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Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2011, 05:15
Replies: 134
Views: 62,318
Posted By verticalflight

Helimer 207 Interim Report

The 'Interim Report' for this accident has just been released.

http://www.fomento.es/NR/rdonlyres/70DD0C48-1459-407A-9D9F-99D00819505A/97971/2010_002_A_Interim_statement.pdf

It's odd to notice...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2010, 18:51
Replies: 12
Views: 1,522
Posted By verticalflight

Charlos The main problem in Latin American...

Charlos

The main problem in Latin American countries is that, due to protectionism regulations, a basic requirement to get a local license is to be a national of that particular country.
Having...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2010, 10:59
Replies: 134
Views: 62,318
Posted By verticalflight

sketchy 'preliminary report'

Here is the very limited and sketchy 'preliminary report' tha the CIAIAC has just released:


Date, place: 21-01-2010. South of Almería airport, in the sea.
Aircraft EC-KYR. Agusta AW-139 ...
Forum: Spanish Forum
11th Feb 2010, 07:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,370
Posted By verticalflight

I agree with Nightstop, most non-spanish pilots...

I agree with Nightstop, most non-spanish pilots will go back to their country for their medical.

verticalflight
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2010, 19:41
Replies: 134
Views: 62,318
Posted By verticalflight

Non-PC Plod, Anybody with experience in a...

Non-PC Plod,

Anybody with experience in a well regulated environment would think as you do. I do. However in Spain the case is different.

The ‘Dirección de Aviación Civil’ has granted all sort...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2010, 06:56
Replies: 134
Views: 62,318
Posted By verticalflight

Dantruck

Dantruck,

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. I would never use a sad situation like the present to ‘spin’ some rumours or unfounded information. These are facts that could be easily proven, by...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2010, 17:49
Replies: 134
Views: 62,318
Posted By verticalflight

Inaer training standard

Hi CharlieDontSurf,

The following are facts about INAER training and operation standards (SASEMAR / Coastguard contract).


Pilot initial training is completed at either AgustaWestland...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2010, 07:35
Replies: 134
Views: 62,318
Posted By verticalflight

Survivor statement

The survivor (Alberto Elvira) has reported:

1. They had finished the training sortie with the boat. Swimmer was back in his seat, strapped in. Door was close, and he was tidying up the cabin...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jan 2010, 23:37
Replies: 134
Views: 62,318
Posted By verticalflight

Unhappy CIAIAC (Spanish Accident Investigation Agency) response time

Hi Makrider,

I think that you’re overestimating the CIAIAC response time. Just to give you two examples:

EC-FJJ, Sikorsky S-61 accident (Inaer), Tenerife, one of the main rotor blades detached...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2010, 15:26
Replies: 20
Views: 3,724
Posted By verticalflight

Almeria SAR accident: condolences thread

The crew and their family are in my thoughts and my heart.

Hope the best, fear the worst.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2009, 21:15
Replies: 9
Views: 2,722
Posted By verticalflight

Question How to write a 'normal procedures' checklist?

Hi all,

I’m on a quest to improve our checklist, specifically our ‘quick reference, normal procedures’ checklist (both its content as far as it’s permitted as well as its format).

The CAA has...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2009, 12:40
Replies: 21
Views: 3,279
Posted By verticalflight

Cool Thank you

Thanks a lot!

You´ve given me heaps of useful information.

Yes, I used to fly for CHC in the UK, but now I'm not either with CHC nor in the UK. I've contacted the HUMS guys in CHC and they...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jan 2009, 08:00
Replies: 21
Views: 3,279
Posted By verticalflight

Question I've also looked for any information re this...

I've also looked for any information re this subject in JAR-OPS 3 and JAR-29, but with no luck :( . Any better idea?

Bear in mind that this operation is not in the UK, thus I'd rather have a...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2009, 10:26
Replies: 21
Views: 3,279
Posted By verticalflight

Question Minimum requirement?

Hi guys,

Thanks for all your input.

I do agree with the basic principle that to maximise the benefit of the HUMS a regular download AND analysis routine should be followed. I used to operate...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2009, 23:37
Replies: 21
Views: 3,279
Posted By verticalflight

HUMS download frequency

How ofter should the IHUMS/HUMS information should be downloaded on a large rotorcraft?

I'd like to know both what the common practice is and what the absolute minimum download frequency required...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Sep 2004, 16:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,351
Posted By verticalflight

Shetland - Helicopter rotor hits tanker pipe - bbc.com

From bbc.com

Helicopter rotor hits tanker pipe


The helicopter struck a pipe on a tanker at the terminal
An investigation has been launched in Shetland after the main rotor blade of a...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Sep 2004, 16:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,174
Posted By verticalflight

BHAB job

MaxNg,

You're right. BHAB is the entity responsible for checking that helideck is safe and personnel properly trained on any installation/vessel in UK waters, before helicopter operations are...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
1st Sep 2004, 17:01
Replies: 9
Views: 2,414
Posted By verticalflight

No, I mainly post on 'Rotorheads', being a...

