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Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2023, 17:25
Replies: 8
Views: 1,914
Posted By Martin Barclay

Like I said, before you shoot me down in flames,...

Like I said, before you shoot me down in flames, not looking for pilot work. Need a beer to put these flames out.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2023, 09:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,914
Posted By Martin Barclay

Thanks for the suggestion. I think a Green Card...

Thanks for the suggestion. I think a Green Card might be an issue and I sure there is no shortage of low time Robbie pilots in the states! That was always the problem, getting the useful experience...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2023, 09:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,914
Posted By Martin Barclay

Thank you. Been out of the loop for a while!

Thank you. Been out of the loop for a while!
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2023, 16:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,914
Posted By Martin Barclay

Too old CPL looking for work

Hi Guys, before you shoot me down in flames, not looking for pilot work. I am one of those who went after a CPL (H) in later life and didn't manage to convert it into regular employment. I am now a...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2023, 15:54
Replies: 14
Views: 2,496
Posted By Martin Barclay

Not rare really. As my instructor said, standard...

Not rare really. As my instructor said, standard aviation rainbow, no pot of gold!
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2020, 18:23
Replies: 15
Views: 4,318
Posted By Martin Barclay

Working in Greece

​​​​​​Where were you working in Greece? I have an old Euro CPL(H) but not looking to fly (59 years old, let be realistic) but looking for ops or ground crew. Got a fair bit of experience in those...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2019, 11:34
Replies: 13
Views: 2,858
Posted By Martin Barclay

If you want to fly without a check pilot go 44....

If you want to fly without a check pilot go 44. Due to the handling risks with a turbine it is hard to get self fly hire. It is great to get turbine experience if you are planning to go down that...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2015, 11:58
Replies: 13
Views: 4,635
Posted By Martin Barclay

Edinburgh Trip

Might be worth considering Cumbernauld Airport which has good transport links to both Edinburgh and Glasgow, fuel and is outside the control zones for easy access.

Got the Westerwood Hotel handy...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Dec 2013, 07:26
Replies: 13
Views: 4,634
Posted By Martin Barclay

Damage

Looks like quite a ding in the cowlings towards the rear and damage, scratches, scraping? above the skids on the left hand side? Need to see a bit more of the location but it looks like another solid...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2013, 10:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,624
Posted By Martin Barclay

Kingsfield Helicopters

Thanks Bondu. Just the guys i was thinking of, just couldn't remember their name!
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2013, 06:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,624
Posted By Martin Barclay

R22 Self Fly Hire in Scotland

From experience I would go to Perth. Better local flying, Perthshire is spectacular, and avoiding the micro climate at Cumbernauld which can ground you on days when the rest of Scotland is bathed in...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Apr 2013, 11:57
Replies: 30
Views: 6,175
Posted By Martin Barclay

Ploughing

Thanks for that. Still cleaning the keyboard!
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2012, 06:14
Replies: 26
Views: 5,285
Posted By Martin Barclay

R44 incident

Was there not a very similar incident with a 44, think it had just left Manchester Barton with exactly the same, inadvertant IMC and loss of control setting a transponder code. Maybe enough of a link...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2010, 09:26
Replies: 33
Views: 14,055
Posted By Martin Barclay

Edinburgh Helicopter Spotter

Bupa Great Edinburgh Run!

TV? Police? Just general interest. Edinburgh is quite a big place, lots of sky, good ATC. What is the point being made?
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2009, 12:10
Replies: 25
Views: 2,982
Posted By Martin Barclay

Training in Scottish Central belt

Might also be worth considering Kingsfield Helicopters based in Perth.

It is true that the R22 needs quick reactions and can be a bit twitchy but the old adage that if you can fly a '22' you can...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jun 2009, 12:01
Replies: 14
Views: 6,985
Posted By Martin Barclay

Congratulations

I had the priviledge of flying with Derek at HJS a few years ago and not only was it a pleasurable and enlightening experience but the man himself is so unassuming that I had no idea of the depth of...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2009, 11:37
Replies: 18
Views: 1,808
Posted By Martin Barclay

As a pilot in a similar position and with an...

As a pilot in a similar position and with an interest in the same area I have to agree that fire fighting is out of the question. Most of the fire fighting that I have seen in the Ionian islands...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2009, 19:31
Replies: 288
Views: 90,804
Posted By Martin Barclay

OK Lafite, I kind of stand corrected and if only...

