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Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2023, 09:02
Replies: 11
Views: 2,753
Posted By XA290

Great video. I wasn’t sure what I was looking at...

Great video. I wasn’t sure what I was looking at until it took off.

Mr Thud, this must be you I guess 😁
...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2023, 14:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,236
Posted By XA290

UK SAR AW189s have it fitted. It can have snags...

UK SAR AW189s have it fitted. It can have snags but it generally works fine.

Difficult to provide all weather SAR in the Scottish mountains without IPS working.

I gather the 189 fit is quite...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2023, 04:19
Replies: 17
Views: 3,056
Posted By XA290

The wake turbulence off a large helicopter is...

The wake turbulence off a large helicopter is significant. It is not as predictable as that off a fixed wing aircraft but it is foolhardy in the extreme to get too close in something small.

see...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2023, 07:19
Replies: 2
Views: 1,719
Posted By XA290

I regularly make blind calls on 130.490 when...

I regularly make blind calls on 130.490 when operating below 2000ft in Scotland. Most of the time, nothing is heard and it seems like you are talking to yourself.

However, on one occasion, we were...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2022, 18:12
Replies: 50
Views: 11,743
Posted By XA290

A great story 212. I remember it well. ...

A great story 212. I remember it well.

IIRC, they produced a “man in boot” button that could be pressed by those entombed with the baggage to illuminate the red “boot open” light.

The...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2022, 07:32
Replies: 20
Views: 4,325
Posted By XA290

Going off topic slightly…. It’s been 2 years...

Going off topic slightly…. It’s been 2 years since the the accident of G-CKYT on the Black Isle. Will the AAIB be providing a 24 month update?
Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2022, 18:10
Replies: 87
Views: 19,542
Posted By XA290

The following was posted by Two’s In on the last...

The following was posted by Two’s In on the last thread about this nonsense and in case they don’t get round to re-posting it I will as it’s hilarious……..

"...the Board determined due to dense fog...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2022, 14:14
Replies: 87
Views: 19,542
Posted By XA290

At times like these, I turn to the bible. In...

At times like these, I turn to the bible. In particular:-

John Chapter 11 Verse 35.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jun 2021, 18:28
Replies: 38
Views: 9,924
Posted By XA290

SAS, it sounds like you were taken pretty hard...

SAS, it sounds like you were taken pretty hard behind the bike shed by management at some point in your life. I can feel your eyes still watering from here.

Perhaps it is worth looking at this for...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2020, 06:57
Replies: 39
Views: 24,176
Posted By XA290

Full article:-It’s a nightmare of a business. I...

Full article:-It’s a nightmare of a business. I think we are doing a great thing putting it behind us. Maybe I should be getting a medal for getting us out of it,” said Babcock boss Archie Bethel as...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2019, 22:52
Replies: 165
Views: 69,571
Posted By XA290

They have also spent the last few weeks...

They have also spent the last few weeks resurfacing the runway at Kinloss at great expense. This is to allow the P8s to operate out of there for a few weeks early next year. Great planning........
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Sep 2019, 13:47
Replies: 6
Views: 3,132
Posted By XA290

Very sorry to hear the news. I flew with Bob...

Very sorry to hear the news. I flew with Bob several times while doing my IR at Gt Yarmouth in 91. He was a very relaxed and patient instructor which is what you needed while learning the black arts....
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Aug 2019, 19:38
Replies: 69
Views: 53,863
Posted By XA290

One in ten I do believe

One in ten I do believe
Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2019, 16:56
Replies: 17
Views: 3,161
Posted By XA290

Thanks for the link TTO. It reminded me very much...

Thanks for the link TTO. It reminded me very much about my own ferry flight to Dhaka in Bangladesh in 97. We also had the delights of stopping in Pasni and an engine issue in Dubai.

Cheers,

XA
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Mar 2019, 23:01
Replies: 55
Views: 24,868
Posted By XA290

I'm not sure about the wrong golf course story...

I'm not sure about the wrong golf course story but I recall in the early 90s, there had been a spate of wrong deck landings. The very senior (probably the same one as the golf course story) actually...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2017, 17:54
Replies: 99
Views: 18,664
Posted By XA290

XV105 Yes indeed it was a very sad day that...

XV105

Yes indeed it was a very sad day that I learned of G-BBHMs demise. We took very great care of the old girl all the way out to Bangladesh and back again. I flew it back to Aberdeen in July 98...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2017, 10:58
Replies: 99
Views: 18,664
Posted By XA290

My company had a requirement to move an S61 from...

My company had a requirement to move an S61 from Aberdeen to Dhaka in Bangladesh for a new contract starting in the January. The ferry flight was due to depart on 1st December and the ferry crew...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Apr 2017, 09:47
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,309,302
Posted By XA290

Coastal radar navigation from the last millennium...

