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Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2019, 16:24
Replies: 12
Views: 8,189
Posted By 500guy

Its not as simple as that. I'll take more control...

Its not as simple as that. I'll take more control and slimmer margins on clearances any day, provided the margins are still sufficient to string safely. If not, yes, use a weight and get up above it....
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2018, 17:36
Replies: 9
Views: 3,791
Posted By 500guy

Its certainly not too high for a cherry picker,...

Its certainly not too high for a cherry picker, but with the lines below energized, It would have to be worked as if energized, so it is very very slow and much more expensive. Helicopters have been...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2018, 20:07
Replies: 13
Views: 4,133
Posted By 500guy

Hello Ned. There is no such operating limitation...

Hello Ned. There is no such operating limitation that requires dual action devices. That is in the certification requirements for part 27, Since harnesses are required to be certified, its a moot...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2018, 17:51
Replies: 12
Views: 3,240
Posted By 500guy

No one has a global database. We build new lines...

No one has a global database. We build new lines every day and it takes years for them to show up in anyone's database. The database based Wirestrike protection options do as much harm as good (IMO)...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2018, 16:07
Replies: 16
Views: 6,032
Posted By 500guy

Is it possible that the leading each made contact...

Is it possible that the leading each made contact and bent the blade rearward causing over-stress fractures in the trailing edge which led to further cracking and chunks flying off as he put it down?
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jan 2018, 21:55
Replies: 33
Views: 6,362
Posted By 500guy

Perhaps a chain is needed on that fuel cap. Or...

Perhaps a chain is needed on that fuel cap. Or better procedures at least.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2017, 15:42
Replies: 6
Views: 3,090
Posted By 500guy

One other factor is winds. The 500 and I'm sure...

One other factor is winds. The 500 and I'm sure other many other aircraft are sensitive to shutdown in high winds. The main rotor can contact the tailboom as the rotors start to droop.

Some of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2017, 18:13
Replies: 33
Views: 16,197
Posted By 500guy

Aeroshell 560 ins't specifically listed in the...

Aeroshell 560 ins't specifically listed in the C20 operation and maintenance manual. (Areoshell 500 and 555 are) does it meet the STD or HTS Milspec?
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2017, 22:47
Replies: 33
Views: 16,197
Posted By 500guy

I'm just a pilot , but.... If it is a leak in...

I'm just a pilot , but....
If it is a leak in the lab seal you need to be mindful of coking and N2 lockup. Carbon on the turbine blades accumulates in the outer edge near the scatter shield and can...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2017, 21:21
Replies: 6
Views: 2,147
Posted By 500guy

Who cares? We do. Every pilot records them...

Who cares?
We do. Every pilot records them every day, and a power check in flight too.
We trend them, and have caught problems early that way.

All installed in 500's
C20B#1 shows a low of...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Aug 2017, 21:53
Replies: 59
Views: 23,246
Posted By 500guy

Many years ago I did my introduction to mountain...

Many years ago I did my introduction to mountain flying in a Hughes269 in the on a hot breezy day in the Cascades.

The in instructor picked out several ridge lines for me to attempt a light on...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2017, 15:58
Replies: 46
Views: 7,290
Posted By 500guy

1. Yes, several pilots i know, Including one last...

1. Yes, several pilots i know, Including one last month that had a drone fly within 10 ft of his external load while he was in a hover trying to set it.

2. no

3. No

4. yes

5. Yes
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jun 2017, 00:35
Replies: 16
Views: 12,507
Posted By 500guy

Im not sure about globally, but as far as USA...

Im not sure about globally, but as far as USA assets its PHI then Bristow, ERA, then maybe Some ofr rhe medical companies, Erickson and Columbia, HTS then maybye RLC life flight, etc
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jun 2017, 15:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,919
Posted By 500guy

A friend of mine has one about 2 years ago flying...

A friend of mine has one about 2 years ago flying powerline patrol for Duke Energy. It was a Brand new 407GXP with less than 300 hours TTAF. The cause was determined to be the #2 bearing installed...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jun 2017, 16:24
Replies: 10
Views: 2,241
Posted By 500guy

Old PAX. In the US, about 80 aircraft in the...

Old PAX.

In the US, about 80 aircraft in the power line construction / maintenance industry in the USA alone. (excluding power line patrol)
I would say at least 50 are flying any given day. Each...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2017, 15:18
Replies: 10
Views: 2,241
Posted By 500guy

By live you mean energized? USA Canada ...

By live you mean energized?

USA
Canada
UK
South Africa
Australia

They do helicopter power line work other places,
France,
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2017, 19:35
Replies: 8
Views: 4,059
Posted By 500guy

He either stood up, or placed this tower in to...