OK Lafite, I kind of stand corrected and if only the right people were reading this I would be all for an open debate. Unfortunately I have just had to sit and watch a TV journalist on BBC Reporting...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2009, 14:58
Replies: 288
Views: 90,804
Posted By Martin Barclay

My point exactly Whirls. There are no rumours,...

My point exactly Whirls. There are no rumours, just non technical damning explanations of the contents of the report, a lot of which would not be understood by those outwith this forum.

We have...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2009, 14:03
Replies: 288
Views: 90,804
Posted By Martin Barclay

Thread drift

This thread was originally started to discuss the media coverage of accidents and here we are providing easy to understand 'sensational' copy for those lesser tabloid journalists who would not read...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2008, 18:54
Replies: 15
Views: 1,800
Posted By Martin Barclay

More congrats

Just add my congratulations to Gary. That explains why he is not answering his email! Too good for the likes of us. Just met him at the Leeds safety evening but would have to echo the sentiment here,...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2008, 10:17
Replies: 10
Views: 1,366
Posted By Martin Barclay

I believe the suggestion in the past has been to...

I believe the suggestion in the past has been to buy the business which operates the AOC rather than create your own due to the time and hurdles involved. However there are those on the forum who can...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2008, 10:08
Replies: 519
Views: 59,952
Posted By Martin Barclay

Scotland Evening

Sounds good. Stirling is OK, suitably central but no airport. One thought was that some of the PDG guys based at Cumbernauld might be interested and either PDG at Cumbernauld Airport or the airport...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Oct 2008, 22:28
Replies: 519
Views: 59,952
Posted By Martin Barclay

Leeds Evening

Is the Leeds evening a definate for the 23rd as I would like to attend but I am getting confused as to when Leeds and Wycombe are scheduled. Easily confused I know!

Thanks

Mart
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2008, 19:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,174
Posted By Martin Barclay

Examiner

Yes, would highly recommend Geoff. Check your PM's
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2008, 21:12
Replies: 6
Views: 2,708
Posted By Martin Barclay

Lothian Helicopters

Work for them as ground crew. PM me with what you were needing to know.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2008, 18:12
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By Martin Barclay

Estoril Sol

Just goes to show you should base your advice on more recent intel!!
Rest of what I said stands. Makes a change anyway, turning up and your hotel being a building site in reverse!
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2008, 16:38
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By Martin Barclay

Helitech Portugal

Love to go (I have been to Portugal before!) but probably can't raise the cash for the trip. Would suggest the Estoril Sol hotel. Has been quite grand in the past. Faded a bit now.

Probably best...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2008, 12:36
Replies: 174
Views: 40,755
Posted By Martin Barclay

I can only apologise to those who knew Steve...

I can only apologise to those who knew Steve Hislop and for whom this continued debate must be most unpleasant. My post (30/4), which I had intended to be a seperate thread, was aimed squarely at the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2008, 16:26
Replies: 174
Views: 40,755
Posted By Martin Barclay

No it was not an error of mine. I am equally well...

No it was not an error of mine. I am equally well aware of the fatal accident enquiry, conducted by people who are exremely learned but hardly as qualified to establish the cause of an aviation...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2008, 22:37
Replies: 174
Views: 40,755
Posted By Martin Barclay

Sorry Tipweight. Posts crossed.

Sorry Tipweight. Posts crossed.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2008, 22:35
Replies: 174
Views: 40,755
Posted By Martin Barclay

Let us await the outcome of what! The AAIB...

Let us await the outcome of what!

The AAIB has already spoken. This is about ludicrous sensationalist reporting years after the event for the sake of some column inches.

Yes I did contact the...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2008, 07:50
Replies: 174
Views: 40,755
Posted By Martin Barclay

Steve Hislop

As I am sure you are all aware from the innaccurate media coverage there is an ongoing case being heard regarding the sad loss of Steve Hislop. For any readers of that esteemed rag 'The Metro' this...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2008, 17:11
Replies: 42
Views: 7,560
Posted By Martin Barclay

Faked photo

Surely if the photograph was genuine they would be a bit more windblown and interesting. Those bushes would be getting blown around for a start, and the one at the back! (too smutty?)
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2008, 14:04
Replies: 63
Views: 43,182
Posted By Martin Barclay

Heliportugal

Have you actually spoken to the company? My understanding is that their recruitment process has not started yet. Either the agencies or the company themselves are worth a call before writing them...
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