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Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2005, 11:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,971
Posted By straitman

Congratulations Angus. :ok: The best man...

Congratulations Angus. :ok:

The best man won for a change. How did the gov't manage to get it right? :E



Ascend,
Agree entirely, but I'm not sure about his aerody 1...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2005, 22:17
Replies: 27
Views: 6,473
Posted By straitman

Mission continues despite Chopper crash 08:59...

Mission continues despite Chopper crash
08:59 AEDT Sun Apr 3 2005

Latest Update. http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=13564
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2005, 12:05
Replies: 27
Views: 6,473
Posted By straitman

Nine Australians killed in chopper crash 23:00...

Nine Australians killed in chopper crash
23:00 AEDT Sat Apr 2 2005

Tragedy has struck Australia\'s relief effort on Nias, with a Navy helicopter crashing, killing nine personnel on board.

The...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2005, 10:58
Replies: 27
Views: 6,473
Posted By straitman

RAN Sea King Crash in Indonesia

Australian chopper crashes in Indonesia
21:35 AEDT Sat Apr 2 2005

An Australian Navy helicopter carrying 11 personnel has crashed in Indonesia, the Department of Defence said.

In a statement,...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2005, 09:56
Replies: 18
Views: 4,856
Posted By straitman

Could you quote the CAR reference to which you...

Could you quote the CAR reference to which you refer?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2004, 06:40
Replies: 11
Views: 2,297
Posted By straitman

How crass....:p

How crass....:p
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2004, 07:39
Replies: 22
Views: 3,386
Posted By straitman

Well said Mr Selfish!:ok: There are a lot...

Well said Mr Selfish!:ok:

There are a lot out there who have obviously gained more from their LIMITED experience than everyone else has managed from their considerably greater time and...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jan 2004, 19:19
Replies: 22
Views: 3,386
Posted By straitman

:rolleyes: I take it that you're not coming...

:rolleyes:

I take it that you're not coming to the party on 29th Feb?:E
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2003, 18:23
Replies: 24
Views: 4,435
Posted By straitman

As "ATN" asked, It depends on what you are...

As "ATN" asked, It depends on what you are flying?
Is there a history?
Where are you going?
IFR vs VFR?
Does fuel play a part?
etc... etc... etc...

Its time to use all of that valuable...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2003, 18:08
Replies: 35
Views: 4,069
Posted By straitman

Grrr I believe it goes something like "Man what I'd...

I believe it goes something like "Man what I'd give for a trip to the Simulator" :=
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2003, 17:50
Replies: 35
Views: 4,069
Posted By straitman

Interesting Steve. I have to say though...

Interesting Steve.

I have to say though "how quickly we/you forget"

You were the new kid on the 76 some (few) years ago and almost begged to be sent to FSI.

ALL the training is...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2003, 19:36
Replies: 4
Views: 1,118
Posted By straitman

:E Definitely!:ouch:

:E Definitely!:ouch:
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Aug 2003, 17:51
Replies: 777
Views: 88,978
Posted By straitman

RayBan - - Please don't quote me out of context. ...

RayBan - - Please don't quote me out of context. :p You are doing a really good job of getting everyone here offside. :8

What I was getting at was exactly what I said. At the time I was not...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Aug 2003, 17:51
Replies: 1,327
Views: 373,946
Posted By straitman

RayBan - - Please don't quote me out of context. ...

RayBan - - Please don't quote me out of context. :p You are doing a really good job of getting everyone here offside. :8

What I was getting at was exactly what I said. At the time I was not...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2003, 00:29
Replies: 1,327
Views: 373,946
Posted By straitman

Question I'm still missing something here Peter. Why/who...

I'm still missing something here Peter. Why/who flies to a single light source on an offshore rig?:O
Aren't they normally/always lit up like christmas trees?:confused:
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2003, 00:29
Replies: 777
Views: 88,978
Posted By straitman

Question I'm still missing something here Peter. Why/who...

I'm still missing something here Peter. Why/who flies to a single light source on an offshore rig?:O
Aren't they normally/always lit up like christmas trees?:confused:
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2003, 18:21
Replies: 27
Views: 4,120
Posted By straitman

Never a truer word was spoken! Beyond that you...

Never a truer word was spoken! Beyond that you will gradually learn (as was previously mentioned) that it's horses for courses. It really depends what you are doing.

i.e. In ground effect...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2003, 18:11
Replies: 966
Views: 990,730
Posted By straitman

After having been around the Alpha & Gentex for...

After having been around the Alpha & Gentex for many years I'd certainly look at the Gallet. Much newer technology and a lot more user friendly (less bulky) in a/c with overhead switch panels.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2003, 18:50
Replies: 49
Views: 7,750
Posted By straitman

Devil :} Your comments just show how good the 'B'...

:}

Your comments just show how good the 'B' model was!
Personally I prefered the 'H' model over the 212 and all of them over the 412!!!!

Then again the 76 just leaves them all for dead :E
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2003, 17:45
Replies: 1,327
Views: 373,946
Posted By straitman

Peter, Not sure of where you are at with...

Peter,

Not sure of where you are at with this. :confused:

Surely the approach profile is the same as any other helo, only with the added problem of a little less visibility? :cool:

As...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2003, 17:45
Replies: 777
Views: 88,978
Posted By straitman

Peter, Not sure of where you are at with...

Peter,

Not sure of where you are at with this. :confused:

Surely the approach profile is the same as any other helo, only with the added problem of a little less visibility? :cool:

As...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2003, 16:29
Replies: 49
Views: 7,750
Posted By straitman

As I said not a big improvement over the...

As I said not a big improvement over the Huey!!!!!!!!! (Just Kidding) Thanks for the correction. :O

Did the 212's ever do any actual rescues or see any action?
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2003, 10:11
Replies: 887
Views: 206,740
Posted By straitman

The facts for a change. :rolleyes: Two of...

The facts for a change. :rolleyes:

Two of the last three were NOT ex military! :sad:
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2003, 10:11
Replies: 466
Views: 52,014
Posted By straitman

The facts for a change. :rolleyes: Two of...

The facts for a change. :rolleyes:

Two of the last three were NOT ex military! :sad:
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2003, 19:54
Replies: 49
Views: 7,750
Posted By straitman

Grrr And before there were cars, people got around on...

And before there were cars, people got around on horses! :mad:

Does this mean that people who rode horses were pathetic? :=

Remember that when the SAR contracts were first let to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2003, 19:16
Replies: 466
Views: 52,014
Posted By straitman

Thumbs down Not necessarily the whole story!

Not necessarily the whole story!
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2003, 19:16
Replies: 887
Views: 206,740
Posted By straitman

Thumbs down Not necessarily the whole story!

Not necessarily the whole story!
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