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Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2017, 06:35
Replies: 7
Views: 5,361
Posted By espresso drinker

A quick search of the Avinco contacts list will...

A quick search of the Avinco contacts list will probably reveal all. But like monacoheligirl says there will be some good people there, not all who had filled that Castle with Bulls**t.

The...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2017, 06:52
Replies: 12
Views: 4,717
Posted By espresso drinker

LAFD AW139 Damaged after making contact with...

LAFD AW139 Damaged after making contact with object on LaTuna fire (http://www.heliweb.com/lafd-aw139-suffers-substantial-damage-latuna-fire/)
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Aug 2017, 06:14
Replies: 43
Views: 15,387
Posted By espresso drinker

SASless, your very well written argument is...

SASless, your very well written argument is accepted. And I agree that typically no new aircraft is without it's problems and the certification process, together with all the other controls, needs to...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2017, 06:41
Replies: 43
Views: 15,387
Posted By espresso drinker

SASless, it's probably not possible to design a...

SASless, it's probably not possible to design a helicopter that is failure proof (that's another subject). BUT it is possible to design one with a 30 minute, or more, DRY RUN TIME! They are out there...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Aug 2017, 06:48
Replies: 43
Views: 15,387
Posted By espresso drinker

Zalt, I couldn't agree more with your post above....

Zalt, I couldn't agree more with your post above. You can see from my previous posts that this is a subject of great interest to me. How could an aircraft continue to fly after it had actively...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2016, 07:26
Replies: 305
Views: 85,483
Posted By espresso drinker

Cyclone Helicopters to Reach Full Operating...

Cyclone Helicopters to Reach Full Operating Capability In 2025: DND (excerpt)...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2015, 16:24
Replies: 73
Views: 54,813
Posted By espresso drinker

:( Cronaca. Velivolo militare esplode in volo...

:( Cronaca. Velivolo militare esplode in volo nelle campagne di Santhià - LaPresse (http://www.lapresse.it/foto/cronaca/velivolo-militare-esplode-in-volo-nelle-campagne-di-santhia-1.786927?pos=1)
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2015, 07:14
Replies: 32
Views: 12,627
Posted By espresso drinker

Dear Mr Moderator, you might want to merge this...

Dear Mr Moderator, you might want to merge this thread with the thread entitled "Sikorsky Spinoff". Interesting to see Bell named as the likely buyer.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2015, 08:23
Replies: 32
Views: 12,627
Posted By espresso drinker

UTC's Sikorsky Spinoff: Good For UTC, Good For...

UTC's Sikorsky Spinoff: Good For UTC, Good For Sikorsky...Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad - Forbes...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2015, 15:15
Replies: 4
Views: 2,282
Posted By espresso drinker

PR30B ETCH PRIMER - PPG Industries - Aerospace...

PR30B ETCH PRIMER - PPG Industries - Aerospace (http://www.ppgaerospace.com/Products/Coatings-Removers-Cleaners/Commercial-Civil-Aviation/Primers/PR30B-Etch-Primer.aspx)

PPG PR30B - Chromated...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jan 2015, 06:17
Replies: 305
Views: 85,483
Posted By espresso drinker

It's all been deathly quiet on the Cyclone for 6...

It's all been deathly quiet on the Cyclone for 6 months in Rotorheads and nothing (that I've seen anyway) in the industry media either. Any news if and when you'll be getting these aircraft???
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jan 2015, 06:14
Replies: 5
Views: 3,598
Posted By espresso drinker

if you use the search function (top righthand...

if you use the search function (top righthand corner) you'll find a number of threads relating to the S92 in this Rotorheads forum.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2014, 06:47
Replies: 9
Views: 9,308
Posted By espresso drinker

Danish AW101 damaged in Afghan mishap -...

Danish AW101 damaged in Afghan mishap - 10/12/2014 - Flight Global (http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/danish-aw101-damaged-in-afghan-mishap-404684/)

One of Denmark’s AgustaWestland AW101...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2014, 11:23
Replies: 27
Views: 8,879
Posted By espresso drinker

iuk1963, thanks for the link, as i wanted to know...

iuk1963, thanks for the link, as i wanted to know the aricraft type but was struggling to get the info online. Sad news:(
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jun 2014, 08:09
Replies: 305
Views: 85,483
Posted By espresso drinker

Okay, I'll kick it off again, as it's always my...

Okay, I'll kick it off again, as it's always my favorite subject. Surely the 'extremely remote' becomes less remote (i.e. more likely) when, if the aircraft ever sees active service in a war zone,...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2014, 14:56
Replies: 52
Views: 11,820
Posted By espresso drinker

DM thanks for the clarification. ...

DM thanks for the clarification.

Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Aviation Recommendation A11-01 (http://www.bst-tsb.gc.ca/eng/recommandations-recommendations/aviation/2011/rec_a1101.asp)...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2014, 06:39
Replies: 52
Views: 11,820
Posted By espresso drinker

Noooby, I can't believe that you beat me to...

