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Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2023, 07:25
Replies: 40
Views: 3,644
Posted By thechopper

Arrived in the Fatherland; thanks a lot for the...

Arrived in the Fatherland; thanks a lot for the fantastic shots.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2023, 11:43
Replies: 40
Views: 3,644
Posted By thechopper

I enjoyed 40+ years flying helicopters and claim...

I enjoyed 40+ years flying helicopters and claim to have not "worked" a single day in my life, but being paid for my hobby. What a privilege.
Now living on the boat is another great way of spending...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Aug 2023, 20:32
Replies: 17
Views: 3,358
Posted By thechopper

Thumbs up Look elsewhere

212man is absolutely correct in how he describes the process.
HR departments nowadays run the show, not necessarily for the better of the industry, however, that's how it goes.
From my point of...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2022, 18:22
Replies: 50
Views: 11,667
Posted By thechopper

It was me

I was the captain of that flight. Both crew suspended for 2 days for the investigation of that incident. All of you have a good one....
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2022, 21:27
Replies: 23
Views: 5,141
Posted By thechopper

Thumbs up Hubschraubermuseum Bückeburg Germany

That might be worthwhile a visit
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Mar 2022, 16:39
Replies: 75
Views: 34,674
Posted By thechopper

On a scheduled arrival one could have the police...

On a scheduled arrival one could have the police or fire brigade in attendance . Should not be too difficult to arrange in this day and age. Worked for us in the 80's.
We called that teamwork.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2022, 11:31
Replies: 119
Views: 18,436
Posted By thechopper

Different standards

A responsible pilot should not apply different standards whether he's carrying family or rolls of barbed wire.
Same is valid for personal minima.
But all this comes with personal experience and...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2021, 14:04
Replies: 1
Views: 1,229
Posted By thechopper

End of year

All of you stay safe


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Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2021, 17:29
Replies: 58
Views: 7,871
Posted By thechopper

Another year of retirement sitting on the aft...

Another year of retirement sitting on the aft deck watching sunrises, sunsets, ships and the world go by, now preparing for the second winter on board and planning next years trips.

Aviating was...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2021, 11:35
Replies: 30
Views: 7,370
Posted By thechopper

Good ol' days ...

Good ol' days
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Late 70's AMF Training in Bad Reichenhall...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jan 2021, 10:39
Replies: 23
Views: 7,088
Posted By thechopper

FED

Correct! What a laugh ;)
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2021, 21:53
Replies: 23
Views: 7,088
Posted By thechopper

Smile A one week wonder

A one week wonder when the german Heeresflieger operated during an exercise in Denmark in 1977. Good old days....
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jan 2021, 10:41
Replies: 18
Views: 6,977
Posted By thechopper

Devil Why not? What goes up must not necessarily come...

Why not? What goes up must not necessarily come down.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2021, 09:26
Replies: 58
Views: 10,632
Posted By thechopper

Thanks Ned

Calendar arrived, thank you very much and stay safe.
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First and hopefully last snow...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2020, 14:07
Replies: 18
Views: 7,184
Posted By thechopper

Helpfull Kit

And a copilot to lug your kit around.:ok:
I always asked my crewman to wear my helmet walking out to the aircraft.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2020, 13:17
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,611
Posted By thechopper

Hans Holle

Hans Holle left all burdens behind on December 10th, 2020

RIP
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Dec 2020, 14:33
Replies: 58
Views: 10,632
Posted By thechopper

fish Alternative

Another great idea from you Ned. Thanks for that.
We decided to up sticks in spring amidst the first wave and since August we are living on a boat away from all the hassle in lockdown light of our...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2020, 15:00
Replies: 34
Views: 9,822
Posted By thechopper

Devil buy your own

Buy your own unique property and get rid of any animals on your 50 acres. If you can't do that leave your chopper at home and drive instead. Take a 4x4 to add some excitement.;)
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2020, 13:52
Replies: 50
Views: 9,762
Posted By thechopper

What's the . ?

