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Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2010, 15:23
Replies: 134
Views: 27,618
Posted By biggles99

i know why

you are doing an article about this guy, Dennis.

Finally you've found someone who has been flying longer than you.......:ok:

Big Ls.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2010, 15:55
Replies: 27
Views: 5,863
Posted By biggles99

container

John R81 is correct - I've seen several like this.

a very prominent member of the HCGB used to keep his Alpha in just such a container, he moved on ages ago to a much bigger machine. Don't know...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2010, 17:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
Posted By biggles99

fuel costs

Actually, it's even cheaper.

The fuel costs at £70 is an underestimate. Fill up the tank, pay the bill, and fly for an hour and then fill up again. Your bill will be more than 70 quid, I am sure...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2010, 18:39
Replies: 40
Views: 13,999
Posted By biggles99

group flying and databases

Earl - I'm beginning to change my opinion about you!

I had thought you were someone who posted on Pprune in between juggling axes near the grinder when on standby in the crew room , but your...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2010, 11:10
Replies: 21
Views: 13,912
Posted By biggles99

Dont Do It...... UNLESS:

Unusually for me,

I agree with the majority of posters so far.

Until the balance changes in favour of the owner of the helicopter, it's a surefire way to lose money and be taken for a rather...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2010, 15:44
Replies: 3
Views: 763
Posted By biggles99

start time at Sywell

Sorry chaps, seems to have been edited out by er... me?

the start time is 10:30, and it should be finished by 16:30 latest, so plenty of time before dark.

Big Ls
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2010, 22:13
Replies: 3
Views: 763
Posted By biggles99

Safety Day, Sywell, Northampton, Thursday 23rd September

Some of you guys might not have had much to do with the Helicopter Club (in the UK) but they have arranged a safety day to encourage all of us to stay safe, fly safe, and not get lost. It’s being...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Aug 2010, 19:46
Replies: 16
Views: 2,585
Posted By biggles99

to GregCart

Greg,

I suspect you might have come across the advert purporting to be selling the "UK Police" R44?

If so, it's a SCAM advert, sadly one of many around at the moment.

Only buy from someone...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2010, 22:03
Replies: 71
Views: 11,398
Posted By biggles99

steady on guys

Perception and perspective are wonderful things.

I've landed on more than one occasion when on-lookers thought it was either foggy or cloudy, yet from the cockpit I never lost sight of the ground...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2010, 09:16
Replies: 0
Views: 540
Posted By biggles99

cost share - R22 midlands to Leeds and back this Sunday

Hi,

I have a mission to go to Leeds and back this Sunday. I can position to anywhere in the midlands - Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire are most convenient as a start/finish point.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2010, 05:44
Replies: 23
Views: 10,878
Posted By biggles99

ch7

Yep,

He's called Matthieu, he's based in Barcelonetta in the French Alps, and here's an extract from an email his friend sent me yesterday:

"Matthieu is gone last sunday aboard his Kompress...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2010, 10:15
Replies: 53
Views: 17,621
Posted By biggles99

dissing the 66

Blimy Guys,

have you ever considered how easy it is to bitch about a helicopter (in this case the R66) as opposed to designing, building, certifying, selling, supporting one?

Give credit where...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jun 2010, 10:51
Replies: 22
Views: 7,859
Posted By biggles99

practice autos

Ignoring the last sentence of Nigel's post, he's absolutely right.

The number of of R22s that crash practicing for an engine failure outweigh the number that crash after an actual engine failure...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th May 2010, 21:39
Replies: 12
Views: 1,920
Posted By biggles99

eol in trees

My hat comes off to anyone who can remember any part of that excellent advice Gordy has dug out for when the engine quits for real over the woods.

For me, I think that I'd do everything I could to...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th May 2010, 12:50
Replies: 26
Views: 8,575
Posted By biggles99

bad weather

Also as one who has flown in a lot of interesting weather, I concur with Sasless -- he's spot on.

and to his advice I'd add the following:

There is no such thing as bad weather, there is just...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2010, 09:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,825
Posted By biggles99

Thanks, Flying Lawyer

Seems like the CAA are suffering from a bout of common sense and pragmatism.

Long may it continue.

Am I correct in saying that the CAA have a new head man?

Big Ls.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2010, 16:32
Replies: 45
Views: 11,583
Posted By biggles99

deals

I sold over 30 Robinsons last year, and several of these were to people who sent me a deposit - and then the whole balance - without having actually seen the aircraft!

So it isn't that unusual, or...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2010, 07:37
Replies: 45
Views: 11,583
Posted By biggles99

dodgy ads

CERS is definitely in Switzerland, safe and sound and much loved by its new owner.

