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Forum: Rotorheads
10th May 2012, 22:26
Replies: 26
Views: 9,693
Posted By DeltaFree

No Fly!

A large chunk of the no fly today was apparently an air traffic thing. The news says Bond will not fly 225s tomorrow but will review that decision tomorrow evening at 6. Maybe they have some info...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th May 2012, 22:09
Replies: 289
Views: 110,454
Posted By DeltaFree

For all those who have done well.....

Hmm, would I want to get in an aircraft that had spent the night floating in the N Sea? Write it off! Or it will spend the rest of its life with untraceable snags.
Well done to the crew. Its a...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Sep 2009, 18:30
Replies: 10
Views: 2,318
Posted By DeltaFree

Devil Let me think, is there anyone qualified in the...

Let me think, is there anyone qualified in the CHC management to run an AVIATION company? What would the requirements be?

A sound understanding of the industry.
Knowledge of air ops, ground...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Sep 2009, 18:12
Replies: 26
Views: 6,563
Posted By DeltaFree

The extra Nr will give a handy increase in rotor...

The extra Nr will give a handy increase in rotor energy in the event of an engine failure, a benefit to give a little extra umph as the Nr decreases post engine failure, this is the main reason for...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2009, 22:03
Replies: 1
Views: 890
Posted By DeltaFree

I am no expert on autogyro blades, but 25% chord...

I am no expert on autogyro blades, but 25% chord is the aerodymanic centre of pressure for an aerofoil. In simple terms an aerofoil with no camber will have no rotational moment about this point, so...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2009, 22:09
Replies: 524
Views: 227,040
Posted By DeltaFree

Life Rafts?

Two life rafts were spotted but were capsized, so the press reports say. Aren't these double sided? You just pull the canopy to whichever side is uppermost. If so I guess there were no canopies...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2009, 15:27
Replies: 177
Views: 68,272
Posted By DeltaFree

Productivity Review

Seems Bond have found a novel way of reducing aircraft numbers. Fortunately customer numbers have not been reduced, and from my point of view, luckily the pilots numbers remain the same. I wonder...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2009, 07:16
Replies: 177
Views: 68,272
Posted By DeltaFree

Where IS the money made?

Dear HeliOil,
Not sure what your point is! The money is made by "Helos/Engineers/Pilots", as I suggested, whether it be Scotland, England, Norway, Denmark or anywhere else in the world these are...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2009, 00:33
Replies: 12
Views: 2,310
Posted By DeltaFree

Spot on Helmet Fire, I was just about to say much...

Spot on Helmet Fire, I was just about to say much the same, you have saved me doing more typing. Thanks
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2009, 00:29
Replies: 177
Views: 68,272
Posted By DeltaFree

Redundancies?

Have heard this evening CHC Scotia are facing a productivity review. Seems to be targeted at the operational side. As stated previously, this is where money is made.
Surely a proper review will...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2009, 00:05
Replies: 497
Views: 154,558
Posted By DeltaFree

Thumbs up Well done the rescuers

:ok: Well done to all involved, a happy resolution to a potential disaster. I am curious to know though. Why did only 3 get winched? Worsening weather, downwash affecting the dinghy? Both mentioned...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2008, 21:24
Replies: 81
Views: 11,965
Posted By DeltaFree

Cheaper Service

I guess TAMS using the new 333 offered a much lower tender than any of the 206 operators. Would be interesting to hear from Transco/National Grid side if the service has been as good. Does it...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2008, 20:54
Replies: 19
Views: 5,212
Posted By DeltaFree

CHC's Double Strike

Last winter a CHC L2 was hit twice, I think the second was only a day or two after it returned to service from the first. Hydraulic fluid was lost as a result of arcing damage done to the servo. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2007, 23:04
Replies: 21
Views: 13,225
Posted By DeltaFree

Apart from the minor Nr debate the advancing tip...

Apart from the minor Nr debate the advancing tip will also have the aircraft speed added. Not being a 92 jock I cannot give any help here, but any offers on cruise/ Vne?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2007, 09:09
Replies: 72
Views: 19,002
Posted By DeltaFree

Good Employers?

I know companies spend money on training and people leave. But if a company is putting a huge bond on you, ask yourself why. If it is because they have been stung in the past, why did those people...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2007, 08:44
Replies: 55
Views: 22,372
Posted By DeltaFree

Strength

I do not know about the B3, I know B1s and B2s are stiffer to fly hyd out than the Bs but I am surprised to hear of crashes, and people being chopped due to lack of physical strength. Is it...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2007, 13:59
Replies: 12
Views: 3,904
Posted By DeltaFree

Helisureste.com?

