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Search: Posts Made By: Chairmanofthebored
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Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2015, 03:06
Replies: 538
Views: 84,761
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

It seems clear to me that this pilot [Peter] just...

It seems clear to me that this pilot [Peter] just completed failed to react appropriately to running out of fuel. Forget the auto and all that - it was a case of incompetency. Just because one has...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jun 2013, 23:28
Replies: 128
Views: 69,112
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Obviously two very inexperienced guys up there....

Obviously two very inexperienced guys up there. The Captain started in March 2013, the FO in August 2012. The FO's first IFR job and no comments on the Captains S76 or IFR experience, SOP's...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th May 2013, 10:56
Replies: 0
Views: 1,166
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

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CoB,

Please use the Advertise (http://www.pprune.org/advertise.php) button on the top of every page: you know it makes sense :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2013, 22:15
Replies: 1
Views: 1,800
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

"...is he crashing or what?!"

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oceania-Aviation-Ltd-Helicopter-Specialists/131130550241830?ref=hl
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2010, 03:14
Replies: 273
Views: 117,493
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Moffie

I wonder why the only people debating the bird strike theory don't work there. Another pilot this morning confirmed the eagle impact but without the CSI evidence (washed away in HK harbour) who will...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jun 2010, 14:46
Replies: 9
Views: 2,638
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Look what I found. Good 'ol PPRUNE. For those...

Look what I found. Good 'ol PPRUNE.
For those who are interested here is the best of the last discussion on the ST.

G-BKFN of British Caledonian Helicopters at Inverness, Scotland in 1983. Spent...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jun 2010, 14:17
Replies: 9
Views: 2,638
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Speechless Two, A pleasure to chat with you....

Speechless Two,

A pleasure to chat with you. The ST I'm flying is an ex-Bristow machine G - BKFN.
Would you or any of your collegues have any particular information on this particular airframe?
...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st May 2010, 14:39
Replies: 9
Views: 2,638
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Excellent info. Thanks very much for your...

Excellent info. Thanks very much for your insights. I'm rather impressed with the aircraft. I'll adhere to that taxying information and avoid any cyclic at all and worry about the nodal issue when...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2010, 22:00
Replies: 9
Views: 2,638
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Thanks guys. I know with the 76's that you need...

Thanks guys. I know with the 76's that you need to lead into the turn with the cyclic to prevent roll over and with a quartering or abeam wind. They are telling me here not to do that. I think...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2010, 14:06
Replies: 9
Views: 2,638
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Any old (or young) Bell 214ST guys out there?

If you are, I would like to ask a question.

Taxing the 214ST on wheels. What is your technique, did you have any frights or tips for a pilot new to the type. I have driven wheeled 76's for a...
Forum: Canada
17th May 2010, 01:56
Replies: 1
Views: 940
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

FAA conversion question (again!)

Hi guys,

I'm a high time helicopter pilot (5000hr +) with a bare CPL (A) ME/IFR. Can I convert to the FAA equivalent without having 250hrs? OR is that just flight time in anything from a glider to...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2009, 10:27
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,590,757
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Adventures in West Africa

Especially for SASLESS and those who understand. The country where helicopters rarely return from... a 180nm by 180nm death trap. More fun and games and a largely frustrating but seriously rewarding...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2009, 06:27
Replies: 15
Views: 1,223
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

The pedantic nature of Poms and PPL's smash...

The pedantic nature of Poms and PPL's smash headlong here to morph into one long thread about stupidity. Frankly - adding your GPS to your W&B is a great idea, just not really relevant. Did you...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2009, 02:09
Replies: 1
Views: 659
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Converting FAA IR to CASA Class 4

Hi guys,

I started reading the CASA website regarding converting an ICAO instrument rating to the CASA equivalent and 10 secs later my ADHD kicked in and wandered off back to PPRUNE...

Have FAA...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2009, 21:23
Replies: 40
Views: 17,683
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Afghanistan Work

I might have rocks in my head but I am having a time trying to track down operators servicing the Afghan contracts.

I know CHL have a contract and a couple of the middle east operators.

Who...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2008, 16:42
Replies: 175
Views: 88,572
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

If you bagging Ant Annan then you have your head...

