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Forum: Rotorheads
26th Dec 2013, 17:15
Replies: 39
Views: 16,251
Posted By [email protected]

I had one a week or so ago. Had crew handle...

I had one a week or so ago. Had crew handle comms, landed immediately and called for engineering support once on the ground safely.

We (engineering) pulled the chip plugs, found 'carbon' or...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2013, 16:24
Replies: 64
Views: 19,801
Posted By [email protected]

A sad day for all in the helicopter community,...

A sad day for all in the helicopter community, wherever we are.

Keeping the family, colleagues, friends and all involved in my thoughts today.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Nov 2012, 15:33
Replies: 352
Views: 60,705
Posted By [email protected]

Good intentions I'm sure but this should never...

Good intentions I'm sure but this should never have left the pub. . A critical discussion on the practical implementation (or not) will probably return the idea to a more plausible domain - the...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2012, 12:07
Replies: 15
Views: 3,112
Posted By [email protected]

I read your post and realized that it represented...

I read your post and realized that it represented what I did for a long time.

Having owned and run an operation from scratch for 20+ years involving light singles to medium twins in a tropical...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2012, 14:04
Replies: 7
Views: 1,684
Posted By [email protected]

You can try here also : Castle Air...

You can try here also :

Castle Air (http://www.castleair.co.uk/)
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2012, 18:12
Replies: 251
Views: 30,477
Posted By [email protected]

Now Now, men. Steady on. It's just a frank...

Now Now, men. Steady on. It's just a frank discussion and sometimes you can agree to disagree :)
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2012, 02:47
Replies: 251
Views: 30,477
Posted By [email protected]

The commercial realities of this business are...

The commercial realities of this business are what they are in the markets they serve. I’ve witnessed them first hand on both sides of the pond where decisions were made based purely on economic...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2012, 15:22
Replies: 23
Views: 7,826
Posted By [email protected]

Yes Gallet LH250 works for me - no issues.

Yes Gallet LH250 works for me - no issues.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Dec 2011, 16:03
Replies: 251
Views: 30,477
Posted By [email protected]

RIP and condolences to all those involved in...

RIP and condolences to all those involved in another tragic accident.

I have to agree with Devil49. I too fly HEMS in the rural areas of the SE USA. The easy days/nights are the ones where the...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2011, 15:31
Replies: 20
Views: 4,580
Posted By [email protected]

Seriously

Enough said above I think. I wouldn't do them even when they offered to pay - didn't want the pressure for any of my crew should we not be able to complete the task. I did on the other hand make some...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Nov 2011, 13:22
Replies: 2
Views: 2,144
Posted By [email protected]

Just curious - I don't know the AW139 and I'm not...

Just curious - I don't know the AW139 and I'm not an engineer either.

What counters are you referring to for tracking beyond cycles, hours, take offs, landings, rin (bell helo) ?

Like I said...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2011, 15:34
Replies: 121
Views: 58,370
Posted By [email protected]

AS350 Seats

500E. Yes the old AS350 seats and attaching rails are a significant weakness imho. I often will check them, as on occasion the attachments appear loose (not bolted/adjusted to the deck correctly) -...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2011, 07:20
Replies: 121
Views: 58,370
Posted By [email protected]

AS350 Seats

500E. Yes the old AS350 seats and attaching rails are a significant weakness imho. I often will check them, as on occasion the attachments appear loose (not bolted/adjusted to the deck correctly) -...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2011, 14:16
Replies: 52
Views: 39,285
Posted By [email protected]

300NM

Sorry but who's doing 300 NM legs in a helicopter for EMS, other than Bell marketing :hmm:
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2011, 13:13
Replies: 52
Views: 39,285
Posted By [email protected]

Needs & wants

What Your company wants, what someone is trying to sell them, what they want to afford, what they need and what will actually work, can be very different things.

There are other choices and for...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2011, 14:41
Replies: 501
Views: 162,482
Posted By [email protected]

Helipads etc

Added - Just looked at Griffin and obviously there is a head start on your needs, although the functionality for the community adding the LZ and editing comments etc might be useful .If he's busy...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2011, 01:23
Replies: 1
Views: 954
Posted By [email protected]

Planning tool - EMS Base info

I have a tool which is under development to assist with EMS scene/facility planning. It also provides hazard map info with the ability to digitally manage LZ's and hazard map info for broader use by...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2011, 22:49
Replies: 145
Views: 76,034
Posted By [email protected]

EC225 W&B

Sorry bigglebutler - can't help. Beyond Ibal for the iPhone I'm not aware of anything android based.

Maybe a bit cheeky but I am working on a related project involving W&B for aircraft and I am...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2011, 22:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,142
Posted By [email protected]

Barbados

This is your only choice (http://www.horizonheli.com/CONTACT_US.htm) and although they may not be conducting commercial operations, the R44 may still be around.