There are a lot of scam ads around, and there are even some scam helicopter sales organisations as well -- one...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2010, 20:37
Replies: 10
Views: 3,261
Posted By biggles99

FNPTII A109 simulator and course

Tolasudulsa, Tiger Helicopters dont have the A109 simulator anymore. It got re-possessed by the owner last summer.

It is now down at Veritair Aviation Academy in Cardiff. They do all the courses...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2010, 15:50
Replies: 14
Views: 1,642
Posted By biggles99

good for you, Norman

Enjoy your trip!

One bit of advice: don't get suckered into having to perform for the media and be pressured to fly when you don't want to.

And be prepared for a lot of admin hassle wherever...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2010, 05:59
Replies: 1,505
Views: 563,681
Posted By biggles99

Valve Guide

Valve Guide, in answer to your questions:

"Thanks biggles thats much clearer now. Do the bits that have not made 2200 hours need to be inspected at regular intervals which they would not need if...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2010, 20:10
Replies: 1,505
Views: 563,681
Posted By biggles99

12 year inspections and 12 year overhauls

Gents,

it really is very simple, and (with respect) Chopper Doc you are adding to the confusion.


We are talking about two different things:

(i) The 12 year Inspection and (ii) the the 12...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2010, 17:09
Replies: 27
Views: 9,098
Posted By biggles99

formula for R22

Hello CF.

The first question to answer is

"are you buying or selling"? Values will vary enormously.

Second, the timed out value of a R22 will be somewhere between 12k and 20k. Condition,...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Mar 2010, 16:56
Replies: 2
Views: 1,515
Posted By biggles99

John "Keith" Pickett RIP

It is with deep sadness that I tell you about the sudden death of Keith Pickett.

For the past two years we've worked together to set up the Veritair Aviation Academy.

He's been more than a...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2010, 12:53
Replies: 19
Views: 4,435
Posted By biggles99

trip to italy

Spinwing and Brilliant Stuff-- yes, indeed. But I know of others that have been higher in an R22. Georgina Hunter-Jones for one.

As for act of faith, crossing the Timor Sea for FOUR hours in an...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Feb 2010, 21:22
Replies: 28
Views: 6,426
Posted By biggles99

why so expensive?

Phil is correct.

The capital cost of the helicopter is so much higher than the capital cost of an aeroplane.

Hence the standing overheads are proportionally and significantly higher.

Then...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2010, 07:23
Replies: 7
Views: 2,405
Posted By biggles99

leasing a machine

Medivac,

assuming Sloane did get your email, one of the reasons you may not have had a reply is that what you've asked for is virtually impossible.

Well, it isn't but to make it viable to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2010, 10:37
Replies: 19
Views: 4,435
Posted By biggles99

Red-Eye

Hi Red-eye,


No, I used C9H13NO3!!!

Big Ls.:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2010, 09:35
Replies: 19
Views: 4,435
Posted By biggles99

no floats, and no parachute either!

Brilliant Stuff - notice the complete lack of piccies between Lydd and St Tropez!! Weather wasn't clever all the way across France.

here are some more pictures across the Alps.

Check out the...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2010, 21:44
Replies: 105
Views: 24,107
Posted By biggles99

VF

VF, I respect your experience and I can sense that you are raw as hell about your dead friends.

I sympathise with you: I too have several dead friends, especially from my microlighting and...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2010, 14:44
Replies: 105
Views: 24,107
Posted By biggles99

Vertical Freedom

Blimy, VF, I wish I had your level of confidence to damn a particular type of helicopter with such venom after just 120 hours TT on type.

And I find it offensive for you to be so personal about a...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2010, 11:01
Replies: 105
Views: 24,107
Posted By biggles99

oh dear.......

this is turning into yet another Robbie bashing thread.

It's so unecessary.

We are all entitled to our opinions and preferences, so why not leave it at that?

For some, the Robinson range of...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2010, 17:09
Replies: 10
Views: 1,483
Posted By biggles99

part share

Fraser,

there is a chap called Harvey who is looking to sell hours on his R44. He's based near(ish) you.

He used to advertise from time to time in a paper which is printed on green paper....!!!...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2010, 17:36
Replies: 27
Views: 6,446
Posted By biggles99

offence

Bondu,

Why?

No offence is intended -- to anyone.

I work with engineers all the time, in this country and others, and (with a couple of notable exceptions) get on with virtually all of...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2010, 15:45
Replies: 27
Views: 6,446
Posted By biggles99

different country

Bondu 121:

because

(i) most of the engineers in this country know each other, and many have worked together. They may like or dislike the person/the organisation that the other engineer works...
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