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Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2023, 16:13
Replies: 1,640
Views: 448,995
Posted By cyclic_fondler

I don't think anyone hates Hill or wants this to...

I don't think anyone hates Hill or wants this to fail but he just needs to be more realistic on the time scales. I hope he does make this a success, provide a large amount of direct/indirect jobs...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2013, 08:10
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,869,143
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Has Mr Guimbal made any hints about developing a...

Has Mr Guimbal made any hints about developing a 4 seater version?

I'm sure that would ruffle a few feathers in the Robinson camp !

CF
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2013, 07:38
Replies: 846
Views: 277,866
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Sky news are reporting that the pilot was the...

Sky news are reporting that the pilot was the only person on board the helicopter.

Sad News
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2012, 13:53
Replies: 40
Views: 13,804
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Prior to emplaning for any descent, the sky gods...

Prior to emplaning for any descent, the sky gods will be given, from the PJI, a DZ brief and then a brief on all phases of the jump which include the do's and don't when being hung up and a HUPRA...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jan 2012, 11:23
Replies: 47
Views: 5,416
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Sorry TC, but unfortunately Robinson is producing...

Sorry TC, but unfortunately Robinson is producing them faster than they're being crashed!
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jun 2011, 13:22
Replies: 431
Views: 204,448
Posted By cyclic_fondler

SFH - £600ph

"Flown it / power is great / speed good / cost to run is awesome - potentially cheaper than an R44 !"

I was at a recent demo of the R66 a few weeks ago and they were saying that the sfh cost would...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2011, 10:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,906
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Boris is against Helicopters in London

This is London (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23946437-boris-johnsons-team-scuppering-ark-royal-heliport-plan.do)

What a shame and a great opportunity missed as London needs...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2011, 15:29
Replies: 107
Views: 42,735
Posted By cyclic_fondler

At the launch on Saturday, I wonder who will be...

At the launch on Saturday, I wonder who will be flying the R66.

Will it be Q who's one of the most experiences Robinson pilots in the UK

or

Will it be SB because he's the boss and can pull...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2010, 08:12
Replies: 24
Views: 3,101
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Chancellors Austerity measures

All goverment dept are having to find 25-40% worth of cuts, does anybody know if this will apply to the CAA?

If so, it could be a good thing as it might force the CAA to modernise!

CF
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2010, 21:57
Replies: 158
Views: 132,038
Posted By cyclic_fondler

I have used them

GlasairII,

I have used them a number of times and love them but I've also had to run out and wave and get the attention of students who haven't noticed that the engine is screaming because they...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2010, 21:04
Replies: 158
Views: 132,038
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Over Speeds

I wonder how many over speeds will happen because the pilot can't hear the engine screaming during start-up when they're wearing these nose reduction head sets?

Noise gives you lots of clues about...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2010, 13:36
Replies: 206
Views: 37,279
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Compass

There's only two things you can trust in life:-

Your Mother
and
Your compass
Forum: Cabin Crew
6th May 2010, 10:30
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,017,760
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Duncan Holley sacked for gross misconduct

Sky news are reporting that BA have sacked him.

I wonder if this is the start of many.
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Mar 2010, 14:38
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,111
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Sky News reports that 6000 staff have volunteered...

Sky News reports that 6000 staff have volunteered to replace cabin crew in the event of a strike.

I wonder how BASSA will try and spin that?
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2010, 08:36
Replies: 83
Views: 24,066
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Do we know if any of the previous experienced...

Do we know if any of the previous experienced guys bothered to tender for this?

I doubt if it's HA intention to mess anybody about with the slots whether the slots are for the big operators or...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2010, 13:39
Replies: 431
Views: 204,448
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Hopefully Big Frank will reveal the progress on...

Hopefully Big Frank will reveal the progress on the R66 at the Heliexpo next month and maybe we'll see what the final R66 will actually look like.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2009, 13:08
Replies: 52
Views: 21,364
Posted By cyclic_fondler

From the BBC news website. A helicopter has...

From the BBC news website.

A helicopter has crashed near an estuary in north Lancashire.

Police said a may day signal was sent from the aircraft as it flew over Poulton-le-Fylde, near...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2009, 10:02
Replies: 32
Views: 8,825
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Looking at the picture and the way she is...

Looking at the picture and the way she is standing, she was either desperate to go to the toilet she's going to have to have corrective surgery to be able to use the pedals properly!

