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Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2023, 08:35
Replies: 30
Views: 6,233
Posted By Gray 14

Been there

As a fairly new pilot in the unit, I experienced intermeshed blades in tight formation, 2 UH-1s. Altitude was only 100 feet. Vibration was severe but both machines landed safely. Aircraft Commander...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jul 2019, 11:53
Replies: 0
Views: 1,091
Posted By Gray 14

Airfast and others...

Quite a few pics of Airfast and others in Indonesia years ago...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/639824739504763/?ref=bookmarks

Cheers
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2019, 21:28
Replies: 28
Views: 4,220
Posted By Gray 14

You sure bounced around a lot!!

You sure bounced around a lot!!
Forum: Tech Log
14th Dec 2018, 03:50
Replies: 18
Views: 3,918
Posted By Gray 14

Sector altitude till final then descent to FAF...

Sector altitude till final then descent to FAF min then descend to MDA.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
5th Dec 2018, 10:42
Replies: 14
Views: 3,666
Posted By Gray 14

Iggy, That is a perfect explanation/description...

Iggy,
That is a perfect explanation/description of being an expat in Asia. Well done!!
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2018, 02:55
Replies: 24
Views: 5,086
Posted By Gray 14

Back in the mid-late 70's in Iran before the...

Back in the mid-late 70's in Iran before the revolution, we were operating Bell 212s in the mountains with an almost always negative SE ROC. We requested from the company the same extra pay (Mountain...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2018, 14:27
Replies: 68
Views: 10,670
Posted By Gray 14

I guess my most memorable experience would have...

I guess my most memorable experience would have to be graduating from US Army Flight School. It was my high school dream to be an Army Aviator and the course was anything but easy. The feeling of...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Sep 2018, 00:19
Replies: 8
Views: 3,644
Posted By Gray 14

Get real. That made you upset? Guess I would...

Get real. That made you upset? Guess I would never be welcome at your table in a bar!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th May 2018, 12:42
Replies: 21
Views: 7,101
Posted By Gray 14

Richard Bach

J. L. Seagull..."Jonathan Livingston Seagull". A great read by Richard Bach from 1970.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th May 2018, 09:54
Replies: 43
Views: 19,013
Posted By Gray 14

Frogs, Clogs and pollywogs.....and don't forget...

Frogs, Clogs and pollywogs.....and don't forget the blockheads. Where's the damage???
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Mar 2018, 23:50
Replies: 2
Views: 1,318
Posted By Gray 14

The individual is the only person responsible for...

The individual is the only person responsible for keeping his/her FAA license current.
Forum: North America
5th Oct 2017, 06:32
Replies: 20
Views: 15,257
Posted By Gray 14

So, what were the military jets supposed to do?

So, what were the military jets supposed to do?
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Sep 2017, 02:49
Replies: 84
Views: 18,840
Posted By Gray 14

Reference T/R Failures, not always a total loss

Had a cargo door come loose on a UH-1H. Took out the T/R and 90 deg gear box. Did a running landing in a rice paddy. No further damage.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Aug 2017, 08:10
Replies: 9
Views: 3,725
Posted By Gray 14

If they paid for the trip, then what is the...

If they paid for the trip, then what is the problem??
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2017, 12:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,919
Posted By Gray 14

Check the performance section of the aircraft...

Check the performance section of the aircraft flight manual.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Apr 2017, 01:57
Replies: 3
Views: 1,402
Posted By Gray 14

Thanks. Not too user friendly but will do.

Thanks. Not too user friendly but will do.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2017, 12:57
Replies: 3
Views: 1,402
Posted By Gray 14

EASA Access

It is easy to search and find the FAA Regulations but where would I find the EASA Regulations.

I need access for reference regulations and their part numbers.

Cheers,
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Apr 2017, 12:03
Replies: 23
Views: 21,517
Posted By Gray 14

While working in Atyrau, Kazakhstan, we had to...

While working in Atyrau, Kazakhstan, we had to report to the Med Department before the first flight of each day. They did a basic check and filled out the release forms.

They did tag one guy...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2017, 09:19
Replies: 18
Views: 3,584
Posted By Gray 14

Easy to determine appx DA using an E6-B.

Easy to determine appx DA using an E6-B.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2017, 23:32
Replies: 27
Views: 5,242
Posted By Gray 14

The performance charts in the aircraft flight...

