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Forum: Rotorheads
7th Oct 2004, 03:54
Replies: 0
Views: 724
Posted By Barannfin

Question Firefighting info

Hi guys, I finally got an assingment that I could work helicopters into.

I am going to write a very simple model of a forest fire. The information that I need is this.

Typical capacity...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Oct 2004, 00:22
Replies: 20
Views: 3,827
Posted By Barannfin

well in the US were not really used to being...

well in the US were not really used to being charged a landing fee. And in the neighbors defence (not knowing how big the property is) it was his second landing in a week. He probably should have...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Apr 2004, 05:51
Replies: 18
Views: 1,740
Posted By Barannfin

If your clearance limit is not a fix from which...

If your clearance limit is not a fix from which an approach begins, and no efc was received leave the limit upon arrival and proceed to a fix that an approach may be attempted from. Then it goes on...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2004, 00:13
Replies: 35
Views: 9,688
Posted By Barannfin

I dont know what the conditions are right now...

I dont know what the conditions are right now down there, but my prayers are with the crew and their families... :sad: I hope there is good news in the morning.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Mar 2004, 14:22
Replies: 23
Views: 2,903
Posted By Barannfin

Yes, Im not sure about for fixed wing, but for...

Yes, Im not sure about for fixed wing, but for helicopters, you can receive your FAA instrument rating without ever flying in IMC conditions. I am about to receive my ticket, and although I am up to...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2004, 23:11
Replies: 363
Views: 76,790
Posted By Barannfin

Question Has anybody here actually flown with either of...

Has anybody here actually flown with either of these guys to get the turbine time? I am just wondering how it works, does he just explain everything to you and you go fly? Or, is it more like, he...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2004, 02:04
Replies: 59
Views: 11,515
Posted By Barannfin

Brrrr, Man that was a scary video to watch. I...

Brrrr, Man that was a scary video to watch. I watched it before reading all of the posts underneath. Very good to know they got out. Didn't seem like it was gonna end well when the video stopped. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2004, 23:36
Replies: 88
Views: 13,992
Posted By Barannfin

I uhhh, had to make an emergency landing because...

I uhhh, had to make an emergency landing because of an engine fire, but i keep botching the flare.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2003, 00:03
Replies: 47
Views: 8,720
Posted By Barannfin

looks like the towline was attached to the skids....

looks like the towline was attached to the skids. Maybe he ran out of cycylic
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2003, 09:59
Replies: 2
Views: 912
Posted By Barannfin

glad to hear everyone was ok.

glad to hear everyone was ok.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2003, 11:09
Replies: 22
Views: 4,845
Posted By Barannfin

i was always taught that u needed little or NO...

i was always taught that u needed little or NO speed. + power applied to rotorsystem(not auto), and ROD greater than 300ft/min
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2003, 11:40
Replies: 66
Views: 11,643
Posted By Barannfin

Re: downward firing seats. Don't you have to be...

Re: downward firing seats. Don't you have to be fairly high (helicopter terms) like 2k in order to succesfully use those? seems like the downwards one would be pretty useless. Not sure i would...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2003, 11:34
Replies: 250
Views: 118,738
Posted By Barannfin

Great post man, welcome to Rotorheads.:ok:

Great post man, welcome to Rotorheads.:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2003, 01:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,118
Posted By Barannfin

looks like our luck ran out today. The way that...

looks like our luck ran out today. The way that wreckage looked those survivors arent outta the woods yet, I hope they all pull through. Def. not a good day, condolences to those with family in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2003, 17:17
Replies: 16
Views: 1,556
Posted By Barannfin

#2 does look like a king air dont it. Im gonna...

#2 does look like a king air dont it. Im gonna guess and say MD?

1=bell
3=sikorsky

pretty sure those 2 are right.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2003, 03:23
Replies: 54
Views: 8,393
Posted By Barannfin

Just found these articles on another forum. ...

Just found these articles on another forum. Seems dive teams located the pilot and one of the passengers, last one still missing though.

2theadvocate.com...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Oct 2003, 23:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,275
Posted By Barannfin

I know what i would buy, maybe a ride in a...

I know what i would buy, maybe a ride in a fighter jet, like the russians are doing, cause it looks like I cant take the concord anymore. Just wanna go faster than the speed of sound once in my...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2003, 06:22
Replies: 54
Views: 8,393
Posted By Barannfin

The preliminary report was released. Does...

The preliminary report was released.

Does anybody know if they are going to dive down to the wreckage?

Report (http://www1.faa.gov/avr/aai/J_1014_N.txt)
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Oct 2003, 11:59
Replies: 15
Views: 3,111
Posted By Barannfin

HeloEagle, congrats on the recent successes. Im...