Wasn't Jordan...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2009, 10:54
Replies: 152
Views: 72,720
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Update from Harmless Sky

I found this update in "Harmless Sky Climate, the countryside and landscapes"
I guess it's a case if Kemble still have the money and it's still a sound financial project.

CF

Harmless Sky -...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2009, 15:17
Replies: 431
Views: 204,448
Posted By cyclic_fondler

170Knots top speed!!!

Looking athe instrument panel and the the airspeed indicator goes all the way up to 170Knots but there was no red line on it to indicate any possible clues to speed. :(

Shame no pictures of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2008, 19:30
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,869,143
Posted By cyclic_fondler

The R22 is Dead, long live the new G2 !

DennisK - great detailed article.

With a Vne of 130kts, proper luggage space, modern electric gizmos and if the price is right, then this could be the future of trainers/ personal helicopters.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Aug 2007, 16:58
Replies: 26
Views: 4,747
Posted By cyclic_fondler

I'm very suprised that Mr Branson wouldn't be up...

I'm very suprised that Mr Branson wouldn't be up for this type of venture of starting an air taxi to either Heathrow or Gatwick for his first and business class customers.

As the Atlantic routes...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jul 2007, 07:55
Replies: 3,441
Views: 721,787
Posted By cyclic_fondler

But wouldn't they miss out on a massive PR...

But wouldn't they miss out on a massive PR opportunity by not announcing the first flight date?

If they are worried about safety, why not make it an official event. Sort out parking on the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2007, 19:10
Replies: 151
Views: 51,122
Posted By cyclic_fondler

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-2339471...

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23394714-details/Millionaire+Chelsea+vice-president+and+his+son+die+in+helicopter+crash/article.do
The artice shows a picture of the crashed aircraft which...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2007, 16:03
Replies: 71
Views: 10,640
Posted By cyclic_fondler

The new charges did come out on April 1st and...

The new charges did come out on April 1st and lets hope it's a joke!!!
Even if they have 12000 landings at £450 per landing , that's still £5.4m per year. The expenses on running a place like that...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2007, 20:24
Replies: 158
Views: 24,244
Posted By cyclic_fondler

wg13_dummy, If you're based around North Wales...

wg13_dummy, If you're based around North Wales then the locals might prefer that you can't speak English!;)
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2007, 12:28
Replies: 431
Views: 204,448
Posted By cyclic_fondler

"It will look much like the present R44 ":= and...

"It will look much like the present R44 ":= and "two-blade rotor that will be mounted 8 inches higher " :=

Please tell us that that's a joke as it will look hideous.

Frank, please please...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2007, 10:33
Replies: 431
Views: 204,448
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Robinson Article in Flight International

There's a good article in Flight International this week about the growth of the Robinson Family.

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2007/02/27/212303/family-robinson-continues-to-grow.html
...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2007, 10:51
Replies: 15
Views: 2,499
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Snarlie, I think there was an underlining...

Snarlie,

I think there was an underlining political reasoning for not letting the grocer do anything. IIRC, he wanted to get a heli pad put on top of Harrods and agreed with everything the CAA...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
30th Jan 2007, 09:23
Replies: 5
Views: 4,050
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Donadie If the GPS is part of the...

Donadie

If the GPS is part of the navigational suite of instruments fitted to the aircraft then turn it on.

Even if you're not allowed to use the GPS for the navigational part of the flight, I...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2007, 16:10
Replies: 8
Views: 2,181
Posted By cyclic_fondler

Let's make it difficult and try opening a wine...

Let's make it difficult and try opening a wine bottle with a cork screw !
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2007, 07:41
Replies: 103
Views: 13,481
Posted By cyclic_fondler

StringFellow, Same here. I was "lucky" to...

StringFellow,

Same here. I was "lucky" to learn in the pre-governor days and so the instinctive reaction to the horn was to lower the lever and open the throttle at the same time.

CF
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2006, 21:40
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By cyclic_fondler

I can sympathise with the residents that have...

I can sympathise with the residents that have lived near by for years and years but if the residents that have made the noise complaints have only just bought property in one of the numerous...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2006, 22:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,826
Posted By cyclic_fondler

The CAA would never allow this because 1) it...

The CAA would never allow this because

1) it would be an unauthorized modification to a structural part of the helicopter

2) the pilot would be having fun
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2006, 20:19
Replies: 17
Views: 2,584
Posted By cyclic_fondler

They should introduce that to the world...

They should introduce that to the world helicopter championships rather than the slalom they do! Would be more fun.
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