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Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2024, 12:40
Replies: 150
Views: 75,787
Posted By maxwelg2

Why was the EGPWS/FLIR blurred out in the photos,...

Why was the EGPWS/FLIR blurred out in the photos, were they possibly testing a new variant?
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2024, 12:43
Replies: 150
Views: 75,787
Posted By maxwelg2

Yep, Cougar temporarily grounded the machines...

Yep, Cougar temporarily grounded the machines yesterday as a precautionary measure. Not much been mentioned to us SLF in a while about any notable aircraft type issues, some fatigue crack stuff but...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2024, 11:48
Replies: 150
Views: 75,787
Posted By maxwelg2

S-92s back to regular flying over here in...

S-92s back to regular flying over here in Newfoundland, just heard one going over the rooftop.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2019, 20:32
Replies: 1,141
Views: 339,703
Posted By maxwelg2

Tomorrow will be the 10th anniversiary of Cougar...

Tomorrow will be the 10th anniversiary of Cougar 491. I looked back to this thread and the question on the oil filter caught my eye. When did the filter design get changed if at all to reduce the...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2017, 11:30
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,305,316
Posted By maxwelg2

Well said Mitchaa, as a PAX who originally came...

Well said Mitchaa, as a PAX who originally came across this forum looking for information after CGR491 just over 8 years ago I find the majority of the posters on here great sources of additional...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2017, 11:13
Replies: 2,002
Views: 662,326
Posted By maxwelg2

As soon as the MRGB oil filters were being...

As soon as the MRGB oil filters were being changed out far more frequently than initially designed for the studs should have been reviewed. Swiss cheese hole #1


As soon as two out of three studs...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2017, 10:50
Replies: 218
Views: 119,782
Posted By maxwelg2

According to Oil & Gas People 4 TRPCS bearings...

According to Oil & Gas People 4 TRPCS bearings have failed inspection and have been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation. 3 were from Babcock S92s, 1 more from CHC.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2017, 13:22
Replies: 218
Views: 119,782
Posted By maxwelg2

2016-24-51

As a PAX I'm surprised that an operator would "miss" a HUMS threshold exceedance on the TRPCS, especially in light of the previously issued AD # 2016-24-51, dated November 18, 2016.


I appreciate...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2014, 09:58
Replies: 2,609
Views: 873,740
Posted By maxwelg2

To bus drivers and SLF all over the world...

Loss of life in our work place is always a subject that brings a reality check for me in this part of my job.

There is a price to safety, and in our current industry that reveals itself in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2014, 14:04
Replies: 2,609
Views: 873,740
Posted By maxwelg2

PAX and pilot survival equipment

Just back in from an offshore job in Canada, I had a UK based guy with me who had to do our survival training course as we use different survival equipment over here. Thought I'd share some feedback...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2013, 10:03
Replies: 2,609
Views: 873,740
Posted By maxwelg2

I would add the Cougar 491 to the list with...

I would add the Cougar 491 to the list with parallels to the Shetland accident on the basis that the co-pilot was not authoritive enough with the PIC in making the decision to do a controlled ditch....
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2013, 22:36
Replies: 293
Views: 89,197
Posted By maxwelg2

TSB report issued on S92 near miss from 2011

Posting a link to the report here as it pertains to the S92 type AP when used incorrectly. A lot of good findings for raising awareness.

Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Aviation...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2013, 22:14
Replies: 2,609
Views: 873,740
Posted By maxwelg2

HC, I agree, the report is very concise. What...

HC, I agree, the report is very concise. What caught my eye was the two previous occurrences in 2007 and 2008 that were not reported to the TSB but internally investigated only.

The 16 main...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2013, 21:49
Replies: 2,609
Views: 873,740
Posted By maxwelg2

The recently released TSB report on a S92...

The recently released TSB report on a S92 auto-pilot mishap just shows where the training on that type was lacking IMO. Here's the link to the report.

Transportation Safety Board of Canada -...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2013, 19:35
Replies: 2,609
Views: 873,740
Posted By maxwelg2

Sliding door question

It's been a while since I've been in a SP (circa. 2006 as we switched type to the S92) but I recall the pax safety brief stating that the main cabin doors would normally be jettisoned by the crew,...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2013, 01:06
Replies: 2,609
Views: 873,740
Posted By maxwelg2

OK BG, I'll bite... I don't expect you to...

OK BG, I'll bite...

I don't expect you to do my job offshore, therefore you shouldn't expect me to be doing yours.

A mutual appreciation of the complexity of each person's role in our...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2013, 14:15
Replies: 293
Views: 89,197
Posted By maxwelg2

Whatever happened to the new version MRGB?

Doing some Sunday browsing and don't see any progress in the public forum on the new design S92 MRGB that was meant to supersede the phase III version down the road. This was the last article I could...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2013, 13:22
Replies: 2,609
Views: 873,740
Posted By maxwelg2

Moving forward together

I'd like to thank all contributors on this thread who are proactively discussing ways to improve our safety culture and allowing a "shields down" discussion to continue. It is much appreciated by us...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2013, 12:40
Replies: 2,609
Views: 873,740
Posted By maxwelg2

Thanks Terminus, I'm all for everybody having the...

