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Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2016, 20:08
Replies: 214
Views: 161,214
Posted By ppng

Today's teaser: which senior technical manager of...

Today's teaser: which senior technical manager of a major operator trying to win a contract in the UK with the 189 has described it in public as a "pig wearing lipstick"? :D
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2012, 22:40
Replies: 14
Views: 2,726
Posted By ppng

Could you "tour" on a two-week on, two-week off...

Could you "tour" on a two-week on, two-week off roster? If so, call CHC Australia in Perth and live wherever you want. :D
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2011, 15:16
Replies: 61
Views: 25,018
Posted By ppng

Niether of the pilots nor the engineer are British

Niether of the pilots nor the engineer are British
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2011, 05:46
Replies: 12
Views: 2,862
Posted By ppng

Thumbs down A lot of years ago a guy I worked with tried to...

A lot of years ago a guy I worked with tried to rescue someone and it all went horribly wrong. He died, but his insurance company refused to pay out because they said he was doing something that he...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2011, 20:33
Replies: 32
Views: 14,514
Posted By ppng

Left L/G collapsed, aircraft rolled over, no-one...

Left L/G collapsed, aircraft rolled over, no-one hurt - end of story.
:ugh:
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2011, 11:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,757
Posted By ppng

Sorry Variable Load, but you are wrong this time...

Sorry Variable Load, but you are wrong this time - the issues were entirely to do with local politics between ACN and CHC.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2010, 21:36
Replies: 95
Views: 40,165
Posted By ppng

Shell guy You say that "nearly 6 years ago"...

Shell guy
You say that "nearly 6 years ago" Shell started 7/7=1 and that led to Eurocopter developing the EC225? The 225 was approved by EASA in 2004 and so was in development for many years before...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2010, 20:30
Replies: 39
Views: 23,407
Posted By ppng

Personally I don't care whether it is spelled...

Personally I don't care whether it is spelled "heli" or "helo", but "spelt" is a type of flour
:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2009, 23:31
Replies: 58
Views: 10,143
Posted By ppng

Bladestrike spoke about "icing-kit-on-full ILS's...

Bladestrike spoke about "icing-kit-on-full ILS's in full-on blizzards with tower calling 1/8th and 100 with 80 knots quartering headwinds"

I expected Diddums (sorry, Ground Flight) to comment on...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2009, 23:38
Replies: 58
Views: 10,143
Posted By ppng

So, P1 says that because the weather in Halifax...

So, P1 says that because the weather in Halifax yesterday was way better than Aberdeen has been recently my comments are crap? Could it be that you misunderstood my post P1? The fact is that the guys...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2009, 23:58
Replies: 58
Views: 10,143
Posted By ppng

Ground Fight said "this weather is a bit extreme"...

Ground Fight said "this weather is a bit extreme" so let's stay home under the duvet - so much for the reputation of North Sea pilots!

Aw, Didddums

Look back at the TAF and METAR for the local...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2009, 15:06
Replies: 284
Views: 155,591
Posted By ppng

Go to the Eurocopter website for close-up footage...

Go to the Eurocopter website for close-up footage of the 175 performing for the cameras today.

And some other Eurocopter stuff (anyone looped an S-92 on camera Nick?)

The 175 has Pratt &...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Nov 2009, 20:20
Replies: 64
Views: 31,819
Posted By ppng

CHC is owned by Investment Bankers and the...

CHC is owned by Investment Bankers and the reality, of course, is that every part of the company is for sale and everything will be sold over the next few years. First Reserve have said as much and...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jul 2009, 23:08
Replies: 8
Views: 4,344
Posted By ppng

She is also a fully qualified and experienced SAR...

She is also a fully qualified and experienced SAR Commander.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2009, 22:12
Replies: 21
Views: 6,628
Posted By ppng

On the '76, at about 200lb to go to whatever fuel...

On the '76, at about 200lb to go to whatever fuel state I wanted (which was not always topped off - and that can be even more important when you are limited by payload) I used to "hang" my hand out...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2009, 17:50
Replies: 12
Views: 1,732
Posted By ppng

CASA vs. Industry

I see that CASA are recruiting. How does AUD$116K compare with the going rate for an experienced IFR heavy twin driver in the Oz commercial world?
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jun 2009, 20:54
Replies: 25
Views: 6,310
Posted By ppng

Just get the aircraft onto the Oz Register, no...

Just get the aircraft onto the Oz Register, no matter who is flying. It will filter down eventually.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2009, 21:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,846
Posted By ppng

Then why not just ask your colleagues? Whether...

