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Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jun 2023, 06:58
Replies: 139
Views: 60,035
Posted By dangermouse

There is only 1 official world speed record...

For a helicopter (which X3 wasn't), and we all know what that is....

400 kmh in a Lynx in level flight in August 1986...all the other claims are PR spin from Sikorsky or Airbus for compound...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Apr 2023, 15:21
Replies: 30
Views: 6,244
Posted By dangermouse

I assume that the AH64 doesn't have TCAS...

I assume that the AH64 doesn't have TCAS...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Feb 2023, 18:26
Replies: 32
Views: 5,258
Posted By dangermouse

All new

Wildcat airframe is completely new and different to Lynx.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Feb 2023, 06:52
Replies: 32
Views: 5,258
Posted By dangermouse

A wildcat is not a lynx....

There may be some legacy items that had French design leadership on wildcat but there is no French input now, it depend on what passes for totally British designed, does that include EVERY component...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Feb 2023, 23:14
Replies: 32
Views: 5,258
Posted By dangermouse

Don't forget helos

Wildcat is uk designed, with no foreign input to the best of my knowledge
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2022, 23:35
Replies: 118
Views: 26,231
Posted By dangermouse

Bearer party

Those soldiers, other ranks and officer, deserve every beer and accolade they recieve for the magnificent duty they performed today, a phenomenal performance that the world should be in awe of
...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2021, 17:59
Replies: 19
Views: 5,320
Posted By dangermouse

Very lucky people

I wouldn't like to ditch at night on an aircraft that hasn't got any flotation kit.... Which given the role of the SH60 is more than surprising and I am sure wouldn't be acceptable in RN service
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2021, 08:52
Replies: 558
Views: 151,841
Posted By dangermouse

Well that's one view....

With all due respect Cyclics post is b*******s

This is not a NATO procurement it is a bespoke requirement for a sovereign nation. If we follow his logic the only equipment in use by NATO would be...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2021, 18:56
Replies: 18
Views: 6,985
Posted By dangermouse

and yet they bought the S92......

and yet they bought the S92......
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2020, 17:11
Replies: 12
Views: 3,616
Posted By dangermouse

grass damage

so the grass doesnt get damaged, the three circles are put there when a helo is expected, a prime requirement is that the garden is undamaged by the aircraft.. I learnt that from the VH71 days
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2020, 15:30
Replies: 41
Views: 10,305
Posted By dangermouse

nothing like the merlin incident

in that case the jettisonable emergency plug door fell out, in this case it looks like the whole sliding door

DM
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2020, 07:55
Replies: 12
Views: 3,938
Posted By dangermouse

no low speed drogues on a UK tanker

and none planned is the issue. Refuel speed must be somewhere in the 120-130kts range as thats the drogue limit. Technically UK Merlin is cleared for AAR but without a Kc130 fleet or pods on the...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2020, 13:49
Replies: 240
Views: 108,914
Posted By dangermouse

I have signed copy of that in my den wall

The best ever 'what if'. DM
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2020, 08:17
Replies: 12
Views: 3,938
Posted By dangermouse

£££££££££££

see above

DM
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2020, 15:15
Replies: 12
Views: 3,938
Posted By dangermouse

Perfectly normal

pic 1 is in pre contact
Pic 2 is at contact
Pic 3 is in refuelling position, in line with wing tip dump pipe ( normal for RW AAR behind a KC130 )
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nice to see it being done in service though...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2020, 11:58
Replies: 61
Views: 22,653
Posted By dangermouse

It's a proof of concept demonstrator

So let's not read too much in to it, frankly we'll done Bell forgetting some real size flight hardware to this stage. I suspect the 4 motor choice is a combination of redundancy, noise, weight, heat...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2019, 12:16
Replies: 33
Views: 18,151
Posted By dangermouse

The EH101 was certified

But the newer AW101 isn't. Only one civil EH101 was delivered to the Tokyo police but has now been retired, the AW101 is certifiable but not certified by a civil authority
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2019, 09:01
Replies: 33
Views: 18,151
Posted By dangermouse

101 isnt civil certified

so the comparison is pointless unless you are a govt or military operator, however if you are and want the biggest, most comfotable and safest vvip aircraft, the choice is clear
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2019, 07:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,446
Posted By dangermouse

Exhaust mods

Actually in order to reduce drag the exhausts were modified to face aft, it was realised that by reducing the duct area a small amount of residual thrust was gained, because the exhaust was a by...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2019, 20:57
Replies: 111
Views: 82,738
Posted By dangermouse

Winnie firstly thanks for translating and posting...