What's the point of flying to a pub or restaurant, other than showing off? Pubs are for drinking and Restaurants for food and drink. Neither can be enjoyed when driving there, let alone flying.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jul 2019, 07:47
Replies: 41
Views: 14,876
Posted By thechopper

exactly

And how many PPLH holders are doing 100 hrs a year?
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Just hung up my...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2019, 16:15
Replies: 72
Views: 87,869
Posted By thechopper

Red face COBI

To introduce COBI, amongst other things has obviously has worked great for the company as well.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2019, 16:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,933
Posted By thechopper

Talking NZ & OZ are top of the list

NZ & OZ are top of the list
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Feb 2019, 08:34
Replies: 13
Views: 6,183
Posted By thechopper

Quite a few hours spent in the crew room , the...

Quite a few hours spent in the crew room , the Craighaar , and BBQ-ing in ABZ. Always nice.

Farewell Rick
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2018, 15:08
Replies: 68
Views: 10,700
Posted By thechopper

Thanks Ned, calendar made it to the Fatherland...

Thanks Ned,
calendar made it to the Fatherland today. Great pictures again .
Fly safe
El Finz
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2018, 09:50
Replies: 68
Views: 10,700
Posted By thechopper

Mesmerized Returning from an oil rig MedEvac...

Mesmerized
Returning from an oil rig MedEvac off Vung Tau Vietnam in the mid 90s. Starlit sky and dozens of fishing boats fishing with lamps some 20 miles offshore with oil rig flares in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2017, 12:41
Replies: 21
Views: 7,620
Posted By thechopper

Nosewheel lock

Don't know about 109, but read up on nosewheel shimmy, that's why it's supposed to be locked:rolleyes:
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2017, 09:40
Replies: 17
Views: 4,099
Posted By thechopper

Formula 1 (not)

Try this link

Calculating Rotor Downwash Velocity - Rotor & Wing International (http://www.rotorandwing.com/2011/11/29/calculating-rotor-downwash-velocity/)

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Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2017, 11:56
Replies: 5
Views: 2,160
Posted By thechopper

Retirement

Big THANK YOU to an industry that has given me 43+ years of fun, pleasure, lots of experiences, memorable flights, umpteen colleagues (ranging from excellent to "don't want to know") and an overall...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jun 2017, 10:16
Replies: 13
Views: 3,292
Posted By thechopper

Type rating

Cruise missile is the one to have:p
Or enjoy retirement
Sailing, shooting, fishing. Stay away from golfing😼too many ex-pilots.
Good luck🤓
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2017, 15:48
Replies: 19
Views: 1,949
Posted By thechopper

Latin Origin

propellare to drive forward

rotare to turn
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2017, 13:59
Replies: 24
Views: 3,936
Posted By thechopper

Justify

If you have to justify the extra cost of reduced workload/increased safety over water, you start lining up the holes in the cheese.
Do you plan with a tailwind both ways as well?
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jan 2016, 23:05
Replies: 43
Views: 13,682
Posted By thechopper

Crystal balls

Lucky if you can tell where the industry let alone the world will be in 13 years time. Worry just about your current contract and not about the distant future/legislation.
It always pays to have a...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2014, 23:51
Replies: 2
Views: 1,194
Posted By thechopper

rules vs airmanship

If you ditch at 50 nms or 56 nms does it make difference.
Common sense should prevail.:ugh:
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jun 2014, 15:33
Replies: 342
Views: 61,880
Posted By thechopper

What are you trying to say? Sorry, english is not...

What are you trying to say? Sorry, english is not my first language.
Or are you just bored in front of a computer?:E
Would like to meet you for a drink or two.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jun 2014, 14:45
Replies: 342
Views: 61,880
Posted By thechopper

Thanks

Thanks TC
Who cares whether whatever the "boy" did was legal, i.a.w. a manual or whatever; it was not applying airmanship
Sadly! Even if it was legit, it was stupid. If you have the right of way...
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