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Forum: Rotorheads
19th Aug 2014, 10:12
Replies: 197
Views: 73,744
Posted By aclark79

The 412EP based in Jazan. Apologies for...

The 412EP based in Jazan.

Apologies for being taken with a cell phone.

http://aclark79.smugmug.com/Helicopter/PHI/i-VzPth5Q/0/X2/IMG_3230-X2.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jul 2014, 00:01
Replies: 342
Views: 62,090
Posted By aclark79

You misunderstand me, but no worries. I've been...

You misunderstand me, but no worries. I've been flying commercially for a quite a while now in challenging environments.

The copy of the company manual I have seen (for the company involved in...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2014, 22:45
Replies: 342
Views: 62,090
Posted By aclark79

The question then becomes who tells the pilots...

The question then becomes who tells the pilots there that they can leave the aircraft? The company ops manual says you may not leave it when running unless performing a control hold or pilot swap,...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jul 2014, 21:46
Replies: 342
Views: 62,090
Posted By aclark79

So you wouldn't be able to do a control hold with...

So you wouldn't be able to do a control hold with just the pilot present?
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jul 2014, 12:28
Replies: 342
Views: 62,090
Posted By aclark79

Can anyone tell me what a "control hold" is in an...

Can anyone tell me what a "control hold" is in an A-Star?

How does one give a control hold?

Why would adjusting any volume or selector switches be bad during a control hold?
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2014, 00:29
Replies: 342
Views: 62,090
Posted By aclark79

Can you really not see what an assh*le you sound...

Can you really not see what an assh*le you sound like? No one uses the Darwin award as a joke, it's said as an insult.

I think my mate would be mourning the years he won't be spending with his...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jun 2014, 15:44
Replies: 342
Views: 62,090
Posted By aclark79

My friend made a mistake that he paid with his...

My friend made a mistake that he paid with his life for.

You can keep your personal snide remarks about his intelligence and his airman ship to yourself unless you would like to meet in person and...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th May 2014, 06:54
Replies: 342
Views: 62,090
Posted By aclark79

Hey TC, I hope we don't have to ever Monday...

Hey TC, I hope we don't have to ever Monday morning quarterback your fatal.

Your an asshole.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2014, 02:43
Replies: 11
Views: 3,879
Posted By aclark79

Columbia has BV234's. They are Boeing...

Columbia has BV234's.

They are Boeing Vertol 234's, made by Boeing as civilian aircraft from day 1.

boeing-vertol 234 - Helicopter Database (http://www.helis.com/database/model/329/)

The...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2012, 18:03
Replies: 45
Views: 12,821
Posted By aclark79

Thank you Randy! I was in Riyadh when the...

Thank you Randy!

I was in Riyadh when the almost accident happened. Both pilots were very very experienced and excellent sticks.

Having two pilots saved them and their crew.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2012, 02:55
Replies: 40
Views: 17,705
Posted By aclark79

Lets see... Bearpit Columbia Helicopters ...

Lets see...

Bearpit
Columbia Helicopters
Evergreen
AAR
Canadian Helicopters
Dynacorp (for the State Department)

There are a number of Russian operators as well.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2012, 22:27
Replies: 197
Views: 73,744
Posted By aclark79

When I was there all the ADA machines were in...

When I was there all the ADA machines were in Saudi registration.

The problem with Hajj locations, well, there is a Non-Muslim crew TFR around Mecca, so if anyone on board isn't a Muslim (and yes,...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2012, 22:20
Replies: 197
Views: 73,744
Posted By aclark79

30+ bases each staffed with at least one...

30+ bases each staffed with at least one helicopter but some with more was what I heard when I was there working for ADA last year. I can believe 40+ aircraft is what PHI is being told. Hopefully...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2012, 01:57
Replies: 197
Views: 73,744
Posted By aclark79

43 412's, wouldn't that be nice. I'm not saying...

43 412's, wouldn't that be nice. I'm not saying PHI isn't on the up and up, but I am saying that the SRCA isn't on the up and up. If it actually happens and PHI gets its invoices paid I'll be very...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2012, 15:59
Replies: 197
Views: 73,744
Posted By aclark79

Good for PHI for waiting to jump in until...

Good for PHI for waiting to jump in until everything is set in stone. When I was in Saudi working for ADA we were told about the 30+ bases to be opened, how they had signed a deal for many man 139's...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2012, 01:23
Replies: 3
Views: 2,521
Posted By aclark79

Depends, are you looking at logging or going to...

Depends, are you looking at logging or going to Afghanistan?
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2012, 15:54
Replies: 197
Views: 73,744
Posted By aclark79

Its a show project for the Prince. Expect to be...