He either stood up, or placed this tower in to position. then for some reason (i assume because many hooks require a bit of weight on the hook to release) was forced to descend next to the tower. He...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2017, 18:55
Replies: 8
Views: 4,059
Posted By 500guy

Who is the idiot? The bonehead making minimum...

Who is the idiot?
The bonehead making minimum wage who has a poor grasp of physics? or the pilot that rigged/flew the load in such a way that his health and safety was dependent on a chap making...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2017, 21:46
Replies: 19
Views: 5,535
Posted By 500guy

The difference is that the Civil Aviation...

The difference is that the Civil Aviation Authorities understand airplanes and airports.

They do not understand oil rigs, or to a large extent helicopters, particularly utility helicopter...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2017, 18:55
Replies: 31
Views: 12,034
Posted By 500guy

If we are talking exclusively about rescue...

If we are talking exclusively about rescue operations the hoist has a lot of advantages, listed above.

Most of the fixed line HEC in the US is not rescue, put powerline construction. There are at...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2017, 20:38
Replies: 31
Views: 12,034
Posted By 500guy

That is a dual hook fixed line system, no way to...

That is a dual hook fixed line system, no way to reel it up or down. THough they could have been using linger lines
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jun 2017, 15:22
Replies: 32
Views: 10,197
Posted By 500guy

I'll agree with you on the weather bit. And the...

I'll agree with you on the weather bit. And the sea crossings, (though its not an issue in the US)

I have not filed a flight plan ever. Not sure I ever will. VFR only and 99% of that is in...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st May 2017, 17:57
Replies: 32
Views: 10,197
Posted By 500guy

I've seen more than one helicopter scrapped due...

I've seen more than one helicopter scrapped due to an auto accident while being towed. A 212 and a 500. I've seen one arrive for a job that it missed due to a crack in the landing gear from road...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st May 2017, 14:29
Replies: 11
Views: 3,554
Posted By 500guy

All I have ever disel tanks for construction...

All I have ever disel tanks for construction sites. They were about 400 gallon bulk pakages. I have seen columbia and others have giant bladders (about 12'by 8' by4'. It has to be at least 2000...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th May 2017, 20:35
Replies: 64
Views: 23,321
Posted By 500guy

I know Erickson tried it about 25 years ago with...

I know Erickson tried it about 25 years ago with 2 sky cranes. One aircraft got slightly lower than the other and it shifted the load and over torqued the heck out of one of the aircraft.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2017, 19:02
Replies: 64
Views: 23,321
Posted By 500guy

Interesting Discussion. I don't do bucket work,...

Interesting Discussion. I don't do bucket work, but I did a similar risk assessment for powerline work years back and did a study on this very hazard. at the time I found 12 such incidents in the US...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2017, 20:52
Replies: 30
Views: 9,816
Posted By 500guy

I said before that one of our pilots has about...

I said before that one of our pilots has about 16k in MD 500s about 90% of that is split between 3 aircraft....
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2017, 17:26
Replies: 30
Views: 9,816
Posted By 500guy

There is guy named Joe Brigham in New Hampshire...

There is guy named Joe Brigham in New Hampshire that is over 40,000 hours in helicopters. Mostly in Bells, Most of it Ag and powerline patrol. He is quasi retired. I believe he still does check rides.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2017, 16:24
Replies: 30
Views: 9,816
Posted By 500guy

I am humbled every time I go to work. At my...

I am humbled every time I go to work.

At my company we have 16 pilots with an average level of helicopter flight experience of 10,500 hours. We have one pilot at 25k one at 23k one at 21k one at...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2017, 22:30
Replies: 78
Views: 46,077
Posted By 500guy

Bingo...Nail on the head.

Bingo...Nail on the head.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2017, 18:58
Replies: 9
Views: 3,024
Posted By 500guy

Unavoidable? No way. Either it was: ...

Unavoidable?

No way.
Either it was:
Poor rigging selection (roll out)
Poor maintenance on the release cables or wiring (un-commanded opening)
or a non-proficient or five thumbed pilot,...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2017, 22:02
Replies: 15
Views: 2,635
Posted By 500guy

No MD numbers? I know they don't make many but...

No MD numbers? I know they don't make many but they do make a few still.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2017, 15:19
Replies: 17
Views: 5,078
Posted By 500guy

"Generally speaking, helicopter departures are...

"Generally speaking, helicopter departures are safer if you hover at a low height then pick up speed before climbing (look up the 'dead man's curve'). Even for a twin turbine this is generally safer....
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2017, 22:08
Replies: 16
Views: 4,595
Posted By 500guy

I'll be there.

I'll be there.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2017, 14:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,313
Posted By 500guy

The more stringent crash worthiness requirements...

The more stringent crash worthiness requirements put in place in the 90's have made fuel systems, seats and some other structural members heavier. there may be some weight savings in avionics. But...
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