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Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Apr 2024, 13:12
Replies: 1,304
Views: 595,375
Posted By Sir Cumference

I am having a look at a used L3. One of the MR...

I am having a look at a used L3. One of the MR blades is almost out of time. Are used blades available and do they have to be ''matched''. Sorry for the maybe stupid question but I would rather be in...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Mar 2007, 08:53
Replies: 36
NAC
Views: 5,054
Posted By Sir Cumference

Thanks for answering on my behalf, Balmy. You...

Thanks for answering on my behalf, Balmy. You summed it up with



P4s, for the record I am not Patches whoever that may be, secondly my comments about RL were simply that he ran the contracts...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Feb 2007, 11:52
Replies: 36
NAC
Views: 5,054
Posted By Sir Cumference

You obviously missed this part of my post: ...

You obviously missed this part of my post:



Good Luck!!
Forum: African Aviation
27th Feb 2007, 11:05
Replies: 36
NAC
Views: 5,054
Posted By Sir Cumference

Balmy you and I are on the same page!! ...

Balmy you and I are on the same page!!

Plane4sale, what disturbs me is that it appears that you work for NAC whilst stoking the fires here for all it is worth! If you have a problem, get out from...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Feb 2007, 09:52
Replies: 36
NAC
Views: 5,054
Posted By Sir Cumference

As a contract pilot, there are certain downsides....

As a contract pilot, there are certain downsides. You get paid a lot more money than the guys back home and the reason for that is that you work in less than desirable conditions, you do not sleep in...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Feb 2007, 08:55
Replies: 31
Views: 4,985
Posted By Sir Cumference

I understand that the Captain went to the CAA...

I understand that the Captain went to the CAA yesterday and had a 'pleasant' conversation. Long and short, it will not happen. I thank that the Captain has gracefully stepped down and agreed not to...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Feb 2007, 12:41
Replies: 31
Views: 4,985
Posted By Sir Cumference

Tiger Bob, for the record, I have it on first...

Tiger Bob, for the record, I have it on first hand account that the Captain submitted to the CAA full details of the aircraft ACN which at its heaviest weight for the flight to Riyadh would have been...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Feb 2007, 13:47
Replies: 31
Views: 4,985
Posted By Sir Cumference

The aircraft has been put to bed at Polokwane and...

The aircraft has been put to bed at Polokwane and that is where it is apparently going to stay till departure for the next destination. Crew are on their way to Pilanesberg by bus. I am told by el...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Jan 2007, 07:06
Replies: 11
Views: 1,397
Posted By Sir Cumference

I guess that is exactly the problem, quality...

I guess that is exactly the problem, quality control! My earlier mention about paint related to adhesion and to striping. I was aware of a Citation V that arrived in SA brand new some years ago and...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jan 2007, 12:53
Replies: 11
Views: 1,397
Posted By Sir Cumference

Cannot understand why that would be? Have found...

Cannot understand why that would be? Have found in the past that paint quality etc leave a lot to be desired when compared to machines that are older but the rest is pretty much the same. What...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Dec 2006, 06:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,500
Posted By Sir Cumference

Brett Kebble Revelation

Read in todays news that Agliotti asserts that Brett Kebble had planned an 'assisted suicide'. His initial plan was for BK to send his pilot a drink during a flight into which he had placed a tablet...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jul 2006, 15:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,683
Posted By Sir Cumference

I know that the A109 is used and is very...

I know that the A109 is used and is very successful. The 902 was used in Shanghai but was involved in an accident. That is the only 902 that I am aware of flying the mission. Tail rotor authority is...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Jul 2006, 13:00
Replies: 46
Views: 7,857
Posted By Sir Cumference

I have often asked if there is such a thing as a...

I have often asked if there is such a thing as a King Air with working fuel guages!!

SC
Forum: African Aviation
6th Jul 2006, 09:19
Replies: 70
Views: 10,278
Posted By Sir Cumference

Gentlemen and possibly ladies, if you can't stand...

Gentlemen and possibly ladies, if you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen! It is easy to sit back on these forums slating NAC and others and it really easy to be continually negative BUT NAC...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Jun 2006, 10:26
Replies: 54
Views: 7,429
Posted By Sir Cumference

Gents and Dark Falcon. I am confused! :confused:...

Gents and Dark Falcon. I am confused! :confused: On this site, there are many accolades for RL and I fully agree. Nice guy and he has built a tidy business for NAC. What confuses me is that despite...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Jun 2006, 08:26
Replies: 19
Views: 1,714
Posted By Sir Cumference

A whole batch of the major constuction companies...

A whole batch of the major constuction companies in SA are getting together to do the project. Rumour is that it will be started in March 2007 with a 30 month time line, thereafter commissioning and...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Apr 2006, 08:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,388
Posted By Sir Cumference

Dave Avnit, Norse Air Balmoral! SC

Dave Avnit, Norse Air Balmoral!

SC
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Apr 2006, 10:14
Replies: 1
Views: 1,559
Posted By Sir Cumference

Question Helicopter off ship in Aus??