Then why not just ask your colleagues? Whether they are SAR or crew change they will be talking to friends in other companies and will know the score.
What is your agenda on this?
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2009, 08:54
Replies: 524
Views: 227,073
Posted By ppng

They only have about 20% of the epicyclic module,...

They only have about 20% of the epicyclic module, which is where the failure is believed to have started
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2009, 16:33
Replies: 524
Views: 227,073
Posted By ppng

OK, for our "nervous offshore workers", let's...

OK, for our "nervous offshore workers", let's tell it like it is.

We don't have the details yet but everyone believes that the mechanical failure in this case was the Main Gearbox (MGB) and it is...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2009, 22:36
Replies: 73
Views: 51,190
Posted By ppng

Don't quote me, but I think there is a UK...

Don't quote me, but I think there is a UK definition of Icing Conditions as "flight in visible moisture with an OAT of 0C or less, with a visibility of 1km or less".
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2008, 17:56
Replies: 38
Views: 5,763
Posted By ppng

At some point you will all discover that the size...

At some point you will all discover that the size of your pension is a significant consideration. Have fun in the meantime, but eventually it all comes down to the cash you will have (or not) when...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2008, 11:15
Replies: 45
Views: 7,838
Posted By ppng

How deep do you want? "Rotary-Wing...

How deep do you want?

"Rotary-Wing Aerodynamics" by Stepnieweski & Keys

ISBN 0-486-64647-5
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2008, 22:00
Replies: 1,404
Views: 263,538
Posted By ppng

I don't remember why, but once I read a piece of...

I don't remember why, but once I read a piece of paper that said it was the Official Secrets Act and then I signed a piece of paper and a Big Man smiled at me. It was not a nice smile.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2008, 21:30
Replies: 1,404
Views: 263,538
Posted By ppng

jungly, so why the pseudonym? Presumably you are...

jungly, so why the pseudonym? Presumably you are easily identifiable by those who know you and I guess that means your employer and contractor/s know who you are on this forum - would it not be...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Sep 2008, 06:53
Replies: 177
Views: 35,388
Posted By ppng

Provided he's not as big a w@nker as his uncle, I...

Provided he's not as big a w@nker as his uncle, I reckon we should give the lad a chance to prove himself. I say stand or fall on your own merit whomever you are.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2008, 19:42
Replies: 35
Views: 4,773
Posted By ppng

The reason you need to identify any beacon before...

The reason you need to identify any beacon before using it is that you may die otherwise. In the beginning there were no rules, but they were developed after identifying the causes of fatal accidents...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2007, 13:27
Replies: 278
Views: 73,824
Posted By ppng

A work colleague suffered significant discomfort...

A work colleague suffered significant discomfort and loss of vision for three days after a "pen laser" reflected off a shiny surface and struck his eye.

No myth there Mr Lappos - I witnessed the...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2007, 22:27
Replies: 16
Views: 3,757
Posted By ppng

Grrr Just arrived to pick up a Marine Pilot from the...

Just arrived to pick up a Marine Pilot from the deck of a tanker bound for Japan when the engine stopped - and there was no way the boat was turning back!
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2007, 19:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,267
Posted By ppng

If you are even thinking about doing any of this,...

If you are even thinking about doing any of this, get another job.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2007, 22:43
Replies: 25
Views: 4,626
Posted By ppng

Actually, I'm sure it was me.

Actually, I'm sure it was me.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2006, 23:46
Replies: 87
Views: 30,306
Posted By ppng

This seems to have gone very quiet, very quickly....

This seems to have gone very quiet, very quickly. Does anyone have the skinny on what really happened?
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2006, 19:15
Replies: 44
Views: 12,010
Posted By ppng

CHC have had several "strikes" on their L2s in...

CHC have had several "strikes" on their L2s in Aberdeen - mostly the a/c didn't "blink" in flight, despite some serious damage. Someone may have pictures.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2006, 19:05
Replies: 9
Views: 2,339
Posted By ppng

Thumbs up Excrewingbod Ignore them - thanks anyway.

Excrewingbod
Ignore them - thanks anyway.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2006, 23:48
Replies: 2,002
Views: 664,669
Posted By ppng

Nick, from what I have read, the philosophy of...

Nick, from what I have read, the philosophy of "if it looks nice, it'll fly nice" was almost part of the curriculum in Aircraft Design 101.
What happened?
P.S. I have flown the beast, and it was...
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