HeloEagle, congrats on the recent successes. Im trying to join the ranks of the coast guard aviators myself, so I hope to; one day soon, be flying along with you. How did you become a CG aviator?
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2003, 21:26
Replies: 4
Views: 2,129
Posted By Barannfin

USA Today news...

USA Today news (http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2003-09-21-helicopter-crash_x.htm)

PHOENIX (AP) — A helicopter crashed Saturday near the Grand Canyon, killing all seven people on board.
The...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Sep 2003, 06:14
Replies: 11
Views: 2,122
Posted By Barannfin

206L^2 or 3 depending on the model ordered;)

206L^2 or 3 depending on the model ordered;)
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2003, 04:05
Replies: 14
Views: 1,074
Posted By Barannfin

The little advice I can give ya probably recieved...

The little advice I can give ya probably recieved before, prepare well, get a good nights sleep. Don't be too nervous, but not too laid back either. Youll do fine buddy.:ok: think of all who have...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Aug 2003, 00:44
Replies: 10
Views: 2,230
Posted By Barannfin

hehehe:} thats a good one. As for my...

hehehe:} thats a good one.

As for my contribution, I would say that the maint. standards and such are there for safety, not just the hell of it. Theres no reason why a 20 yr old aircraft...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Aug 2003, 00:39
Replies: 7
Views: 2,008
Posted By Barannfin

Update

Update on that preliminary report.....

PETROLEUM HELICOPTERS INC, BHT206 ROTORCRAFT CAUGHT A SKID WHILE LANDING ON
DECK OF PLATFORM, MAIN ROTOR STRUCK DECK, AIRCRAFT WENT OVER THE SIDE OF
...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Aug 2003, 10:27
Replies: 1
Views: 705
Posted By Barannfin

206 crash in FL 2/16/02

I couldn't find the old thread about this, not sure if there was one.

Las Vegas Sun article (http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/nevada/2003/aug/18/081810829.html)

The article reports...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2003, 13:50
Replies: 51
Views: 5,615
Posted By Barannfin

I wanna know what 22 he is flying that he can...

I wanna know what 22 he is flying that he can sustain a 15ft hover. Durin' these nice warm summer days I can't manage anything more than 1ft, watch those limits buddy ;)
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2003, 09:01
Replies: 410
Views: 62,480
Posted By Barannfin

Thanks for all that information Bronx. Its...

Thanks for all that information Bronx. Its pretty amazing how quickly the helicopters proved themselves to, what I think is thier best mission.

As Mr. Sikorsky once said, If you need help...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2003, 13:41
Replies: 410
Views: 62,480
Posted By Barannfin

Sad news, does anybody know if this was the first...

Sad news, does anybody know if this was the first instance of using helicopters to evacuate people?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2003, 13:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,222
Posted By Barannfin

haha, i think i heard about the bootlegger McCoy...

haha, i think i heard about the bootlegger McCoy on the history channel too. oh well:rolleyes:
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2003, 03:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,222
Posted By Barannfin

I actually heard that the real mccoy thing was...

I actually heard that the real mccoy thing was from prohibition. Apparently a rum runner named McCoy was known as the only one who could supply liquor that was not watered down. So patrons would...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2003, 16:14
Replies: 37
Views: 12,609
Posted By Barannfin

NTSB report...

NTSB report (http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief2.asp?ev_id=20010820X01734&ntsbno=LAX01MA272&akey=1)


Heres the report, although it seems that the news article has more information on the cause of...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Aug 2003, 18:15
Replies: 23
Views: 2,381
Posted By Barannfin

Well since I can't contribute in many technical...

Well since I can't contribute in many technical posts, and my lack of experience precludes me from really being valuable; this seems like a good way to help out. Count me in for the NTSB.

Please...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Aug 2003, 01:19
Replies: 8
Views: 2,884
Posted By Barannfin

Unhappy I got this off the NTSB site. Just some new...

I got this off the NTSB site. Just some new info.

"NTSB Identification: SEA03GA153
14 CFR Public Use
Accident occurred Friday, July 25, 2003 in Keller, WA
Aircraft: Kaman K-1200, registration:...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Aug 2003, 09:26
Replies: 13
Views: 1,309
Posted By Barannfin

It will probably end up with some name like the...

It will probably end up with some name like the "eagle" or something else equally unimaginative. I won't really care what its called as long as it doesn't look as ugly as the raven.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jul 2003, 12:54
Replies: 17
Views: 1,875
Posted By Barannfin

"This one was known by all the crews as the...

"This one was known by all the crews as the "Drafty Jon" by all the crews on the mountian.
But Bob was new, and he didn't realize the significance of the name until it was too late."
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