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Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2014, 21:55
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

I agree with you. The embarrassment of it all is...

I agree with you. The embarrassment of it all is merely a present thing. The potential regrets to come from this decision all are future matters that, if they come to pass as you portend, will...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2014, 20:18
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

The entire affair should be very embarrassing for...

The entire affair should be very embarrassing for Canadians but I very much doubt that it will be.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2014, 09:25
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

Sikorsky is apparently extremely pleased with the...

Sikorsky is apparently extremely pleased with the new deal they have made with Canada. What is very odd about the following article is the DND comment in the last two paras. The original contract...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2014, 10:24
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

In the period since the first contract was signed...

In the period since the first contract was signed in 2004, there have been two amendments to the ISS contract that brought it up to $3.4 billion from the original $3.2 billion. The new deal raises...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2014, 10:17
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

I have seen the Sikorsky S-92 gear box test...

I have seen the Sikorsky S-92 gear box test report for the run-dry test conducted in 2002 and, to my recollection, the gear box suffered a catastrophic internal failure very shortly after the 10...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jun 2014, 10:27
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

The CBC corrected the story you referred to with...

The CBC corrected the story you referred to with the following ~ it appears that Sikorsky has been awarded another CAD $2.3 Billion for its sterling performance to date::yuk:

Clarifications


...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2014, 18:16
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

I found the following response on a Canadian...

I found the following response on a Canadian site responding to similar queries regarding the GE CT7-8C engine that many had believed had been proposed by Sikorsky for the Cyclone. I can vouch that...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jan 2014, 00:34
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

The Cyclone rescue aftermath is starting to get a...

The Cyclone rescue aftermath is starting to get a bit uglier:

Tories have spent $1.7 billion on troubled Cyclones, making them too big to fail (Navy-Helicopters-Poli) By **>Murray...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2014, 19:11
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

According to the October 2013 MHP RFI responses...

According to the October 2013 MHP RFI responses to Canada (which was the "secret" search for an alternative to the Cyclone) Canada would have begun receiving new build AW101s (i.e. 600 series naval...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2014, 10:20
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

Cyclone Rescue Aftermath Begins

Latest commentary on the subject from the Canadian fifth estate:

Chopper announcement disgraceful

January 6, 2014 - 8:56pm MARILLA STEPHENSON...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2013, 19:46
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

Cyclone Cancellation

As opposed to my previous posts wherein I always attempted to provide some insight into reported rumours, this is different.

There are numerous stories today (unpublished/unconfirmed reports what...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2013, 18:36
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

I believe Mr. Coyles' very accurate description...

I believe Mr. Coyles' very accurate description of the original situation was referring to the MH (NSA) portion of the original 1992 contract... the NSH portion was slightly less combobulated. At...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2013, 21:40
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

Maybe this additional info might help to quell...

Maybe this additional info might help to quell the dispute and further some understanding...

In 1998, Canada stupidly decided that it would outsource the In-Services-Support (ISS) for the...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2013, 20:04
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

In response to dmanton300 -- I agree with you. ...

In response to dmanton300 -- I agree with you. In fact, the inside joke in Canada is that the aircraft is actually called the Sikorsky Unicorn (i.e. mythical).

In response to Tom Coupling,...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2013, 09:29
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

Apparently, the Canadian Press was able to reach...

Apparently, the Canadian Press was able to reach AgustaWestland for comment overnight because the following appeared in a revised story published in this morning's papers:

Alan Williams, the...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2013, 21:51
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

Here is the latest news on the subject of "the...

Here is the latest news on the subject of "the right helicopter for Canada":
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2013, 21:14
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

More Cyclone Spin

Cyclone chopper technical concerns are potential 'show stoppers'

Murray Brewster, The Canadian Press
Published Thursday, September 12, 2013 4:36PM EDT


OTTAWA -- Canadian air force...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2013, 13:09
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

Troubled Helicopter Deal

The latest twists in Cyclone news:

Troubled helicopter deal has already cost Ottawa more than $1-billion


STEVEN CHASE

OTTAWA — The Globe and Mail

Published Thursday,...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2013, 21:43
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