SFH - I think not, and then there...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2011, 00:46
Replies: 22
Views: 4,792
Posted By [email protected]

NVG's make a huge difference and anyone who has...

NVG's make a huge difference and anyone who has used them for any kind of operation will confirm that for you. I also believe that statistics for VFR night ops in the US will demonstrate their...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2011, 00:24
Replies: 78
Views: 38,879
Posted By [email protected]

Foreflight

I would agree it's an excellent planning/flight tool. I have to say that I can't agree with the statement 'paying through the nose'.

At approx US $75 a year for the base subscription it's a steal,...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2011, 02:25
Replies: 491
Views: 319,093
Posted By [email protected]

Actually knowing the manufacturers reasonably...

Actually knowing the manufacturers reasonably well and from first hand experience - I can say yes it did.

In my opinion (and of course it is only in my opinion) the manufacturers should be much...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2011, 03:06
Replies: 491
Views: 319,093
Posted By [email protected]

My post was :mad: :) I didn't realise that it was...

My post was :mad: :) I didn't realise that it was against the rules to repeat publicly available information.

Register.com or any other domain registry will tell you who hosts a site. Anyhow -...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Apr 2011, 00:31
Replies: 72
Views: 25,849
Posted By [email protected]

Well

I'm glad everyone enjoyed it. There were stressful times and not so stressful times, with certainly a few stories along the way.

Firstly, I would share the sentiments above. Thanks to Ken and...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2011, 15:00
Replies: 840
Views: 319,636
Posted By [email protected]

AS350 Genertor

as350nut regarding starting:

Without going into the K1-K4 relay Z1 PCB card sequencing in the master electrical box, the generator will automatically engage once the generator voltage exceeds the...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2010, 01:31
Replies: 227
Views: 54,145
Posted By [email protected]

I must admit i'm a bit of a watch fiend and have...

I must admit i'm a bit of a watch fiend and have a couple of breitlings including a 22 year old navtimer which i love, but i wear a Casio PAW1500T-7V every day for flying which is a fantastic watch...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Nov 2010, 11:43
Replies: 15
Views: 1,582
Posted By [email protected]

A strong word of caution before you consider...

A strong word of caution before you consider shipping - Customs and import duties.

Many countries charge import duties on goods (and they don't differentiate on what it is - helicopter or...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Oct 2010, 15:15
Replies: 23
Views: 10,813
Posted By [email protected]

I said planning purposes only because I don't...

I said planning purposes only because I don't believe that approval for the ipad/foreflight HD combination has been granted for EFB class 1/2 or 3 (A/B/C software), meaning that it's scope for use in...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Oct 2010, 14:28
Replies: 23
Views: 10,813
Posted By [email protected]

Interesting thread as a result of which I looked...

Interesting thread as a result of which I looked at the 495, 500 and even 696.

For planning purposes only, I have been using Foreflight Mobile HD on my iPad which has a great form factor ( fits a...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2010, 15:26
Replies: 26
Views: 11,109
Posted By [email protected]

I started my own company overseas which i ran for...

I started my own company overseas which i ran for 20 years until it became obvious that without fixed contract(s), the business model was unsustainable. During those 20 years I was fortunate enough...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2010, 14:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,270
Posted By [email protected]

I would seriously be much more concerned about...

I would seriously be much more concerned about the effects of sand on compressors and blades for repeated ops, than landing in the sand (steel mats, mesh etc can manage that for you).

Sand may...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2010, 19:53
Replies: 115
Views: 37,938
Posted By [email protected]

Hi Hostile. Go here RotorInfo...

Hi Hostile.

Go here RotorInfo (http://www.rotorinfo.com/). Select Library and under Eurocopter - Library - AS365 Sections you'll find a list of Electrical, Main Rotor and Hydraulic PDF's. See if...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2010, 14:26
Replies: 115
Views: 37,938
Posted By [email protected]

Schematics

I have a tech manual for the AS365 which If I remember has the schematics as well.

I'm away at the moment but as soon as i get back tomorrow I'll check to see what i have.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2010, 14:12
Replies: 71
Views: 11,365
Posted By [email protected]

Interesting thread. Regardless of for, or...

Interesting thread.

Regardless of for, or against - I think we would all agree that there is inherently more risk involved in such a procedure as compared to others (i.e. standard ILS, ARA etc...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2010, 18:53
Replies: 53
Views: 20,826
Posted By [email protected]

Rescue 1. You are correct in assuming that...

Rescue 1.

You are correct in assuming that you press the two sides to release the catch (twice :)). This piece of kit is favoured by the US Coast Guard and presumably it's a matter of risk...
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