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Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2013, 10:17
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2013, 13:16
Replies: 2,913
Views: 970,502
Posted By winchop

UK SAR 2013 privatisation: the new thread

Yes, new additions to the Crewman patter....'chicken or beef, chicken or beef!'
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2013, 11:45
Replies: 2,913
Views: 970,502
Posted By winchop

UK SAR 2013 privatisation: the new thread

The good news is that the CAA have indeed allocated an individual to oversee Rear Crew standards.
The bad news is he is also the CAA Chief Cabin Crew Safety Inspector. His background is as a flight...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2010, 13:18
Replies: 121
Views: 30,285
Posted By winchop

A crusty old captain I used to fly with would...

A crusty old captain I used to fly with would always say when asking for the undercarriage to be lowered...
'Dangle the Dunlops please!'
19th Apr 2006, 11:24
Replies: 27
Views: 5,221
Posted By winchop

As an Air Ambulance Aircrewman, it is my...

As an Air Ambulance Aircrewman, it is my understanding from legal sources that you cannot be sued as a first aider. The only people who can be sued are 'professional' medics such as doctors, nurses,...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Oct 2005, 23:59
Replies: 45
Views: 12,688
Posted By winchop

Angelonawire

Mate, I'm just glad you're here to tell the tale. Get well soon fella. :ouch:

Check your pm's.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2005, 12:13
Replies: 454
Views: 108,938
Posted By winchop

Photos?

Anyone on the Bond side taken any photos of the new machines for us yet?
Angelonawire???:cool:
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2005, 07:20
Replies: 5
Views: 2,296
Posted By winchop

Thumbs up RNZAF NH-90

FYI Gentlemen and gentlewomen.

Found on Bloomberg.com...

'March 31 (Bloomberg) -- New Zealand selected NH Industries, a European joint venture company, to supply new helicopters for the...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2005, 10:36
Replies: 454
Views: 108,938
Posted By winchop

Hey, I'm an Aussie, not a Kiwi!!

Hey, I'm an Aussie, not a Kiwi!!
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2005, 10:23
Replies: 454
Views: 108,938
Posted By winchop

It was 35 Deg C down here today, do you think...

It was 35 Deg C down here today, do you think I'll feel the cold up your way?!?:}

angel, check your pm.....
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2005, 10:19
Replies: 454
Views: 108,938
Posted By winchop

Pilots are wonderful, but I couldn't eat a whole...

Pilots are wonderful, but I couldn't eat a whole one....;)
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2005, 02:57
Replies: 454
Views: 108,938
Posted By winchop

angelonawire Check your pm's please... ...

angelonawire

Check your pm's please...


jbrereton

here here...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2005, 05:35
Replies: 454
Views: 108,938
Posted By winchop

Just heard a crewman from CHC Ireland got offered...

Just heard a crewman from CHC Ireland got offered a Jigsaw position, salary of 31K + 8K offshore allowance = 39K. (UK Pounds) Is that good, bad or average money for SAR crewies in the UK?

Question...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jan 2005, 02:28
Replies: 454
Views: 108,938
Posted By winchop

RTS I'll wash your car if you tell me what...

RTS

I'll wash your car if you tell me what SCATSA stands for!:}
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jan 2005, 22:49
Replies: 454
Views: 108,938
Posted By winchop

The standard touring roster with CHC Australia is...

The standard touring roster with CHC Australia is 2 weeks on, two off, but you still get your entitled 6 weeks annual leave. (Standard annual leave in Oz is 4 weeks, if you do shift work, as our...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2005, 23:18
Replies: 46
Views: 7,317
Posted By winchop

Gimble stop, Have you actually won the...

Gimble stop,

Have you actually won the contract, or are you preparing to tender for one?

Recently when the WA government setup the new Bell 412 helicopter EMS service over there, they tried to...
21st Jan 2005, 10:36
Replies: 66
Views: 11,266
Posted By winchop

Idiot?..Idiot?...what the...? quote: It...

Idiot?..Idiot?...what the...?

quote:

It was GREAT repoting - not sensationalist & it was factual

It wasn't factual YOU idiot! How do you know it was factual, because you read it on the...
21st Jan 2005, 08:52
Replies: 66
Views: 11,266
Posted By winchop

Again the media don't tell the proper story! ...

Again the media don't tell the proper story!

Info is pretty much correct except for the quote from the RAV spokesperson!

The ejected pilot was picked up by the base SAR helicopter which landed...
10th Jan 2005, 08:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,461
Posted By winchop

It's a range issue

Hi Razor61,

The Irish Coastguard S-61 SAR helos radius of action is 200nm. Any shouts further than that are usually done by the UK Military SAR SeaKings as they have an hours extra fuel. This has...
10th Dec 2004, 10:39
Replies: 530
Views: 177,047
Posted By winchop

Brand new 22yo First Officer walks through the...