I heard a rumour of a helicopter that was shut down on board a vessel in Gladstone Australia (?) in bad weather. When the crew went on deck to fire up, the helo was missing! Anybody have any gen??
...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Apr 2006, 10:11
Replies: 62
Views: 30,551
Posted By Sir Cumference

Another word of advice (2 cents worth) is to...

Another word of advice (2 cents worth) is to stick to the manufacturer's scheme. Go to the Bell website and have a look at the latest schemes. The reason for this is that you can take a fairly old...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Apr 2006, 15:07
Replies: 25
Views: 3,489
Posted By Sir Cumference

I read elsewhere that the facts are as follows:...

I read elsewhere that the facts are as follows: There are only four refineries in the world producing Avgas. Two in the USA and two in SA. SA normally export the majority of the refined Avgas for the...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Mar 2006, 08:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,196
Posted By Sir Cumference

Interestingly enough, I heard the other day that...

Interestingly enough, I heard the other day that there are only four!! refineries in the world that produce Avgas. Two of these are in SA and these normally export the product to the world. The other...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Mar 2006, 07:23
Replies: 7
Views: 2,418
Posted By Sir Cumference

Sad to see Nick go. He certailnly dodged a bullet...

Sad to see Nick go. He certailnly dodged a bullet in the Lanseria prang! His contribution to aviation in SA was great. RIP!

SC
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2006, 11:25
Replies: 700
Views: 288,126
Posted By Sir Cumference

The A109 Power should have DOC's in the region of...

The A109 Power should have DOC's in the region of $600 per hour.

SC
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Mar 2006, 08:52
Replies: 20
Views: 3,695
Posted By Sir Cumference

Angry It is like cheating at golf! Someone who cheats...

It is like cheating at golf! Someone who cheats in the logbook is likely to cheat elsewhere. I agree that they will be found out. The aviation industry is very small and in my view there is no space...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Mar 2006, 08:53
Replies: 66
Views: 16,582
Posted By Sir Cumference

I fully agree! This was something which was...

I fully agree! This was something which was unique. Most stunts have been done before. Well done, great pics and video.

SC
Forum: African Aviation
9th Mar 2006, 10:06
Replies: 66
Views: 16,582
Posted By Sir Cumference

Fact is it was planned, undertaken and if the...

Fact is it was planned, undertaken and if the pictures are real, they provide proof of a very successful and unique display!

I am led to believe that the program "Aviation Action Africa" the first...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Mar 2006, 09:50
Replies: 1
Views: 1,175
Posted By Sir Cumference

Puma down in pakistan

I hear that a Puma with SA crew went down today in Pakistan. It is reported that the crew have been moved to hospital. Any more details to be had?

Hopefully they will recover fully.

SC
Forum: African Aviation
28th Feb 2006, 06:54
Replies: 66
Views: 16,582
Posted By Sir Cumference

Well said J3ST3R. SC

Well said J3ST3R.

SC
Forum: African Aviation
24th Feb 2006, 09:13
Replies: 66
Views: 16,582
Posted By Sir Cumference

Ponter 41. If you prepare properly, rehearse and...

Ponter 41. If you prepare properly, rehearse and do all the sums and all of your homework, then you can perform stunts like the Flying Lions did.

Because Jurgis Karis (spelling) does a snap roll...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Feb 2006, 06:35
Replies: 19
Views: 2,630
Posted By Sir Cumference

As much as I would like to make a positive...

As much as I would like to make a positive comment, it simply is not possible! I cannot imagine how sidelined the current SAAF instructors feel. Just where is the SAAF going??!:confused:

We have...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Feb 2006, 10:52
Replies: 69
Views: 7,726
Posted By Sir Cumference

Any updates to this thread? SC:hmm:

Any updates to this thread?

SC:hmm:
Forum: African Aviation
1st Feb 2006, 06:03
Replies: 3
Views: 926
Posted By Sir Cumference

I love the aircraft, personally. I am aware of a...

I love the aircraft, personally. I am aware of a SAAF 208 en route to FACT and it picked up ice. The driver was unable to maintain level flight and the aircraft started descending in the soup with...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Jan 2006, 08:01
Replies: 18
Views: 1,488
Posted By Sir Cumference

Mystic Flyer I do not think that there is any...

Mystic Flyer I do not think that there is any level of sarcasm at all from 4HP. He is genuinely inviting us all to have our say and assuring us that the Prune really is anonymous!

This is...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Nov 2005, 07:13
Replies: 19
Views: 1,714
Posted By Sir Cumference

This subject has made me mad over a long time...

This subject has made me mad over a long time now. Politicians have said that build the airport and the tourists will come. I have never travelled to a destination anywhere in the world because they...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Oct 2005, 07:49
Replies: 25
Views: 4,573
Posted By Sir Cumference

I seem to remember some tie up with this aircraft...

I seem to remember some tie up with this aircraft and the Russian series of 'Survivor' being shot in the St Lucia Area at the moment. Might be wrong though. Still does not explain the questions...
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