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Forum: Private Flying
17th Dec 2017, 18:50
Replies: 22
Views: 12,413
Posted By Droopystop

There are various “definitions” of icing +5,+3,...

There are various “definitions” of icing +5,+3, visible moisture 1000m vis and so on. Snow isn’t icing necessarily. Your first stopping point is the flight manual for the aircraft you are flying and...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Sep 2017, 06:59
Replies: 199
Views: 48,431
Posted By Droopystop

Probably. But I find cars a bit 1 dimensional so...

Probably. But I find cars a bit 1 dimensional so in my view are the means to get you to the airport where I can enjoy all three dimensions 😎
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2017, 21:23
Replies: 199
Views: 48,431
Posted By Droopystop

Never wore bars or bag when I was flying...

Never wore bars or bag when I was flying privately (except when instructing in the days when you could on a ppl). Wear an orange bag at work now so look like an escapee from Guantanamo bay. But no...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2017, 12:21
Replies: 3
Views: 1,031
Posted By Droopystop

I am not very good at wrote learning stuff so...

I am not very good at wrote learning stuff so have to try and apply some logic (even if it is my own twisted non scientific logic) to help remember stuff. For instance you fly on the right hand side...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2017, 12:12
Replies: 33
Views: 4,692
Posted By Droopystop

It was still being used a couple of months ago by...

It was still being used a couple of months ago by Lossie crews. How wide spread its use is amongst GA, I couldn't say.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2017, 12:18
Replies: 33
Views: 4,692
Posted By Droopystop

Listen out and report on Scottish low level...

Listen out and report on Scottish low level common freq when away from airfields. It's used by RAF fast jets and other low level traffic.

Link:...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2017, 15:52
Replies: 156
Views: 73,385
Posted By Droopystop

Ok my mistake regarding hostile terrain. There...

Ok my mistake regarding hostile terrain. There are plenty of parts of N England and most of Scotland where one could land instead of going IMC. I appreciate that other parts of heavily forested/...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2017, 09:16
Replies: 156
Views: 73,385
Posted By Droopystop

But that's my point. The aircraft is equipped but...

But that's my point. The aircraft is equipped but the pilot may not be current in IMC flight. But having the instruments might just "encourage" the unwary pilot to push on a little bit further than...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2017, 09:12
Replies: 156
Views: 73,385
Posted By Droopystop

The other aspect that led to this disaster was...

The other aspect that led to this disaster was flying over hostile terrain. Perhaps we are lucky in Europe in that SE flights can mostly be conducted such that a forced landing is always an option...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2017, 08:42
Replies: 156
Views: 73,385
Posted By Droopystop

A few thoughts...... Flight in IMC is a...

A few thoughts...... Flight in IMC is a degradable skill and therefore there's a big difference to being qualified and being competent.

I think it was JAA that mandated IMC appreciation for the...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2017, 21:47
Replies: 41
Views: 6,913
Posted By Droopystop

I'm not convinced that ANR necessarily offers...

I'm not convinced that ANR necessarily offers better hearing protection- after all the headset is pumping even more energy into your eardrums. Contentious point but not unfounded . I've tried all...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2013, 21:26
Replies: 10
Views: 5,814
Posted By Droopystop

I'd hate to have that much hair in my helmet

I'd hate to have that much hair in my helmet
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Nov 2012, 10:41
Replies: 994
Views: 294,954
Posted By Droopystop

HC, I genuinely hope you are right and I am...

HC,

I genuinely hope you are right and I am over reacting. If these three incidents are the only gearbox malfunctions ever experienced by the Puma family then I certainly am and stand corrected....
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2012, 21:07
Replies: 994
Views: 294,954
Posted By Droopystop

FERetd, How many heads are screwed directly...

FERetd,

How many heads are screwed directly onto the shaft, ie the axis of the screw thread coincides with the drive shaft axis and the torque is transmitted throught the threads?
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2012, 20:41
Replies: 994
Views: 294,954
Posted By Droopystop

HC, I think you are a brave man to make...

HC,

I think you are a brave man to make such assertions. Maybe, just maybe all the Super Puma MGB issues are the symptoms of a more fundamental sickness. If so the regulatory/investigative...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2012, 12:09
Replies: 83
Views: 21,131
Posted By Droopystop

HC, I take your point about the difficulty...

HC,

I take your point about the difficulty of selection. But surely Bristow have the opportunity to spend a year evaluating candidates as they progress through their training school without...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2012, 08:25
Replies: 83
Views: 21,131
Posted By Droopystop

A couple of thoughts..... I wonder how many...

A couple of thoughts.....

I wonder how many existing NS pilots have grade A's at A level in maths and science?

Why don't Bristow apply the strict selection process after candidates have bought...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2012, 20:23
Replies: 15
Views: 2,641
Posted By Droopystop

I'm a professional helicopter pilot. I learnt to...