Winnie firstly thanks for translating and posting the relevant bits for us non Norwegian speakers, and thanks Jim for translating the whole thing

secondly as I stated earlier with No 1 engine in...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2019, 17:52
Replies: 111
Views: 82,738
Posted By dangermouse

On that 101 they would have had No1 engine in...

On that 101 they would have had No1 engine in Accessory drive and full flight control hydraulics available before the AFCS check or rotor start. The FRCs do not state that the AFCS check is 'before...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2018, 06:48
Replies: 66
Views: 15,536
Posted By dangermouse

Actually it's not

The rule is applicable to all phases of flight (you must be able to survive engine failures and safely fly into and in autorotation),

The second part (f) is specific in requiring satisfactory...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Nov 2018, 07:29
Replies: 66
Views: 15,536
Posted By dangermouse

Rather more to it than that

Starting with a clean sheet design you choose a target and and then see if you meet all the rules.

under JAA/CS there are the obvious handling and control margin ones, the roll authority and...
Forum: Flight Testing
5th Jun 2018, 18:16
Replies: 13
Views: 3,315
Posted By dangermouse

I suspect that test plan number is the...

I suspect that test plan number is the description of the tests to be carried out, and flight no. is the actual flight number that is flown to gather the data required by the test plan

DM
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2018, 18:07
Replies: 52
Views: 13,711
Posted By dangermouse

AWACS for the carrier is already planned, it's...

AWACS for the carrier is already planned, it's called Merlin Mk2 ASAC (Crowsnest to you and me), COD can be done either by Merlin Mk4 or CH47...

personally I think there is more chance of me...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2017, 07:29
Replies: 111
Views: 82,738
Posted By dangermouse

I am sure those that need to know...know ...

I am sure those that need to know...know

those that don't will have to wait until a formal statement is made

(although Norwegian AW101s have been seen flying in Yeovil since the incident....)
...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2017, 18:55
Replies: 111
Views: 82,738
Posted By dangermouse

I think the RN view is that until you are...

I think the RN view is that until you are actually firmly on the deck it is better to not be attached to the ship at all!!

Surely an issue with the haul down is getting the aircraft to connect to...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2017, 07:35
Replies: 111
Views: 82,738
Posted By dangermouse

Nosewheel steering design requirements for 101...

Nosewheel steering design requirements for 101 (info for SASless)

The NWS system operates the way it does due to the RN requirement for the aircraft to be recovered into a ships hangar with no-one...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2017, 16:09
Replies: 46
Views: 14,008
Posted By dangermouse

There are no such things as an Army Wildcat and a...

There are no such things as an Army Wildcat and a Navy Wildcat, they are the same airframe fitted with role specific kit, any Army one can be turned into a Navy one and vice versa (unlike a Merlin...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2017, 16:25
Replies: 232
Views: 220,253
Posted By dangermouse

Boy, that is one UGLY looking helicopter DM

Boy, that is one UGLY looking helicopter

DM
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2017, 16:23
Replies: 47
Views: 14,626
Posted By dangermouse

The Italian CSAR variant has a full day/night...

The Italian CSAR variant has a full day/night clearance behind the KC130J, I believe done with a joint LH and AMI team, so it cant be too difficult fro LH to extrapolate to a UK variant, especially...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2017, 15:49
Replies: 58
Views: 10,059
Posted By dangermouse

The 101 has an AAR capability, tested on a...

The 101 has an AAR capability, tested on a company machine in 2007 and fully qualified (including NVG ops) for the Italian airforce last year.

I guess the Canucks just have to ask (and pay) for...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2017, 14:02
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,321
Posted By dangermouse

Ok, thanks for the clarification, I know on some...

Ok, thanks for the clarification, I know on some designs the Tq limiter is active AEO but not OEI so will limit the power and thus droop the rotor to a point at which it has been decided that if you...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2017, 03:55
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,321
Posted By dangermouse

Well if the Tq limiter is for AEO ops, why not?...

Well if the Tq limiter is for AEO ops, why not? it will be there to prevent pilots abusing the operational ratings and subsequent maintenance/lifing issues, I assume that in an OEI condition it is...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2016, 14:55
Replies: 16
Views: 3,866
Posted By dangermouse

This isn't news at all, the Grauniad...

This isn't news at all, the Grauniad overestimates the value of the work actually done by GKN at Yeovil, they have no design input on the 159, they bash metal into the right shape and supply it to...
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