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Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2012, 09:48
Replies: 1
Views: 1,293
Posted By semirigid rotor

NavTech Plates: Manston UK error

The latest amendment for Manston UK from Navtech, contains a major error. Plate 53-1 (the old green page for helicopter operators) is for another airport. Navtech have been informed and will correct...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Sep 2008, 09:50
Replies: 13
Views: 1,465
Posted By semirigid rotor

Spekesoftly, We do occasionally get SID's,...

Spekesoftly,

We do occasionally get SID's, but you are right in that, more often than not it is a "local" clearance and because of the speeds we fly at, getting us out of the way so that we do not...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Sep 2008, 20:37
Replies: 13
Views: 1,465
Posted By semirigid rotor

Thanks for the replies, yes I do ask for...

Thanks for the replies, yes I do ask for clearance before I taxi and at some airports I ask before start up. But it appears more often than not I'm told to standby, then asked if I'm ready to taxi...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Sep 2008, 14:36
Replies: 13
Views: 1,465
Posted By semirigid rotor

Liason visits are always a good thing and I have...

Liason visits are always a good thing and I have a number of courses coming up next year and some spare seats in the back, so I will be inviting the local boys/girls to come and have a look. The...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Sep 2008, 12:01
Replies: 13
Views: 1,465
Posted By semirigid rotor

Single Pilot IFR

Just a question to the ATC community. As a Training Captain who fly's single Pilot IFR helicopters why are we treated differently to the fixed wing boys and girls?

As an example, time after time...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2008, 15:42
Replies: 1
Views: 821
Posted By semirigid rotor

Feel free to PM me

Feel free to PM me
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2008, 15:37
Replies: 1,125
Views: 474,643
Posted By semirigid rotor

Phoinix, to go back too your point about the...

Phoinix, to go back too your point about the vertical display, what ECD are talking about is the VSI to everyone else. On the 135 with the FCDS the VSI is not a pitot static instrument, but gets its...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2008, 14:04
Replies: 24
Views: 5,053
Posted By semirigid rotor

Joking apart guys and girls, this is kind of...

Joking apart guys and girls, this is kind of serious.
I believe (just a rumour), that the person arrested was something to do with an anti noise coalition against Wycombe Air Park.
Did the moron...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2008, 15:30
Replies: 24
Views: 5,053
Posted By semirigid rotor

Booker Shooting

Has anybody heard a rumour that a helicopter was shot at about a week ago, somewhere near Wycombe Air Park? I believe the police have arrested one person. If so, well done Thames Valley Police, but a...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jun 2008, 19:15
Replies: 26
Views: 4,394
Posted By semirigid rotor

In the old days, with a EC135T1 and...

In the old days, with a EC135T1 and electromechanical instruments, you could select both engines to flight straight away, and as soon as practical go and fly.

On the EFIS /CPDS machines, the...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2008, 13:41
Replies: 28
Views: 6,552
Posted By semirigid rotor

I have been flying the EC135 for 8 years now and...

I have been flying the EC135 for 8 years now and have never hit the pedal stops.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2008, 18:20
Replies: 499
Views: 81,152
Posted By semirigid rotor

Regardless of the result, many many thanks Ian.

Regardless of the result, many many thanks Ian.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2007, 13:53
Replies: 47
Views: 6,217
Posted By semirigid rotor

mickjoebill / crab, It is often the way...

mickjoebill / crab,

It is often the way filming is edited and shown for a 10 second slot on the news that makes chuteless comments seem reasonable. For example I saw an attempt to winch a pregnant...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2007, 14:25
Replies: 29
Views: 4,047
Posted By semirigid rotor

Didn't I read somewhere recently that LAPD have...

Didn't I read somewhere recently that LAPD have just won an award for something like 35,000 hours of safe flying? All in singles over Los Angeles. Great achievement guys and girls, well done:D
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2007, 16:54
Replies: 37
Views: 5,158
Posted By semirigid rotor

Sorry to disagree Nick, but I was hit by a green...

Sorry to disagree Nick, but I was hit by a green laser a couple of years ago. It refracted around the cockpit, thousands of tiny green lines everywhere. More than just a distraction. I was in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2007, 13:46
Replies: 48
Views: 6,722
Posted By semirigid rotor

I know this is an extension to the taxying /...

I know this is an extension to the taxying / clearances issue, but this has happened to me several times.

SPIFR, fly the approach to DH and just at 250' I get taxy instructions :ugh:
That's when...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2006, 17:53
Replies: 27
Views: 6,817
Posted By semirigid rotor

The silence is deafening:} Either I have been...

The silence is deafening:} Either I have been misinformed or nobody will admit to giving him a job!

If the reorganisation at PremiAir is no secret, would someone care to enlighten us?
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2006, 15:42
Replies: 27
Views: 6,817
Posted By semirigid rotor

I believe he has found another job, any idea with...

