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Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2010, 10:50
Replies: 18
Views: 6,660
Posted By Old Man Rotor

I am sure I am not alone in this frustrating...

I am sure I am not alone in this frustrating scenario.

More unnecessary deaths for what?

Absolutely for what???

Can someone please confirm that: “night-vision gear” actually means “Night...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2010, 10:50
Replies: 137
Views: 33,878
Posted By Old Man Rotor

I am sure I am not alone in this frustrating...

I am sure I am not alone in this frustrating scenario.

More unnecessary deaths for what?

Absolutely for what???

Can someone please confirm that: “night-vision gear” actually means “Night...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2010, 10:50
Replies: 137
Views: 33,878
Posted By Old Man Rotor

I am sure I am not alone in this frustrating...

I am sure I am not alone in this frustrating scenario.

More unnecessary deaths for what?

Absolutely for what???

Can someone please confirm that: “night-vision gear” actually means “Night...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2010, 10:50
Replies: 137
Views: 33,878
Posted By Old Man Rotor

I am sure I am not alone in this frustrating...

I am sure I am not alone in this frustrating scenario.

More unnecessary deaths for what?

Absolutely for what???

Can someone please confirm that: “night-vision gear” actually means “Night...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2010, 10:50
Replies: 137
Views: 33,878
Posted By Old Man Rotor

I am sure I am not alone in this frustrating...

I am sure I am not alone in this frustrating scenario.

More unnecessary deaths for what?

Absolutely for what???

Can someone please confirm that: “night-vision gear” actually means “Night...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2010, 09:27
Replies: 13
Views: 3,218
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Chaps. Why are you concentrating on LTE (or...

Chaps.

Why are you concentrating on LTE (or your own terminology of the same)??

It would be very helpful to know what the aircraft was doing moments before the end result.

If they were...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Mar 2009, 09:39
Replies: 1,141
Views: 341,299
Posted By Old Man Rotor

The entire spectrum of causes will eventually be...

The entire spectrum of causes will eventually be published once all the various analyses are completed by the appropriate authorities and other stakeholders.
However the “experts” of the actual...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2009, 12:15
Replies: 1,141
Views: 341,299
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Extract: Part 1, Section lll - S92 RFM 7.1...

Extract: Part 1, Section lll - S92 RFM

7.1 MAIN GEARBOX OIL SYSTEM FAILURE

Symptom:
MGB OIL PRES or MGB OIL HOT or MGB CHIP or ACC 1 CHIP or ACC 2 CHIP or MGB OIL PRES

GEARBOX OIL PRESSURE...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2009, 12:08
Replies: 1,141
Views: 341,299
Posted By Old Man Rotor

FAR 29.927 Additional tests. (1)...

FAR 29.927 Additional tests.


(1) Category A. Unless such failures are extremely remote, it must be shown by test that any failure which results in loss of lubricant in any normal use...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2009, 23:40
Replies: 26
Views: 10,049
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Is a AS355 really a Twin?

Is a AS355 really a Twin?
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2009, 09:43
Replies: 354
Views: 88,151
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Just what the Lawyers have been waiting for! ...

Just what the Lawyers have been waiting for!

An airframe that has been modified from standard is a legal dream [and a goldmine].

No wonder the powers are very very quiet.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2008, 09:07
Replies: 1,327
Views: 375,732
Posted By Old Man Rotor

I certainly hope that I am ill informed. ...

I certainly hope that I am ill informed.

However, I understand that two of the almighty Shell requirements has been.

Crashworthy Passenger Seats
No Fuel in/under the passenger cabin.

Is...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2008, 08:28
Replies: 1,327
Views: 375,732
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Haven flown most of the S76 family, I am now...

Haven flown most of the S76 family, I am now aware that the largest client group [arguably] being the Shell Group of Companies has not approved either the existing “C’ ,C+ or C++ for any long term...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2007, 10:44
Replies: 22
Views: 5,087
Posted By Old Man Rotor

It’s a sign of the times, to see this new age...

It’s a sign of the times, to see this new age Lear Jet Captains perversions are now out of the closet!
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2007, 11:20
Replies: 2
Views: 1,860
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Sad loss UK???????

An esteemed colleague has advised that a tragic accident occurred in the North Sea with many unfortunate fatalities involved.
I have looked on Prune but no information is being discussed.

Can...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Aug 2005, 03:09
Replies: 39
Views: 4,987
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Can't you see the Headlines. Cops cause...

Can't you see the Headlines.

Cops cause multiple pileup on the M1.

Sue’em “Forget”, after all there will be thousands of willing witnesses!!!

