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Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2024, 14:51
Replies: 14
Views: 2,674
Posted By SASless

Looks like one rotor blade is laying...

Looks like one rotor blade is laying perpendicular to the airframe and way back behind the airframe is a mess of stuff with some bright yellow showing......and looking at the photo there does not...
17th Mar 2024, 00:05
Replies: 7,427
Views: 2,379,617
Posted By SASless

ORAC, BBC has some info re such projects...

ORAC,

BBC has some info re such projects which are organic to the US Army and US Navy for such things.

Perhaps some cut and paste on the drawings could prove a lucrative return for the UK...
15th Mar 2024, 23:51
Replies: 144
Views: 40,143
Posted By SASless

At the end of our lives we shall regret some of...

At the end of our lives we shall regret some of the things we have done....and really regret not having done things we wanted to do but did not.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2024, 22:34
Replies: 13
Views: 1,569
Posted By SASless

Sounds like a brilliant scheme to make a small...

Sounds like a brilliant scheme to make a small fortune.....assuming he starts out with a large fortune.:uhoh:

But that being said.....other folks have done it in the past and some even succeeded....
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2024, 11:56
Replies: 133
Views: 22,404
Posted By SASless

Then there is those things known as Regulations...

Then there is those things known as Regulations such as US FAA Part 135. (My bolding of Text)

My reading of the Regulation and in consideration of the route, weather, and terrain tells me they...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2024, 13:15
Replies: 150
Views: 71,421
Posted By SASless

Of course there is the absence of witness...

Of course there is the absence of witness accounts, no video of the accident as it occurred, and other differences from other similar events.....such as the in the other accident a few days before...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Mar 2024, 14:33
Replies: 150
Views: 71,421
Posted By SASless

If so they might want to submit their Resignation...

If so they might want to submit their Resignation Letter ahead of time.

When these matters arise it pays to zip ones lip and sit quietly behind the daily issue of the Guardian or whatever...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2024, 12:50
Replies: 150
Views: 71,421
Posted By SASless

Well it did start with an A....and end with an E...

Well it did start with an A....and end with an E so close enough I guess.:rolleyes:
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2024, 12:37
Replies: 150
Views: 71,421
Posted By SASless

That is a very astute observation and makes very...

That is a very astute observation and makes very good sense.

Follow up question would be to determine what SOP's pertain to t he operations being carried out by the Crew and did those SOP's...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2024, 11:47
Replies: 150
Views: 71,421
Posted By SASless

Remember the NYC Sightseeing helicopter ditching...

Remember the NYC Sightseeing helicopter ditching that killed five passengers who were unable to exit the aircraft as they were wearing safety harnesses with tethers?

Accident happened in 2018 and...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2024, 11:51
Replies: 150
Views: 71,421
Posted By SASless

HC, If you read the AFCS thread that is...

HC,

If you read the AFCS thread that is currently going on re the SAR 92 that had a problem you will see I have raised the same concern as you re "Heading" control and why we still see Crews...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2024, 23:57
Replies: 150
Views: 71,421
Posted By SASless

Which model of float system was installed on the...

Which model of float system was installed on the accident aircraft?

Must it not be activated until entry into the water but would self inflate if "Armed" by means of saltwater immersion switches?...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Feb 2024, 19:01
Replies: 36
Views: 8,088
Posted By SASless

From a pre-World War II pilot..... ​​​​​​​He...

From a pre-World War II pilot.....

​​​​​​​He might have added....the one you do not train for kills you.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2024, 13:35
Replies: 18
Views: 2,794
Posted By SASless

There is no way to 'train" for every situation or...

There is no way to 'train" for every situation or every kind of failure or malfunction.

There are pitfalls, potholes, and other obstacles to operating with modern avionics and devices and one...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2024, 13:28
Replies: 133
Views: 22,404
Posted By SASless

I am trying to think of an Operator I worked for...

I am trying to think of an Operator I worked for that emphasized sticking to the "Rules" as printed in company documentation or government pubs.....rather than encouraging getting the job done.
...
15th Feb 2024, 23:56
Replies: 73
Views: 13,932
Posted By SASless

The Chinook is akin to the C-130….99% of the...

The Chinook is akin to the C-130….99% of the noise is kept inside!

The Huey is the Queen of racket making!

Once caused some wine glasses to tap dance off tables in a posh tented venue….and got...
13th Feb 2024, 01:34
Replies: 122
Views: 18,027
Posted By SASless

When one experiences combat there are times most...

