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Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jun 2023, 09:20
Replies: 18
Views: 8,818
Posted By VeeAny

That's 3 hours of my life, I'll never get back ,...

That's 3 hours of my life, I'll never get back , but in a good way.

Watched this as a teenager , and it was one of many things that drove me into helicopter flying.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jul 2022, 19:18
Replies: 179
Views: 63,412
Posted By VeeAny

One of a helicopter pilot's worst nightmares. ...

One of a helicopter pilot's worst nightmares.

How very sad that a young man could lose his life like this, regardless of who is at fault.

It may be he's part of the "selfie brigade", it may...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2022, 20:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,286
Posted By VeeAny

Haven't got an S nearby to check it, but I seem...

Haven't got an S nearby to check it, but I seem to recall they take about 50 seconds from initial power on to putting out a "valid" signal.

Sounds like one of them is erroneously putting out the...
15th Dec 2021, 20:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,607
Posted By VeeAny

Dr Rob Simpson works at Coventry on a Tuesday...

Dr Rob Simpson works at Coventry on a Tuesday (not sure if every Tuesday).

Home | Medicals For Pilots (http://www.medicalsforpilots.co.uk/)

I've just had to transfer to him, due to Dr Orton not...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2021, 12:10
Replies: 8
Views: 3,919
Posted By VeeAny

RIP Al aka FED. I also enjoyed reading your...

RIP Al aka FED.

I also enjoyed reading your posts.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2021, 13:16
Replies: 16
Views: 2,845
Posted By VeeAny

CHR, At the 110% ME Tq limit the fuel flow...

CHR,

At the 110% ME Tq limit the fuel flow will be "restricted" not cut off, it basically causes the TQ to sit at 110% on the affected engines, and prevents any further TQ being delivered, with...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2021, 17:01
Replies: 16
Views: 5,623
Posted By VeeAny

Peter Orton at Aviation Medica at Stansted. ...

Peter Orton at Aviation Medica at Stansted.

Great bloke, I've known him 20 odd years, and only ever go to him, he's very practical and the NAAs seem to listen to him as he is very well qualified.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2021, 07:32
Replies: 72
Views: 12,404
Posted By VeeAny

Sorry Ned, I was busy getting married on Saturday...

Sorry Ned, I was busy getting married on Saturday , so haven't been on PPrune for a few days, do you still need these, if so I will get them done today.

Gary
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jul 2021, 21:30
Replies: 72
Views: 12,404
Posted By VeeAny

Hi Ned, The Air Ambulance Service HEMS...

Hi Ned,

The Air Ambulance Service HEMS Aircraft cover

The counties of Warwickshire and Northamptonshire (Helimed 53), G-WNAS based at Coventry Airport.
The counties of Derbyshire,...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2021, 17:32
Replies: 72
Views: 12,404
Posted By VeeAny

The Air Ambulance service now have 3 AW109s as of...

The Air Ambulance service now have 3 AW109s as of March this year, provided by Sloane.

G-WNAS at Coventry (Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance).
G-DRLA as East Midlands (Derbyshire,...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2021, 14:42
Replies: 33
Views: 8,938
Posted By VeeAny

And a lot of the modern aircraft need no engine...

And a lot of the modern aircraft need no engine cool down period, it is not unknown to see approximately 40 seconds from wheels (or skids) on to rotor stopped.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2021, 13:34
Replies: 33
Views: 8,938
Posted By VeeAny

For UK HEMS this is pretty much spot on.

For UK HEMS this is pretty much spot on.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2021, 11:01
Replies: 8
Views: 2,018
Posted By VeeAny

ShyTorque, the windscreens fitted to this...

ShyTorque, the windscreens fitted to this aircraft are the higher strength type.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2021, 05:47
Replies: 5
Views: 982
Posted By VeeAny

GASCo Safety Event 18th March 2021

Congratulations to GASCo on their safety webinar on the 18th March 2021.

At one point I think there were over 500 attendees and about 15 panellsts on the webinar.

It was well organised and I am...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2021, 12:19
Replies: 13
Views: 4,465
Posted By VeeAny

Thank you, appreciate that. Thank you ,...

Thank you, appreciate that.


Thank you , didn't think you were, I was just clarifying.

Seemingly all factual and correct now. :D
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2021, 18:18
Replies: 13
Views: 4,465
Posted By VeeAny

Yes they do, SAS provide the aircraft and pilots,...

Yes they do, SAS provide the aircraft and pilots, TAAS still run the service.



I can't see where Crab has commented on Sloane, 'The Air Ambulance Service' is the charity (customer) , Sloane is...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2021, 16:42
Replies: 9
Views: 2,465
Posted By VeeAny

There is one in Tenerife HELIDREAM HELICOPTERS |...

There is one in Tenerife HELIDREAM HELICOPTERS | Tenerife - Tours y Excursiones (http://www.helidreamhelicopters.com/)
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Apr 2020, 14:16
Replies: 2
Views: 1,227
Posted By VeeAny

Does this help ? ...

