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Forum: Rotorheads
28th May 2012, 19:31
Replies: 9
Views: 2,250
Posted By coalface

Unhappy Now I have got the weather minima sorted ( I have...

Now I have got the weather minima sorted ( I have printed out Trolls post and stuck it inside my baseball cap) can someone tell me what all this new fangled helideck movement limits are all about? It...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th May 2012, 17:36
Replies: 9
Views: 2,250
Posted By coalface

Thanks Troll for explaining it so well. I've...

Thanks Troll for explaining it so well. I've never understood our weather minima and have been afraid to ask any of my other pilot colleagues in case I showed my ignorance. I have always just...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2009, 15:11
Replies: 95
Views: 24,129
Posted By coalface

shortfinals said Is this necessarily the...

shortfinals said

Is this necessarily the case or could it be a boroscope inspection?
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2009, 07:39
Replies: 524
Views: 227,108
Posted By coalface

Back off guys - some of you are jumping to...

Back off guys - some of you are jumping to premature conclusions again.

Although there was a chip detected some 25 hours before the event, and enhanced HUMS monitoring set up, there is nothing in...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2009, 07:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,483
Posted By coalface

EMS Shady Practices allegations in US

The above extract is from a Pittsburg newspaper from a couple of years ago. One of the allegations was that he was giving "commission" payments to emergency services who called out his EMS...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2009, 11:44
Replies: 497
Views: 154,558
Posted By coalface

sox6, Although there will no doubt be some...

sox6,

Although there will no doubt be some type specific elements in the final report, this accident is not type specific. I think it could happen in any offshore helicopter. There have been a...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2009, 10:58
Replies: 497
Views: 154,558
Posted By coalface

The initial account is not "in the public...

The initial account is not "in the public domain". It has been released internally within Bond and also to other Aberdeen based EC225 operators and, no doubt, their customers. Nothing has been...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2009, 15:10
Replies: 497
Views: 154,558
Posted By coalface

Local paper reporting passengers as saying; ...

Local paper reporting passengers as saying;

"We thought it was just a hard landing until the water started pouring in"

Sounds as though there was no warning given to the passengers.

Is there...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2009, 10:15
Replies: 497
Views: 154,558
Posted By coalface

Jemax, Floats can be inflated with gear up...

Jemax,

Floats can be inflated with gear up or down on the AS332/EC225. Some will argue that gear down in the water may help with stability but I can't see it making a material difference.

I...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2009, 19:48
Replies: 497
Views: 154,558
Posted By coalface

A good result from a bad event. Well done to all...

A good result from a bad event. Well done to all involved.

The big question now will be was it a controlled ditching or a crash into the sea.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2009, 09:26
Replies: 177
Views: 68,297
Posted By coalface

North Sea Tiger said; It's got everything...

North Sea Tiger said;


It's got everything to do with CHC Scotia because CHC Scotia is Heli-one (Aberdeen)'s only customer. There can only be one reason for lack of maintenance work and that is a...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2009, 16:34
Replies: 177
Views: 68,297
Posted By coalface

CHC and Heli-one in Europe has a much bigger...

CHC and Heli-one in Europe has a much bigger Norwegian influence at engineering management level so it goes without saying that the redundancies will be in the UK and not Norway. It means that the...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2007, 06:36
Replies: 29
Views: 4,654
Posted By coalface

Without knowing what a kn**ber is Chris ( it must...

Without knowing what a kn**ber is Chris ( it must be an army word) I suspect I am not, but once again YOU demonstrate your skills by the high quality of your argument.

Just as well you were not...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2007, 21:17
Replies: 29
Views: 4,654
Posted By coalface

This is probably the least busy part of the...

This is probably the least busy part of the flight. The non flying pilot is waiting patiently for flying pilot to put it on the ground so he can then do the after landing checks. Switching to...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2007, 15:52
Replies: 185
Views: 34,574
Posted By coalface

Geoffers, you make a good point but it is a shame...

Geoffers, you make a good point but it is a shame that it might take a regulatory authority to enforce sim training. I don't think it will happen in the short term as the UK CAA seems completely...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2007, 12:34
Replies: 40
Views: 10,793
Posted By coalface

I refer to helirider's last post which infers...

I refer to helirider's last post which infers that the service letter relates to the MHS event. This is not the case. The service letter was issued following a North Sea lightning strike which caused...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2006, 12:47
Replies: 22
Views: 9,832
Posted By coalface

In answer to CRUD12001's question, the extra...

