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Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2024, 16:58
Replies: 6
Views: 629
Posted By Gordy

FOr the work you are doing, the closest operation...

FOr the work you are doing, the closest operation would be Tenesee Valley Authority, (TVA), Google is your friend.
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2024, 16:19
Replies: 69
Views: 6,849
Posted By Gordy

Exactly, when doing buckets on a 100’ line into...

Exactly, when doing buckets on a 100’ line into the dip sites on cloudy days, you are on the edge of it all the way in the latter portions of the approach. I need pilots to recognize the incipient...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Mar 2024, 16:49
Replies: 69
Views: 6,849
Posted By Gordy

I thought this practice ended in the late 90's. I...

I thought this practice ended in the late 90's. I have NEVER taught VRS from a hover. I always do a traffic pattern with a simulated floor of 1500' and on final tell the pilot to just pull the nose...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2024, 16:33
Replies: 148
Views: 26,288
Posted By Gordy

Sadly, probably not the norm. For those...

Sadly, probably not the norm.

For those going on about "sandbags" and "dual controls" etc. A second pilot is not there to take over in case of incapacitition, although he could I suppose. He is...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2024, 16:59
Replies: 148
Views: 26,288
Posted By Gordy

So I guess it depends on the organization. The...

So I guess it depends on the organization. The one I was involved with, the 2nd pilot was a rated pilot with a 135 checkride in the aircraft---either pilot could have flown the flight. Yes they were...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2024, 16:24
Replies: 148
Views: 26,288
Posted By Gordy

No can of worms. Many "A" r "B" list types...

No can of worms.

Many "A" r "B" list types use agencis to find them charters these days---especially in the LA basin. Often times they require 2 pilots---hence the term "Safety Pilot" or some...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2024, 16:30
Replies: 23
Views: 9,067
Posted By Gordy

If only he had followed the advice in the Bambi...

If only he had followed the advice in the Bambi manual he would not have had to use his skills......
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2024, 16:27
Replies: 24
Views: 8,685
Posted By Gordy

One would assume they would set the altimeter to...

One would assume they would set the altimeter to ground elevation prior to take off.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jan 2024, 19:48
Replies: 15
Views: 3,705
Posted By Gordy

If they are being operated in the US under part...

If they are being operated in the US under part 135 then yes.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2024, 16:29
Replies: 12
Views: 3,037
Posted By Gordy

The average I have seen for plug & play HEC pilot...

The average I have seen for plug & play HEC pilot doing 12/12, (do not know any that work a 5/5), is $120k plus $75/hr flight pay, per diem, travel, hotel etc
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jan 2024, 16:39
Replies: 47
Views: 12,142
Posted By Gordy

The company involved have already converted their...

The company involved have already converted their whole fleet to crash resistant fuel tanks, as have most others in the canyon, and all new aircraft delivered have the new tanks already.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2023, 17:09
Replies: 58
Views: 8,279
Posted By Gordy

What "Ascend Charile" said......:ok: ANd...

What "Ascend Charile" said......:ok:

ANd never heard of this "certified "Sky Ace" per North American rules", is it something the drone pilots tout?

I chalenge you to get six grown males in full...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2023, 16:24
Replies: 19
Views: 3,508
Posted By Gordy

The report stated, (empasis on "patrols" added by...

The report stated, (empasis on "patrols" added by me:
​​​​​​​Typically law enforcement helicopters will just patrol random areas, (focused on high crime areas, when not on an active call. Think...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Oct 2023, 18:04
Replies: 30
Views: 4,292
Posted By Gordy

It may be the only Wessex, but there are plenty...

It may be the only Wessex, but there are plenty of S-58's flying on this side of the pond.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2023, 00:05
Replies: 14
Views: 2,978
Posted By Gordy

The US Forest SService does not require training,...

The US Forest SService does not require training, just that you wear a PFD.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2023, 07:10
Replies: 190
Views: 51,534
Posted By Gordy

Bingo.......

Bingo.......
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Aug 2023, 06:54
Replies: 8
Views: 3,997
Posted By Gordy

Thanx Senior Pilot.. I do have some insight...

Thanx Senior Pilot..

I do have some insight I can share, I have flown for Cal-Fire on contracts for over 15 years. I am infinitely familiar with the procedures used, the scenario at hand and even...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2023, 19:52
Replies: 2
Views: 1,039
Posted By Gordy

You cannot justt become an ex-pat from the US...

You cannot justt become an ex-pat from the US unless you go though all the paperwork process.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jul 2023, 18:54
Replies: 21
Views: 4,089
Posted By Gordy

Because "pilots" are not on the approved list. I...

