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Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Feb 2024, 12:58
Replies: 5
Views: 2,795
Posted By widgeon

Westjet kicks passenger for using washroom

https://dailyhive.com/canada/passenger-kicked-off-westjet-flight-washroom

She should have used Wizzair
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jan 2024, 15:06
Replies: 108
Views: 20,035
Posted By widgeon

electra stol

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/electra-estol-preorders/

Impressive order book if tru
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2023, 15:44
Replies: 29
Views: 4,937
Posted By widgeon

Surprised no one has mentioned the CP140 Aurora,...

Surprised no one has mentioned the CP140 Aurora, Canada's soon to be replaced maritime surveillance aircraft.
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/AVIATION/Aurora_DAT/CP-140-Aurora-014.jpg
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Aug 2023, 22:24
Replies: 4
Views: 3,544
Posted By widgeon

why cannot preghozin crash have seperate thread?

Am in the only one who dislikes wading through 100 unrelated posts to get to the info ?
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Aug 2023, 15:09
Replies: 2
Views: 1,596
Posted By widgeon

I think the Blackhawks for sale are more...

I think the Blackhawks for sale are more interesting.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2023, 14:32
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By widgeon

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/suspect-charg...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/suspect-charged-with-manslaughter-after-2-officers-died-in-helicopter-crash-while-chasing-him-cops/ar-AA19bXsm?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=a0a890d5985545e79f9dc8ea92d214ce&...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2023, 16:02
Replies: 0
Views: 934
Posted By widgeon

new..... ish cormorants for Candada

https://verticalmag.com/news/rcaf-cormorant-airframe-to-be-identical-to-norwegian-aw101-612-some-avionics-will-differ/
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jan 2023, 13:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,499
Posted By widgeon

new gyroplane

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/arc-aero-linx-p9-vtol-gyroplane/
Interesting concept ,
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2022, 18:47
Replies: 92
Views: 43,693
Posted By widgeon

Interesting , she did not believe airlift was...

Interesting , she did not believe airlift was necessary , is it another case of the medical guys running up the bill needlessly ?.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2022, 14:18
Replies: 15
Views: 2,888
Posted By widgeon

Is it possible it is a propellor blade ?. This...

Is it possible it is a propellor blade ?. This was their main line of business per wikepedia, They invented hydrolignum process. Sorry just read the post above .
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2022, 16:30
Replies: 35
Views: 7,196
Posted By widgeon

where I come from spank was to slap a young...

where I come from spank was to slap a young child, normally, on the bottom. Not sure the origin of brand spanking new is though
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2022, 12:43
Replies: 6
Views: 3,220
Posted By widgeon

helicopter, tractor collision

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/helicopter-falls-tractor-orondo/281-375b50c1-b64d-4cfe-9e3b-844f806468fe

Sounds like they both had a luck break
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2022, 13:41
Replies: 110
Views: 35,757
Posted By widgeon

Also If i recall correctly neither the gearbox...

Also If i recall correctly neither the gearbox nor driveshaft were titanium . The rotor head was and was a work of art IMHO
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2022, 13:35
Replies: 110
Views: 35,757
Posted By widgeon

I worked with the LS version for 5 years and...

I worked with the LS version for 5 years and confirm all he describes is standard build. Transmission is mounted to the helicopter floor by 4 struts about 1 m long ( if i think long enough I may...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jun 2022, 13:36
Replies: 26
Views: 6,614
Posted By widgeon

Interesting read. Has any study been made on the...

Interesting read. Has any study been made on the effect HUMS has had on aircraft safety ?
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2022, 20:41
Replies: 216
Views: 98,244
Posted By widgeon

https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/45631...

https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/45631/do-helicopters-use-more-fuel-when-hovering
i don't think there is a helicopter that burns same fuel in hover as fwd flight ,I am sure ratio is much...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st May 2022, 15:35
Replies: 66
Views: 29,590
Posted By widgeon

How many cabin crew will they use ? Will they...

