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Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2010, 23:55
Replies: 286
Views: 73,780
Posted By tommacklin

What a great shot, where was that taken John? ...

What a great shot, where was that taken John?

Tam Macklin
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2010, 23:49
Replies: 286
Views: 73,780
Posted By tommacklin

HB999

I think that's a very reasonable request for advice under these abnormal circumstances and am surprised there haven't been more.

I'm actually on the other side of the world so I'm only reading...
Forum: Flight Testing
3rd Sep 2009, 23:02
Replies: 35
Views: 18,387
Posted By tommacklin

Icepaq / DingerX

What a pair of armchair investigators you two are. From nothing more than some press releases and cartoon photos/animations you have managed to figure out what most likely happened in this tragic...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Sep 2005, 05:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,850
Posted By tommacklin

Disaster area ATC....Thank you.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the disaster area,

I would like to thank you all on behalf of the helicopter pilots (and aeroplane pilots) who have been involved in the operation so far.

I have been in...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2005, 04:36
Replies: 17
Views: 8,425
Posted By tommacklin

Jevs, give us a break with the stone throwing,...

Jevs, give us a break with the stone throwing, now is not the time. I've been in the area since day 1 and have nothing but admiration for everyone involved; pilots, ATC, law enforcement, politicians...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2005, 05:07
Replies: 80
Views: 13,175
Posted By tommacklin

I only have a few minutes before I have to get...

I only have a few minutes before I have to get some sleep and I thought some of you may want to know what is really going on in the helicopter world in the disaster zone.

The truth is, amidst the...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2005, 22:03
Replies: 73
Views: 8,745
Posted By tommacklin

In a former life Letsby, yep, thats me. pm me. ...

In a former life Letsby, yep, thats me. pm me.

tam
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2005, 18:07
Replies: 73
Views: 8,745
Posted By tommacklin

I wonder what the angel/fairy in whites is saying...

I wonder what the angel/fairy in whites is saying to the QMSI.......

C'mon Q, please play with me.....

I wonder what that 10 man team did wrong to be sent on that detachment.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2005, 16:58
Replies: 5
Views: 892
Posted By tommacklin

You're right Bert, they are tough. I am involved...

You're right Bert, they are tough. I am involved with the post hurricane operations every year and it just breaks my heart to see the devastation caused. Losing everything you own to a wind or a...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2005, 00:30
Replies: 417
Views: 141,994
Posted By tommacklin

I went to university too, what a f*&^%ng week...

I went to university too, what a f*&^%ng week that was.

There are some very interesting points of view in this thread and some very funny comments on the first page but I can't help feeling that...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2005, 15:30
Replies: 29
Views: 3,006
Posted By tommacklin

Nick, I don't think anyone is saying that...

Nick,

I don't think anyone is saying that the CAA/JAA system is any better than the US/Canadian so don't put your boxing gloves on just yet.

I tend to agree with Paco that the real action...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Aug 2005, 22:34
Replies: 29
Views: 3,006
Posted By tommacklin

A degree and a chartered accountant...then you...

A degree and a chartered accountant...then you may be aware of the benefit of studying past question papers. The system on this side of the pond is very similar to that.

Rote learning is the...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Aug 2005, 21:04
Replies: 29
Views: 3,006
Posted By tommacklin

Hemac I'm not suggesting that the questions...

Hemac

I'm not suggesting that the questions are commited to memory, what I am saying is that the questions are published in a book which teaches you the subject matter using the actual questions...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Aug 2005, 18:49
Replies: 29
Views: 3,006
Posted By tommacklin

I must admit that I thought the helicopter...

I must admit that I thought the helicopter examinations at commercial level had been sorted out. Helicopter theory exams were simply being dragged behind the fixed wing equivalent for a long time...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2005, 19:32
Replies: 28
Views: 3,864
Posted By tommacklin

Oogle.... "Bugger the skids" I'm glad...

Oogle....

"Bugger the skids"

I'm glad you don't train in my aircraft!
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2005, 23:28
Replies: 28
Views: 3,864
Posted By tommacklin

TFS I am presuming that you are still...

TFS

I am presuming that you are still talking about an autorotative landing rather than a run on landing with power.

Once the engine is no longer driving the rotor, there is no torque reaction....
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Aug 2005, 16:02
Replies: 45
Views: 5,282
Posted By tommacklin

I think this whole thing is a wind-up. Why would...