Because "pilots" are not on the approved list. I garuntee the people you mention are here because of some "other" skill that the company was able to fabricate.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jul 2023, 21:06
Replies: 21
Views: 4,089
Posted By Gordy

I do not know of any pilot in the US who has been...

I do not know of any pilot in the US who has been sponsored by an employer, it is almost impossible in aviation from what I have heard.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jul 2023, 06:01
Replies: 21
Views: 4,089
Posted By Gordy

That was when they boughtt Sundance Helicopters...

That was when they boughtt Sundance Helicopters and then promptly shut it down a year or so later.....
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jun 2023, 21:14
Replies: 14
Views: 2,864
Posted By Gordy

Buried power lines maybe.....or gas lines? ...

Buried power lines maybe.....or gas lines?

California is trying to bury all the power lines to mitigate fires.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jun 2023, 02:04
Replies: 16
Views: 3,634
Posted By Gordy

Ahh the King fire deployment in 2014. This...

Ahh the King fire deployment in 2014.

This thing blew up during the burn period.......someone thought it a good idea to have an inmate crew and dozer working the top of the ridge:...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jun 2023, 17:07
Replies: 16
Views: 3,634
Posted By Gordy

Words well said...the new generation of pilots...

Words well said...the new generation of pilots have the attitude they are "saving the world", and are "heroes"..... Nope, we are not saving puppies and kittens here, we are saving homes that are...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2023, 19:14
Replies: 16
Views: 3,634
Posted By Gordy

Yep... "I'm in your 6"..... Rally, why did I need...

Yep... "I'm in your 6"..... Rally, why did I need to know that........unless we are conflicting STFU.....

Or:

"I see you in my 2'oclock, pass right right"...... Again, just say "right right' if...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2023, 15:36
Replies: 16
Views: 3,634
Posted By Gordy

Alerting would be suppressed, I have been in a...

Alerting would be suppressed, I have been in a daisy chain of 7 helicopters doing 3 inute turn arounds before---the thing would be going off constantly..... For the big picture it may work but not...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jun 2023, 19:31
Replies: 16
Views: 3,634
Posted By Gordy

Nailed it. I know when I am doing Helco, I...

Nailed it.

I know when I am doing Helco, I establish a "gate" close to the dip site that is outside the flight path of the aircraft using it. Pilots assigned to join that segment, fly to the gate...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th May 2023, 16:01
Replies: 12
Views: 2,617
Posted By Gordy

100% agree. There are 3rd world countries where...

100% agree. There are 3rd world countries where the leader has a helicoptter....is the UK still living in the dark ages....? Maybe coconuts should be the order of the day:
...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Apr 2023, 17:03
Replies: 58
Views: 5,796
Posted By Gordy

NEVER do touchdowns to grass unless a real...

NEVER do touchdowns to grass unless a real auto---the risk of rollover is too great. We have full lenght carbide skid shoes...good for about 2,500 touchdowns on concrete before needing to be changed....
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2023, 18:30
Replies: 58
Views: 5,796
Posted By Gordy

Nah...this is our standard auto these days. Here...

Nah...this is our standard auto these days. Here it is in a Huey:

https://youtu.be/jWcR7GlkK2Q
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Apr 2023, 20:59
Replies: 29
Views: 6,557
Posted By Gordy

All good, I have to say I kind of agree with the...

All good, I have to say I kind of agree with the limit for certain operations. I know a few 70 = year old helicopter pilots who should prolly hang up their helmet but refuse.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Apr 2023, 15:44
Replies: 29
Views: 6,557
Posted By Gordy

Which regulation is this? I cannot find it.

Which regulation is this? I cannot find it.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Apr 2023, 16:19
Replies: 29
Views: 6,557
Posted By Gordy

From another site..... ...

From another site.....

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1398x1280/txoa61dq4170ba1ddfec_2c8dba3dcda8418e95025d633e2d607813656fd8.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2023, 18:37
Replies: 67
Views: 12,142
Posted By Gordy

I see that the "intent" is not needed, but I...

I see that the "intent" is not needed, but I would still go with it being thrown out based upon this:


A defense attorney will argue there was no foreseeable way to know pilots would die.....
...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2023, 16:05
Replies: 67
Views: 12,142
Posted By Gordy

It will not stick---they cannot prove intent....

It will not stick---they cannot prove intent. This is a knee jerk reaction. IIRC the same charge was added to the driver of a pursuit years ago when two news helicopters collided above it---that did...
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