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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jun 2023, 18:57
Replies: 21
Views: 3,750
Posted By bluesafari

I believe Chichester devised tables enabling him...

I believe Chichester devised tables enabling him to use a nautical sextant at altitude, I believe those tables are still in use. Chichester was a cartographer by profession.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jul 2022, 09:01
Replies: 79
Views: 17,885
Posted By bluesafari

I think you will find that the 'puff of smoke' is...

I think you will find that the 'puff of smoke' is talcum powder used in packing the floats, just blew away when the floats were 'popped'
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Dec 2020, 12:29
Replies: 1
Views: 1,248
Posted By bluesafari

FR24 today

Saw a drone symbol (DJI Mavic Pro) on FR24 in the Newark region, track shows its flight originating in the area off the the Brazilian coast, overhead Waddington before going west then south to go...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th May 2020, 07:58
Replies: 16
Views: 4,246
Posted By bluesafari

DSS MicroVib 11

Does anybody have or used the track and balance kit made by Dynamic Solutions Systems, MicroVib 11? Is it worth looking at? Sounds cheap enough compared with Chadwick. Supposed to be one man (i.e....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Feb 2020, 13:24
Replies: 8
Views: 2,418
Posted By bluesafari

Thank you all for the information, now I know ...

Thank you all for the information, now I know

Bluesafari
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Feb 2020, 14:27
Replies: 8
Views: 2,418
Posted By bluesafari

Falcon 20s looks like they are heading back...

Falcon 20s

looks like they are heading back to Tyne Tees or Middleton St. George as it named on FR24
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Feb 2020, 13:54
Replies: 8
Views: 2,418
Posted By bluesafari

Falcon 20

Two Falcon 20s doing circuits east offshore Aberdeen; whats going on? I have seen this before but was G500s off Newcastle. Anyone know what is going on?
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2019, 08:48
Replies: 20
Views: 7,978
Posted By bluesafari

I have been in aviation quite a long time and...

I have been in aviation quite a long time and been involved with replacing quite a number of flexible tanks, but this is the first I have heard of 'stretch fit' Surely this is not correct, (or is it?)
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2019, 11:47
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,099,588
Posted By bluesafari

I am hearing that Dominion Air in Lagos have...

I am hearing that Dominion Air in Lagos have brought in an AW139, guess it is probably in private category for the Bishop? Anybody know more? Who is crewing it and doing the maintenance
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
26th Sep 2018, 12:50
Replies: 44
Views: 15,908
Posted By bluesafari

I don't think we should panic, but we should be...

I don't think we should panic, but we should be investigating all our options and be prepared. I have just looked out my CAA license cover ready for the replacement license which be issued (I...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2018, 08:24
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,099,588
Posted By bluesafari

https://naijagists.com/3-nigerian-businessmen-who-...

https://naijagists.com/3-nigerian-businessmen-who-stole-bristow-helicopter-spare-parts-sold-it-to-american-firm-remanded-in-prison/

Check this link, spares stolen from Bristow Helicopters, Lagos,...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2018, 14:32
Replies: 10
Views: 5,182
Posted By bluesafari

KP, I think you have pretty much got it right,...

KP,
I think you have pretty much got it right, and of course there are the calendar items, the hourly rate seems about right, what that? About £80 Sterling? An LAE will not be cheap, and the last...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
7th Feb 2018, 19:52
Replies: 3
Views: 2,787
Posted By bluesafari

a 'cardex' ? do you mean all the component log...

a 'cardex' ? do you mean all the component log cards etc? you should be able to generate one from log books etc, it takes some time I grant you, what aircraft is it for? I may be able to help
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
21st Dec 2017, 14:19
Replies: 15
Views: 5,185
Posted By bluesafari

Rickseeman, I trust that these bolts are going to...

Rickseeman, I trust that these bolts are going to used for non aviation purposes? If for aviation do you have release documents? In any case your I.P.C. will tell you the correct part number for...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Aug 2017, 08:55
Replies: 36
Views: 4,479
Posted By bluesafari

I used to have a 'crew tag' on my carry-on, every...

I used to have a 'crew tag' on my carry-on, every time I went through a particular Scottish airport my bag was emptied, swabbed etc, with a smarmy smirk on the operators face, took the tag off and...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jul 2017, 20:56
Replies: 18
Views: 6,646
Posted By bluesafari

The procedure for action after a 'chip light on'...

The procedure for action after a 'chip light on' is in the engine MM, in the case of the Arriel 1D, I believe, it is in chapter 72-80-01, it is possible you may need to replace the associated packing...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jul 2017, 12:34
Replies: 13
Views: 3,192
Posted By bluesafari

Reely340 First of all I have not come across...

Reely340
First of all I have not come across the term TCI, please advise on that.
I assume you are installing (for whatever reason) an MRGB with a TBO of 1200 hours of which 200 hour has been used...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2017, 08:33
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,099,588
Posted By bluesafari

I am hearing a story that Glory Airlines (a...