When one experiences combat there are times most everyone says a prayer or such....even as a US Navy Chaplain did when he was heard to say "Praise the Lord....and pass the ammunition!".

I suggest...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2024, 01:24
Replies: 74
Views: 33,255
Posted By SASless

This might document might be of interest. It...

This might document might be of interest.

It is a 2022 Acquisition Report for FY 2022 and discusses the 139 Program.
...
11th Feb 2024, 22:50
Replies: 7,427
Views: 2,379,617
Posted By SASless

Look at the bright side of all of this....at...

Look at the bright side of all of this....at least they shall not get worn out using them.:rolleyes:
11th Feb 2024, 14:57
Replies: 7,427
Views: 2,379,617
Posted By SASless

NAB, Excuse me if I sound critical but if it...

NAB,

Excuse me if I sound critical but if it has to be investigated....certainly it is an issue or it would not require investigation.

Perhaps assessing how severe or critical an issue it is...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2024, 14:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,377
Posted By SASless

What is it I am seeing Wiley Coyote sat in the...

What is it I am seeing Wiley Coyote sat in the Cockpit?:oh:

What could possibly go wrong with this concept?

Interesting concept however.
10th Feb 2024, 17:37
Replies: 30
Views: 6,970
Posted By SASless

Ever hear of a small town called Las Vegas (aka...

Ever hear of a small town called Las Vegas (aka Lost Wages), Nevada?
10th Feb 2024, 11:56
Replies: 30
Views: 6,970
Posted By SASless

I am going to ask that dreaded...

I am going to ask that dreaded question....."Why?".

Why was that crew flying in that weather?

Why could that flight not wait for better weather?

Why did the Operations Officer sign off on...
7th Feb 2024, 11:28
Replies: 1,055
Views: 368,037
Posted By SASless

Tom Clancy was ahead of his time it appears. ...

Tom Clancy was ahead of his time it appears.



At what point does a preemptive strike become useless?
6th Feb 2024, 00:44
Replies: 144
Views: 40,143
Posted By SASless

Downhill skiing in a form fitting ski suit pales...

Downhill skiing in a form fitting ski suit pales when compared to romping with MOD spec death boards while carrying a heavy rucksack....I am thinking.

It must make you just a little bit...
6th Feb 2024, 00:33
Replies: 3,860
Views: 197,112
Posted By SASless

Nearsighted Burka Bikers Anonymous seemed a real...

Nearsighted Burka Bikers Anonymous seemed a real gas until the encounter with the SWO.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2024, 00:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,902
Posted By SASless

Details....mere details....wait for the Circular...

Details....mere details....wait for the Circular to be published!
5th Feb 2024, 01:43
Replies: 3,860
Views: 197,112
Posted By SASless

Dhobi Day was overdue it would appear.

Dhobi Day was overdue it would appear.
4th Feb 2024, 12:45
Replies: 7,427
Views: 2,379,617
Posted By SASless

This article is more than three years...

This article is more than three years old.....have the noted problems been resolved?

Was the article unfair in its offeringings re the UK Carrier program and its collateral programs?

...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2024, 01:00
Replies: 74
Views: 33,255
Posted By SASless

When does the taxi service turn into a combat...

When does the taxi service turn into a combat assault aircraft?

One of the missions is to transport Special Reaction Teams in the event of hostile attacks upon a missile site or related facility....
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2024, 12:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,519
Posted By SASless

You mean the thread within a thread caption I...

You mean the thread within a thread caption I suggest!
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2024, 12:16
Replies: 74
Views: 33,255
Posted By SASless

Now had they gone to an off the shelf...

Now had they gone to an off the shelf UH--60L/M......interoperability bonuses, commonality of parts, compatible training.....but then the DOD has never let commonsense get in the way of buying things.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2024, 12:14
Replies: 24
Views: 8,550
Posted By SASless

More info.....among the geese remains...one/some...

More info.....among the geese remains...one/some found wedged in a control servo.


...
12th Jan 2024, 17:53
Replies: 1,055
Views: 368,037
Posted By SASless

In case you missed this link three posts before...

In case you missed this link three posts before yours in the JB thread.

https://www.justice.gov/nsd/case/united-states-v-empire-navigation-inc-and-suez-rajan-limited


You can view the various...
12th Jan 2024, 16:56
Replies: 1,055
Views: 368,037
Posted By SASless

The seized ship was Greek owned, carrying Iraqi...

The seized ship was Greek owned, carrying Iraqi Oil, was seized outside Iranian territorial waters......and the local rags (papers) are claiming it to be American.

That seems a bit over the top.
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