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Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2020, 21:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,321
Posted By smarthawke

'Heliskiing' or 'Waterskiing'

I always thought that heliskiing involved the transportation of skiers to the tops of snow-covered mountains. Apparently not.
...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2020, 11:32
Replies: 22
Views: 7,827
Posted By smarthawke

Very annoyingly, the folders no longer contain...

Very annoyingly, the folders no longer contain the FRA supplements - I have emailed Pilot DAR and apologised for getting his hopes up. My advice remains to contact Dukeries Aviation at Netherthorpe...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2020, 21:22
Replies: 22
Views: 7,827
Posted By smarthawke

Not sure my 2007 post reads that the O-240...

Not sure my 2007 post reads that the O-240 powered Aerobats had a different airframe....

What I appear to have written in 2007 was that the Aerobats (A150, FA150, FRA150, A152 and FA152) had...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2020, 12:27
Replies: 22
Views: 7,827
Posted By smarthawke

Good spot on the 150M with the pre-select flaps -...

Good spot on the 150M with the pre-select flaps - I thought all the Ms had them. definitely the 40° flap was more 'fun' than 30°...

Leave the manual question with me - I may be able to get hold of...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2020, 09:25
Replies: 22
Views: 7,827
Posted By smarthawke

Corrosion proofing on Reims-built arcraft was...

Corrosion proofing on Reims-built arcraft was actually an optional extra but nearly all were painted on the inside. Only snag was that 'assemblies' were painted rather than individual components, so...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2020, 14:10
Replies: 22
Views: 7,827
Posted By smarthawke

You just beat me to it.... One minor point -...

You just beat me to it....

One minor point - FA150s had O-200s, FRA150 had the O-240. Same TCDS - A23EU

I used to have a supplement for the IPC for the FRAs in a previous life, but not any...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Aug 2018, 20:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,470
Posted By smarthawke

You could give Dave Lewis a call here: ...

You could give Dave Lewis a call here:

https://www.aviationheadsets.co.uk/
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2018, 20:26
Replies: 102
Views: 29,555
Posted By smarthawke

I realise it’s impossible to imagine but some...

I realise it’s impossible to imagine but some engineers actually hold a pilot’s licence. Perhaps the unfortunate person involved in this incident, did.

As for moving it before the AAIB visited -...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
18th Jan 2018, 07:59
Replies: 99
Views: 84,949
Posted By smarthawke

A bit of misreporting re G-LUSH I think. ...

A bit of misreporting re G-LUSH I think.

Accident 1, 2003 involved a hangar.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422fb90ed915d1374000823/dft_avsafety_pdf_023902.pdf

Accident 2...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2017, 11:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,914
Posted By smarthawke

Yup, not cheap. You could always contact DH...

Yup, not cheap. You could always contact DH Support and see if they have a non-current copy lurking about at a bargain price....
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2017, 09:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,914
Posted By smarthawke

DH 2.2 is indeed the Flight Manual for the...

DH 2.2 is indeed the Flight Manual for the Chipmunk Mk 22 and 22A. Copies are available from DH Support:

http://www.dhsupport.com/archives/Publications_Status_and_Prices.pdf

DHSL | Chipmunk...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Dec 2017, 11:21
Replies: 17
Views: 2,558
Posted By smarthawke

Good point, dont overfill, I forgot that one. ...

Good point, dont overfill, I forgot that one.

The nose wheel and tyre are different on the -181, it uses a 6” wheel and 6.00x6 tyre against a 5” and 5.00x5 on the -151/161.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Dec 2017, 08:24
Replies: 17
Views: 2,558
Posted By smarthawke

The -151, -161 and -181 have the same airframe. ...

The -151, -161 and -181 have the same airframe.

Archer (181) is different firewall forward (engine, cowlings, spinner, prop). Back seats are different.

Early -151 had a different aileron set...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2017, 21:52
Replies: 2
Views: 1,506
Posted By smarthawke

The nice people at Lycoming publish all their...

The nice people at Lycoming publish all their Operator's Manuals online now:

https://www.lycoming.com/contact/knowledge-base/publications?field_category_tid=60&=Apply

(I know the OP didn't want...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2017, 12:09
Replies: 15
Views: 4,468
Posted By smarthawke

My comments about the P2006T were attempting to...

My comments about the P2006T were attempting to allay your fears that an engine might suddenly run down without warning in flight (‘IMC’) as you have experienced when taxying with cold engines,...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Nov 2017, 18:24
Replies: 15
Views: 4,468
Posted By smarthawke

Just to keep things in perspective, the P2006T...

Just to keep things in perspective, the P2006T does not in my experience (maintenance of and being involved with operations of many of the type over a number of years) suffer from carb icing in...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Nov 2017, 09:01
Replies: 15
Views: 4,468
Posted By smarthawke

Unfortunately the Skydrive coolant heated carbs...

Unfortunately the Skydrive coolant heated carbs mod isn’t certified so can’t be fitted to any certified aircraft like the P2006T.

Works a treat - we have it on our own 912ULS in a Permit to Fly...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2017, 20:46
Replies: 15
Views: 4,468
Posted By smarthawke

I've maintained and ground run a number of...

