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Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2013, 19:14
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,220,757
Posted By Big Duke 6

Judging from the google earth picture of the pub...

Judging from the google earth picture of the pub above, if he had to do an emergency landing at night while having a large work load the roof top might not be to dissimilar looking from the road or a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Aug 2013, 01:32
Replies: 0
Views: 1,717
Posted By Big Duke 6

Oxford Atpl CBT instrument needed

I'd like to swop my CBT met for instrument ?

Can do via Dropbox.

Anyone?
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2012, 13:47
Replies: 674
Views: 814,756
Posted By Big Duke 6

FYI saw this online. Link is at the bottom. ...

FYI saw this online. Link is at the bottom.



Ref no:
NI 0000319_9063
Title:
Helicopter Pilot, Aldergrove
Date last...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Nov 2012, 19:55
Replies: 35
Views: 7,050
Posted By Big Duke 6

just do it !

Having researched Heli flying & got my private license I have finally decided to go for it !
Had first flight in 2003 & knew I loved it, only possible to start in 2009. 5 hr round trip by car most...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
15th Oct 2012, 09:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,614
Posted By Big Duke 6

Thanks for your reply Flying Mechanic. ...

Thanks for your reply Flying Mechanic.

That's exactly where i want to get , pilot / Maintenance mechanic.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
14th Oct 2012, 10:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,614
Posted By Big Duke 6

Thanks Mccdatabase for you reply. To be...

Thanks Mccdatabase for you reply.

To be honest if i was in my current job for that long i probably wouldn't have to much good to say about it.

Sometimes in life we have to walk the walk if the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
13th Oct 2012, 11:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,614
Posted By Big Duke 6

Thanks The90'sAME, Appreciate your...

Thanks The90'sAME,

Appreciate your response..

I can get an apprenticeship alright, just want to make sure its the only real option there is before i give all up to start at the beginning !!
...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th Oct 2012, 09:37
Replies: 8
Views: 1,614
Posted By Big Duke 6

Hi Miles, Yes indeed , i have ear marked...

Hi Miles,

Yes indeed , i have ear marked that area many years down the line . First i have to get more experience.

What do people consider the best option for getting experience in maintenance,...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
11th Oct 2012, 21:02
Replies: 8
Views: 1,614
Posted By Big Duke 6

Advice after flight training to engineering !

I have a degree in mechanical engineering, 6 months experience in tech services Ryanair & 100total time flying helicopters.

I'm looking at options to get into maintenance and seeking advice.
...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
13th Sep 2012, 00:10
Replies: 9
Views: 2,585
Posted By Big Duke 6

note

Hi ,

I'd like to talk re the position. Please pm me or [email protected].

Regards
BD6
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Jul 2012, 09:04
Replies: 9
Views: 2,183
Posted By Big Duke 6

Aviation Architectural Design - Cool stuff..

Have you ever come across cool aviation themed designs for furniture ,restaurants, Houses, shops, etc..?

what would you like to have ?

check this spitfire chair, the body is made from a...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2012, 22:03
Replies: 138
Views: 24,222
Posted By Big Duke 6

My name is the call sign for the lead helicopter...

My name is the call sign for the lead helicopter in Apocalypse Now, scene where Duvall play's Wagner before the attack !!

"Big Duke 6 to Eagle Thrust 7 ,put on heading 270 ,assume attack...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2012, 20:40
Replies: 333
Views: 111,761
Posted By Big Duke 6

Fantastic post Hammerhead, should be gospel for...

Fantastic post Hammerhead, should be gospel for people !!

Helops, i would not consider flying off shore boring after 3/4 years , my end goal will be flying the S92 on SAR ops. Re-read point 3 on...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2012, 14:59
Replies: 333
Views: 111,761
Posted By Big Duke 6

Thanks Bravo, This was disappointing news...

Thanks Bravo,

This was disappointing news for my friend a recent I.R. graduate who never heard a word about it until recently. He would of went the Bristow route.
Now i have that option to throw...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2012, 13:20
Replies: 333
Views: 111,761
Posted By Big Duke 6

Any aspiring Off shore pilots !!

I have heard from different sources that one of the main heli companies in Aberdeen are only accepting first timers who have either 500+ TT Multi engine time and JAA IR , or canidates who have...
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd Aug 2011, 16:45
Replies: 1,771
Views: 461,696
Posted By Big Duke 6

Eye laser surgery

I am considering eye laser surgery and want info regarding, where is the best Hospital/practice for laser eye consultation?

I persume in London , any suggestions please. Either a private practice...
Forum: Medical & Health
25th Jul 2011, 17:33
Replies: 1,771
Views: 461,696
Posted By Big Duke 6

Just came across this, was all i could find...

Just came across this, was all i could find regarding EASA - medicals in the future.

http://easa.europa.eu/ws_prod/r/doc/NPA/NPA%202008-17c.pdf
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2011, 15:10
Replies: 7
Views: 4,527
Posted By Big Duke 6

Unique heli still operational. Cutting edge...

Unique heli still operational.

Cutting edge heli still operational.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2011, 15:07
Replies: 31
Views: 4,495
Posted By Big Duke 6

First of all i would very much like to thank you...

First of all i would very much like to thank you for your replies.

Like anything else the learning process is about being open to constructive criticism among other things.
To be honest i was...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2011, 18:46
Replies: 31
Views: 4,495
Posted By Big Duke 6

I sure did.. Bad judgement on mine and his...

I sure did..

Bad judgement on mine and his part to do it.

Learnt from it , and wont be doing again in a hurry without a mountain course under my belt.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2011, 18:40
Replies: 31
Views: 4,495
Posted By Big Duke 6

See what your saying, i can't be sure what the...

See what your saying, i can't be sure what the MAP was exactly, but was high at that stage as was trying to deal with turbulance.

Would this high MAP for a limited period lead to the vibration??...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2011, 18:01
Replies: 31
Views: 4,495
Posted By Big Duke 6

I was pulling circa 24 inches Manifold pressure. ...

I was pulling circa 24 inches Manifold pressure.

CAT was in the early yellow stages circa 4c..

These are not exact as was difficuly to tell with all the goings on.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2011, 17:41
Replies: 31
Views: 4,495
Posted By Big Duke 6

Devil 1st cross country flight, hit turbulance and ??

Hello,

I had my qualifying cross country for PPLH on thursday, 3 leg flight 30 min flight per sector.

Was in a R22 B11, Reconditioned with 600 hrs TT. My total time 47 hrs.

I was flying at...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Oct 2010, 23:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,324
Posted By Big Duke 6

Yea go for it..Good on ya.. I'll be moving...

Yea go for it..Good on ya..

I'll be moving to Orlando early next year for the year to do CPLH at Bristow academy..
keep in touch might get chance to have a beer and an aviation chinwag..
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Oct 2010, 22:08
Replies: 5
Views: 1,324
Posted By Big Duke 6

Personally I would follow your gut instinct, but...

Personally I would follow your gut instinct, but obviously an understanding that you may have no job after training or not a satisfactory one. It will come though, a lot of persistence, hard work,...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2010, 23:38
Replies: 1,224
Views: 764,192
Posted By Big Duke 6

Old video of army pilot training. Great Vid.

Hi Folks,

Enjoy

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Forum: Rotorheads
17th Sep 2010, 19:47
Replies: 184
Views: 44,926
Posted By Big Duke 6

Hello all, Rossauk: I have been researching...

Hello all,

Rossauk: I have been researching for 2 yrs , nearly finished PPLH in Dublin and going to Bristow this Jan for combined JAA/FAA course.Handing in work notice soon-mech engineer- It is...
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