Cyclone Gets Murkier

My last post was incomplete; the full unexpurgated portion of the CP story follows in red ... it adds yet another small dimension to the unfolding story here:

Alison Auld,
The Canadian Press
...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2013, 17:11
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

Cyclone Purchase Scenario Gets Murkier

Another CP story on the subject from yesterday:

Copter purchase scenario gets murkier

September 7, 2013
The head of the Defence Department’s procurement section said he doesn’t know...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2013, 13:22
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

Cyclone Project May Be Finished

Here's the Canadian Press story on the same subject:

Cyclone project may be finished

September 5, 2013 - 8:08pm MURRAY BREWSTER THE CANADIAN PRESS...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2013, 09:59
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

It appears that the Harper Government is building...

It appears that the Harper Government is building their public case for termination of the contract:

Sea King helicopter replacement hits a new snag

Ottawa hires consultant to study if...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2012, 12:05
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

Last year at this time, UTC stated that it would...

Last year at this time, UTC stated that it would deliver six interim Cyclones during 2012... none were delivered and there is still no airworthiness certification yet let alone any checklists, flight...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2012, 15:27
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

More info, this time from the UTC Q3 2012 SEC...

More info, this time from the UTC Q3 2012 SEC Filing that was published yesterday... the portion highlighted below is slightly more negative in tone than it was in the Q2 report.
26 October 2012:
...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2012, 14:04
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

More news from Flight Global on the anticipated...

More news from Flight Global on the anticipated hit to Sikorsky's profit line when and if the Cyclones are finally turned over to the customer....

No resolution in sight for Canada's Sikorsky...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2012, 12:35
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

The reason why Sikorsky's profit line for the...

The reason why Sikorsky's profit line for the current year would not be as healthy with Cyclone delivery as it would be if Cyclone delivery is further delayed is because of the late delivery withhold...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2012, 12:39
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

The stomach churning has erupted again... ...

The stomach churning has erupted again...

Ottawa again renegotiating huge chopper contract - Canada - CBC News (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/10/11/sea-king-helicopter-contract.html)
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jul 2012, 12:02
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

The Canadian Minister of Defence said yesterday...

The Canadian Minister of Defence said yesterday that the Cyclone deal is the worst procurement in Canadian history and he has no idea when it will finally be delivered....

MacKay: Cyclone...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jul 2012, 20:49
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

Ken Pole's most recent article on the subject is...

Ken Pole's most recent article on the subject is not accurate. He should have researched the subject more thoroughly before hitting the send button.

The fact is that Sikorsky originally proposed...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jul 2012, 10:55
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

TOTD re $600K rework job... The beartrap and...

TOTD re $600K rework job...

The beartrap and deck handling equipment had to be completely redesigned for the Cyclone. The large steel tail probe bars required by the Sea King at the after end of...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jul 2012, 10:39
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

Some more on this story plus some interesting...

Some more on this story plus some interesting video feed can be found at

New military helicopters may not be ready for 5 years - Politics - CBC News...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jul 2012, 09:24
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

Halifax Herald ~ 4 July 2012 Tories to hit...

Halifax Herald ~ 4 July 2012

Tories to hit Sikorsky for delay

July 3, 2012 - 8:07pm By PAUL McLEOD Ottawa Bureau (http://thechronicleherald.ca/author/paul-mcleod-ottawa-bureau-1)

...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jul 2012, 12:00
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

This story about newly identified delivery delay...

This story about newly identified delivery delay fallout came out today... I wonder if the German Navy is still wanting to join this party:

Sea King substitute’s delay means a scramble on the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jul 2012, 21:42
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

I have no idea from where the concept of...

I have no idea from where the concept of "significant additional charges" for lateness comes. The original contract called for a $100,000 per day holdback for anything up to a max of 360 days late,...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jul 2012, 10:38
Replies: 305
Views: 85,563
Posted By cdnnighthawk

Decades-long mission to replace Sea Kings hits...

Decades-long mission to replace Sea Kings hits another snag

DANIEL LEBLANC
OTTAWA — The Globe and Mail
Published Monday, Jul. 02 2012, 12:01 AM EDT
Last updated Sunday, Jul. 01 2012,...
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