Come on, get some of the Yankee Legal Culture...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Aug 2005, 11:57
Replies: 21
Views: 7,078
Posted By Old Man Rotor

What's its Endurance?

http://www.marineturbine.com/motorsports.asp
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jul 2005, 20:28
Replies: 259
Views: 36,088
Posted By Old Man Rotor

A somber time for Lu's family, our Industry and...

A somber time for Lu's family, our Industry and Pprune itself.

Despite the small size of our Industry, I can't remember meeting Lu, but may have seen him from time to time.

Can someone post a...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2005, 22:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,631
Posted By Old Man Rotor

There is a age in your life, when you all of a...

There is a age in your life, when you all of a sudden realise that no-one, including yourself, will ever tempt you to do silly things again.

Just one stupid act, and your loved career is over and...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2005, 14:04
Replies: 24
Views: 4,363
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Anyone got a match..??

Anyone got a match..??
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Apr 2005, 09:03
Replies: 338
Views: 93,114
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Hippo.

I agree, aren’t we becoming to casual about our colleagues in the Gulf?

I hope Air Log and all those companies, both helicopter operators and oil mobs alike have the guts sued out of them, for...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2005, 21:56
Replies: 1,327
Views: 375,732
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Gomer:

I seem to recall that when you convert a straight "A" to a "A++" by replacing the C30's with 1S1 Arriels, you also increase the Maximum Take Off Weight from 10500 lbs [4762 kg] upto 10800 lbs [4898...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2005, 21:56
Replies: 777
Views: 89,395
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Gomer:

I seem to recall that when you convert a straight "A" to a "A++" by replacing the C30's with 1S1 Arriels, you also increase the Maximum Take Off Weight from 10500 lbs [4762 kg] upto 10800 lbs [4898...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2005, 10:52
Replies: 16
Views: 4,642
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Imagine the dude on the other end of the line. ...

Imagine the dude on the other end of the line.

Especially if he tied it around his wrist.

First solo!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2005, 09:53
Replies: 174
Views: 58,961
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Wake up Sikorsky.

When are you going to realise that the French Engine is a Hybrid and won’t do its full days work?

Start looking at the C47 or LTS for the 76, or the client base will start looking elsewhere.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2005, 10:01
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By Old Man Rotor

I must retire.

Just tried this with my right and left side, and passed.

Just proves it, I'm so far gone and beyond redemption. that I have no option now, than to continue to push these plastic pigs around.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jan 2005, 10:11
Replies: 5
Views: 1,493
Posted By Old Man Rotor

I can't for one minute allow this to slip off...

I can't for one minute allow this to slip off Page 1, without a comment.

Why do we just ignore this type of accolade?

Maybe we think its over the top, or not justified, or I did the same 3...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2005, 10:39
Replies: 32
Views: 9,172
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Tend to Agree.

Once saw an internal view of a Navajo Fuslage being dropped from a crane, and filmed for "Science".
The cameras showed the roof descending to around half, or maybe a little more of its normal height...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2004, 20:21
Replies: 10
Views: 1,455
Posted By Old Man Rotor

1, Yes the 9 and 3 are the only pathways that...

1, Yes the 9 and 3 are the only pathways that we use, and have for the last few years.

2, Why do people look down?

3, Why do people want to run?

4, Sasless, I think you will find the...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2004, 02:57
Replies: 11
Views: 2,377
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Just goes to show you!!!

Hovering is best left to the folk that can do it properly!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2004, 20:54
Replies: 390
Views: 218,897
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Oh Sassy.

Your not saying that our GOM colleagues would be forced to trade off their meager safety margins in favor of increased profits?

Surely not.

Its been ten years since I was down in the Gulf, and...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2004, 14:20
Replies: 390
Views: 218,897
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Your not writing a book by any chance are you??? ...

Your not writing a book by any chance are you???

Please don't think that the standard upheld in the GOM is the accepted International Standard, it is not.

If you have to wait for a gust of wind...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2004, 07:43
Replies: 390
Views: 218,897
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Recuperator

Sorry, I cant highlight an actual event, otherwise I may not be here to report the magic!!

My experience has been around Test Flying the various profiles at various Weights, Temperatures, AMSL and...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2004, 10:40
Replies: 390
Views: 218,897
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Recuperator

Tell me the secret please!!!

What magic are you using to get a heavy 412 away from a platform on a ISA +17 nil wind day in the OEI, at the critical point.!!!!

[Assumming you have standard 3B...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Sep 2004, 23:47
Replies: 68
Views: 8,998
Posted By Old Man Rotor

Fatique.

I sincerely hope that this student has passed and is out of your life.

This is still a loaded gun.

Once said, offended or words/pictures read, this person can at any time in the future cry...
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