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Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2021, 23:15
Replies: 68
Views: 33,055
Posted By McGowan

This is why I don't look at pprune any more. ...

This is why I don't look at pprune any more.
So many armchair experts. You were not in the aircraft, you do not have any idea what was going on, wild guesses as to what the dynamic was between the...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2019, 01:25
Replies: 700
Views: 288,523
Posted By McGowan

Sorry if this has been asked before, but, can...

Sorry if this has been asked before, but, can anyone give me the OEI fuel burn in the cruise for a A109E P&W 206C engines. I've looked at the RFM and can find nothing.
The new fuel requirements...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2013, 22:29
Replies: 851
Views: 738,270
Posted By McGowan

I have always been a huge fan of the Bell...

I have always been a huge fan of the Bell product. Pity I don't fly them any more.
Looking at this one my first impression was "I wouldn't like to have to replace that big arsed windscreen". And the...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Apr 2013, 10:33
Replies: 102
Views: 45,349
Posted By McGowan

EC130 notes

Does anyone have any training notes on the EC130B4.
Just been going through the flight manual and feel that there isn't enough information on how thing actually work.
I find that I want to know a...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2012, 22:41
Replies: 700
Views: 288,523
Posted By McGowan

On a less dangerous note, how many 109E or S...

On a less dangerous note, how many 109E or S operators have had problems with the passenger step actuator. Ours failed the other day and have been quoted A$18.5k to replace it.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2012, 23:34
Replies: 20
Views: 5,194
Posted By McGowan

Lazyboy recliner in front of my 64 inch tele. ...

Lazyboy recliner in front of my 64 inch tele.
Must have the massage seat set on low (or I go to sleep too quickly).
:}
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2012, 06:24
Replies: 1
Views: 860
Posted By McGowan

Didn't even know that it existed. Must have...

Didn't even know that it existed.

Must have been well advertised and staffed.........................:D
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Dec 2011, 23:13
Replies: 53
Views: 22,770
Posted By McGowan

So looking at the presentation, not much...

So looking at the presentation, not much different to the B3, only one less passenger......................

And I wonder how much bigger the price tag......
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2011, 01:23
Replies: 53
Views: 22,770
Posted By McGowan

I'll bite, what is an AS350B3E?????

I'll bite, what is an AS350B3E?????
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Nov 2011, 18:56
Replies: 34
Views: 11,631
Posted By McGowan

Bolkow, doesn't matter how old or how many times...

Bolkow, doesn't matter how old or how many times I see that passage, my heart goes out to those that were there and those who stayed. True heroes, each and every one of them. Not the "heroes" the...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2011, 22:49
Replies: 102
Views: 45,349
Posted By McGowan

EBCAU, agree with you. We recently took bought...

EBCAU, agree with you. We recently took bought one and I now have about 70 or so hours in it.
A good machine for us, private ops, and does it comfortably.
But 7 up and full fuel, not unless 6 of...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2011, 10:11
Replies: 24
Views: 6,279
Posted By McGowan

Unhappy If they have a police helicopter, call it what it...

If they have a police helicopter, call it what it is, the "Gold Coast" or "Brisbane" police helicopter.
Down here in nsw you don't see our polair very far away from Sydney. They certainly don't get...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2011, 23:45
Replies: 19
Views: 3,227
Posted By McGowan

still happy in the seat

Just over 21 years with a licence and still enjoy the job. I have been lucky in the things I've done and the people I've met.
I have managed to try most things that can be done with a helicopter,...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2011, 23:19
Replies: 15
Views: 8,201
Posted By McGowan

Check your facts regarding the survivor

Check your facts regarding the survivor
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2011, 07:47
Replies: 23
Views: 6,771
Posted By McGowan

rotorrookie, what 109 are you flying that only...

rotorrookie, what 109 are you flying that only uses 350lb/hr (159kg/hr)
Ours (A109E) goes through at least 220kg/hr.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Dec 2010, 20:26
Replies: 31
Views: 13,894
Posted By McGowan

I no long fly the R44 type, but I was wondering...

I no long fly the R44 type, but I was wondering if the shut down includes turning the hydraulics off. If not, why were they off for the start?

The only hydraulic R44 I've been in was when they...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2010, 23:31
Replies: 18
Views: 3,662
Posted By McGowan

Kind of reluctant to enter this debate but here...

Kind of reluctant to enter this debate but here goes.
If a CBD heliport is to be of any use it must be in the CBD, not on the other side of the harbour. The last thing the punter wants is a two...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2010, 21:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,894
Posted By McGowan

Silly question, but what makes the Garmin better...