Noooby, I can't believe that you beat me to posting about the lack run dry time. That's my favorite subject when anything to do with the S92 is posted.

Anyway this is good news for the Canadians...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Apr 2014, 06:48
Replies: 15
Views: 6,658
Posted By espresso drinker

Tragic. Any information/speculation/rumours on...

Tragic. Any information/speculation/rumours on the cause? Haven't heard anything at this end, but interesting that the other aircraft in the fleet haven't been grounded. :(
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2014, 06:42
Replies: 28
Views: 8,433
Posted By espresso drinker

No mention of Prince Harry at the controls either...

No mention of Prince Harry at the controls either :E
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2013, 09:06
Replies: 305
Views: 85,483
Posted By espresso drinker

Oh, and forgive me if I'm wrong the EH101 (now...

Oh, and forgive me if I'm wrong the EH101 (now AW101) was a result of a military requirement for an extended range helicopter to operate from the back of a ship and find Russian, sorry enemy, subs.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2013, 07:23
Replies: 305
Views: 85,483
Posted By espresso drinker

If we're talking cost comparisons between the two...

If we're talking cost comparisons between the two aircraft, please can someone tell what it costs the operator when they 'lose' 17 passengers?
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2013, 06:49
Replies: 305
Views: 85,483
Posted By espresso drinker

At least the AW101 has a true 30 minute run dry...

At least the AW101 has a true 30 minute run dry time!:E

All new models will have 'teething troubles', something to do with something known as the 'bath tub reliability curve'.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2013, 11:27
Replies: 29
Views: 8,957
Posted By espresso drinker

They could do with a replacement by now :E

They could do with a replacement by now :E
Forum: Rotorheads
13th May 2013, 06:48
Replies: 1
Views: 1,605
Posted By espresso drinker

Defense Against Attacking Bees

Novel use of downwash.

Helicopter blows away attacking bee swarm | KVOA.com | Tucson, Arizona (http://www.kvoa.com/news/helicopter-blows-away-attacking-bee-swarm/)
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2013, 15:20
Replies: 214
Views: 160,720
Posted By espresso drinker

AW189 Demonstrates 50min Run Dry Time

An AW publication is saying that they have successfully demostrated to EASA a 50 minute run time time on the AW189 MGB during bench testing. :)
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2013, 06:50
Replies: 305
Views: 85,483
Posted By espresso drinker

To answer some of the questions posed to me,...

To answer some of the questions posed to me, especially John's, I understand that the US (Navair) wanted so many changes to the initial specification of the US101 presidential aircraft that the cost...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2013, 15:44
Replies: 305
Views: 85,483
Posted By espresso drinker

Jack, thanks for posting the link by the way.

Jack, thanks for posting the link by the way.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2013, 15:30
Replies: 305
Views: 85,483
Posted By espresso drinker

Some light bed time reading. Had a quick read and...

Some light bed time reading. Had a quick read and I'm glad that it covers some points close to my heart, no true 30 minute run dry time (despite misleading promotional material, manufacturer's...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2013, 07:18
Replies: 22
Views: 7,771
Posted By espresso drinker

It does happen and doesn't always have a happy ending

A helicopter crash last month in the Gulf of Mexico in which the pilot died may have happened because officials did not properly signal that a landing pad was closed, according to a preliminary...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2012, 07:13
Replies: 305
Views: 85,483
Posted By espresso drinker

"Half competent"....will be taken as a compliment...

"Half competent"....will be taken as a compliment :)

Latest from the Canadian press :( Canadian Government Requires Sikorsky To Pay $8 Million In Damages For Late Delivery of Cyclone Helicopters...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2012, 15:12
Replies: 22
Views: 5,472
Posted By espresso drinker

I used to live near the flight path of a large...

I used to live near the flight path of a large grass airfield used almost exclusively by rotorcraft. Late one afternoon from the bedroom window I spotted a string of helium ballons (probably...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2012, 11:09
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,109,937
Posted By espresso drinker

It's either the residue left over from the foam ...

It's either the residue left over from the foam

Child wrongly accused of filling hangar with foam | abc7chicago.com (http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/bizarre&id=5824931)

Or...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2012, 13:09
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,847,741
Posted By espresso drinker

Sorry, no need to educate me. Just found the...

Sorry, no need to educate me. Just found the Westland 30 thread. :)
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2012, 13:02
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,847,741
Posted By espresso drinker

Westland 30 G-BKKI

Not wanting to give my whereabouts away, but I'm sat here watching a piece of UK rotorcraft history being moved into a nearby 'shed'. Westland 30, G-BKKI, Serial Number 003.

I think that they are...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2012, 10:03
Replies: 48
Views: 18,987
Posted By espresso drinker

All joking aside, what is likely to happen to the...

All joking aside, what is likely to happen to the S-61's? Do they have much life left in them? Would they be viable purchase?

Will they end up going north?

Any rumours, gossip or speculation?
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