I've maintained and ground run a number of P2006Ts for 7 years or so.

On cold damp mornings in particular, the engines do ice up but clear quickly with the use of carb heat (even with a cold...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2017, 21:17
Replies: 21
Views: 6,353
Posted By smarthawke

In my experience, Reims-built aircraft were...

In my experience, Reims-built aircraft were corrosion proofed at the substructure build stage. So for instance, once the forward fuselage was complete, out came the spray guns. I've seen bent...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2017, 13:34
Replies: 47
Views: 15,240
Posted By smarthawke

Let's face it, anyone in the market for buying a...

Let's face it, anyone in the market for buying a Rotax 91x engine 'off the back of a lorry' is unlikely to worry if where it came from.

Unfortunately, there are purchasing scrotes as well as...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Sep 2016, 06:53
Replies: 50
Views: 22,750
Posted By smarthawke

imuney Slight correction - Hannes was still...

imuney

Slight correction - Hannes was still very much a current Red Bull 'athlete' - certainly not retired.

Not sure where it has been said or by whom (apart from you) that he thought he was...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2016, 06:57
Replies: 1,757
Views: 987,748
Posted By smarthawke

Strange, the monthly AAIB Bulletins I receive...

Strange, the monthly AAIB Bulletins I receive often have corrections to previous reports in the back.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2016, 22:53
Replies: 15
Views: 2,531
Posted By smarthawke

Tecnam UK (and the Tecnam factory) worked with...

Tecnam UK (and the Tecnam factory) worked with Aerobility, the CAA and Gama Engineering to mod a P2006T for the 2012 London Paralympic opening ceremony.

Bit of the flypast shown at the beginning...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2015, 12:21
Replies: 15
Views: 2,819
Posted By smarthawke

I have a hunch that there may be something fishy...

I have a hunch that there may be something fishy about this C182T:

Light Aircraft, 2005 Cessna 182t Skylane Single Engine Prop, For Sale, advert ID=34623...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2015, 22:13
Replies: 15
Views: 2,819
Posted By smarthawke

That'll be one very special 162 - neat trick...

That'll be one very special 162 - neat trick getting an American FAA/ASTM LSA registered in the UK.

Nice scam, makes a change from the normal 182s that appear at well below market value....
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2015, 18:52
Replies: 1,757
Views: 987,748
Posted By smarthawke

Many weeks ago, various aspects of the 'media'...

Many weeks ago, various aspects of the 'media' seemed to decide to abbreviate 'former RAF pilot and BA captain' to 'former BA captain'.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2015, 21:03
Replies: 1,757
Views: 987,748
Posted By smarthawke

Have I missed the bit where 'Pittsextra' stated...

Have I missed the bit where 'Pittsextra' stated his/her connection/credentials with aviation - apart from the nom de PPRuNe....?
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2015, 08:22
Replies: 1,757
Views: 987,748
Posted By smarthawke

I think it should be noted that AH's light...

I think it should be noted that AH's light aircraft experience was mostly in relatively high performance machines and much of it as part of a formation duo display team (as opposed to 'merely' flying...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2015, 20:37
Replies: 273
Views: 150,705
Posted By smarthawke

@ Milt in Post #108 You say the nose wheel...

@ Milt in Post #108

You say the nose wheel door acted as the air brake on the Gnat?

My involvement with the Gnat revolves only as a young spectator and later as a Halton Apprentice (plenty of...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Aug 2015, 10:37
Replies: 17
Views: 6,877
Posted By smarthawke

Service Bulletins are not mandatory in the UK. ...

Service Bulletins are not mandatory in the UK.

SBs have to be technically assessed and complied with based on that judgement - non-compliance would have to be with good reason.

Airworthiness...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jul 2015, 20:50
Replies: 18
Views: 5,938
Posted By smarthawke

Is it not the possible situation that it is...

Is it not the possible situation that it is actually the Kemble airfield owners that started the development plan ball rolling?



'Plans are in place which propose the development of...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Jun 2015, 21:22
Replies: 19
Views: 3,663
Posted By smarthawke

As well as checking the pitot/static system for...

As well as checking the pitot/static system for leaks and instrument calibration (which should be done every Annual anyway), have you tried swopping propellers?

Just because the props look the...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2015, 19:08
Replies: 8
Views: 2,442
Posted By smarthawke

It's basically down to the different types of...

It's basically down to the different types of carbs used.

Some other points to add:

The Rotax 912 is available in certified and non-certified variants - the same parts are used. There are a...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2015, 21:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,754
Posted By smarthawke

If you work on 1.5 times the cost of a 50 Hour...

If you work on 1.5 times the cost of a 50 Hour Check, then you should be pretty close (obviously dependent on parts that are required).

As for the content, have a look through the required...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2015, 20:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
Posted By smarthawke

The 'extension' bit is a UK thing and it works...

The 'extension' bit is a UK thing and it works for us - a bit of leniency over what some other countries suffer.

As I said earlier, it enables non-AOC operators (ie training and private hire...
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