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Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2021, 18:47
Replies: 10
Views: 4,286
Posted By donut king

if one is new on type......DO NOT ATTEMPT!...

if one is new on type......DO NOT ATTEMPT! Especially SPIFR. I've done SPVFR for maintenance and ferry flights (1500hrs on type). always dual pilot with night/IFR/Offshore/HEMS.

What's your...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2020, 01:15
Replies: 756
Views: 901,279
Posted By donut king

have had many ap kick off due to handover...one...

have had many ap kick off due to handover...one of our machines was notorious for it! The old phase 2’s would hard over and stay on until pilot physically shuts off the appropriate axis.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2020, 19:38
Replies: 756
Views: 901,279
Posted By donut king

there are small windows showing trim actuator...

there are small windows showing trim actuator position with an analog needle. Should one of them hardover, the respective AP should kick off and an indication of 1(2) AP appears in the narrow...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2020, 23:22
Replies: 756
Views: 901,279
Posted By donut king

yeah, I thought of that possibility....check the...

yeah, I thought of that possibility....check the airspeed gauge...I don’t see the analog needle at zero. I could be wrong....old age and all.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2020, 20:25
Replies: 756
Views: 901,279
Posted By donut king

6000hrs on 76s, pilot here. regarding the...

6000hrs on 76s, pilot here.

regarding the cockpit picture....two things screaming at me!

1) how low level the flight appears to be?
2) his HSI heading bug is not set. Whether I’m flying IMC or...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jul 2018, 18:51
Replies: 1,327
Views: 375,495
Posted By donut king

Yes, all works as described. Have used the 107nr...

Yes, all works as described. Have used the 107nr in cruise when remaining fuel was on the minimums. easily "made" 50-80 lbs on landing from long sectors. Nick, isn't there also a TAS gain in...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2018, 15:05
Replies: 18
Views: 5,657
Posted By donut king

those fixed wing ORNGE management types really...

those fixed wing ORNGE management types really know their helicopters! (Rolls eyes).

35 plus years they’ve been switching......what happened that brought this about? What happened that they’re not...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jun 2017, 05:09
Replies: 277
Views: 265,790
Posted By donut king

Unfortunately, the upside down triangle/ top...

Unfortunately, the upside down triangle/ top heavy admin airline mgt model, has become engrained in major helicopter operators!

CHC restructured out of bankruptcy, but not out of that airline...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st May 2017, 01:35
Replies: 13
Views: 4,339
Posted By donut king

https://youtu.be/6abY3QghzpY

https://youtu.be/6abY3QghzpY
Forum: Rotorheads
25th May 2017, 15:56
Replies: 22
Views: 5,966
Posted By donut king

Sure looks like it couldn't climb away......for...

Sure looks like it couldn't climb away......for whatever reason!
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2017, 00:34
Replies: 96
Views: 64,167
Posted By donut king

WELL DONE, to the crew!

WELL DONE, to the crew!
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2017, 18:29
Replies: 883
Views: 811,975
Posted By donut king

See who just announced a two S92 contract on east...

See who just announced a two S92 contract on east coast of Canada! Any guesses?
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2017, 20:16
Replies: 883
Views: 811,975
Posted By donut king

The tip of the hat to okee is nice. However, the...

The tip of the hat to okee is nice. However, the American airline top heavy/ upside down triangle structure of CHC is their point of failure. The helicopter industry is not the fixed wing airline...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2017, 22:46
Replies: 883
Views: 811,975
Posted By donut king

Well said Malabo! You know the score. Ive been...

Well said Malabo! You know the score. Ive been with the FAMILIA since mid 90's.

DK
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jul 2016, 18:38
Replies: 128
Views: 69,358
Posted By donut king

Arcal is not the only pilot! Just because the...

Arcal is not the only pilot! Just because the rest of the crews aren't blogging on pprune doesn't mean they don't agree with arcal. He seems to be a front line dude in the know. I was a front line...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jul 2016, 17:02
Replies: 128
Views: 69,358
Posted By donut king

Hi noooby! I am in contact with many CHC as well...

Hi noooby! I am in contact with many CHC as well as other operators of C+'s and 139's. Both front line and management. We'd really like to see those numbers/ database that you are referencing from.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jul 2016, 04:26
Replies: 128
Views: 69,358
Posted By donut king

noooby......please provide your numbers re C+ vs...

noooby......please provide your numbers re C+ vs 139 DOC?
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jul 2016, 21:37
Replies: 128
Views: 69,358
Posted By donut king

Ornge had a choice of 6 S76 for Moosonee and took...