I am hearing a story that Glory Airlines (a reference in #5489) has access to 2 helicopters and a contract with an oil company to be operated out of PH. Aircraft types and oil company not known. The...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jul 2017, 13:35
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,099,588
Posted By bluesafari

NEO, indeed no surprise, I have been approached...

NEO, indeed no surprise, I have been approached by three of the mentioned named, needless to say I didn't take up their offers, they didn't like my terms and conditions ! ! !
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Apr 2017, 13:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,254
Posted By bluesafari

Matelo, Thank you for that, very interesting. ...

Matelo,
Thank you for that, very interesting.
BlueSafari
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Apr 2017, 11:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,254
Posted By bluesafari

Balloons

In recent days FlightRadar24 has been showing a number of balloons at very high altitudes over Central Brazil (Amazonia) and on or near the the coast of Peru, anyone know what is going there, at the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Apr 2017, 08:29
Replies: 48
Views: 11,788
Posted By bluesafari

I'm a bit puzzled as to where the captain was in...

I'm a bit puzzled as to where the captain was in all this, surely as the aircraft commander he should have put a stop to this incident, the people doing the 'removal' don't look much like police...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
20th Feb 2017, 09:52
Replies: 7
Views: 3,724
Posted By bluesafari

Another one is Sikorsky Helicopter Flight Theory...

Another one is Sikorsky Helicopter Flight Theory for Pilots and Mechanics, you used to get them from Sikorsky when you did a course there, I don't think they still do them, there is a learning...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Dec 2016, 11:53
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,099,588
Posted By bluesafari

It may be of interest to some of our readers, two...

It may be of interest to some of our readers, two EC155s arrived in Lagos last weekend by low loaders, followed a couple of days later by another (5N-BDM) flown in, all are parked in or close to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2016, 06:50
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,099,588
Posted By bluesafari

Neo, I believe it is regarding parity, or at...

Neo,
I believe it is regarding parity, or at least is what I heard in the market last evening. It appears that everyone stayed in the BRC yesterday, even got a lunch ! ! !, but don't believe they...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2016, 11:46
Replies: 171
Views: 150,660
Posted By bluesafari

Has anyone got a plan drawing with all the...

Has anyone got a plan drawing with all the dimensions, so we see how is it on various helipads we visit.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Nov 2016, 07:57
Replies: 85
Views: 26,615
Posted By bluesafari

Harvest Reaper, Some singles were flown onto...

Harvest Reaper,
Some singles were flown onto the carrier when they were still tied up in Singapore, if underway then the carrier had to almost heave to.
I think we must know each other as I was...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2016, 10:31
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,099,588
Posted By bluesafari

NEO last I saw one it was not with any operator...

NEO
last I saw one it was not with any operator insignia and was on a bizjet apron, so I guess it is doing ad hoc exec work.

You are aware, of course, that a couple (?) of ex Atlantic (CHC)...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2016, 07:56
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,099,588
Posted By bluesafari

I did hear something to the effect that the 155s...

I did hear something to the effect that the 155s are with another potential operator (rumour ! ! !) Regarding the Dorniers, I have seen them operating since they were moved off the big apron, not...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Aug 2016, 10:30
Replies: 11
Views: 3,275
Posted By bluesafari

excoriated ? that's a very interesting word ! But...

excoriated ? that's a very interesting word ! But it appears not by the airline involved.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Aug 2016, 09:22
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,099,588
Posted By bluesafari

NEO, Yes indeed, things are getting dearer,...

NEO,

Yes indeed, things are getting dearer, pms is now N245 - N250 a litre, diesel N200 - N210, these prices get even higher when there is a shortage, but filling stations seem to have stock just...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Jul 2016, 08:53
Replies: 5
Views: 5,879
Posted By bluesafari

Don't forget you will still have to get a...

Don't forget you will still have to get a revision to your MM from the aircraft manufacturer to extend the overhaul period, or a dispensation from them and/or your airworthiness authority. IMHO the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
18th Jul 2016, 13:38
Replies: 5
Views: 5,879
Posted By bluesafari

I assume that your starter-generator is an...

I assume that your starter-generator is an authorised option for your aircraft, then the overhaul life is in chapter 05-10 (component overhaul life) of your maintenance planning manual (EASA or FAA...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2016, 08:18
Replies: 1,949
Views: 1,584,594
Posted By bluesafari

Arnie, Am surprised to hear your experience...

Arnie,

Am surprised to hear your experience of seeing a bearing shatter with a light hammer blow, was that bearing from a helicopter MGB?

re the transit damage to MGB - was it in the correct...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2016, 05:03
Replies: 27
Views: 6,113
Posted By bluesafari

am interested in helping, I have expereience in...

am interested in helping, I have expereience in start-up, and can do quite a bit towards technical paperwork, forms, technical procedures manuals, maintenance programmes etc, let me know if you are...
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