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Forum: Rotorheads
4th Aug 2007, 07:16
Replies: 30
Views: 7,108
Posted By bigruss

high unwillingly

Last year in the Northern Territory over Black soil plains I was cruising at about 1'000 AGL when the R22 got caught in an updraft. The VSI indicated around the 2000 fpm mark upwards. I had the...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Mar 2007, 23:59
Replies: 223
Views: 75,914
Posted By bigruss

The operating enviroment and conditions, flying...

The operating enviroment and conditions, flying techniques have not changed.
Only the blades have changed. Obviously the old blades 40 thou skins were rigid enough to hold their shape even if not...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2007, 02:22
Replies: 6
Views: 2,206
Posted By bigruss

Contract Pilots

I am wondering if this forum is a good way to get in touch with contract helicopter pilots for specific tasks in northern australia. The tasks I have in mind require a competent pilot with at least...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2006, 01:36
Replies: 1,505
Views: 556,703
Posted By bigruss

Re: R44 Corner

R44 Airconditioning
Can anyone tell me how the Aircond. 44's perform. I wonder if the compressor cuts out under max power, that sort of thing and most importantly dose the air con work good.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2005, 18:52
Replies: 1,983
Views: 213,384
Posted By bigruss

Mariner

I am sure the Mariners also have the battery in the nose.
I have heard a theory that Mariners that have had the floats removed are faster than an ordinary Beta because the casting that carries the...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2005, 18:52
Replies: 2,217
Views: 297,076
Posted By bigruss

Mariner

I am sure the Mariners also have the battery in the nose.
I have heard a theory that Mariners that have had the floats removed are faster than an ordinary Beta because the casting that carries the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2005, 17:29
Replies: 110
Views: 32,189
Posted By bigruss

Where i grew up there was an old drunken...

Where i grew up there was an old drunken crocodile shooter called Sputnik. Apparently he and and a group of cronies in fit of patroitism at the time of Russia's success had their own space programme...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2005, 06:53
Replies: 306
Views: 157,019
Posted By bigruss

I have heard that the A model has some sort of...

I have heard that the A model has some sort of weird pressure carburettor that is very troublesome. lots of failures apparently.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Sep 2005, 00:22
Replies: 30
Views: 6,316
Posted By bigruss

Hi TC We know each other alright. Haven't...

Hi TC
We know each other alright. Haven't caught up with you for some years now. I am still at it. I am going away for about a week shortly. I thought you would have been on the Donkey work.
cheers
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2005, 19:48
Replies: 30
Views: 6,316
Posted By bigruss

The DPI shooters used to run these camps that...

The DPI shooters used to run these camps that would go for a couple of weeks. There would usually be 4 or 5 machines on the job. Lots of Barramundi fishing and party time. (sensibly conducted of...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2005, 03:06
Replies: 30
Views: 6,316
Posted By bigruss

For about 15 years, about 1980 to1995 we had a...

For about 15 years, about 1980 to1995 we had a Brucilosis and Tuberculosis Eradication campaign (BTEC) here in Aus where I think about 190,000 feral cattle were shot from Helicopters. There is also a...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2005, 18:59
Replies: 30
Views: 6,316
Posted By bigruss

Good Shooting

I reckon a group like this would have seen some good marksmen shooting from the machine. I remember Smokin Dan the DPI officer when working in the Cape. I saw him shoot 14 head of cattle once in a...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2004, 20:14
Replies: 16
Views: 1,287
Posted By bigruss

I like to have a personal ELT as well as an...

I like to have a personal ELT as well as an impact ELT. I know of 6 accidents where the impact ELT didn't go off but it just as likely will work and you may not be capable of activating the personal...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2004, 20:36
Replies: 43
Views: 5,978
Posted By bigruss

I guess the CASA boys are probably just covering...

I guess the CASA boys are probably just covering their a@#se but it does seem to go from the sublime to the ridiculous. I dont know if CASA engineering is still enforcing this but a couple of years...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2004, 03:12
Replies: 1,983
Views: 213,384
Posted By bigruss

R22 Belts, again

I have noticed lately on R22s that if the identification markings on the back of the belts get scuffed off fairly quickly you usually only get around 200 hours out of them. The next set put on might...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2004, 03:12
Replies: 2,217
Views: 297,076
Posted By bigruss

R22 Belts, again

I have noticed lately on R22s that if the identification markings on the back of the belts get scuffed off fairly quickly you usually only get around 200 hours out of them. The next set put on might...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Dec 2003, 18:52
Replies: 338
Views: 126,945
Posted By bigruss

As requested I submit the story of my miserable...