Ornge had a choice of 6 S76 for Moosonee and took the one with the lowest equipment. Autopilot and TAWS were available on 3 aircrafts but incompetence and arrogance was their attitude.
Nobody at...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th May 2016, 17:57
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,587,874
Posted By donut king

Why would a manufacturer ground their type...

Why would a manufacturer ground their type without proof of a design/ manufacturing failure?

Airbus is standing behind their product until it's proven, possibly, to be defective.....imho
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2016, 20:02
Replies: 883
Views: 811,975
Posted By donut king

Fair point....but they initiated an airline model

Fair point....but they initiated an airline model
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2016, 14:32
Replies: 883
Views: 811,975
Posted By donut king

Bang on, Lowfat! Helicopter Ops (%95) are...

Bang on, Lowfat!

Helicopter Ops (%95) are not like fixed wing airlines. Only Heli-airline that comes to mind is Vancouver Heli Jet. More and more, fixed wing thinking is/has infiltrated our spin...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2016, 20:26
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,587,874
Posted By donut king

http://bt.mnocdn.no/incoming/article3590196.ece/AL...

http://bt.mnocdn.no/incoming/article3590196.ece/ALTERNATES/w2048c169/IMG_6661.JPG?updated=030520161246

Flex plate still attached.....is it not? See left side of MGB bottom!
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2016, 20:18
Replies: 883
Views: 811,975
Posted By donut king

Thanks Mitchaa. I see the logic. But....where...

Thanks Mitchaa. I see the logic. But....where will CHC get the $$$ to buyback a/c? Especially after filing ch11?? They can't leverage future contract work as their is none. Can't take hope for new...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2016, 19:23
Replies: 883
Views: 811,975
Posted By donut king

Aircraft buyback

How can they buyback a/c with no new work and with what $$$? I get the ch11 strategy, but in 6 mos where will the extra $$$ come from to purchase a/c for what new contract work.

The ch11 will do...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2016, 21:43
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,587,874
Posted By donut king

DOH! Apologies...fingers faster than brain;) yes...

DOH! Apologies...fingers faster than brain;) yes suspension rod.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2016, 21:32
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,587,874
Posted By donut king

EASA vs Airbus

Looks to me like a quasi disagreement between EASA and Airbus. EASA check MGB health and control rod attachment. Airbus check control rod attachment only. How could Airbus not consider MGB health...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2016, 10:36
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,587,874
Posted By donut king

IIRC, 139 t/r blades issue. Back to this tragedy,...

IIRC, 139 t/r blades issue. Back to this tragedy, it just 'appears' that several failures focused on MGB/ MGB area. Recall that a witness stated seeing a fire on top of the Norway 225 prior to ground...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2016, 09:58
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,587,874
Posted By donut king

"Ditto 139" ?????

"Ditto 139" ?????
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2016, 04:05
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,587,874
Posted By donut king

Let's review that SIN. Only the 225LP is not...

Let's review that SIN. Only the 225LP is not grounded per Airbus. What about the 332 and 725?
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2016, 17:00
Replies: 883
Views: 811,975
Posted By donut king

Is that the parent Corp/ overseer of all??

Is that the parent Corp/ overseer of all??
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2016, 13:34
Replies: 883
Views: 811,975
Posted By donut king

Dependent on where the parent corporation is...

Dependent on where the parent corporation is registered and where that Corp owes its taxes?
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2016, 21:34
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,587,874
Posted By donut king

Workplace health and safety. Your Union should be...

Workplace health and safety. Your Union should be involved with your employer. Follow the reg's. I'm sure even the 225 pilots are concerned.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2016, 04:50
Replies: 883
Views: 811,975
Posted By donut king

Cleaning out their books for fiscal year end...30...

Cleaning out their books for fiscal year end...30 April??
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2012, 12:15
Replies: 7
Views: 2,807
Posted By donut king

Smile 25k per month

Decent number......

As long as it is NET! Meaning it is salary only and travel, accommodations, expenses, per diems are paid over and above the 25k.

There is a company out there paying 25k...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2012, 13:45
Replies: 28
Views: 9,500
Posted By donut king

helicopter pilots and unions

A union is only as strong as its members. weak member support equals a weak union. strong member support...strong union.

this applies to ANY union! ANY industry!

Unfortunately, as helicopter...
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