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Forum: Rotorheads
9th Apr 2024, 20:28
Replies: 18
Views: 3,022
Posted By detgnome

Trying to work out which base (great photo BTW). ...

Trying to work out which base (great photo BTW). I don't think it's Boulmer, Valley, Leconfield, Chivenor. Could be Lossie or Wattisham, although my money is on Wattisham - obvs a later shot as it...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2024, 21:00
Replies: 44
Views: 7,529
Posted By detgnome

I can't see the 225 returning in any form. The...

I can't see the 225 returning in any form. The S92 is expensive to operate and the requirement for 19 pax is not what it used to be; Sikorsky seem to have little interest in supporting it beyond the...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2024, 11:45
Replies: 9
Views: 3,985
Posted By detgnome

AW139 Crash Malaysia 5 Mar 24

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/05/mmea-chopper-crashes-in-kuala-selangor-four-rescued

All ok.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2023, 17:39
Replies: 14
Views: 2,500
Posted By detgnome

Pretty sure that 'pilots glory' means something...

Pretty sure that 'pilots glory' means something entirely different.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2023, 08:34
Replies: 60
Views: 13,516
Posted By detgnome

Not that there's much in it, but yes it is. Way...

Not that there's much in it, but yes it is. Way better single engine performance as well.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jul 2023, 11:00
Replies: 134
Views: 57,132
Posted By detgnome

Yep, but that's still in Scotland.

Yep, but that's still in Scotland.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jan 2023, 19:46
Replies: 3
Views: 2,696
Posted By detgnome

OK, going to show my ignorance but do Ultimate...

OK, going to show my ignorance but do Ultimate (Heli) have any existing O&G operations? Any thoughts on whether this will just be a continuation of the race to the bottom?
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2022, 10:30
Replies: 26
Views: 4,365
Posted By detgnome

I see Leonardo are continuing their series of...

I see Leonardo are continuing their series of market leading 'coolest stabilisers'
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2022, 17:13
Replies: 18
Views: 3,512
Posted By detgnome

You'll probably get more responses if you post...

You'll probably get more responses if you post this in the 'Ukraine War' Forum, sub-forum 'Former Russian Helicopter Pilots'.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Aug 2022, 20:30
Replies: 11
Views: 2,236
Posted By detgnome

Do bear in mind that the structure must be...

Do bear in mind that the structure must be designed to take an impact from the committal point with a ROD more than you would normally land with in the event of an engine failure. I seem to recall...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jun 2022, 20:59
Replies: 199
Views: 75,168
Posted By detgnome

Anybody care to comment/speculate on rumours that...

Anybody care to comment/speculate on rumours that CHC are no longer in the bid process?
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2022, 12:24
Replies: 8
Views: 2,343
Posted By detgnome

Not surprisingly the pandemic has caused some...

Not surprisingly the pandemic has caused some problems in getting the helipad commissioned, but this wouldn't really explain why over 2 years after it was supposed to enter service it still remains...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2021, 21:08
Replies: 31
Views: 5,478
Posted By detgnome

If they can make a helicopter fly nicely why...

If they can make a helicopter fly nicely why can't Leonardo?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2021, 18:44
Replies: 199
Views: 75,168
Posted By detgnome

Boom, mike drop, leaves the room...

Boom, mike drop, leaves the room...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2021, 18:28
Replies: 1
Views: 945
Posted By detgnome

I can't vouch for all Leonardo types, but the...

I can't vouch for all Leonardo types, but the reaon that some of the RNP approaches have disapperared is there is a problem with the software flying the approach (I believe it is some of the turns...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2021, 19:00
Replies: 558
Views: 151,205
Posted By detgnome

Hadn't realised how much smaller the H175 is...

Hadn't realised how much smaller the H175 is compared to the AW189.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Aug 2021, 18:34
Replies: 25
Views: 5,319
Posted By detgnome

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/500x500/1dbzu5_a12f10f69d8ebd3b3165d4f097b8eb61dc4a3fb7.png
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2021, 09:18
Replies: 199
Views: 75,168
Posted By detgnome

I think it's standard practice to dispute the...

I think it's standard practice to dispute the contract award. It will probably reveal additional information about the bid - it's a form of intelligence gathering.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2020, 22:24
Replies: 2,913
Views: 964,769
Posted By detgnome

Compared with pre 2015 I would say that we have a...

