetal not centrifugal.

Come back soon.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2005, 19:03
Replies: 454
Views: 108,293
Posted By Tuckunder

Unhappy Angelonawire/ JerryG I would not argue for...

Angelonawire/ JerryG

I would not argue for one minute that SAR divers have their place. Yes in an ideal world with unlimited budgets SAR divers would be the gold plated answer. However,...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2005, 18:45
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,121
Posted By Tuckunder

It was exactly the same at Al Dhafra in the early...

It was exactly the same at Al Dhafra in the early 90s split shifts from an 0600 start possibly night flying until 0200 the following morning. Just smile and take the Dirham or object and come home....
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2005, 08:46
Replies: 454
Views: 108,293
Posted By Tuckunder

Jerry G, Hey mate if I could have a quid for...

Jerry G,

Hey mate if I could have a quid for each time I've been wrong I would be a rich man! However, I did state that the RN had free divers because of their different requirements. In my time...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2005, 16:56
Replies: 454
Views: 108,293
Posted By Tuckunder

SASless: The MCA/Bristows and the Royal...

SASless:

The MCA/Bristows and the Royal Airforce do not use "free divers" in the water. The Royal Navy do. From the Crabs and MCA standpoint, we have never needed or considered it necessary to...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2005, 14:40
Replies: 454
Views: 108,293
Posted By Tuckunder

Luverboy, I have been away since you...

Luverboy,

I have been away since you incarnated yourself on PPrune. Please note it stands for Professional Pilots Rumour Network. Please look up a site like Thomas the Tank engine we're all grown...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2005, 08:01
Replies: 454
Views: 108,293
Posted By Tuckunder

HF, I appreciate that 20 hours has been...

HF,

I appreciate that 20 hours has been plucked out of the air. However, if you think that is enough for a "line pilot" to convert to SAR then you are in cloud cuckoo land. I too did the Culdrose...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2005, 15:50
Replies: 0
Views: 744
Posted By Tuckunder

27 Course Linton-on Ouse

Were you on 27 course Linton on Ouse in 1972. If so give us a bell
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2005, 12:38
Replies: 454
Views: 108,293
Posted By Tuckunder

Humming Frog: quote: While Jigsaw is...

Humming Frog:

quote:

While Jigsaw is "simple" SAR with only the requirement to be capable at day/night wets and decks it will not be easy. If all the kit is working correctly your average line...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Feb 2005, 09:52
Replies: 164
Views: 47,523
Posted By Tuckunder

What is everyone so worried about here? When I...

What is everyone so worried about here? When I started flying it was in a profession that encouraged social drinking, perhaps to excess, when flying the next day. This was my experience both in my...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2005, 08:31
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,121
Posted By Tuckunder

Thud and Blunder, Hi, yes we did have a few!...

Thud and Blunder,

Hi, yes we did have a few! 4 ex CFS(H) we started up STATS in 92. Excellent instructors, ran 2 (QHI courses), dreadful mangement, tried to do everything on the cheap which was...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2005, 19:41
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,121
Posted By Tuckunder

This all sounds like a reincarnation of STATS OC...

This all sounds like a reincarnation of STATS OC Ltd. Trouble is AA will always prevail in the Middle East.
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jan 2005, 11:44
Replies: 454
Views: 108,293
Posted By Tuckunder

Having spoken to 2 Oracles Tim Wilson CAA and...

Having spoken to 2 Oracles Tim Wilson CAA and David Shepherd DFT in our part of aviation industry (mobile airworkers) we are not allowed to opt out.

Happy hovering!!
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jan 2005, 15:51
Replies: 454
Views: 108,293
Posted By Tuckunder

Roundwego, As I read the rules, we are...

Roundwego,

As I read the rules, we are classed as mobile airworkers both SAR and commercial type flying. As such we cannot opt out. Therefore, I doubt your friend Mr Payne will be able to do as...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2004, 15:31
Replies: 50
Views: 10,843
Posted By Tuckunder

Sincere condolences from civvy SAR boys in...

Sincere condolences from civvy SAR boys in Shetland.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2004, 08:27
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,307,693
Posted By Tuckunder

Mikehegland: Oh dear I really was not going...

Mikehegland:

Oh dear I really was not going to contribute again but I cannot believe the arrogance of one of your posts.

Quote:
Remember - we are not trying to find the casue of this accident,...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2004, 13:05
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,307,693
Posted By Tuckunder

JP: It is not my intent to be a regular...

JP: It is not my intent to be a regular contributor to this post, there are far better informed contributors than me. This is what I meant when I said there are no facts. The pertinent facts are...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2004, 16:43
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,307,693
Posted By Tuckunder

I have been reading this post for years and have...

I have been reading this post for years and have a lot of admiration for the avid supporters of John and Richard. It never ceases to amaze me how many opinionated folk state their opinions as fact....
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2004, 15:40
Replies: 55
Views: 9,488
Posted By Tuckunder

Where2next! Clearly a sore point for you but let...

Where2next! Clearly a sore point for you but let us face it aircrew need to fly desks if we are to have anyone with any credibility making operational and policy decisions. There must be incentives...
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