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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Dec 2013, 19:56
Replies: 22
Views: 8,072
Posted By African Eagle

That's an admirable uniform you've uncovered...

That's an admirable uniform you've uncovered there Pace. :ok:
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Dec 2013, 08:46
Replies: 5
Views: 1,452
Posted By African Eagle

Biggest problem is being ripped-off by unsavoury...

Biggest problem is being ripped-off by unsavoury characters from among the local populace (mugging is rife) as well as an increase in more serious organized crimes against foreigners.

If you have...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Nov 2013, 14:17
Replies: 966
Views: 991,507
Posted By African Eagle

Lots of people flying and training in the R22...

Lots of people flying and training in the R22 with helmets -

http://www.rotorvation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/student1-300x273.jpg

Helicopter License & Training Perth - Rotorvation...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Nov 2013, 15:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,253
Posted By African Eagle

There is a thread on...

There is a thread on http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/506448-lamas.html

You can buy the SA315B RFM for $10 here (http://www.aircraft-manuals.com/sudavscsabla.html).
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Nov 2013, 09:42
Replies: 966
Views: 991,507
Posted By African Eagle

I don't agree with VF's comments. Just...

I don't agree with VF's comments.

Just because you've come through a bunch of accidents without head injury isn't justification for an argument which says wearing a helmet is of questionable...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2013, 16:21
Replies: 966
Views: 991,507
Posted By African Eagle

From the Canadian accident report posted by...

From the Canadian accident report posted by Bertie Thruster -

Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Aviation Investigation Report A12O0030...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2013, 08:00
Replies: 966
Views: 991,507
Posted By African Eagle

YOP seriously - what is your problem?

YOP seriously - what is your problem?
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2013, 10:21
Replies: 11
Views: 4,249
Posted By African Eagle

You can't just walk around the Burj unless you...

You can't just walk around the Burj unless you buy a visitors pass, are having a meal, attending a function or are a guest. To be honest you wouldn't want to, its just another display of brash,...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2013, 09:34
Replies: 24
Views: 12,770
Posted By African Eagle

So the Rooivalk has finally fired a shot in...

So the Rooivalk has finally fired a shot in anger.

First ever combat for Rooivalk | DefenceWeb (http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32541&Itemid=107)
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2013, 08:39
Replies: 966
Views: 991,507
Posted By African Eagle

Pilot in chopper crash has 'serious head...

Pilot in chopper crash has 'serious head injuries' - Queenstown News (http://www.scene.co.nz/pilot-in-chopper-crash-has-serious-head-injuries/313039a1.page)

I need to wear a helmet just to handle...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2013, 22:44
Replies: 966
Views: 991,507
Posted By African Eagle

Only he can answer that question. For me the...

Only he can answer that question.

For me the problem comes when you rubbish safety items such as flying helmets which serve multiple purposes including hearing protection, critical protection of...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2013, 20:47
Replies: 84
Views: 44,870
Posted By African Eagle

Are Eurocopter still going to revoke the Lama's...

Are Eurocopter still going to revoke the Lama's type certificate in 2020?
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2013, 20:36
Replies: 5,684
Views: 3,671,381
Posted By African Eagle

Real pilots don't do risk assessments.

Real pilots don't do risk assessments.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2013, 06:54
Replies: 966
Views: 991,507
Posted By African Eagle

According to Ye Olde Pilot, helmets are a waste...

According to Ye Olde Pilot, helmets are a waste of time worn only by posers - maybe, but I would like clarification on something I was told if anyone can assist.

Before I bought my first helmet I...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2013, 16:54
Replies: 5,684
Views: 3,671,381
Posted By African Eagle

A bit of perspective

To add some perspective to comments made by Ye Olde Pilot et al, 1. Some pilots don't have any choice regarding what they can wear as this choice has made for them by the company they work for. 2. I...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2013, 15:11
Replies: 24
Views: 12,770
Posted By African Eagle

Seems like Jim n' Lori have had enough. ...

Seems like Jim n' Lori have had enough.

American Helicopter Service Owners Sell Stake To Kenyan Operators | Ventures Africa...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2013, 12:01
Replies: 21
Views: 5,067
Posted By African Eagle

This varies between types. There are several...

This varies between types. There are several helicopters which can only be safely approached, with rotors turning, from the side or in some cases even the back. The key is to ensure that all pax are...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2013, 08:49
Replies: 24
Views: 12,770
Posted By African Eagle

Hope you're right there sasless. Trouble is these...