If you bagging Ant Annan then you have your head up your arse. Ant is an excellent pilot, superb training Captain and an asset to the management team at HL.
Monty is another top bloke - quick to...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2008, 03:59
Replies: 17
Views: 4,500
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

I too would appreciate someone dropping the name...

I too would appreciate someone dropping the name of the pilot. A lot of us know most of the guys up there and it won't make an ounce of difference now.

Gullibell: In reply to your post and in no...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2006, 04:03
Replies: 19
Views: 4,068
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

i reckon i would make it all the way down a...

i reckon i would make it all the way down a tunnel and out the other side without collecting anything on the way through. why do you guys say **** like

I don't know where the disc got the air...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2006, 21:42
Replies: 40
Views: 11,164
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Can anyone provide anymore information as to the...

Can anyone provide anymore information as to the cause or suspected cause of this accident. Was it maintenance as mentioned or pilot error?
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2006, 21:39
Replies: 8
Views: 2,099
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Glad to hear HJ is OK. Chin up mate - ****...

Glad to hear HJ is OK. Chin up mate - **** happens....
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2006, 23:18
Replies: 151
Views: 27,018
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Guys, sorry this question is a lot off track but...

Guys, sorry this question is a lot off track but I wondered if anyone involved in this chat knows of employers looking for a driver for the season.
I've got 5000hrs, multi time, done fires in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2006, 19:14
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,590,757
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Nut job pax of the year while on an IP job. First...

Nut job pax of the year while on an IP job. First time out of the city and in the 'wild'

Get this:

Iranian heritage, camo belt with goodness knows what in it, dressed in black (great for...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2006, 18:06
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,590,757
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

There you go buddy.

There you go buddy.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2006, 17:46
Replies: 4
Views: 2,452
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

...yawn. 'bout sums up offshore.

...yawn.
'bout sums up offshore.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2006, 01:35
Replies: 40
Views: 11,164
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Many thanks Paul, unable to call you now but can...

Many thanks Paul, unable to call you now but can skype. Another tragic day.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2006, 05:56
Replies: 40
Views: 11,164
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

RH, I assure you it is not Graham D, Steve B or...

RH, I assure you it is not Graham D, Steve B or Shawn F. Hope that is what you want to hear.
If someone has the initials that would be appreciated and respected. Very worried down here with the lack...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2006, 03:21
Replies: 40
Views: 11,164
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Paul, what is going on? Let me know via the...

Paul, what is going on? Let me know via the normal channels PLS.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2006, 19:42
Replies: 45
Views: 13,230
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

The landing was awesome but the take off a bit...

The landing was awesome but the take off a bit average. I am certain that when other members of this forum - ROTORBOY etc get into this one they will tell you they have operated in worse. The heave...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2006, 19:16
Replies: 8
Views: 1,696
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Hey that guys is flying a Toyota...

Hey that guys is flying a Toyota...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2006, 04:33
Replies: 22
Views: 4,923
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Being in the same airspace as RH and MCA. AND...

Being in the same airspace as RH and MCA.
AND the ******* flight from Findlayson Lake to Anni in the DH6. 150ft all the way
"look Moose.... hey a Wolf..... neat! the underside of an eagle"
I have...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2006, 04:24
Replies: 7
Views: 1,612
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

If you take it seriously, you can get to the...

If you take it seriously, you can get to the point where the procedural actions are really second nature. eg. You just passed the OM and the wx goes below minimums...can you legally continue or not?...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2006, 04:17
Replies: 12
Views: 2,898
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Yeah its a great idea until it malfunctions in...

Yeah its a great idea until it malfunctions in the hover and reverses the cues.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2006, 04:12
Replies: 7
Views: 2,533
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Imabell is right. It doesn't matter what it is;...

Imabell is right. It doesn't matter what it is; LTE is just an excuse for taking off and overpitching. The LR is fine in this work if you use it within its flight envelope.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Oct 2006, 18:16
Replies: 2
Views: 1,496
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Hi 170', MCA is on the way home - he might...

Hi 170',

MCA is on the way home - he might be able to help. I could do it too but am committed in more ways than one. PM the details anyway. MCA knows me too well....

Regards.

COTB
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2006, 06:32
Replies: 29
Views: 4,644
Posted By Chairmanofthebored

Yeah - none the wiser and it is still aligning...

Yeah - none the wiser and it is still aligning itself more frequently than not with the boom.
Hmmm...
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