I have been trying to visit this site for a while now and keep getting timed out! Am looking for job info, do they have an alternative site?
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2007, 13:52
Replies: 10
Views: 9,211
Posted By DeltaFree

Wind Limits?

No response from check on the wind limits used?
Just look at an orographic map of the island and it is clear that most winds have to rise over steep hills/cliffs then somehow get down the other...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2007, 08:37
Replies: 45
Views: 8,311
Posted By DeltaFree

PR

Nice advert for CHC and Eurocopter. Being even heavier than the L and L2 will the 225 have similar cracking problems? Or has there been a fix?
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2007, 22:18
Replies: 6
Views: 3,061
Posted By DeltaFree

Name confusion

And the EH 101?
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2007, 21:58
Replies: 185
Views: 34,548
Posted By DeltaFree

Autopilot

It seems unlikely to me that experienced pilots would put a fully serviceable aircraft in a 38 degree pitch and roll attitude. The first two things that spring to my mind are AIs and autopilot.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Dec 2006, 07:00
Replies: 137
Views: 56,461
Posted By DeltaFree

Speculation

Thank you for that TC!

Not a very helpful quote. This type of speculation can only lead to grief. Until you have facts do not jump to conclusions especially ones that suggest two fine aviators...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2006, 22:15
Replies: 137
Views: 56,461
Posted By DeltaFree

Expert Comments!

What about the daughter on BBC article stating how dangerous the helicopters are, even changing winds make them dangerous! I do wish such comments would not be used by reputable news companies. The...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2006, 22:02
Replies: 137
Views: 56,461
Posted By DeltaFree

My Condolences

Very sad news. My thoughts go out to friends and family of those involved.
So far this thread has stayed away from speculation, please keep it that way. It is best for all involved.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2006, 19:54
Replies: 57
Views: 19,996
Posted By DeltaFree

What the Hell.

We can all choose to believe what we like, wings do lift, helicopters do fly and we exist. Why and how? I have my beliefs, you choose yours, I am not losing any sleep over worries about someone out...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2006, 20:59
Replies: 57
Views: 19,996
Posted By DeltaFree

Creationists?

I suggest most scientists pre-Darwin were creationists as there was no Evolution theory to believe in. So saying Newton was a creationist is like saying Adam and Eve didn't believe a 747 could fly.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2006, 22:07
Replies: 27
Views: 6,817
Posted By DeltaFree

I hear CHC Scotia are looking for a new Chief...

I hear CHC Scotia are looking for a new Chief Pilot for Aberdeen, maybe a move up North was a lucrative offer?
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2006, 22:02
Replies: 17
Views: 5,095
Posted By DeltaFree

Which is safer?

I have worked the military, civvy singles, and civvy twins both IFR and VFR. Yes I have gained experience, and hopefully become a safer pilot with it, but regardless of that the civil single flying...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2006, 10:12
Replies: 57
Views: 11,906
Posted By DeltaFree

As has been said many times singles are not...

As has been said many times singles are not inherently unsafe, and statistically safer than life on the streets. Any aircraft landing/crashing in the middle of a City will hit the news, unfairly...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2006, 22:34
Replies: 59
Views: 57,326
Posted By DeltaFree

Totally agree with Last Third. Even the Sea King...

Totally agree with Last Third. Even the Sea King leaks when dunked, the advice is to attempt an OEI take-off sooner rather than later. Two reasons, CofG change usually nose heavy, and stab...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2006, 22:19
Replies: 68
Views: 13,145
Posted By DeltaFree

In defence of the poor old North Sea, it pays...

In defence of the poor old North Sea, it pays well and gives you plenty of time off (If you are in the right job). Yeah the flying is repetitive, but generally straight forward. There are some...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2006, 20:40
Replies: 137
Views: 27,524
Posted By DeltaFree

Applied for a job last year, after prompting for...

Applied for a job last year, after prompting for a reply every couple of weeks and never getting any, I got another job after waiting 2 months. Nearly ten months have passed and still heard nothing. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2006, 18:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,735
Posted By DeltaFree

Helo Pictures

Contact PDG helicopters, they operate out of Cumbernauld, you could take one of their scenic trips, or just try to find out what they are doing and catch them at work somewhere. If travelling North...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2005, 15:44
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By DeltaFree

I believe the one on the UH60 Blackhawk is...

I believe the one on the UH60 Blackhawk is automatic and the pilot has no input at all.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2005, 23:02
Replies: 1
Views: 847
Posted By DeltaFree

If you mean type conversions for 365, then a few...

If you mean type conversions for 365, then a few companies will, from up north here in the UK there are CHC and PDG to name 2 local companies. I am sure more will offer it down south, PAS, BAS and...
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