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Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2021, 17:13
Replies: 560
Views: 154,233
Posted By helisniper

Bearing in mind that the Wildcat production line...

Bearing in mind that the Wildcat production line depended on quite a few components recovered from the former Mk 9 fleet, is it even possible to build any more?!

Notwithstanding whether they could...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jul 2021, 08:06
Replies: 72
Views: 12,612
Posted By helisniper

Ned, As you say, it would look weird and not...

Ned,

As you say, it would look weird and not be consistent with the series. Also, TBH, apart from diehard SAR aficionados, does anyone really care much about the hoist fit? Surely, one hoist...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jun 2021, 22:36
Replies: 163
Views: 57,911
Posted By helisniper

I thought I would refresh my knowledge of the...

I thought I would refresh my knowledge of the operator but reading the website of an operator at a time like this is an extremely strange experience with a whole range of emotions and thoughts. Just...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2019, 16:53
Replies: 163
Views: 57,911
Posted By helisniper

QUOTE=helicrazi;10639116]High RoD n landing and heavy landing are 2 very different th

Helicrazi,

Would you mind sharing your wisdom on this matter with us then?

HS
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2019, 15:05
Replies: 21
Views: 10,017
Posted By helisniper

...and there was me thinking I’d escape politics...

...and there was me thinking I’d escape politics by spending a bit of time in here....
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2019, 09:54
Replies: 42
Views: 11,247
Posted By helisniper

I had obviously missed something and didn't know...

I had obviously missed something and didn't know EASA Part Med now permits laser eye surgery for presbyopia. At a practical level, what's the length of time between having it done and regaining the...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2019, 09:46
Replies: 16
Views: 3,618
Posted By helisniper

From the T3 RFM Hover Ceiling OGE graph (2 minute...

From the T3 RFM Hover Ceiling OGE graph (2 minute power):

Zero wind, bleeds off - MTOM HOGE at 15 degrees C at sea level is 2700kg (2740kg at 30 second power)

From the graph for Max Take-off...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2018, 20:08
Replies: 31
Views: 11,703
Posted By helisniper

FI roles

Further to the discussion on FI roles, there’s something going on at Newquay according to this:

http://www.aviationjobsearch.com/job/chief-helicopter-flying-instructor/9900578
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Sep 2017, 11:36
Replies: 18
Views: 5,893
Posted By helisniper

Formerly N7012Z?

Formerly N7012Z?
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2017, 22:13
Replies: 18
Views: 3,551
Posted By helisniper

Well keep going and get them to spell it...

Well keep going and get them to spell it correctly!




It is if you're in the Army! :)
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2017, 10:34
Replies: 34
Views: 15,145
Posted By helisniper

TBH, I didn't think his was at all bad, colour...

TBH, I didn't think his was at all bad, colour scheme was a bit dodgy maybe, but now he's much more important and on something bigger and newer, maybe the 365 is 'dead to him'?!

:)
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jun 2017, 21:25
Replies: 34
Views: 15,145
Posted By helisniper

EESDL's memories of Dauphin serviceability are...

EESDL's memories of Dauphin serviceability are obviously affected by the one he knows. He's certainly a very log way from 365s in Europe these days, least of all those N3s that don't exist.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th May 2017, 12:24
Replies: 157
Views: 107,038
Posted By helisniper

The point is that the ac commander has a...

The point is that the ac commander has a responsibility to manage the risks of any landing site. As complex as yacht-heli ops are, a yacht deck environment is eminently controllable - as are the O&G...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2017, 18:23
Replies: 157
Views: 107,038
Posted By helisniper

Deck Ops

B****r all? Well, he could have satisfied himself the Yacht crew were competent for Helideck Ops and that there was a robust system of responsibilities, training, qualifications, etc in place. A...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2017, 17:11
Replies: 24
Views: 3,978
Posted By helisniper

If this is regarding a serious proposition to...

If this is regarding a serious proposition to operate flights in the scenario you suggest, I suggest you consider which rules the aircraft will be operated under and what the regulatory requirements...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2015, 23:13
Replies: 9
Views: 5,445
Posted By helisniper

Vespel, Actually, I don't think his...

Vespel,


Actually, I don't think his English is any worse than your punctuation!


HS
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Dec 2014, 12:59
Replies: 107
Views: 59,274
Posted By helisniper

AW189s sounds like Bristow

More like "AW189s sound optimistic" given the Apr 2016 in-service date:)
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2014, 17:56
Replies: 107
Views: 59,274
Posted By helisniper

Angry Is this for real?

