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Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Mar 2014, 16:43
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,206,694
Posted By AirWon

New Chinese Imagery

Excuse the interruption, but don't you think the new satellite photo just released looks a tad like an evacuation slide......?
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Mar 2014, 19:52
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,206,694
Posted By AirWon

Roger That

I have to concur with Tourist. I'm a humble heli pilot and I use " roger that" all the time. I am very surprised to see it even being discussed in the context of this thread.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Sep 2013, 17:25
Replies: 1
Views: 2,572
Posted By AirWon

Opus Septimum

Anyone have any clue who these guys are? No info online.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Feb 2013, 02:46
Replies: 8
Views: 3,212
Posted By AirWon

Wow..!! Talk about attitude mate, "spotter"?? You...

Wow..!! Talk about attitude mate, "spotter"?? You might want to re-read your own post, which wreaks of attitude. I'm an EMS pilot and this aircraft is parked right next to my trailer. I was in my...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Feb 2013, 02:05
Replies: 8
Views: 3,212
Posted By AirWon

N450PG@KCCR

So why would the arrogant, presumably co-pilot, of the aforementioned aircraft not want me to post a picture of it on line? Ironically, this site is not allowing me to do so anyway.....? Thoughts...?
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2012, 23:19
Replies: 8
Views: 2,670
Posted By AirWon

You're out of order, Thomas Coupling. Save that...

You're out of order, Thomas Coupling. Save that kind of talk for JH.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2012, 20:01
Replies: 251
Views: 30,477
Posted By AirWon

Have to agree with Aerobot. No stickers, just...

Have to agree with Aerobot. No stickers, just scratches and dings.
Used to work with a guy in Maui who had "IT'S ALL ABOUT ME", on his......
Need I say more?
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2011, 00:26
Replies: 30
Views: 9,177
Posted By AirWon

I'd like to claim some kind of tenuous link to...

I'd like to claim some kind of tenuous link to this thread. I was born at RAF Changi in 1966. Dad was a Cpl in the RAF at the time.
A little embarrassed to admit that I shall have to google...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2011, 16:41
Replies: 431
Views: 203,826
Posted By AirWon

Yaaawwnnn.

Not meaning to rain on anyone's parade here, but am I the only one who just can't get excited about the R66?
That "UK launch" video just about sent me to sleep. Loved the brass band though, nice...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2011, 03:50
Replies: 1,031
Views: 221,941
Posted By AirWon

I have to concur with Gordy and...

I have to concur with Gordy and Imuney......having said that, American wives are not that hard to come by:E:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2011, 22:52
Replies: 37
Views: 14,872
Posted By AirWon

Curious

I have no dog in this fight but am curious as to how much experience this company has in the powerline construction business. Where do their pilots come from?
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jun 2010, 05:51
Replies: 25
Views: 3,120
Posted By AirWon

I don't understand this idea of changing this guy...

I don't understand this idea of changing this guy just for this particular stage of your training. If this guy sucks then he sucks!!
Burning bridges is not even an issue at your stage of the game....
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2010, 19:02
Replies: 23
Views: 4,866
Posted By AirWon

15 years, 8100 hours, last 3 1/2 powerline...

15 years, 8100 hours, last 3 1/2 powerline construction.
I tell the linemen that I always have my visor down so they don't see the fear....they think I'm kidding.
...oh, and what's an autopilot?
Forum: Rotorheads
25th May 2009, 01:29
Replies: 25
Views: 5,092
Posted By AirWon

Wow! I head out to SF for a little R&R with the...

Wow! I head out to SF for a little R&R with the wife and kids, come back and find that I'm a clown! Didn't see that coming. And I thought this was PPRune too. If I'd wanted that sort of comment I'd...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2009, 19:38
Replies: 25
Views: 5,092
Posted By AirWon

It's insane to do this kind of work having never...

It's insane to do this kind of work having never done "anything like it" before. I can understand why the ground crew were swearing and cursing at you. It sounds like all were fortunate that no-one...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2009, 20:10
Replies: 37
Views: 14,835
Posted By AirWon

So let me get this right, water and electricity...

So let me get this right, water and electricity don't play well together? I knew that tingly feeling wasn't just me arthritis playing up again.....
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2009, 00:32
Replies: 4
Views: 3,339
Posted By AirWon

A sad day. Goodbye Roger.

A sad day. Goodbye Roger.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2009, 02:27
Replies: 354
Views: 87,755
Posted By AirWon

Hang on a minute, lofty. You make a post with one...

