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Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2022, 15:52
Replies: 54
Views: 16,494
Posted By blackdog7

Red face As opposed to the poly tank rupturing from a...

As opposed to the poly tank rupturing from a "soft landing"? Why do you think they have retrofitted their fleet?
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Dec 2022, 02:30
Replies: 54
Views: 16,494
Posted By blackdog7

Certainly not installed on earlier model EC130's....

Certainly not installed on earlier model EC130's. Machines produced from 1999 to 2012 have the good ol poly fuel tank that was installed on the 350 series since the 80's. They tend to rupture easily...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2021, 15:26
Replies: 92
Views: 19,252
Posted By blackdog7

So just curious.....is that a single hook set up...

So just curious.....is that a single hook set up on the single engine helicopter with a human hanging off the end or is that a belly strap transforming the long dog into a poor utilities super HEC...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2021, 15:52
Replies: 68
Views: 13,782
Posted By blackdog7

2 sets of eyes when performing patrols is good...

2 sets of eyes when performing patrols is good practice. 2 sets of eyes crashing to the ground when performing vertical reference work is just plain stupid unless you are flying some old equipment...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2021, 15:12
Replies: 94
Views: 19,552
Posted By blackdog7

If you just want to be a pilot, that is easy. ...

If you just want to be a pilot, that is easy. But that is all you will be is a pilot. Think outside the box and determine what you can bring to the table or what you can do differently.
As Robbiee...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jun 2021, 15:15
Replies: 47
Views: 11,185
Posted By blackdog7

Protesters will likely now carry a couple...

Protesters will likely now carry a couple chestnuts with about half a meter of fishing line or lock wire - be interesting to see how effective "dusting" people off is when that wraps around the T/R....
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2021, 15:31
Replies: 15
Views: 3,364
Posted By blackdog7

Interesting......I wonder if Matrix has been...

Interesting......I wonder if Matrix has been programed with the same "I'm King Snot" attitude as most of the crane drivers I've met?
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2021, 14:56
Replies: 60
Views: 40,325
Posted By blackdog7

HEC with a 206? How do you validate that with...

HEC with a 206? How do you validate that with your risk assessment? Oh yeah - it’s the home of the free! Stopped doing that about 20 years ago.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2020, 15:03
Replies: 26
Views: 8,590
Posted By blackdog7

And just for you ring gear....obviously an old...

And just for you ring gear....obviously an old codger. Welcome to the new age.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2020, 03:45
Replies: 26
Views: 8,590
Posted By blackdog7

I’ve made mistakes...and hear hear to all the old...

I’ve made mistakes...and hear hear to all the old boys.
I can count on my one finger how many pads next to a cliff face that anyone should be landing on with your T/R towards upsloping ground. How...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2020, 13:58
Replies: 26
Views: 8,590
Posted By blackdog7

Although the camera angle can be deceiving, what...

Although the camera angle can be deceiving, what terrible management and operation of a $15 mill machine.All involved should be **** canned.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2020, 15:54
Replies: 4
Views: 2,220
Posted By blackdog7

Surely......interested in some waterfront...

Surely......interested in some waterfront property?
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2020, 22:56
Replies: 7
Views: 3,810
Posted By blackdog7

By the looks of the structure photo, there was...

By the looks of the structure photo, there was likely a static line, not conductor, at the top bridge of the tower. Usually very difficult to see in the best of conditions and very unforgiving to any...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2020, 15:03
Replies: 13
Views: 4,427
Posted By blackdog7

Some may question why Erickson didn't have better...

Some may question why Erickson didn't have better security in a country where 36 protesters have died in the last year, over 28,000 have been arrested for protests, and over 400 people have suffered...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2020, 03:17
Replies: 13
Views: 4,427
Posted By blackdog7

Eco terrorists? You mean people that care about...

Eco terrorists? You mean people that care about the environment? Can you elaborate or just stirring the pot?
Vandals for sure...but the Erickson statement doesn't mention Eco terrorists.
Shame...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2020, 03:20
Replies: 252
Views: 48,385
Posted By blackdog7

Well said Roscoe 1 - This thread shows that...

Well said Roscoe 1 - This thread shows that dinosaurs still do roam the earth!
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2020, 17:02
Replies: 4
Views: 3,268
Posted By blackdog7

CMHC or Selkirk Tangiers are primary companies in...

CMHC or Selkirk Tangiers are primary companies in Revelstoke. Feb is usually better snow conditions with worse weather and March is better weather with slightly deteriorating snow conditions.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2020, 17:55
Replies: 756
Views: 899,652
Posted By blackdog7

At a recent session at Flight Safety, the...