Compared with pre 2015 I would say that we have a better equipped and significantly more available service. Probably better trained as well....
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2020, 06:29
Replies: 2,913
Views: 964,769
Posted By detgnome

You would need to strip out all the costs that...

You would need to strip out all the costs that are included in the £1.6B to get a fair comparison. For example - wages, new build costs, fuel, training etc. That is not just for the aircraft but...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2020, 22:08
Replies: 2,913
Views: 964,769
Posted By detgnome

Knowing the British military we would have...

Knowing the British military we would have negotiated an even more expensive contract based on less availability than we had with the Sea King. Leonardo laughing all the way to the bank/Italian...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2020, 07:35
Replies: 2,913
Views: 964,769
Posted By detgnome

Most capable, possibly. Most expensive,...

Most capable, possibly. Most expensive, probably. Luckily the AW101 has a long history of excellent availability...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th May 2020, 14:49
Replies: 2,913
Views: 964,769
Posted By detgnome

Agreed about the S92. It is costly and a...

Agreed about the S92. It is costly and a generation behind the AW189 in terms of avionics, although I am not saying the AW189 is perfect. One of the original reasons for specing an aircraft such as...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2019, 16:08
Replies: 38
Views: 17,768
Posted By detgnome

The problem with mandating PC1 for hostile...

The problem with mandating PC1 for hostile congested is that the aircraft performance and profile only represent part of the whole PC1 requirement. The other part relates to the HLS environment. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2019, 21:16
Replies: 38
Views: 17,768
Posted By detgnome

PC1 profiles are fixed by the RFM and PC1...

PC1 profiles are fixed by the RFM and PC1 profiles are demanded for hostile/congested HLSs by CAP 999. The operators hands are tied by the OEM and the regulator.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2019, 12:17
Replies: 33
Views: 18,044
Posted By detgnome

Depending on your specific requirements, it might...

Depending on your specific requirements, it might be worth considering the AW189. Doesn't have the same cabin space, but it does have a long range capability as well as being much, much cheaper.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2019, 21:21
Replies: 2,913
Views: 964,769
Posted By detgnome

Maybe they are just getting on with delivering an...

Maybe they are just getting on with delivering an excellent service with up to date equipment and all on budget. Imagine that!
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2019, 11:57
Replies: 2,913
Views: 964,769
Posted By detgnome

What he said. The whole piece is driven by...

What he said.

The whole piece is driven by market forces i.e. supply and demand; you can spend all day arguing about what people are worth or what they should be paid, but it won't change...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2019, 08:50
Replies: 2,913
Views: 964,769
Posted By detgnome

Crab, I don't really understand your reply, you...

Crab, I don't really understand your reply, you seem to be suggesting that they had to take up employment with Bristow? The alternative you mention is part and parcel of being in the armed forces and...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2019, 22:28
Replies: 2,913
Views: 964,769
Posted By detgnome

Those that took up the offer of employment were...

Those that took up the offer of employment were aware of the payscales on offer; nobody was forced into it. We live in a fairly free labour market, individuals are free to make their own choices.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Apr 2019, 12:26
Replies: 2,913
Views: 964,769
Posted By detgnome

They would probably still be in the initial...

They would probably still be in the initial stages of evaluation at Boscombe....
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2019, 21:53
Replies: 244
Views: 308,156
Posted By detgnome

Interesting letter from Global Value Investing...

Interesting letter from Global Value Investing Corps calling for the resignation of most of the Bristow board...

GVIC Board Resignation Demand...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2018, 21:52
Replies: 12
Views: 5,569
Posted By detgnome

Max fuel a sniff under 2000kg, fuel burn in the...

Max fuel a sniff under 2000kg, fuel burn in the hover (with that weight) probably around 500kg/hr, but decreasing as you burn it off. Would have to offload a bit of kit to get the 2 tonnes in...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2018, 09:59
Replies: 102
Views: 106,413
Posted By detgnome

£60k for the Devon job - is that normal these...

£60k for the Devon job - is that normal these days for AA work, or is the requirement for IR pushing it up?
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2017, 23:03
Replies: 4
Views: 2,759
Posted By detgnome

Possibly/probably one of the ex UK Coastguard...

Possibly/probably one of the ex UK Coastguard contract aircraft.
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