Does this help ?

https://derbosoft.proboards.com/thread/3535/pool-helicare-dollar-clyde-helis

I used to go to Liverpool Airport as a lad, to photograph the helicopters on Grand National day,...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Mar 2020, 08:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,973
Posted By VeeAny

Support for local airfields and Rotor Running Refuels

Folks,

Just a suggestion but can we try and support our local airfields through this CoronaVirus madness.

I took an air ambulance into Turweston the other day and they've got their two main...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2019, 07:25
Replies: 19
Views: 4,030
Posted By VeeAny

G-REDL 10 year anniversary.

Today is the 10 year anniversary of the G-REDL crash.

I for one shall raise a glass to all onboard this evening.

May we never forget them.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2019, 09:25
Replies: 20
Views: 7,152
Posted By VeeAny

At some point yes, having said that at some point...

At some point yes, having said that at some point so will one or two AOC operators, but Wingly IMHO is much more likely to result in said outcome much sooner.

Whilst seemingly legal , it makes a...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2018, 18:46
Replies: 22
Views: 5,435
Posted By VeeAny

Perhaps the statement in the article clears up...

Perhaps the statement in the article clears up how many meetings where missed.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Oct 2018, 20:51
Replies: 2
Views: 1,560
Posted By VeeAny

We get ours maintained by Key Survival Equipment,...

We get ours maintained by Key Survival Equipment, Key Survival Equipment | Global Support Services, Survival Equipment And Training (http://key-se.co.uk/)

They are usually pretty good for spares.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Oct 2018, 20:33
Replies: 2
Views: 1,116
Posted By VeeAny

If it's Queen Alexandra, last documentation we...

If it's Queen Alexandra, last documentation we have says 9 Tonnes, doc dated May 14 from the hospital.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2018, 11:49
Replies: 102
Views: 104,733
Posted By VeeAny

Sloane Helicopters are recruiting for HEMS Pilots...

Sloane Helicopters are recruiting for HEMS Pilots in UK and Ireland.

Essentials

EASA CPL(H) or ATPL(H)
2000 Hrs Total Time
Instrument Rating (Helicopters)
500 hours experience on...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2018, 16:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,760
Posted By VeeAny

Be careful using IVAO as a reference for real...

Be careful using IVAO as a reference for real world flying, it is a flight simulator enthusiasts site.
There is quite a lot of relevant and correct information on it (or so it seems), but it's not...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jul 2018, 14:56
Replies: 7
Views: 2,381
Posted By VeeAny

A quick look in an old manual shows Fuel Pumps 2...

A quick look in an old manual shows Fuel Pumps 2 and 4 on the starboard side (with the lit one being number 2), and Fuel Pumps 1 and 3 on the port side.

Pump caption is on opposite site to the off...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jul 2018, 06:06
Replies: 61
Views: 16,223
Posted By VeeAny

It would be an unmitigated disaster. One...

It would be an unmitigated disaster.

One size does not fit all, and bigger is most certainly not always (if ever) better.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jun 2018, 07:31
Replies: 125
Views: 24,176
Posted By VeeAny

Anyone reading this thread would be wise to heed...

Anyone reading this thread would be wise to heed the advice of some of the more experienced folks on here, Jellycopter, Crab, Paco, SND,Sasless to name but a few.

Nothing I say here is in...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2018, 06:46
Replies: 20
Views: 9,982
Posted By VeeAny

Hargreaves99, You are quite correct, I...

Hargreaves99,

You are quite correct, I could, but out of respect for the crew concerned, the patient, the customer (the charity who the HEMS is provided for) and to some extent even the lady...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Dec 2017, 14:51
Replies: 20
Views: 5,408
Posted By VeeAny

I'll show my hand as I am directly involved with...

I'll show my hand as I am directly involved with the AW109 HEMS operation in the UK.

The 109 has no more issues in the HEMS role than any other aircraft in relation to skids or wheels in...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2017, 15:31
Replies: 10
Views: 5,014
Posted By VeeAny

Possibly an AW119 Koala or the AW109Trekker which...

Possibly an AW119 Koala or the AW109Trekker which I think is still under development.
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2017, 13:08
Replies: 21
Views: 7,560
Posted By VeeAny

We've occasionally (twice) seen damage at the...

We've occasionally (twice) seen damage at the rear end of the door when not in flight, usually happens in the dark when the one pothole in the whole apron at one of our airport based operations is...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2017, 09:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,700
Posted By VeeAny

Try calling ATC Brize on the phone and see if...

Try calling ATC Brize on the phone and see if they can give you a number to call for the Benson operations that may be using the airspace like a flying school or a based unit, or see if they provide...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2017, 06:18
Replies: 33
Views: 8,116
Posted By VeeAny

At one point last week there was a danger that we...

At one point last week there was a danger that we would not be able to land off airfield in controlled airspace as of 24th April, that got resolved on Friday but the whole ruleset is full of...
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