Coastal radar navigation from the last millennium

25 Years ago, GPS was in its infancy as far as helicopters were concerned. Indeed, DECCA was still the primary navigation tool employed by...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2016, 20:41
Replies: 41
Views: 26,040
Posted By XA290

ScotiaQ....... I'm pretty sure it was not G-BXSN...

ScotiaQ....... I'm pretty sure it was not G-BXSN as that had a serial number of 61-761.

My last involvement with "SN" was in the Gulf of Mexico with air logistics and it became N161AL.

I agree...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2016, 21:52
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,771,787
Posted By XA290

I'm guessing you never worked your way up through...

I'm guessing you never worked your way up through the ACO gliding world. However, the "long skinny wings" as you put it, comes from cost effectiveness. As I'm sure you are aware, the vast majority of...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2015, 10:41
Replies: 2,913
Views: 970,035
Posted By XA290

Fareastdriver Don't worry because as soon as...

Fareastdriver

Don't worry because as soon as you turn on the battery big round dials appear. Not a strip gauge in sight. It's like a glass cockpit but ....

Apparently Sikorsky did their market...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2014, 20:26
Replies: 15
Views: 4,644
Posted By XA290

212 Glad to see you're maintaining...

212


Glad to see you're maintaining standards Old Bean :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2013, 11:53
Replies: 3
Views: 1,990
Posted By XA290

100 Years ago today.

On this day 100 years ago British military aviation experienced its first fatality.

Lt Desmond Arthur of the newly formed Royal Flying Corps fell to his death near LunanBay when the BE.2 aircraft...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2013, 15:16
Replies: 9
Views: 3,265
Posted By XA290

As a lad I used to visit 8 Squadron at...

As a lad I used to visit 8 Squadron at Lossiemouth and see some of these machines just after a major. I have to say, the paint job here looks as good as anything the guys at Lossie would roll out.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2013, 09:07
Replies: 38
Views: 12,124
Posted By XA290

Re-branding often works well after a spot of...

Re-branding often works well after a spot of bother. It certainly worked for the nuclear power station at Windscale. Who?
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jan 2013, 20:13
Replies: 27
Views: 5,267
Posted By XA290

I flew the S61 for Bristow between 1990 and 2002...

I flew the S61 for Bristow between 1990 and 2002 and the AFCS was always OFF when on the ground. It was disengaged immediately you lowered the collective on landing. A possible exception would be if...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Oct 2012, 23:00
Replies: 4
Views: 2,481
Posted By XA290

I was up on Ben Macdui yesterday and took this...

I was up on Ben Macdui yesterday and took this picture of one of the Anson's Cheetah engines. Winter comes early in these parts :ok:


http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss319/xa290/P1000285.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Apr 2012, 18:32
Replies: 46
Views: 11,602
Posted By XA290

Nobody has a sense of fun these days and...

Nobody has a sense of fun these days and everything has to be taken so seriously :rolleyes:

I remember on a certain SAR flight not too far to the south west of Sumburgh where we used to pick up...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2012, 11:20
Replies: 479
Views: 84,125
Posted By XA290

Separating Scotland from the rest of the UK will...

Separating Scotland from the rest of the UK will cost a staggering amount of money when you consider all aspects that will have to be created or taken on by the new Scottish state. A considerable...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Sep 2011, 20:33
Replies: 238
Views: 162,241
Posted By XA290

Some fantastic pics there. But do you know...

Some fantastic pics there.

But do you know why Alan Elphinstone is wearing his goon suit to the Christmas lunch?

XA
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2011, 00:55
Replies: 32
Views: 8,677
Posted By XA290

I see the Nimrod on the gate at Kinloss has gone....

I see the Nimrod on the gate at Kinloss has gone.

Does anyone know what has happened to it?
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2011, 09:16
Replies: 40
Views: 11,141
Posted By XA290

It was indeed two, not four ...

It was indeed two, not four


http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss319/xa290/8screws.jpg?t=1305278079

XA
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2011, 13:24
Replies: 72
Views: 28,819
Posted By XA290

During the summer of 1985 I was a staff cadet...

During the summer of 1985 I was a staff cadet with the 12 AEF detachment at Kinloss. The job involved strapping cadets into parachutes and Chipmunks, un-strapping them, removing full sick bags and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2010, 18:47
Replies: 1,274
Views: 652,215
Posted By XA290

Some very interesting pictures of the cockpit of...

Some very interesting pictures of the cockpit of XE799 being restored.

When I saw the picture of the back panel of the front seat I was suddenly reminded of a very early lesson in the principals...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2010, 11:56
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,691,166
Posted By XA290

HP 11 ...

HP 11

http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss319/xa290/HP11.jpg?t=1268913158
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