I believe he has found another job, any idea with whom?
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2006, 14:38
Replies: 27
Views: 6,817
Posted By semirigid rotor

Chief Training Captain

As this is a rumour network, I have heard that PremiAir's Chief Training Captain has left the company, not sure if that was their choice or not. Anybody out there got any more info?
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2006, 11:05
Replies: 32
Views: 5,494
Posted By semirigid rotor

Please keep in mind that the programme is edited...

Please keep in mind that the programme is edited to make it as dramatic as possible to keep the viewers interest. I flew police ops for 6 years (just occasionally now), and TV crews would turn up...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2006, 22:30
Replies: 16
Views: 2,594
Posted By semirigid rotor

FJJP, Good idea, but as a floater pilot I operate...

FJJP, Good idea, but as a floater pilot I operate from St. Mawgan to Inverness, as required - but I will mention it to the base pilots. Only the Scottish HEMS have weather radar, because there is a...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2006, 17:16
Replies: 16
Views: 2,594
Posted By semirigid rotor

Thanks for the replies. It's on from now on.

Thanks for the replies. It's on from now on.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2006, 10:30
Replies: 16
Views: 2,594
Posted By semirigid rotor

Fast Jet Drivers

A question for those driving something fast and pointed. As a HEMS pilot operating around the UK, I have heard a rumour that if the weather radar is switched on and transmitting there is a a better...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2006, 08:30
Replies: 320
Views: 199,374
Posted By semirigid rotor

Thanks Nick, it now starts to make sense, with...

Thanks Nick, it now starts to make sense, with the formula for stored energy and 212 man's explanation. Wouldn't it be nice if the manufacturer's put a little bit of background information in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2006, 10:47
Replies: 320
Views: 199,374
Posted By semirigid rotor

Thanks 212 man, I have been looking for an...

Thanks 212 man, I have been looking for an explanation for this modification to the T2 series for a while. Even the test pilot forum went very quiet when I mentioned it!

Having said all that, the...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2006, 10:28
Replies: 320
Views: 199,374
Posted By semirigid rotor

If I am reading this right, if the 5 blade option...

If I am reading this right, if the 5 blade option is too expensive / complex and little to be gained, could this be why ECD have gone for a "CAT A" switch on the EC135T2? Increase the RRPM by 3% for...
Forum: Flight Testing
29th Jan 2006, 14:42
Replies: 1
Views: 2,439
Posted By semirigid rotor

EC135 Cat A Switch

Could I ask that any RW TP's who have knowledge of the EC135; hop over to the rotorheads forum and have a read of the "EC135 increase in AUW" thread. It has digressed into a discussion about the...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2006, 12:45
Replies: 1,125
Views: 474,643
Posted By semirigid rotor

Just come back from harrassing innocent members...

Just come back from harrassing innocent members of the public and the findings are as follows:

OAT +2, 135ft AMSL, wind 040/09, 2795Kg gross weight

4ft hover, without Cat A 58% Tq, with Cat A...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2006, 09:59
Replies: 1,125
Views: 474,643
Posted By semirigid rotor

TC. waiting for the phone to ring so that I can...

TC. waiting for the phone to ring so that I can go out and try, but Hovering at 100% Nr with say 65% torque, Cat A pushed to get 103% NR, Tq decreases, but I can't see a direct correlation % for %...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2006, 09:46
Replies: 1,125
Views: 474,643
Posted By semirigid rotor

Wouldn't it be nice if ECD included a short...

Wouldn't it be nice if ECD included a short chapter in the supplements for the FLM; which apart from giving the limits of the system, gave a brief description of what it is for :hmm:

An increase...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2006, 08:48
Replies: 12
Views: 1,900
Posted By semirigid rotor

The EC135 SPIFR will fly a coupled ILS and then...

The EC135 SPIFR will fly a coupled ILS and then level off and fly runway heading at 60ft. You can then reduce the collective to bring the speed back. If you find yourself at 60ft with 65kts on the...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2006, 08:35
Replies: 1,125
Views: 474,643
Posted By semirigid rotor

Now, as I understand it, and I could be wrong -...

Now, as I understand it, and I could be wrong - the cat A system is fitted only because of a noise certification issue, nothing to do with safety, its a lot of work just for 3% Nr. The 145 has an...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2006, 17:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,524
Posted By semirigid rotor

Re: Mrs Beetons Flying Picnic

asmccuk, OK as someone from the "fling wing" school of flying, moths are not my speciality, which one was it then? Still, a great series.
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
8th Jan 2006, 15:28
Replies: 39
Views: 15,704
Posted By semirigid rotor

Re: Rockets fired at aircraft

Flying at midnight on this new Years Eve in a police helo, nobody had on a watch that coincided with someone else's timepiece. But we knew the new year was here when the whole sky erupted!! Probably...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Dec 2005, 01:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,524
Posted By semirigid rotor

Mrs Beetons Flying Picnic

So have I been the only one watching a programme on one of the best ways to use an aeroplane?

Flying around the country in a Puss Moth picking up the various items on the menu for a picnic for 40...
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