As requested I submit the story of my miserable life Heliport, hope you all don’t bore easily.


a/What type of flying work do you do?
Nearly all Mustering, general Airwork, have an ag rating and...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2003, 10:10
Replies: 167
Views: 59,218
Posted By bigruss

I heard a tale about an instructional sortie at...

I heard a tale about an instructional sortie at VRD in a Robbie. Apparently upon entering auto the student bottomed the left pedal and the Robbie done some sort of a roll. They say there was oil on...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2003, 11:51
Replies: 306
Views: 157,019
Posted By bigruss

they say 269A's are where the saying whirlybird...

they say 269A's are where the saying whirlybird comes from
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Oct 2003, 08:32
Replies: 121
Views: 30,081
Posted By bigruss

Keep an eye on it, if it gets any worse give me a...

Keep an eye on it, if it gets any worse give me a ring
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2003, 01:58
Replies: 282
Views: 81,292
Posted By bigruss

SFHeliguy I wish i had a bunch of money ...

SFHeliguy

I wish i had a bunch of money

you are are right and there is a total picture like any job.

The low level flying is no big deal, most of the time you are around 200 ft agl and...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2003, 04:17
Replies: 282
Views: 81,292
Posted By bigruss

to pohm 1 I'm to slow at typing to tap it...

to pohm 1

I'm to slow at typing to tap it all out but an experienced pilot is allowed to do
1/ 100 hours in any 16 day period if he has 2 days off in that period.
2/ 1200 hours in 365 days if he...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2003, 03:38
Replies: 282
Views: 81,292
Posted By bigruss

To pohm 1 for your information old mate i am...

To pohm 1
for your information old mate i am holding in my hot little hand CASA instrument 521/02 and you might be interested in
paragraph 5.1 (a)(iii) if the pilot has had a period of 42...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2003, 02:40
Replies: 282
Views: 81,292
Posted By bigruss

SF Heliguy re mustering Matthew i am...

SF Heliguy re mustering

Matthew i am sorry if my previous reply seemed a bit abrupt on reflection.

Most of the Mustering in Australia is done using R22's, there are also a few H269C/CB's...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2003, 10:12
Replies: 9
Views: 2,047
Posted By bigruss

apparently thats what the aerofoil shaped thingo...

apparently thats what the aerofoil shaped thingo over the top of the cabin is all about. they had to put it on to somehow help with the airflow over the tailrotor i think. works alright now
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2003, 06:46
Replies: 282
Views: 81,292
Posted By bigruss

SFHeliguy re Mustering you would be advised...

SFHeliguy re Mustering

you would be advised to try another road to experience. i suggest tourism. as already mentioned usually only people with an extensive stock background on large north...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Dec 2002, 19:18
Replies: 306
Views: 157,019
Posted By bigruss

I am told there is a problem with the carb on the...

I am told there is a problem with the carb on the CB269. apparently if you down the collective and then bring it back in a bit quick the motor can start missing badly even to the point of stopping....
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2002, 03:24
Replies: 1,505
Views: 556,703
Posted By bigruss

In australian mustering operations i have rarely...

In australian mustering operations i have rarely seen a Hughes 300 engine (O360) or a Bell 47 engine (VO435) which scream their little hearts out at 3200rpm get through their full lives without some...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2002, 20:11
Replies: 4
Views: 2,142
Posted By bigruss

R22 belts

Does anyone know much about the R22 drive belts that have been splitting the back and derailing. I think they are revision x. I know of 2 instances this year. I had a set split when the belts were...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2002, 19:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,272
Posted By bigruss

Crow

helix47, i will do that. I never met CHILI but of course knew of him, he was one of the pallbearers.
cheers
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2002, 05:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,272
Posted By bigruss

Crow

Thanks Heliport for your interest in my friend Crow.
He was a great character whose life has evolved around mustering for quite some time. I believe he would have flown around 12000 hours and had...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2002, 21:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,272
Posted By bigruss

Crow, one of the best

I went to Crow's (Brett Walker) funeral on friday in Tennant Creek. A very sad thing. Does anyone remember what a great musterer and chopper driver he was. He had a real gift of being able to read...
18th Oct 2002, 00:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By bigruss

Empire flying boats

I live in Karumba, Nth. Qld, Australia and am interested in the Catalina flying boat base and the Empire flying boat bases that were here during and after WW2. Can anyone help.
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