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Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2024, 22:57
Replies: 9
Views: 1,419
Posted By jimf671

With new clutch designs, angle tolerances, cable...

With new clutch designs, angle tolerances, cable designs and cable materials, some older concerns may no longer be relevant.

(Takes cover.:))
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2024, 12:49
Replies: 8
Views: 2,484
Posted By jimf671

No kidding. :rolleyes:

No kidding. :rolleyes:
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Apr 2024, 18:28
Replies: 15
Views: 3,891
Posted By jimf671

The core principal of Lockheed Martin business...

The core principal of Lockheed Martin business operations is that they will shout, "Jump!" and governments will ask, "How high?" Everything else is barely relevant detail.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Apr 2024, 13:42
Replies: 23
Views: 4,599
Posted By jimf671

If my recent experiences are anything to go by,...

If my recent experiences are anything to go by, yes, definitely. We are in 'failed state' territory.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2024, 23:40
Replies: 44
Views: 7,787
Posted By jimf671

The 225 is only cramped when things are going...

The 225 is only cramped when things are going well. When things are going very badly, there are two enormous doors and lots of very big escape windows.

The 92 is not so cramped when things are...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2024, 14:04
Replies: 44
Views: 7,787
Posted By jimf671

Well that might be connected with the H225 number...

Well that might be connected with the H225 number with the back-up lube system being 52 minutes and the S-92 number before alleviations being 11 minutes. And yes, there is a like-for-like issue...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2024, 13:39
Replies: 23
Views: 4,599
Posted By jimf671

Good try.

Good try.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Mar 2024, 14:13
Replies: 44
Views: 7,787
Posted By jimf671

H225 was always my favourite ride offshore....

H225 was always my favourite ride offshore. Smooth ride, long MGB run-dry time, good (and proven!) flotation performance. huge escape windows, good view of the instruments from the right aisle seat...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2024, 12:42
Replies: 134
Views: 57,657
Posted By jimf671

On the basis of the decision made previously by...

On the basis of the decision made previously by the court regarding the continuation of a vital public safety service, and the scarcity of options available, might CHC be exposing itself to potential...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2024, 13:59
Replies: 150
Views: 76,030
Posted By jimf671

Yes. The difference between design for...

Yes. The difference between design for compression and design for tension ably demonstrated?
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2024, 12:34
Replies: 150
Views: 76,030
Posted By jimf671

It's a Sikorsky. Teflon helicopter company.

It's a Sikorsky. Teflon helicopter company.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2024, 12:15
Replies: 3
Views: 1,129
Posted By jimf671

RAF MRS were active in Scotland in 1994 with both...

RAF MRS were active in Scotland in 1994 with both RAF Kinloss MRT (c/s Alpine Kilo) (now RAF Lossiemouth MRT) and RAF Leuchars MRT (c/s Alpine Lima)(disbanded 2013). SAR helicopters of 22 Sqn had...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2024, 19:33
Replies: 150
Views: 76,030
Posted By jimf671

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/900x439/a_39d6dd139e4beff5e36901df0cb68393ee178c31.jpg

Starboard undercarriage leg visible in this lift from the water. The label on the front of...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2024, 03:31
Replies: 150
Views: 76,030
Posted By jimf671

AND ... 92-0169 was built from Day 1 as a SAR...

AND ...
92-0169 was built from Day 1 as a SAR aircraft for BHL on the UK's GAP-SAR contract 2013-2017 (G-MCGC at Sumburgh). Therefore it is equipped with SAR automation.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2024, 11:38
Replies: 18
Views: 2,940
Posted By jimf671

And if just one combination of settings is...

And if just one combination of settings is omitted from the training then that is the hole that somebody will fall down.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jan 2024, 17:56
Replies: 134
Views: 57,657
Posted By jimf671

G-OENC was the last of the standard crew change...

G-OENC was the last of the standard crew change AW189 in Bristow's UK fleet and was converted to SAR variant for the Kustwacht-NL contract at Den Helder & Midden Zeeland. As notified nearby by...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2024, 00:04
Replies: 5
Views: 3,026
Posted By jimf671

I don't know in this case but there does appear...

I don't know in this case but there does appear to be a constant battle between civilisation and the American way of life. :rolleyes:
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2024, 21:54
Replies: 14
Views: 4,457
Posted By jimf671

OK, so now I understand why none of these are...