At a recent session at Flight Safety, the instructor suggested if you encounter IMC conditions, you should climb until above the cloud layer.
If you fly in the flat lands around Dallas, perhaps that...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2019, 14:44
Replies: 17
Views: 8,130
Posted By blackdog7

Perhaps it would have been a lot safer to use a...

Perhaps it would have been a lot safer to use a class D fixed line to move the victim(patient) to the area where this tragedy was filmed from and all the spectators were watching.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2019, 15:23
Replies: 1,125
Views: 472,415
Posted By blackdog7

Looks like someone in Donauworth might have...

Looks like someone in Donauworth might have drilled supporting holes in the wrong spot.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2019, 04:55
Replies: 23
Views: 10,453
Posted By blackdog7

Curious to see what the hoist manufacturer says...

Curious to see what the hoist manufacturer says about explosive squibs around energized powerlines. Hoisting seems to be the flavor of the day for many utilities. Not sure if fixed line might be a...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2019, 15:06
Replies: 5,684
Views: 3,664,898
Posted By blackdog7

"Who cares if he is a vegan! does not make him a...

"Who cares if he is a vegan! does not make him a bad chap, everybody is entitled to his or her's opinion besides this is a rumour network after all."

Being a Vegan makes VF far more ethical than...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2019, 16:11
Replies: 24
Views: 4,686
Posted By blackdog7

Looks like a flying pig! What a ridiculous...

Looks like a flying pig!
What a ridiculous concept - didn't think weed was legal in Texas. Perhaps it should be.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2018, 03:24
Replies: 26
Views: 7,789
Posted By blackdog7

Interesting precedent. The "latest"...

Interesting precedent.
The "latest" requirements for Crash Worthy Fuel Systems outlined in Part 27 - 952 have been in place since 1994 (23 years).
Air Methods knowingly operated a product which the...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2017, 15:26
Replies: 31
Views: 11,961
Posted By blackdog7

jimf671 - can you expand on your comment and...

jimf671 - can you expand on your comment and please elaborate on who ICAR is?
Crab, Havick and Airresqu2 - exactly what I would say if I wasn't proficient at vertical reference operations.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2016, 14:32
Replies: 10
Views: 2,961
Posted By blackdog7

"super secret Blackhawk"? - you mean the wall art...

"super secret Blackhawk"? - you mean the wall art left behind.......

If you think Nick Lappos is the god of everything helicopter, then this forum is a great place for time well wasted.

Ban me...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jul 2016, 18:55
Replies: 108
Views: 70,693
Posted By blackdog7

Sorry Nick A little too close to home I guess. ...

Sorry Nick
A little too close to home I guess.
I pity you too!
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jul 2016, 17:36
Replies: 108
Views: 70,693
Posted By blackdog7

"We" would be everyone who has speculated or...

"We" would be everyone who has speculated or commented on this thread.
Certainly not jumping to conclusions and am well aware of NTSB requirements and investigations.
Also aware of the warped...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jul 2016, 15:15
Replies: 108
Views: 70,693
Posted By blackdog7

So a chase aircraft, a platform stuffed full of...

So a chase aircraft, a platform stuffed full of sensors, and we have to base conclusions on conflicting news reports?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jul 2016, 14:55
Replies: 108
Views: 70,693
Posted By blackdog7

No further word yet from Bell? High stakes when...

No further word yet from Bell?
High stakes when a multi billion dollar new platform has an inflight separation vs crew making contact with a power line, or both.
Textron has said the aircraft was...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2016, 04:24
Replies: 74
Views: 34,340
Posted By blackdog7

Translation

Any accounts of the reports in English?
Thanks

Sorry to hear of this.....
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2015, 15:33
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,219,415
Posted By blackdog7

Lots of fuel in Main with both supply tanks running low

Interesting thread.


Noted recently that it is more common than expected to have well over 100 litres in the main tank and have the supply tanks running low to the point where the amber FUEL...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jun 2014, 14:42
Replies: 92
Views: 17,528
Posted By blackdog7

Engine failures are debated as theoretical...

Engine failures are debated as theoretical events and dismissed with statistics-except to those of us who have had an engine failure. It then becomes the primary consideration in whatever you do for...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2014, 13:53
Replies: 487
Views: 271,319
Posted By blackdog7

I get your humour RDVT..... Interesting...

I get your humour RDVT.....


Interesting how Transport Canada does not even follow it's own rules re Part 527. These regs were in place long before the 429 was even in the concept phase. Very...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Feb 2014, 11:43
Replies: 487
Views: 271,319
Posted By blackdog7

Thumbs down Sultan Class act.....not

Sultan

Class act.....not
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