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Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2014, 06:50
Replies: 197
Views: 63,292
Posted By Offshorebear

As of 1st June we go from 6 flights a week with...

As of 1st June we go from 6 flights a week with max 19 pax each way to 8 flights a week with max 13 pax each way so still move 10 pax less despite the increased flying hours.

No idea what the...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2014, 12:38
Replies: 12
Views: 3,106
Posted By Offshorebear

And are decommisioning where it is parked...

And are decommisioning where it is parked offshore ...........:(
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2013, 08:38
Replies: 48
Views: 29,784
Posted By Offshorebear

Why the sudden spat at the Oilies ? In the...

Why the sudden spat at the Oilies ?

In the previous North Sea Ditching thread we seemed to manage and build a mutual respect between Pilots / Passengers.

Can you not see that there are bound...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2013, 14:52
Replies: 1
Views: 1,957
Posted By Offshorebear

Bond SAR Gallantry Award

Vos Sailor North Sea rescue: Four helicopter crew honoured

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/70156000/jpg/_70156472_vossailorhelicoptercrew.jpg Nick Smalley, Graham Stein, Andrew Cowx and...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2013, 09:49
Replies: 2,609
Views: 874,491
Posted By Offshorebear

Been watching from the sidelines as this thread...

Been watching from the sidelines as this thread has gone from initial shock to burn the Puma hysteria to how dare the bears question our professionalism to finally get to ok, we each appreciate each...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2013, 19:03
Replies: 649
Views: 207,138
Posted By Offshorebear

HSSG - Townhall Meeting - Morning Session ...

HSSG - Townhall Meeting - Morning Session

Wed 31st July
Time

9.30 AM until 12.00 PM
Venue

Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8BL
Details
Forum: Rotorheads
14th May 2013, 16:59
Replies: 994
Views: 294,455
Posted By Offshorebear

Step Change latest ; Eurocopter has...

Step Change latest ;

Eurocopter has recreated the conditions for cracks to occur in the main gearbox vertical shaft. The crack propagation rate has also been verified using bench testing on eight...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2013, 15:27
Replies: 309
Views: 141,268
Posted By Offshorebear

They do now but that was not always the case,...

They do now but that was not always the case, IIRC it only changed about 2005 or so ............
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2013, 19:49
Replies: 309
Views: 141,268
Posted By Offshorebear

How did we get away with using standard weights...

How did we get away with using standard weights for all those years, was it not something like 89kg
when the bulk were at least 10kg over that for starters ?
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2013, 06:34
Replies: 309
Views: 141,268
Posted By Offshorebear

Headline news - 'Fat, overpaid oil workers...

Headline news - 'Fat, overpaid oil workers overstressing helicopter gearboxes'

There you go - it's all the bears in the back's fault, job done :eek::eek::eek:
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2013, 18:34
Replies: 309
Views: 141,268
Posted By Offshorebear

You ever tried sitting in the back of an L2 or...

You ever tried sitting in the back of an L2 or 225 for two hours + more like one seat for two pax :(:(:(
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2013, 08:21
Replies: 309
Views: 141,268
Posted By Offshorebear

In a word (or three actually) Disability...

In a word (or three actually) Disability Discrimination Act

O&G UK examining Doctors wary of refusing a Medical Cert due to patient being too fat, BMI over 40 then get the 'you must lose weight'...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2013, 19:59
Replies: 994
Views: 294,455
Posted By Offshorebear

How long do you guys realistically think it will...

How long do you guys realistically think it will be before the 225's carry passengers again (over water)

What would be the process to get new shaft designed, tested and the aircraft certified...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2013, 06:24
Replies: 15
Views: 3,426
Posted By Offshorebear

Fully appreciate that you SAR boys love and are...

Fully appreciate that you SAR boys love and are trained for 'sporty' rescues but IMO to be called out for that in those conditions is mad.

People don't die of broken arms (even compound ones)...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2013, 15:13
Replies: 15
Views: 3,426
Posted By Offshorebear

Absolute madness if it was only a broken arm he...

Absolute madness if it was only a broken arm he had sustained, didn't look particularly unwell otherwise ..............
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2012, 08:46
Replies: 994
Views: 294,455
Posted By Offshorebear

Was there any history of gearbox problems on...

Was there any history of gearbox problems on Super Pumas / 225's prior to the 85N tragedy ?

Would seem odd that it has just become prevelant in last three years or am I being a bit oversimplistic...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2012, 19:05
Replies: 994
Views: 294,455
Posted By Offshorebear

Wonder how much it cost to spot charter that...

Wonder how much it cost to spot charter that vessel - or can they claim salvage rights (or ransom) on the helicopter ? :)
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jun 2009, 13:24
Replies: 497
Views: 154,250
Posted By Offshorebear

Is it just me or does it sound kind of daft that...

Is it just me or does it sound kind of daft that in a potentialy extreme situation you're expected to remember to pull up the aerial in a state of the art piece of emergency equipment :eek:
Forum: Rotorheads
20th May 2009, 15:49
Replies: 51
Views: 9,985
Posted By Offshorebear

When Jigsaw was first envisaged it was sold to...

When Jigsaw was first envisaged it was sold to the troops as 'a better way of rescue & recovery' which, when you compare it to some of what was in place at the time was true, I mean when chosing...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2009, 06:05
Replies: 51
Views: 9,985
Posted By Offshorebear

The 'fact' part was that I at least understand...

The 'fact' part was that I at least understand how the Jigsaw system works, my 'opinion' was what may have happened on this particular occasion.

Unless you were directly involved at the time then...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2009, 18:35
Replies: 51
Views: 9,985
Posted By Offshorebear

Solely job preservation in the event of someone...

Solely job preservation in the event of someone thinking it was company sensitive information :ok:

I still stand by my opinion that the situation was nothing more sinister than not wanting to...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th May 2009, 08:57
Replies: 14
Views: 2,562
Posted By Offshorebear

BG take over the North Everest & Lomond platforms...

BG take over the North Everest & Lomond platforms from BP as of 1st July so that's another 3 flights a week as well as the existing Armada flights in CNS that they have already.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2009, 16:56
Replies: 57
Views: 14,358
Posted By Offshorebear

BP back to Bond .......

BP will resume crew change operations with Bond Offshore Helicopters commencing Monday 18th May
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