How many cabin crew will they use ? Will they need 3 sets of flight crew also ?.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2022, 16:22
Replies: 34
Views: 5,308
Posted By widgeon

Entering an aircraft in flight

https://www.wionews.com/photos/for-the-first-time-in-aviation-history-a-pilot-will-take-off-in-one-plane-and-land-in-another-470258#skydive-in-tandem-470248
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Mar 2022, 23:06
Replies: 32
Views: 22,854
Posted By widgeon

more fines

https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/six-more-passengers-on-infamous-sunwing-flight-to-mexico-fined-by-transport-canada-1.5828033
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Mar 2022, 14:01
Replies: 134
Views: 90,181
Posted By widgeon

Wow , so many missed opportunities to avoid the...

Wow , so many missed opportunities to avoid the incident.
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2022, 22:32
Replies: 32
Views: 22,854
Posted By widgeon

expensive party

https://globalnews.ca/news/8666998/influencer-flight-vol-sunwing-fine-covid/

Expensive party, excuse if it is already a thread alaon
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Mar 2022, 14:25
Replies: 136
Views: 75,319
Posted By widgeon

Expensive russian charter

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/russian-charter-jet-racks-up-20k-in-fines-after-entering-canada

Though I suppose if you can afford a vacation in the high arctic the fine is small change.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2022, 13:41
Replies: 36
Views: 5,644
Posted By widgeon

Thanks for update , I have been out of industry...

Thanks for update , I have been out of industry for many years so my experience is also a little dated.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2022, 18:38
Replies: 36
Views: 5,644
Posted By widgeon

If recall correctly , the big issue with SPIFR...

If recall correctly , the big issue with SPIFR for a single engine helicopter was the alternate electrical power source . I know that American Eurocopter had a limited STC for AS 350 BA and Bell...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2022, 16:49
Replies: 216
Views: 98,244
Posted By widgeon

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-a...

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-03-03/netjets-agrees-buy-and-operate-150-lilium-evtols
Hmm I wonder if Net Jets actually put any money down , if so they are either...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Feb 2022, 16:49
Replies: 16
Views: 9,046
Posted By widgeon

Talking Sorry , was thinking south end of greenland was...

Sorry , was thinking south end of greenland was closer to HFX , but the track they took clearly has WPG as the closer airport . They could have chosen Gimli if they were short on fuel ;<).
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Feb 2022, 19:08
Replies: 16
Views: 9,046
Posted By widgeon

777 emirates diversion

https://simpleflying.com/emirates-777-300er-winnipeg/

Curious it would choose winnipeg , sure there were other closer better served airports.
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jan 2022, 16:46
Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
Posted By widgeon

If they can truck in fuel why would they need an...

If they can truck in fuel why would they need an aircraft to bring in small loads ?
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jan 2022, 11:58
Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
Posted By widgeon

What is the real radius of action ?. I am sure...

What is the real radius of action ?. I am sure 300 miles is max range at economical cruise. Each vertical take off or landing will lessen the range I would have thought. How many remote locations...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jan 2022, 19:02
Replies: 9
Views: 6,144
Posted By widgeon

Look at the pictures , I do not thing that...

Look at the pictures , I do not thing that turboprops are any less or more likely to shed a propellor blade than an piston engine aircraft
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jun 2021, 11:37
Replies: 28
Views: 27,155
Posted By widgeon

I was at canadair in the early 80"s as i recall...

I was at canadair in the early 80"s as i recall the mesh and a layer of film adhesive were the first items layed in the moulds before the first layer of pre preg. . Part of the inspection was to...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
22nd May 2021, 14:35
Replies: 75
Views: 34,870
Posted By widgeon

supersonic no more

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/21/aerion-supersonic-shuts-down-ending-plans-for-silent-business-jets.html
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2021, 14:41
Replies: 23
Views: 14,222
Posted By widgeon

What about the hearing impaired , should they...

What about the hearing impaired , should they also have sign language version .
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Mar 2021, 16:28
Replies: 14
Views: 4,702
Posted By widgeon

Well I see Net Jets ordered 20 of the BIZ jets ,...

Well I see Net Jets ordered 20 of the BIZ jets , wonder what the deposit was ?.
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2020, 11:39
Replies: 12
Views: 5,148
Posted By widgeon

c of g shift ?

https://simpleflying.com/air-france-airbus-a350-center-of-gravity-shift/

I had not heard of this happening before , is the cargo not normally better secured
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