Thanks Terminus, I'm all for everybody having the same chance of survival in a helo accident/crash/ditch.

Sultan, I'm assuming that your comment was meant to be tongue in cheek, not quite the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2013, 22:02
Replies: 2,609
Views: 873,740
Posted By maxwelg2

. To me this is totally wrong, if anyone...

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To me this is totally wrong, if anyone needs the best available safety equipment it's the pilots. I remember the S61 pilots back in the 90s who took us from Unst to the Ninian field had a blue...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2013, 18:36
Replies: 2,609
Views: 873,740
Posted By maxwelg2

ILS, different operators have different specs for...

ILS, different operators have different specs for PPE, the Cougar pilots over here flying the S92s wear a navy blue flight suit, not anywhere near as bulky (for obvious reasons) as the PAX suits....
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2013, 17:07
Replies: 2,609
Views: 873,740
Posted By maxwelg2

I was thinking about the various points being...

I was thinking about the various points being discussed on this thread whilst returning from offshore Canada today in a S92 where we had a missed approach (fog) to another FPSO to drop off/pick up...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2013, 22:33
Replies: 2,609
Views: 873,740
Posted By maxwelg2

Lorimer I have to say that I am deeply...

Lorimer

I have to say that I am deeply disappointed that a former pilot would even suggest using the BV 234 for today`s offshore personnel transfer requirements. I can still recall the uproar and...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2013, 23:02
Replies: 2,609
Views: 873,740
Posted By maxwelg2

HUET realism and PAX survivablity in a controlled ditch

After having just recenty completed my HUET in the new S92 simulator, with stroking seats, windows that have to be opened when upside down, and a much faster capsize time albeit still in a warm pool,...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2013, 13:52
Replies: 2,609
Views: 873,740
Posted By maxwelg2

RIP to the four who didn't make it. After...

RIP to the four who didn't make it.

After nearly 22 years flying as a PAX in these machines, it is a sad fact that the only way to improve safety in the different aircraft types to date has been...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2012, 11:52
Replies: 293
Views: 89,197
Posted By maxwelg2

From what I've seen in the media over here there...

From what I've seen in the media over here there has been no mention of this being a worker's compensation issue, it's all been about survivability reduction during historical night-time ditches.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st May 2012, 20:01
Replies: 12
Views: 4,998
Posted By maxwelg2

A good informative video for PAX and their families/friends

One of the recommendations from our safety inquiry post-Cougar 491 was to share more non-technical knowledge on helicopter transportation and safety. A video has just been released primarily aimed at...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2012, 00:29
Replies: 289
Views: 110,079
Posted By maxwelg2

I hear you Iron, these parts most definitely...

I hear you Iron, these parts most definitely don't just come off the shelf...

I guess that this is where HUMS can really show its benefit via type-proving each critical component, in this case the...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2012, 13:33
Replies: 289
Views: 110,079
Posted By maxwelg2

Interesting configuration madzadriver, only issue...

Interesting configuration madzadriver, only issue with an offshore access system (OAS) such as deployed on the Smit Kamara is that it is unsuitable for our installations over here i.e. Hibernia is a...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2012, 00:31
Replies: 289
Views: 110,079
Posted By maxwelg2

Bravo73, for information there are sea state and...

Bravo73, for information there are sea state and visibility limitations for vessel transfers just the same as for helo transfer. Over here in the Grand Banks it's about 3 metres and the crane...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th May 2012, 15:37
Replies: 289
Views: 110,079
Posted By maxwelg2

Cyclic Some good did come out of Cougar 491,...

Cyclic

Some good did come out of Cougar 491, one area was discussions wrt. the limitation on sea state, especially over here where we have a much higher number of annual sea state days > SS6...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2012, 20:19
Replies: 12
Views: 4,998
Posted By maxwelg2

As a PAX myself I would much prefer the AR...

As a PAX myself I would much prefer the AR manouvere to be explained to all during our various offshore survival training courses, as well as what could also potentially go wrong preventing such a...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2012, 19:45
Replies: 289
Views: 110,079
Posted By maxwelg2

FWIW the S92 had historical issues with vespel...

FWIW the S92 had historical issues with vespel splines on its pumps and no EMlub system, just a useless bypass switch which does nothing unless you have a cooler leak. We're still waiting for the...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2012, 23:07
Replies: 293
Views: 89,197
Posted By maxwelg2

2beers, please request a transfer to Cougar...

2beers, please request a transfer to Cougar helicopters in St. John's, I would love the opportunity to have a "discussion" with you in all things technical...

Max

P.S. Yes I am lowering myself...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Mar 2012, 00:58
Replies: 293
Views: 89,197
Posted By maxwelg2

Hi Ironchefflay We were informed that all...

Hi Ironchefflay

We were informed that all airframes over here had been upgraded to Phase III, last schedule I saw was with a completion date of mid-March. KKN was done a while ago, I'd have to dig...
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