The performance charts in the aircraft flight manual should be all that one needs to calculate the weight restrictions/limits when working hot and high.

When departing from a lower altitude take...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2017, 10:04
Replies: 883
Views: 809,555
Posted By Gray 14

The news services carry "breaking news" for days...

The news services carry "breaking news" for days on end. I do not read every section of this forum so missed that information reported that long time ago day of 13 Jan. That is only 5 days ago.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2016, 01:43
Replies: 103
Views: 13,953
Posted By Gray 14

I wanted to fly since I was a kid. My Father was...

I wanted to fly since I was a kid. My Father was posted in Ft. Benning in the mid 60's. The Vietnam war was on so plenty of helicopter activity there. After high school, joined the Army and applied...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2016, 05:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,452
Posted By Gray 14

Phil, Ok and many thanks.

Phil,

Ok and many thanks.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2016, 04:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,452
Posted By Gray 14

Add'l help with regulation

This is following up from my post from below.

What I'm looking for is this:

The regs (135 etc) state that any aircraft with a seating capacity of more than 9 passengers requires two pilots.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2016, 00:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,452
Posted By Gray 14

Additional information on regulations

This is reference my previous post below.

What I'm looking for was a ruling that came after the regulation that stated that any aircraft with a seating capacity of more than 9 passengers required...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2016, 11:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,452
Posted By Gray 14

Help with a regulation

Some years ago I remember a regulation stating that any aircraft requiring 2 pilots the PIC had to be ATP rated.

I cannot find reference to this in the FAA or ICAO regs.

Any help here?

Cheers
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2016, 10:47
Replies: 25
Views: 11,016
Posted By Gray 14

Fred Poff was in management there back in 1977. I...

Fred Poff was in management there back in 1977. I took an acceptance ride with him in a 206B for a potential contract in Sarawak but they did not get it. He was a US type, was one of the instructors...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2016, 10:39
Replies: 19
Views: 4,052
Posted By Gray 14

Geoff, The All 2 was prone to ground...

Geoff,

The All 2 was prone to ground resonance. If the surface was not very level, it was difficult to sync the rotor/eng needles during start-up without resonance setting in. Sometimes simply...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2016, 02:26
Replies: 0
Views: 1,151
Posted By Gray 14

Redhill Instructor

I hired on with Bristow in 1977 for a job in Iran. I took my acceptance ride at Redhill on 7 July in a Bell 47G2 with an instructor named Peter Cox.

Does anyone know of him?

Also took a 212...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2016, 02:11
Replies: 72
Views: 10,464
Posted By Gray 14

Fire

Geoff,

The scenario you presented sounds like a flight from Douala to Yaounde.

Or outbound to Ngaoundere. How many times I reviewed emergency procedures out there where there were few if any...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2015, 05:56
Replies: 111
Views: 15,383
Posted By Gray 14

Here ya go

I wanted to fly helicopters as far back as my high school days. Managed to pass the Army flight school and have never looked back. 42 years of operating those wonderful machines.

I guess my most...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2015, 02:07
Replies: 36
Views: 6,181
Posted By Gray 14

Again and again

Geoff,

Some old stuff here. In the 365 series, I always operated and advocated the night/IFR takeoff to be initiated from the get-go hard on the instruments. The old ITO if you may.

I always...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
8th Nov 2015, 06:53
Replies: 12
Views: 2,696
Posted By Gray 14

"might be able to make it direct to Ireland and...

"might be able to make it direct to Ireland and maybe even England, will be a fuel issue that decides that."

Any flight planning using the words "might make it" or "maybe" reference fuel on board...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
24th Oct 2015, 03:21
Replies: 4
Views: 3,599
Posted By Gray 14

About the taxes for expats from the USA, if you...

About the taxes for expats from the USA, if you are maintaining residence in the US then normal taxation applies. If you are living outside for the better part of the tax year then you can claim...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
22nd Oct 2015, 00:32
Replies: 4
Views: 3,599
Posted By Gray 14

South East Asia or Africa. Both good adventures....

South East Asia or Africa. Both good adventures. Better have an open mind though, especially coming out of the USA. Completely different ballgame.

I'm 41 years a SEA bum and love it.

Good luck.
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