I'm a professional helicopter pilot. I learnt to fly on the R22, but got time on the 44 and 120 too. Basic points: Pilots tend to kill themselves rather than being killed by their aircraft. R22s...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2012, 11:53
Replies: 129
Views: 39,378
Posted By Droopystop

Is it about the same or maybe longer than a 225...

Is it about the same or maybe longer than a 225 gearbox with a failed emergency lube system?
Forum: Rotorheads
21st May 2012, 19:30
Replies: 289
Views: 110,371
Posted By Droopystop

Gasax, What units are you using in your...

Gasax,

What units are you using in your calculations? Accidents per flying hour, minute, day, per sector, per flight? Is 10^-3 that you calculate validated by the actual accident rate?
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2012, 16:59
Replies: 406
Views: 148,604
Posted By Droopystop

Is a fenestron an advantage?

Is a fenestron an advantage?
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2012, 08:56
Replies: 15
Views: 2,382
Posted By Droopystop

Let me turn the tables and ask Ralph why the RAF...

Let me turn the tables and ask Ralph why the RAF need to fly low level in busy airspace when there are large areas in Scotland specIfically reserved for low flying?
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2012, 12:26
Replies: 44
Views: 6,611
Posted By Droopystop

Backpacker, I think it is a SARBE 6 although...

Backpacker,

I think it is a SARBE 6 although we are in the process of getting new ones, but I have no idea which they will be. We also have a day night flare, smoke on one end, red flare on the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2012, 07:25
Replies: 44
Views: 6,611
Posted By Droopystop

Just for perspective a North Sea helicopter pilot...

Just for perspective a North Sea helicopter pilot wears a goretex survival suit, fully zipped up and air expelled (we are discouraged from using the zip up the front style) with varying degrees of...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2012, 21:28
Replies: 44
Views: 6,611
Posted By Droopystop

The biggest problem is cold shock which increases...

The biggest problem is cold shock which increases the chance of drowning and generally its the drowning that gets you before the hypothermia. Definitely a good life jacket with a hood and designed...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2012, 09:10
Replies: 333
Views: 111,971
Posted By Droopystop

Suchyy, If you want to go helicopter, go...

Suchyy,

If you want to go helicopter, go helicopter. But your BEng will be far more valuable to you. Focus on that, get a job in the oil industry as an engineer and after 5 or 6 years you will...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2011, 19:39
Replies: 121
Views: 38,614
Posted By Droopystop

Bravo73 But as far as makes little difference...

Bravo73
But as far as makes little difference the same gearbox
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2011, 15:14
Replies: 31
Views: 5,519
Posted By Droopystop

Since I started looking at getting into aviation...

Since I started looking at getting into aviation nearly 20 years ago, there has always been promises of a pilot shortage. I don't think the North Sea has ever been short of applicants.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2011, 12:36
Replies: 38
Views: 3,310
Posted By Droopystop

Luddite Warning!! I'm afraid I can't offer a...

Luddite Warning!!

I'm afraid I can't offer a recommendation for a particular GPS, as I fly with a commercial airliner type Flight Management System. But flying with a GPS is dull in my opinion. ...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2011, 17:47
Replies: 44
Views: 10,697
Posted By Droopystop

The 500 man.... There is little doubt that a...

The 500 man....

There is little doubt that a properly (professionally) fitted helmet has good noise attenuation. But unless your environment is noisier than about 100dB I would suggest you can...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2011, 17:13
Replies: 44
Views: 10,697
Posted By Droopystop

Zulu Alpha, I have never seen a...

Zulu Alpha,



I have never seen a Clarity Aloft set, but from the photos, it looks like the ear pieces are exactly the same as the CEP ones. CEP say that you mustn't pull the wire for the very...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2011, 08:43
Replies: 20
Views: 5,354
Posted By Droopystop

If you haven't already, phone the places you...

If you haven't already, phone the places you ultimately want to work and speak to them re job prospects before you commit to the IR.
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2011, 21:27
Replies: 9
Views: 6,950
Posted By Droopystop

I wouldn't worry about file size slowing things...

I wouldn't worry about file size slowing things down. I have 5000+ hours and use a pivot table to extract the data I want and it still runs quick enough.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2011, 20:35
Replies: 9
Views: 13,254
Posted By Droopystop

I don't do aerobatics for fear of getting sacked...

I don't do aerobatics for fear of getting sacked but do fly a noisy aircraft. Company trialled a well known popular and expensive ANR headset and was found to be less effective than some purely...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Feb 2011, 11:01
Replies: 30
Views: 5,553
Posted By Droopystop

Just a question..... Some time ago light...

Just a question.....

Some time ago light aircraft crashed due to an engine failure. In the report the AAIB mentioned that the the four occupants were wearing ANR headsets and queried the possible...
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