I think this whole thing is a wind-up. Why would anyone place such an ad in The Australian in the hope that prospective employers would read it? There can't be that many ME employers in Aus, it...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2005, 18:44
Replies: 28
Views: 3,864
Posted By tommacklin

What an idiot! I just wrote a response to Nicks...

What an idiot! I just wrote a response to Nicks last, at my thought/typing speed it took a little while, then I went flying, finished off the response and pressed "submit reply", only to be informed...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2005, 16:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,279
Posted By tommacklin

I understand your grievance but in the big...

I understand your grievance but in the big picture, I guess business is business. The world is such a small place nowadays as far as doing business goes and it would not be unrealistic to have an...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Aug 2005, 19:17
Replies: 28
Views: 3,864
Posted By tommacklin

Well, I am guessing that Nick and I fly quite...

Well, I am guessing that Nick and I fly quite different types, or use quite different techniques. On most of the types on which I have instructed, if the collective lever is lowered upon ground...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Aug 2005, 13:28
Replies: 28
Views: 3,864
Posted By tommacklin

Kennyr is quite right, it depends on the aircraft...

Kennyr is quite right, it depends on the aircraft you are flying and the touchdown surface etc. In general, however, the normal drill would be to cushion the touchdown and leave the collective where...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jul 2005, 15:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,238
Posted By tommacklin

I think the first few paragraphs of that document...

I think the first few paragraphs of that document say it all.

Valuable document Rotormatic, thanks.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2005, 21:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,238
Posted By tommacklin

If that is the case then they would pay you. I...

If that is the case then they would pay you. I understood from your initial post that you wanted to operate the helicopter for your own business and pay a percentage or a fixed amount to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2005, 19:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,238
Posted By tommacklin

Flyheli, I am sure that what you need has...

Flyheli,

I am sure that what you need has been done before but I doubt very much that any Pt 135 operator would do that unless they know the individual very well. It is not a question of $$.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2005, 17:58
Replies: 1,304
Views: 594,049
Posted By tommacklin

Nick, I think you are wise to suggest that...

Nick,

I think you are wise to suggest that we insist on a better standard with each generation of aircraft, however, what makes the big picture quite different from cars is the level of training...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2005, 21:39
Replies: 108
Views: 38,007
Posted By tommacklin

From the posts on this thread, I see that Max was...

From the posts on this thread, I see that Max was a popular and capable pilot. I sympathise with those who lost a friend.

I have found myself at a similar loss on several occasions and I too...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jun 2005, 20:08
Replies: 99
Views: 31,890
Posted By tommacklin

It would appear that a local couple were married...

It would appear that a local couple were married at the summit and were due to be flown out from a base camp by helicopter....


I read this yesterday:

"On Thursday, a Russian-built MI-17...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th May 2005, 21:33
Replies: 174
Views: 40,899
Posted By tommacklin

Some very interesting points being made here. ...

Some very interesting points being made here.

I believe that there is a definite advantage to be gained by teaching a student pilot how to fly the aircraft without external reference. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2005, 18:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By tommacklin

Thank you Buit, just what I needed. Please check...

Thank you Buit, just what I needed. Please check pm.

TM
Forum: Rotorheads
25th May 2005, 19:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By tommacklin

Thanks Sandy, sounds hot and sticky down there,...

Thanks Sandy, sounds hot and sticky down there, an a/c unit is probably essential too.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2005, 22:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By tommacklin

Anyone flown in Suriname/Fr. Guyana??

I'm working on a project to take place in Suriname and French Guyana, planning a visit in June/July. I would appreciate any information on helicopter ops there, local aviation authorities, licence...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2005, 22:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,146
Posted By tommacklin

Hi, I started a Pt 135 helicopter operation less...

Hi, I started a Pt 135 helicopter operation less than two years ago and 8 months ago I changed location and aircraft. During the changeover period I was given permission to use the first aircraft...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Feb 2005, 01:45
Replies: 6
Views: 942
Posted By tommacklin

I operate a 206 and just bought a 500 gallon...

I operate a 206 and just bought a 500 gallon trailer. I use 25 - 30 gallons per hour and count on 15 hours in the air before I have to tank the tank again.

I don't know what your aircraft burns...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jan 2005, 16:06
Replies: 25
Views: 6,205
Posted By tommacklin

During a Constant Attitude EOL, don't use your...

During a Constant Attitude EOL, don't use your instruments to help you decide when to raise the collective, raise it after your bum bites the first button off the seat cushion, and before it bites...
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