Silly question, but what makes the Garmin better than the Sagem???????
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2010, 19:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,894
Posted By McGowan

EC130 and Sagem

Does anybody currently fly an EC130 with the Sagem screens in it.
Boss has bought one and having the Sagem stuff fitted and am wondering how it will look and perform. Does it have any doubling up of...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2010, 05:47
Replies: 23
Views: 12,348
Posted By McGowan

I fly an AS350D2 with the Sagem glass stuff in...

I fly an AS350D2 with the Sagem glass stuff in it. I have a number of issues with it. Main things are the number of ways that information is displayed.
Tape with the pointer fixed - airspeed and...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2009, 00:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,230
Posted By McGowan

I also understand that there were 3 skycranes...

I also understand that there were 3 skycranes sitting at YSBK while Victoria burned on that weekend.
So much for "doing all that is required".
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Feb 2009, 09:27
Replies: 27
Views: 4,621
Posted By McGowan

I spent a month there last year. Loved every...

I spent a month there last year.
Loved every minute of with the exception of the two days I couldn't be more than three steps away from the toilet. Worst case of the poops I've every had, ate...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2008, 04:47
Replies: 22
Views: 4,414
Posted By McGowan

Would it be the same way N, VH and G and all of...

Would it be the same way N, VH and G and all of the others can operate in any country. Surely they can't say that you can't fly anything in a country unless it's registered there. Make it a bit hard...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2008, 13:42
Replies: 29
Views: 4,319
Posted By McGowan

Cost of "No"

If you end up in a situation where you need to bring your passengers attention to the fact that what they want you to do isn't safe, ask them to ring their insurance company and have your...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2008, 05:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,666
Posted By McGowan

Bogdan the turnip boy.......................

Bogdan the turnip boy.......................
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2008, 23:48
Replies: 28
Views: 8,922
Posted By McGowan

Footage was taken by the wife of one of the...

Footage was taken by the wife of one of the passengers.
Certainly didn't shine a good light on the pilot....................
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2008, 01:47
Replies: 28
Views: 8,922
Posted By McGowan

Media speculation. If you can't get a comment,...

Media speculation.
If you can't get a comment, make one up.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2008, 01:42
Replies: 77
Views: 21,686
Posted By McGowan

Spastic, retard or both, how is someone offended...

Spastic, retard or both, how is someone offended by this kind of word. It's not directed at the brother, it is used to describe someone who is trying to screw someone in this industry out of money....
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2008, 21:57
Replies: 77
Views: 13,709
Posted By McGowan

As 800 says, this discussion can go on for ever,...

As 800 says, this discussion can go on for ever, and most opinions will be correct or close to it.
I don't think it is a single/twin engine issue as it is an IFR/NVFR issue.
I also recon it's a...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2008, 02:12
Replies: 77
Views: 13,709
Posted By McGowan

Investor, well said, but I also agree with blade...

Investor, well said, but I also agree with blade root, on a black night, it's IFR. The regualtions point out the simple fact that if you fly "by sole reference to the instruments" it's IFR not NVFR.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2008, 02:09
Replies: 19
Views: 4,696
Posted By McGowan

Great place, great people, better than great...

Great place, great people, better than great aircraft.
Have done two "initial" courses and the "operational check flight" course over the last three years.
Learnt a lot of valuable stuff every...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2008, 03:36
Replies: 34
Views: 6,816
Posted By McGowan

EN48, Dead right, very nice looking machine....

EN48,

Dead right, very nice looking machine. Have had my blot in one now for about 8 years. They are comfortable, quiet, smooth, fast and a dream to fly.

Congrats to Bell for a brilliant...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2007, 01:48
Replies: 431
Views: 204,481
Posted By McGowan

Still just looks like an engine testbed to me. ...

Still just looks like an engine testbed to me.
If it IS the 66, going to be pathetic.........................
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jul 2007, 05:27
Replies: 15
Views: 5,113
Posted By McGowan

Have had that problem a couple of times, all...

Have had that problem a couple of times, all different reasons, including, ignitor box failure, fuel nozzle shimming and a solenoid not latching the starter. When the inginter failed, we had the...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2007, 00:39
Replies: 40
Views: 8,301
Posted By McGowan

flyer43, Just because you either wouldn't or...

flyer43,
Just because you either wouldn't or couldn't land there does not make it unsafe. The Pilot on the day makes that decsion. He is there, knows what he is doing and has done it very well.
The...
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