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Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2024, 06:04
Replies: 69
Views: 6,892
Posted By SLFMS

That would be a firm no thanks from me. ...

That would be a firm no thanks from me.

Instructing VRS, one thing I learnt is how unpredictable it is sometimes you couldn’t find it sometime you flirt with it and other times you got a hell of a...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2024, 00:40
Replies: 42
Views: 7,563
Posted By SLFMS

I know it’s a pipe dream but I would like to see...

I know it’s a pipe dream but I would like to see some accountability in the decision makers that went with the MRH 90.
We have Tiger = flop Seasprite = flop. It’s literally half the helicopters...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2024, 03:37
Replies: 148
Views: 26,319
Posted By SLFMS

Damn it, I just transferred $8000 to an account...

Damn it, I just transferred $8000 to an account so I could collect my lottery winnings. I haven’t heard from them since the transfer it must have been this banker flying to get my winings.

How am...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2024, 12:14
Replies: 10
Views: 2,861
Posted By SLFMS

Even if he had managed to fly away transiting low...

Even if he had managed to fly away transiting low over the buildings with all of the debris on top was a death wish.
One of those tarps, buckets, chipboards going into the main or tail was going to...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2023, 04:06
Replies: 58
Views: 8,282
Posted By SLFMS

Pticka I’ll be blunt but please don’t take...

Pticka

I’ll be blunt but please don’t take offence as that’s not the intent.
I think there is something inherently arrogant about your plan, and your perceived ability to solve the many real...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2023, 13:00
Replies: 19
Views: 3,517
Posted By SLFMS

I’m with “Righty” on this. Human life and...

I’m with “Righty” on this.

Human life and prosperity is much more important than emissions. Therein lays the problem, people of the Green persuasion think the “planet” is more important than...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2023, 07:54
Replies: 59
Views: 12,404
Posted By SLFMS

I’m not really familiar with the 350 but know...

I’m not really familiar with the 350 but know it’s susceptible to Jack stall. I don’t know enough about that to comment.
When watching my initial thought was it’s retreating blade stall, he’s...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2023, 00:20
Replies: 16
Views: 1,990
Posted By SLFMS

I think you may be overthinking it. Simply put...

I think you may be overthinking it. Simply put more fuel = hotter.

there’s a lot going on in the engine, for one higher N1/Ng will mean higher intake temp.
Also primary combustion uses only...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2023, 00:45
Replies: 190
Views: 51,571
Posted By SLFMS

[QUOTE=RVDT;11500710]Curious to see that...

[QUOTE=RVDT;11500710]Curious to see that procedure in the RFM - can you post a copy - wondering why you would be turning the fuel valve back on - which is all that FIRE push button does.

The...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2023, 03:05
Replies: 190
Views: 51,571
Posted By SLFMS

No not 109, perhaps inactive position would have...

No not 109, perhaps inactive position would have been better choice of words
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2023, 02:08
Replies: 190
Views: 51,571
Posted By SLFMS

It can be unexpected reasons. On the 412 pulling...

It can be unexpected reasons. On the 412 pulling the t handles shuts the fuel valve and energises the fire suppression system.
The procedure requires closing the throttle first, I used to think...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2023, 01:38
Replies: 21
Views: 4,906
Posted By SLFMS

There are two question one in the title one in...

There are two question one in the title one in the opening sentence. Which is safer? Which is safer for an engine failure. Which one are you asking? the product marketing will of course say...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2023, 00:50
Replies: 190
Views: 51,571
Posted By SLFMS

The other "classic" in the sim is - engine...

The other "classic" in the sim is - engine failure - FIRE indication on the remaining good engine - watch how many reach up to push the FIRE button without hesitation or thinking through the...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2023, 02:34
Replies: 190
Views: 51,571
Posted By SLFMS

Good post SASless

Good post SASless
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2023, 01:30
Replies: 15
Views: 3,132
Posted By SLFMS

I agree, where CVR recordings were once some what...

I agree, where CVR recordings were once some what sacred as a direct result of justifying and having Pilots accept CVR’s in the airlines. I think this is slowly eroding.

The release of the Irish...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2023, 06:09
Replies: 190
Views: 51,571
Posted By SLFMS

I’m not convinced decision based off if he knew...

I’m not convinced decision based off if he knew he was on fire or not is valid based off the radio calls or not landing immediately.

Aviate Navigate Communicate.

He had made an emergency call...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2023, 00:16
Replies: 190
Views: 51,571
Posted By SLFMS

No follows the RFM. You could debate if immediate...

No follows the RFM. You could debate if immediate actions are that or not. I know my view

Ass Ticket Job
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2023, 23:18
Replies: 190
Views: 51,571
Posted By SLFMS

While I agree Crab there was not a lot of time....

While I agree Crab there was not a lot of time. My company requires engine shut downs to be done from ECL(believe it or not Fire drills too……)Works great for a chip light perhaps not for an...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2023, 23:11
Replies: 190
Views: 51,571
Posted By SLFMS

Thanks RVDT I assumed it was required for IFR...