No, I mainly post on 'Rotorheads', being a helicopter pilot. As usual, under 'verticalflight'.
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
31st Aug 2004, 20:41
Replies: 9
Views: 2,414
Posted By verticalflight

luisde8cd: The Navy uses the Island very...

luisde8cd:

The Navy uses the Island very rarely for gunship training. They can't spare many shots for training, so they do it only once a year.

Civilians have visited La Orchila since early...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2004, 22:05
Replies: 140
Views: 21,900
Posted By verticalflight

Excuse me, what is RANT?

Excuse me, what is RANT?
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
28th Aug 2004, 21:58
Replies: 9
Views: 2,414
Posted By verticalflight

New problem? I think not!

Luisde8cd

I quote: 'Regretfully, Chavez government has been using military aircraft in a daily basis to fly government officials and their families to many Venezuelan islands'

I don't agree. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2004, 17:03
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,379
Posted By verticalflight

You may need to bin it!

Agree with VFRpilotpb. It all depends on the aircraft condition at the time, and sometimes the bill may be so high that overhauling is not an option at all

I used to fly for AVIATUN (tuna...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2004, 17:03
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,895
Posted By verticalflight

You may need to bin it!

Agree with VFRpilotpb. It all depends on the aircraft condition at the time, and sometimes the bill may be so high that overhauling is not an option at all

I used to fly for AVIATUN (tuna...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2004, 22:01
Replies: 24
Views: 4,151
Posted By verticalflight

That video saved my life!

I watched the video in 1996, shortly before going on my first tuna spotting trip. It certainly caught my attention.

A couple of months later, and with only 100 hrs on the R22 I had a real engine...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th May 2004, 20:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,019
Posted By verticalflight

R-44?

If you're interested in a R-44, contact Hangar Uno

http://www.hangaruno.com.ar/

I've always heard good comments about them. I've never flown for them, though.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th May 2003, 04:28
Replies: 245
Views: 175,332
Posted By verticalflight

As far as I understand, other countries like...

As far as I understand, other countries like Argentina and Mexico have the same 'protective for the locals' legislation.

The only place I can think of where you could fly with a FAA licence is...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2003, 12:28
Replies: 63
Views: 6,639
Posted By verticalflight

Water taxi? Does any twin with inflatable...

Water taxi? Does any twin with inflatable flotation have that facility?

It would take Old Man Rotor a long way to get back home, though!
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Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2003, 12:21
Replies: 245
Views: 175,332
Posted By verticalflight

The Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission...

The Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (http://www.iattc.org )looks after the ecological and sustainability side of it.

Certainly in a perfect world we wouldn’t need to fish tuna. We...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2003, 22:19
Replies: 63
Views: 6,639
Posted By verticalflight

All companies are in business for a profit,...

All companies are in business for a profit, whatever they say, and safety morals are not to get on the way. High safety standards (particularly those that cost lots of money) are set only in those...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2003, 21:43
Replies: 245
Views: 175,332
Posted By verticalflight

I did it for to years, flying for a Venezuelan...

I did it for to years, flying for a Venezuelan company (AVIATUN). Great time, great company, maintenance was superb. However, I’ve heard some very nasty stories about other operators.

I would...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th May 2003, 06:10
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,596,111
Posted By verticalflight

http://www.verticalflight.fsnet.co.uk/images/helo_...

http://www.verticalflight.fsnet.co.uk/images/helo_night.jpg

http://www.verticalflight.fsnet.co.uk/images/helo_night_rotors_running.jpg

Agusta-Bell 212 ASW before taking off for a rendezvous...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th May 2003, 06:10
Replies: 2,408
Views: 1,122,520
Posted By verticalflight

http://www.verticalflight.fsnet.co.uk/images/helo_...

http://www.verticalflight.fsnet.co.uk/images/helo_night.jpg

http://www.verticalflight.fsnet.co.uk/images/helo_night_rotors_running.jpg

Agusta-Bell 212 ASW before taking off for a rendezvous...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2003, 05:18
Replies: 121
Views: 24,381
Posted By verticalflight

CAP 437 states that when helideck temperature...

CAP 437 states that when helideck temperature rises by 2ºC over the ambient temperature, the BHAB (British Helicopter Advisory Board) should be notified.

BHAB is the body in which the CAA...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2003, 03:48
Replies: 121
Views: 24,381
Posted By verticalflight

CAP 437

CAP 437 - Offshore Helicopter Landing Areas - Guidance on Standards

I'll come back with more info shortly.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2003, 07:54
Replies: 16
Views: 1,913
Posted By verticalflight

Exercise has been properly notified

The exercise you are talking about is JMC 031. It has been properly notified by the CAA. Firing areas are well away normal helicopter routes / oil rigs. So what is the problem?
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