In answer to CRUD12001's question, the extra inspection shouldn't affect the daily flying schedules as NS helicopters seldom fly more than 10 hours a day. The extra inspection will be part of the end...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2006, 18:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,836
Posted By coalface

"free buffet, cash bar and a prize quiz!" ...

"free buffet, cash bar and a prize quiz!"

Can we re-arrange these words?

How about;-

"Buffet, free bar and cash prize quiz"

On second thoughts, forget about the buffet.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2006, 21:50
Replies: 26
Views: 12,383
Posted By coalface

CHC is completely disfunctional at the moment....

CHC is completely disfunctional at the moment. They call themselves a global company but there is little co-ordination between the different divisions.
Don't bother relying on their website as the...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2006, 19:02
Replies: 32
Views: 19,827
Posted By coalface

Talking Did the author try the boot for size in his...

Did the author try the boot for size in his mouth? I hear it is big enough.:eek:
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Feb 2006, 10:30
Replies: 195
Views: 103,625
Posted By coalface

Mmm. Slight C of G problem methinks.

Mmm. Slight C of G problem methinks.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2006, 21:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,513
Posted By coalface

Press release from Great North Air Ambulance;- ...

Press release from Great North Air Ambulance;-

It is with great sadness that colleagues and supporters of The Great North Air Ambulance Service heard of the climbing accident which sadly claimed...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2006, 23:55
Replies: 362
Views: 61,949
Posted By coalface

Re: UK Coastguard SAR - Bristow out??

Ref the 332 icing clearance, I too don't have flight manuals at home but the AS332L Flight Manual specifically requires 500' of positive temp air above minimum permisable operating altitude. I think...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2006, 23:55
Replies: 863
Views: 121,059
Posted By coalface

Re: UK Coastguard SAR - Bristow out??

Ref the 332 icing clearance, I too don't have flight manuals at home but the AS332L Flight Manual specifically requires 500' of positive temp air above minimum permisable operating altitude. I think...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2006, 23:55
Replies: 802
Views: 88,324
Posted By coalface

Re: UK Coastguard SAR - Bristow out??

Ref the 332 icing clearance, I too don't have flight manuals at home but the AS332L Flight Manual specifically requires 500' of positive temp air above minimum permisable operating altitude. I think...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2006, 22:38
Replies: 362
Views: 61,949
Posted By coalface

Re: UK Coastguard SAR - Bristow out??

Sorry about that but i thought that to get a straight answer I had better make it a much simpler question.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2006, 22:38
Replies: 863
Views: 121,059
Posted By coalface

Re: UK Coastguard SAR - Bristow out??

Sorry about that but i thought that to get a straight answer I had better make it a much simpler question.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2006, 22:38
Replies: 802
Views: 88,324
Posted By coalface

Re: UK Coastguard SAR - Bristow out??

Sorry about that but i thought that to get a straight answer I had better make it a much simpler question.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2006, 22:35
Replies: 362
Views: 61,949
Posted By coalface

Re: UK Coastguard SAR - Bristow out??

HC,

So what has the 225 got that gives it a better clearance than the L/L2?
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2006, 22:35
Replies: 863
Views: 121,059
Posted By coalface

Re: UK Coastguard SAR - Bristow out??

HC,

So what has the 225 got that gives it a better clearance than the L/L2?
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2006, 22:35
Replies: 802
Views: 88,324
Posted By coalface

Re: UK Coastguard SAR - Bristow out??

HC,

So what has the 225 got that gives it a better clearance than the L/L2?
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2006, 21:35
Replies: 362
Views: 61,949
Posted By coalface

Re: UK Coastguard SAR - Bristow out??

HC


So does the EC225 FM allow departure from an onshore location in icing conditions with the zero degree isotherm on the surface?

Yes or No

CF
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2006, 21:35
Replies: 863
Views: 121,059
Posted By coalface

Re: UK Coastguard SAR - Bristow out??

HC


So does the EC225 FM allow departure from an onshore location in icing conditions with the zero degree isotherm on the surface?

Yes or No

CF
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2006, 21:35
Replies: 802
Views: 88,324
Posted By coalface

Re: UK Coastguard SAR - Bristow out??

HC


So does the EC225 FM allow departure from an onshore location in icing conditions with the zero degree isotherm on the surface?

Yes or No

CF
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2006, 20:27
Replies: 362
Views: 61,949
Posted By coalface

Re: UK Coastguard SAR - Bristow out??

HC, Are you saying that the operational rules which allow departure from an onshore location in icing conditions with the zero degree isotherm on the surface (previously only published in Company...
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