Hang on a minute, lofty. You make a post with one of those little blue icons "things", presumably to emphasise some lame point; and then tell me to grow up. Even my 7 year old doesn't draw little...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2009, 01:23
Replies: 354
Views: 87,755
Posted By AirWon

Sasless, Your long winded justification of...

Sasless,

Your long winded justification of your "good news" post was almost palatable; until you had to patronise me by calling my post "typically narrow minded". You make a long list of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2009, 14:33
Replies: 354
Views: 87,755
Posted By AirWon

There is no good news out of this. What are you...

There is no good news out of this. What are you thinking, man?
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2008, 17:02
Replies: 23
Views: 4,440
Posted By AirWon

Having said all that...

Some niche markets are flourishing here in the US. We do powerline maintenance and can barely keep up. My company has more than doubled in size in about the last 18 months. Glad I'm not still flying...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2008, 17:44
Replies: 245
Views: 174,850
Posted By AirWon

Have to concur

I worked for Hansen in '98. Winged Hunter's quote from "Big Eye Vet" is spot on. I had a horrendous experience with my drunken Captain who ended up attacking me..........Great story looking back!!...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2008, 02:44
Replies: 13
Views: 2,024
Posted By AirWon

And the winner is......

........Deeper!

You are correct. I began working for the same company shortly after said accident. The pilot was fired. Brutal winds on West Maui, however the pilot had been flying there for a...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2008, 23:32
Replies: 26
Views: 7,828
Posted By AirWon

Thanks for your comments. It was purely a roster...

Thanks for your comments. It was purely a roster issue.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2008, 22:54
Replies: 26
Views: 7,828
Posted By AirWon

Hughes500, Not sure if your post is...

Hughes500,
Not sure if your post is serious...but do you have any experience in what you are proposing to undertake? It's a tad more involved than you might think...!
Would be happy to take a PM to...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2008, 04:21
Replies: 14
Views: 3,081
Posted By AirWon

Missed my point

Yep, leaving a doghouse cover on will do it! Yes, it's a mistake anyone can make. How any one can think that my post disrespected those that lost their lives surprises me. My comments were directed...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2008, 03:20
Replies: 14
Views: 3,081
Posted By AirWon

What....???

Am I the only one on here to read PilotDAR's posts and think, "what?" The more I re-read them the more they irritate me.
Who made you Prism's spokesperson? Do we give a rat's ass what you think of...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th May 2008, 01:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,296
Posted By AirWon

With a fully loaded Koala, i.e. nurse, para...

With a fully loaded Koala, i.e. nurse, para medic, all their kit, and enough margin for say, a 200lb patient, you'll be lucky to carry 2 hours of fuel in it. Having said that, that bird loves to fly...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2008, 18:27
Replies: 61
Views: 18,334
Posted By AirWon

I've got to agree with Torquetalk. I have watched...

I've got to agree with Torquetalk. I have watched this fiasco from start to finish. I've seen and heard the BS from JA and the SSH gang of crooks. Those of us who do this for a living should direct...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2008, 16:04
Replies: 227
Views: 54,142
Posted By AirWon

Tissot-TOUCH. Rubber strap.

Tissot-TOUCH. Rubber strap.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2008, 19:09
Replies: 31
Views: 6,332
Posted By AirWon

So much anger!! Where the hell did that come...

So much anger!! Where the hell did that come from....?
"Arrogant and ignorant"!! Now steady on there, Lofty. I suggest you take that kind of talk to the site that your friend, Mr. Powell holds so...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2008, 01:26
Replies: 31
Views: 6,332
Posted By AirWon

Mr. Powell, Thank you for your kind words. I,...

Mr. Powell,
Thank you for your kind words. I, perhaps, am a little more cynical than you. A pilot statement in an accident report doesn't make it gospel. The video seems pretty clear. He's flaring...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2008, 16:16
Replies: 31
Views: 6,332
Posted By AirWon

I agree 100%. Too fast, too steep, relatively...

I agree 100%. Too fast, too steep, relatively high DA. Pilot error. Similar thread on JH.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Dec 2007, 01:59
Replies: 30
Views: 10,325
Posted By AirWon

I don't know what aircraft you're flying but if...

I don't know what aircraft you're flying but if you can bring the pedals in a bit (or you closer to the pedals) this may help. I concur with the advice about the oregon aero products, never fly a 500...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2007, 20:16
Replies: 15
Views: 2,232
Posted By AirWon

What....?

Sorry, can't let this one go.
If there are no feather bearings in the head then I wonder what the hell my mechanic just changed out last week.
That's got to be a little embarrassing. Might just...
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