So let's get this right, we'll soon have 60 Chinooks, twenty-something Puma 2s after a £200m upgrade, a load of Merlins being upgraded and marinised, and we still have to put civilian helicopters...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2014, 22:23
Replies: 167
Views: 40,113
Posted By helisniper

Bruce No1

I rarely post, but then again I've rarely heard such rubbish.

I hear there's some interesting flying, it's better place to live than the sandpit and once the zero's have gone it'll be good!
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2013, 21:50
Replies: 3
Views: 2,396
Posted By helisniper

...and who wants to tell us more about what...

...and who wants to tell us more about what happened to precipitate Rotormotion's change of arrangements and consequent sale?

:ooh:
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2013, 17:11
Replies: 20
Views: 11,955
Posted By helisniper

Chevvy, Was that an advert, pride or irony?!...

Chevvy,

Was that an advert, pride or irony?!

Sniper
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2013, 16:31
Replies: 313
Views: 65,948
Posted By helisniper

FB Heliservices 139s in Caribbean

Anyone know much about this? I had no idea this set-up existed! Sounds interesting - if only I'd been a SARboy!!

AW139 Captain - Curacao with FB Heliservices Ltd | 472377...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Apr 2013, 17:31
Replies: 24
Views: 18,468
Posted By helisniper

No AOC, therefore no charter, therefore their...

No AOC, therefore no charter, therefore their charter 76s are just gathering dust; maybe they'll be sold off soon as there's no indication of any AOC in future, given their ownership. Also, their...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2012, 18:20
Replies: 278
Views: 156,845
Posted By helisniper

Expatflyer Don't expect any posts from a...

Expatflyer

Don't expect any posts from a PremiAir pilot - there's not many left!

There's as much info about what's really going on as there is regarding Air Harrods and their recent incident...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2012, 18:32
Replies: 80
Views: 28,829
Posted By helisniper

Targa top That's the problem, they...

Targa top



That's the problem, they clearly did, and it certainly didn't involve abiding to the legal requirements of maintaining VMC below 1000' or even to a vaguely sensible height below that...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2012, 14:00
Replies: 278
Views: 156,845
Posted By helisniper

Well who does all their maintenance and the...

Well who does all their maintenance and the majority of their charter then?

Back to the thread - what a shame the owner has used the Company as a cash cow now all his other businesses have gone. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2012, 07:57
Replies: 11
Views: 3,120
Posted By helisniper

EC135 Bombing Capability

Any truth in the rumour that an EC135 (based at another 'London' airfield) performed a baggage-spreading operation upon departing Denham a few days ago?

I bet it wasn't in the flight plan to go...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2012, 20:51
Replies: 20
Views: 9,137
Posted By helisniper

... minus certain personnel !!!!!

... minus certain personnel !!!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jul 2012, 13:11
Replies: 20
Views: 9,137
Posted By helisniper

Sounds like Air Harrods have got other big...

Sounds like Air Harrods have got other big problems too. Anyone able to explain their recent pilot loss(es?)?
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2011, 15:19
Replies: 25
Views: 11,641
Posted By helisniper

Even better is the final paragraph which tells us...

Even better is the final paragraph which tells us of who isn't interested! If all the articles in Corporate Jet Investor are like this I'm glad I've never bothered to read it.

Yes there's a...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Aug 2011, 19:14
Replies: 11
Views: 3,260
Posted By helisniper

Solution? Simple: No training crossings of...

Solution? Simple:

No training crossings of LHR. Simple.

For those who believe otherwise, as an instructor, regardless of the quality of your pre-flight brief (and student!) you should be...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2011, 10:07
Replies: 6
Views: 2,193
Posted By helisniper

Stranger things have happened! It always...

Stranger things have happened!

It always used to be "the Green Slime" that flew Reg around.

;)
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2011, 16:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,414
Posted By helisniper

final09

All this information is in the public domain; seeing as you're taking the fees, do the work. If you can't, leave it to those that can!
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Dec 2010, 07:13
Replies: 34
Views: 5,642
Posted By helisniper

HeliAl, Have you ever flown to Battersea? ...

HeliAl,

Have you ever flown to Battersea? Have you heard of H3??

If you tried going "direct" from EGMC to EGLW you'd also P*** London City off.

The facts are:

EGLK to EGLW via the...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Nov 2010, 20:43
Replies: 34
Views: 5,642
Posted By helisniper

HeliAl, Southend closer to Battersea than...

HeliAl,

Southend closer to Battersea than Farnborough? You need a new ruler!
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