OK, so now I understand why none of these are stationed in Scotland. :rolleyes:
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jan 2024, 23:20
Replies: 134
Views: 57,657
Posted By jimf671

Reports are coming in that loss of sense of...

Reports are coming in that loss of sense of humour has only been occuring in the Senate.
Rescuing Santa
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2023, 14:39
Replies: 134
Views: 57,657
Posted By jimf671

Air Corps mafia still at it. The idea that they...

Air Corps mafia still at it. The idea that they question Bristows delivery record but not the Air Corps' is nuts!

CHC transitioned-in a decade ago presumably knowing (but perhaps not fully...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2023, 01:02
Replies: 134
Views: 57,657
Posted By jimf671

Value: €670mn +23% VAT Govt press release...

Value: €670mn +23% VAT

Govt press release states 6 x AW189 but court case reveals only 5 x AW189 to be ordered, so where do we think the sixth aircraft is coming from?

Bristow at Dyce tried...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2023, 14:33
Replies: 199
Views: 75,375
Posted By jimf671

The words "too prescriptive" or "overly...

The words "too prescriptive" or "overly prescriptive" were used many times is the UKSAR2G process. So many good ideas emerged. Did somebody forget to take minutes?

For the current UKSAR2015/26...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2023, 21:05
Replies: 75
Views: 34,703
Posted By jimf671

This is more than a middle management matter...

This is more than a middle management matter involving rewriting a couple of policies that will be filed and never seen again. It is a top level matter about resources and how safe we want our...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2023, 17:49
Replies: 199
Views: 75,375
Posted By jimf671

That is what the MCA's online modelling software...

That is what the MCA's online modelling software provided during the bid process. :cool:
...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2023, 16:27
Replies: 199
Views: 75,375
Posted By jimf671

In the draught SSUN for the UKSAR2G contract, the...

In the draught SSUN for the UKSAR2G contract, the "Measure of Effectiveness (Threshold)" for readiness is the same as the current state, being as follows.
"Lot 1, Lot 2 (Helicopter): 15 Minutes...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2023, 15:14
Replies: 12
Views: 3,133
Posted By jimf671

What I believe may have changed in recent times...

What I believe may have changed in recent times is that helicopter downwash has become more powerful and concentrated, and canopy design has advanced considerably. So you have a greater instigating...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2023, 16:02
Replies: 12
Views: 3,133
Posted By jimf671

Having visited this subject along with Aircom...

Having visited this subject along with Aircom delegates at ICAR2022, I was interested to find this video on Youtube yesterday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8XvaQjeDPY
which tells the story of...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Sep 2023, 16:33
Replies: 134
Views: 57,657
Posted By jimf671

Oh the stress, the stress, of brand new latest...

Oh the stress, the stress, of brand new latest spec aircraft, new type rating, being able to see where you're going with NVG, and real top cover. The poor dears. How ever will they manage? :rolleyes:
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Sep 2023, 16:07
Replies: 134
Views: 57,657
Posted By jimf671

The final number was 78.

The final number was 78.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2023, 16:35
Replies: 17
Views: 3,029
Posted By jimf671

There has been progressively more interest in...

There has been progressively more interest in this subject and other downwash issues at the ICAR Air Commission and related matters appear to be cropping up locally.

IIRC, at the 2012 Congress,...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2023, 03:32
Replies: 134
Views: 57,657
Posted By jimf671

Could have been worse. The original S-92 design...

Could have been worse. The original S-92 design had to be lengthened to get that door width and could never have been a SAR tool if that original design had survived. It is worth remembering that a...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2023, 19:09
Replies: 134
Views: 57,657
Posted By jimf671

There. Fixed that for you Crab. A shameful...

There. Fixed that for you Crab.

A shameful episode.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2023, 14:10
Replies: 18
Views: 8,862
Posted By jimf671

Nearly 15 minutes of fame in Ep.11, from...

Nearly 15 minutes of fame in Ep.11, from 02:50:00, which was my first callout.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2023, 02:13
Replies: 60
Views: 13,595
Posted By jimf671

What he said!

What he said!
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2023, 01:58
Replies: 60
Views: 13,595
Posted By jimf671

AW101 To me, AW101 usefulness in SAR is mainly...

AW101
To me, AW101 usefulness in SAR is mainly about HUGE distances and that is why they are in Canada and Portugal. It's in Norway solely because of the governments insistence on the ability to...
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