Thanks RVDT I assumed it was required for IFR certification, it should be….
That is the problem with the option, some guy in an office decides it hardly ever happens and the system costs a lot. “We...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2023, 13:02
Replies: 190
Views: 51,571
Posted By SLFMS

This was my initial thoughts too, engine failure...

This was my initial thoughts too, engine failure cause the fire. Seems most likely given engine failure was reported assuming that was correct
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2023, 10:28
Replies: 190
Views: 51,571
Posted By SLFMS

Isn’t the 135 IFR capable? I would have thought...

Isn’t the 135 IFR capable? I would have thought that would require fire suppression, or is that the point of the option?
It’s crazy it’s a choice.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2023, 00:10
Replies: 190
Views: 51,571
Posted By SLFMS

It will be interesting to read the Pilot...

It will be interesting to read the Pilot transcript. Watching the video after the tail boom failed the initial descent seems fairly low and appears he’s keeping the power on.
Once spinning you...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2023, 22:32
Replies: 190
Views: 51,571
Posted By SLFMS

Are you serious? What an aggressive comment,...

Are you serious? What an aggressive comment, further more you seem to have opened you mouth and removed all doubt.

I agree with Bellringers comment, Uncontained fire is land immediately. Assuming...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2023, 13:44
Replies: 1
Views: 1,349
Posted By SLFMS

Osprey down Tiwi Island, Darwin Australia

https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/rescue-mission-after-military-aircraft-crash/news-story/18ba6dd8937fdfb5deda5df647a1951b?amp
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2023, 00:02
Replies: 52
Views: 8,853
Posted By SLFMS

Shy lucky left rotten right is what I’ve always...

Shy lucky left rotten right is what I’ve always used too but not something that works well for French Helicopters….

Crab while the surface area is much larger so is the torque reaction on larger...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2023, 14:34
Replies: 52
Views: 8,853
Posted By SLFMS

Shy Torque that sounds like a good decision to me...

Shy Torque that sounds like a good decision to me re the fully loaded flights. I imagine brown pant moments were fairly common.

You’re right about the pedals not been at full deflection. I’ve...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2023, 03:36
Replies: 52
Views: 8,853
Posted By SLFMS

I understand the point made in reference to Sim...

I understand the point made in reference to Sim shortcomings. It’s obvious when you’re in the Sim when some modelling doesn’t feel right. Often I find comparison to rotor droop on auto entry vs...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2023, 09:47
Replies: 52
Views: 8,853
Posted By SLFMS

I wondered the same thing there was a little bit...

I wondered the same thing there was a little bit of left yaw that was quite quick just before the right. Possible it was from lowering the collective or from wandering pitch.

Pedal jams do not...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2023, 14:36
Replies: 9
Views: 1,909
Posted By SLFMS

I’m a little surprised they have gone 5 bladed I...

I’m a little surprised they have gone 5 bladed I would have thought that would increase cost. Should make for good performance though.
For an AW she’s a bit ugly.
Nice to see more in this class...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2023, 16:50
Replies: 39
Views: 12,421
Posted By SLFMS

It was a bit callous ET. While I don’t tend to...

It was a bit callous ET. While I don’t tend to feel sorry for real darwinians a tail rotor is a bit insidious and people just do not realise how much so. T/R’s have got enough experienced crew that...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jul 2023, 17:16
Replies: 63
Views: 21,076
Posted By SLFMS

I can’t help but wonder if they had put full boot...

I can’t help but wonder if they had put full boot in if the iPad would have broken or bent enough to give better control
That is of course assuming they didn’t. It’s certainly not to critique I’d...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jul 2023, 16:02
Replies: 68
Views: 32,970
Posted By SLFMS

Interesting I don’t know enough about those...

Interesting I don’t know enough about those forces to comment other than to say I’m surprised. It would be interesting to know the potential G values involved and how they separated injuries from the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jul 2023, 08:31
Replies: 68
Views: 32,970
Posted By SLFMS

[QUOTE=Hot and Hi;11460155]Another point:...

[QUOTE=Hot and Hi;11460155]Another point: According to the investigation the two pilots (or passengers, we don't know) were already fatally injured before the impact with the ground:

This is...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2023, 00:42
Replies: 14
Views: 1,964
Posted By SLFMS

I plead the 5th on the logic. The practice was a...

I plead the 5th on the logic. The practice was a widespread get out of jail card where I was working. It was halted rightfully so to, still you couldn’t argue that it worked.

Invariably when...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2023, 00:07
Replies: 14
Views: 1,964
Posted By SLFMS

Allegedly if you ran out of power on the 76 and...

Allegedly if you ran out of power on the 76 and were below 10400lbs. Beeping from 107 to 100 NR gave a nice torque/N1 boost if you were a bit short.
It was quite substantial, allegedly….

100% Nr...
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