Brand new 22yo First Officer walks through the crewroom and announces loudly that he's going to the loo 'to give birth to a crewman'..

Crusty 45yo ex RAN crewman replies without a blink...'don't...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2004, 01:09
Replies: 148
Views: 62,214
Posted By winchop

Thats right, even though it's a rumour network I...

Thats right, even though it's a rumour network I try to know at least the basic facts about the incident before speaking.

They guys will be punished not for what they did, but for getting...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2004, 00:56
Replies: 148
Views: 62,214
Posted By winchop

reallyoldfart.. How am I digging a hole when...

reallyoldfart..

How am I digging a hole when all I'm doing is replying to an unwarranted attack on loadmasters from you! Unless you're in the same unit and have been to the same meetings as we all...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2004, 10:39
Replies: 148
Views: 62,214
Posted By winchop

It's hardly Phoenix risings fault! There...

It's hardly Phoenix risings fault!

There were literally hundreds of media there that weekend and I even read it on the Monday after the weekend on the RAAF intranet BEFORE it was posted on...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2004, 03:41
Replies: 148
Views: 62,214
Posted By winchop

Sad to say the PC Military have failed to see the...

Sad to say the PC Military have failed to see the humour. The commander of 16 Brigade (Aviation) was summoned to Canberra to front the Defence Force Chief and the defence minister!

From a source...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Oct 2004, 09:31
Replies: 454
Views: 108,938
Posted By winchop

Nightwatchman If they aren't hiring the...

Nightwatchman

If they aren't hiring the experienced drivers from the Coastguard and elsewhere that HAVE applied, then you're right, it is very alarming! I'm discovering more and more that maybe...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2004, 12:32
Replies: 454
Views: 108,938
Posted By winchop

Running in.. 100% percent agree with you, no...

Running in..

100% percent agree with you, no argument from me on that...

As for the question about interviews. I just got a reply from Bond saying interviews for rearcrew were starting by the...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2004, 09:15
Replies: 454
Views: 108,938
Posted By winchop

Nightwatchman.. Why do you hate Bond so...

Nightwatchman..

Why do you hate Bond so much? When did you work there, we might have worked together. You can't be so against them and not have worked for them surely??

And NO I'm not...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2004, 11:27
Replies: 454
Views: 108,938
Posted By winchop

Mountainman and Night Watchman: There's...

Mountainman and Night Watchman:

There's nothing wrong with firefighters at all. However if it IS true Bond want to train up new winchmen, then I'd rather it be an air ambulance paramedic with the...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2004, 09:44
Replies: 58
Views: 9,994
Posted By winchop

Exclamation Just heard that Careflight and Westpac...

Just heard that Careflight and Westpac Sydney/Woollongong have all been grounded after a CASA audit found they were using uncertified and expired SAR gear.

Big call by CASA if it's true! Anyone...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2004, 09:37
Replies: 454
Views: 108,938
Posted By winchop

Where would pprune be without the conspiracy...

Where would pprune be without the conspiracy theorists!:rolleyes:

From a rear crew update, Bond are busy sorting out the large numbers of applicants as we speak and I was told they have got them...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jun 2004, 02:54
Replies: 10
Views: 3,442
Posted By winchop

Yes, it was a Bell 212 operated by CHC Australia...

Yes, it was a Bell 212 operated by CHC Australia on contract to the UN. Contract has been running for several years now providing AME (Aero-Medical Evacuation) support to the UN. Initial reports from...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2003, 16:21
Replies: 49
Views: 7,758
Posted By winchop

CHC Jobs

Pitch Link

CHC are always looking for pilots, engineers and crewmen. Call CHC Head Office in Adelaide 08 83727700. Talk to the Resource Manager Craig Barraclough.:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jul 2003, 11:32
Replies: 140
Views: 26,840
Posted By winchop

Not really in the "study guide" vein, but had to...

Not really in the "study guide" vein, but had to recommend a great book I have just finished reading to you guys..

"In the Company of Heroes" by Michael Durant (co-written by Steven Hartov)

If...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2003, 12:18
Replies: 49
Views: 7,758
Posted By winchop

My mistake, not seven auto-hover machines total,...

My mistake, not seven auto-hover machines total, seven machines total. One extra auto-hover machine and one extra deployment machine to cover extra trips away including the extra SA commitments. Yes,...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jul 2003, 08:42
Replies: 49
Views: 7,758
Posted By winchop

:confused: To High Nr and all the other CHC...

:confused:

To High Nr and all the other CHC knockers out there..

So what if CHC is foreign owned? What about the fact it still employs the 250 plus people who worked for Lloyd Helicopters. The...
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