Its a show project for the Prince. Expect to be replaced by Saudi pilots whenever there might be a TV camera nearby. The SRCA has no intention of improving itself, so if you want to sit around and...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Nov 2011, 11:53
Replies: 121
Views: 48,700
Posted By aclark79

The accident was a UAE police 412 that was hit by...

The accident was a UAE police 412 that was hit by a truck, it was repaired in the ADA hanger in Abu Dhabi. This happened this year.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Nov 2011, 07:26
Replies: 121
Views: 48,700
Posted By aclark79

ADA is still there flying in Riyadh and Jedah.

ADA is still there flying in Riyadh and Jedah.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jul 2011, 06:20
Replies: 133
Views: 149,048
Posted By aclark79

Thanks much, great thread. When I was in...

Thanks much, great thread.

When I was in flight school I worked as a guard on a USNS Ship that was being worked on at the shipyard. Paul Allen's yacht came in during the day and I was looking at...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2011, 09:38
Replies: 966
Views: 991,195
Posted By aclark79

I had a dual impedance switch installed by...

I had a dual impedance switch installed by helicopter helmets.com when they refurbishment my helmet. I like it alot but it does require the right mic/speaker set up. It works just as advertised,...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2011, 09:38
Replies: 11
Views: 3,327
Posted By aclark79

I had a dual impedance switch installed by...

I had a dual impedance switch installed by helicopter helmets.com when they refurbishment my helmet. I like it alot but it does require the right mic/speaker set up. It works just as advertised,...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2011, 20:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,232
Posted By aclark79

Its a lot of money no matter what school you go...

Its a lot of money no matter what school you go too. You should invest in Greyhound of cheap airfare and go to each school and see which one has the best fit / impresses you most and then go there! ...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2011, 19:34
Replies: 137
Views: 58,702
Posted By aclark79

The pictures are great, thanks for them. I'm...

The pictures are great, thanks for them. I'm trying to get our units upgraded with the map software, so that the highways we land on are actually on the screen where they actually are!
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2011, 07:45
Replies: 137
Views: 58,702
Posted By aclark79

Is the level of detail too high? Do you end up...

Is the level of detail too high? Do you end up flying with the -1 or -2 declutter level on all the time?
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2010, 14:54
Replies: 121
Views: 48,700
Posted By aclark79

yL_MPT59pD0 At least the video looks...

yL_MPT59pD0


At least the video looks great!
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Nov 2010, 08:09
Replies: 48
Views: 11,598
Posted By aclark79

As a pilot new to the UAE and Abu Dhabi...

As a pilot new to the UAE and Abu Dhabi specifically, is it possible to come for a tower/approach facilities tour? I'll be spending most of my time in Saudi, but it would be nice to see the...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2010, 23:36
Replies: 487
Views: 271,942
Posted By aclark79

I asked if we were going to be getting any for...

I asked if we were going to be getting any for offshore, as an alternate to the 135. I was told a resounding no, due to the fact that after our required equipment was installed (floats, etc),...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jul 2010, 14:27
Replies: 6
Views: 3,427
Posted By aclark79

I'm sorry, no I don't. When I get home I can...

I'm sorry, no I don't. When I get home I can scan the pictures in high-res. A few on my photo site are already high res, please use them as you see fit.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2010, 20:42
Replies: 6
Views: 3,427
Posted By aclark79

http://www.pbase.com/aclark79/image/49918922/large...

http://www.pbase.com/aclark79/image/49918922/large.jpg

Logging Helicopter photo - Aaron Clark photos at pbase.com (http://www.pbase.com/aclark79/image/49918922/original)


I can't tell if these...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2010, 13:27
Replies: 498
Views: 269,275
Posted By aclark79

I don't see how, as a US citizen, you'll be...

I don't see how, as a US citizen, you'll be exempt from US tax. Regardless of what country your working in or what company is paying you, unless you spend at least 330 days outside of the country,...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jun 2010, 13:13
Replies: 498
Views: 269,275
Posted By aclark79

Or option 3, ADA made a tentative offer pending...

Or option 3, ADA made a tentative offer pending passing the background/visa process.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jun 2010, 16:53
Replies: 429
Views: 177,953
Posted By aclark79

http://aclark79.smugmug.com/Other/Internet-Hosting...

http://aclark79.smugmug.com/Other/Internet-Hosting/305275111273666782177005403777/887529998_dH8gt-O.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2010, 17:08
Replies: 315
Views: 115,711
Posted By aclark79

I've had the vibration you described before, it...

I've had the vibration you described before, it really bugged me at first, but I realized its just the sound of the wind passing over the blades. I couldn't find any signs of anything wrong, nor...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th May 2010, 12:53
Replies: 7
Views: 2,600
Posted By aclark79

Unfortunately its doesn't sound like they will be...

Unfortunately its doesn't sound like they will be sending many pilots down there, I'd love to go to Brazil.
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