Hope you're right there sasless. Trouble is these terrorists are trying to turn this into a religious fight even though the troubles in Somalia were never centred on religious divide but the typical...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2013, 20:16
Replies: 24
Views: 12,770
Posted By African Eagle

As I was saying and vfr440 was confirming, ...

As I was saying and vfr440 was confirming,



Horror in Kenya: 'al-Shabaab claim responsibility as non-Muslims targeted in terror attack' on Nairobi shopping centre - Africa - World - The...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
7th Sep 2013, 20:18
Replies: 3
Views: 4,110
Posted By African Eagle

Beech King Air double engine fail

ASN Aircraft accident Beechcraft B200C Super King Air 5H-TZW Lake Manyara (http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20130822-0)

Bad fuel?
...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2013, 09:55
Replies: 2,609
Views: 877,092
Posted By African Eagle

.. and increase available power margins and...

.. and increase available power margins and increase annual helico revenues.

But very unlikely to happen.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2013, 11:29
Replies: 2,609
Views: 877,092
Posted By African Eagle

Interesting to note in that same CAA doc that two...

Interesting to note in that same CAA doc that two other Eurocopters simply dropped out of the sky at night just because the AFCS was deselected and the aircraft was transferred back into manual! :eek:
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2013, 11:37
Replies: 13
Views: 4,910
Posted By African Eagle

The Ka62 is developed from the Ka60 and work on...

The Ka62 is developed from the Ka60 and work on the prototype began in 1990 but, as Russian helicopter developments are not well represented on PPRuNe maybe that's why you didn't get to hear about...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2013, 08:41
Replies: 2,609
Views: 877,092
Posted By African Eagle

According to airwave45 North Sea operations are...

According to airwave45 North Sea operations are half as safe as those in the Gulf of Mexico!

Who would have thought it!
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2013, 09:19
Replies: 2,609
Views: 877,092
Posted By African Eagle

Mary, that's not quite true as many (but not all)...

Mary, that's not quite true as many (but not all) helicopters do have a nut which holds it all together:

http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/helicopter-rotor.gif
...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2013, 09:04
Replies: 2,609
Views: 877,092
Posted By African Eagle

That's why the nut holding the rotor on is called...

That's why the nut holding the rotor on is called the "Jesus Nut", named so for the benefit of Rotoronin and the Darwin crowd.

Regarding gliding, have you ever seen these?

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Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2013, 20:17
Replies: 6
Views: 1,333
Posted By African Eagle

Have a read of this page...

Have a read of this page (http://www.oceanhelicopters.com/helicopter-pilot-job-opportunities/) and see if you can't raise what is needed to gain an FAA licence with CFI rating because if you can, and...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2013, 19:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,333
Posted By African Eagle

EI-tom, the situation with helicopters in...

EI-tom, the situation with helicopters in Botswana is not the same as for fixed wing. The opportunities are few in rotary and even the fixed wing turnover and openings have slowed over the past 2-3...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2013, 17:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,333
Posted By African Eagle

Not too much going on in those areas, more in...

Not too much going on in those areas, more in Tswana than in Nibs though.

Try Kriek (http://www.kriekheli.com/) Helicopters first then have a talk with Horizons...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2013, 20:20
Replies: 27
Views: 2,707
Posted By African Eagle

I suppose you're one of those people who tell the...

I suppose you're one of those people who tell the friends not to send them Christmas cards !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2013, 20:18
Replies: 27
Views: 2,707
Posted By African Eagle

You can't tell people not to use the word "pray"...

You can't tell people not to use the word "pray" just because prayer doesn't appeal to you and that's what you are asking people to do and its wrong.

There was no one asking you to become a...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2013, 20:04
Replies: 27
Views: 2,707
Posted By African Eagle

Rotoronin you really are a total f***ing jerk. ...

Rotoronin you really are a total f***ing jerk.

You managed to p*** off a bunch of people yesterday and now you're trying to do it again today.

I live and work among many Muslims where 20 times...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Aug 2013, 08:17
Replies: 20
Views: 8,114
Posted By African Eagle

Sounds just like Africa! :ok: :eek:

Sounds just like Africa! :ok: :eek:
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2013, 10:33
Replies: 31
Views: 8,856
Posted By African Eagle

Do you mean Jamie? Is the helicopter...

Do you mean Jamie?

Is the helicopter supposed to have landed at Nanyuki inbound direct from Somalia?
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Aug 2013, 13:44
Replies: 24
Views: 12,770
Posted By African Eagle

BBC News - British women attacked with acid in...

BBC News - British women attacked with acid in Zanzibar (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23611840)

I've said elsewhere on this forum that if you are a white person in East Africa, be careful,...
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