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Forum: Private Flying
27th Jul 2010, 19:17
Replies: 36
Views: 7,222
Posted By boomerangben

I have to say that I have a set of custom made...

I have to say that I have a set of custom made earplugs and they are ok but take a lot of getting used to. The CEP system uses foam earplugs, which are far more comfortable than custom fitted and of...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jul 2010, 18:40
Replies: 36
Views: 7,222
Posted By boomerangben

Mark1234 My concerns too and the Bose X...

Mark1234


My concerns too and the Bose X has been analysed by my employer and was found wanting (albeit in an extremely high noise environment). I too have tried earplugs and turning the volume...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Dec 2009, 18:40
Replies: 19
Views: 2,205
Posted By boomerangben

As a member of the crew that did the longest...

As a member of the crew that did the longest range civvy SAR job which was planned using a whiz wheel, I can confirm that they are more than accurate enough.

I still fly with one in the pocket,...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2009, 13:34
Replies: 1,404
Views: 262,258
Posted By boomerangben

So no surprises there then. But what concerns me...

So no surprises there then. But what concerns me is the ability of modern high disc loaded helicopters to recover people from life rafts. Viz the helicopter only recovering 3 out of 18 people from...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2009, 17:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,609
Posted By boomerangben

I may be biased because I used to live there, but...

I may be biased because I used to live there, but Stornoway would have my vote every time. Great airport and the chaps in the tower and on the ground are great. I have never been out in Wick but...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2007, 07:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,327
Posted By boomerangben

As someone who flies overhead both old and new...

As someone who flies overhead both old and new regularly and seen the new emerge from the crops, I'd like to wish the owners and users the very best in their new home! It looks (from 2000' at least)...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2006, 08:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,149
Posted By boomerangben

No experience of them myself, but someone on this...

No experience of them myself, but someone on this thread has.....
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=249883
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2006, 08:09
Replies: 22
Views: 9,006
Posted By boomerangben

Try before you buy. David Clarks have a good...

Try before you buy. David Clarks have a good rep, but I don't like them, prefering a Peltor (which IMHO are excellent). If you do plump for a more expensive model, look at some of the in ear types....
Forum: Private Flying
7th Oct 2006, 17:25
Replies: 3
Views: 800
Posted By boomerangben

Tinstaafl, Thankyou for the suggestion, I...

Tinstaafl,

Thankyou for the suggestion, I will do some more digging around - the CRP 1 is bigger than I remembered!
Forum: Private Flying
7th Oct 2006, 09:02
Replies: 3
Views: 800
Posted By boomerangben

CRP 1 In Norwich

Is there anywhere in Norwich where I can get a CRP 1 or other similarly diminutive whiz wheel? Moving down there next week and my CRP 5 is too big to go in the flying suit pocket.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2006, 08:25
Replies: 43
Views: 5,395
Posted By boomerangben

Subsea installation engineer. But the view...

Subsea installation engineer. But the view wasn't good enough in the back.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2006, 17:32
Replies: 105
Views: 19,885
Posted By boomerangben

Was in yesterday and got fuel and Jammy Ds -...

Was in yesterday and got fuel and Jammy Ds - Cheers Paul. Seemed pretty busy with plenty of traffic in and out.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2006, 09:31
Replies: 51
Views: 7,464
Posted By boomerangben

I have no idea, I don't fly small fixed wing. ...

I have no idea, I don't fly small fixed wing.

But it could be a problem?

Agreed the weight of ice is relatively light, but it accumulates where loads are not designed for and would change...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2006, 19:14
Replies: 51
Views: 7,464
Posted By boomerangben

I cannot believe what I am reading here. Are...

I cannot believe what I am reading here. Are pilots really flying in known icing (ie IMC/visible moisture above the 0 deg C thermocline) in light singles with no icing clearance?

Do they have...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2006, 17:16
Replies: 29
Views: 2,950
Posted By boomerangben

Now these look like the dogs wotsits. No hot and...

Now these look like the dogs wotsits. No hot and sweaty headset compressing the grey stuff and they look like the only thing that will work well with glasses. Do they do a helicopter version?
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2006, 07:20
Replies: 28
Views: 3,156
Posted By boomerangben

The irony is that the boating fraternity think...

The irony is that the boating fraternity think they are being exploited as well! To a certain extent they are too. If industrial suppliers sold life jackets, I am sure they would be even cheaper!
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2006, 22:52
Replies: 277
Views: 22,035
Posted By boomerangben

I'm confused too. 1. Get PPL 2. You can...

I'm confused too.

1. Get PPL
2. You can start studying for CPL/ATPL exams
3. Build hours up to 150(?) hours (including all the P1 requirements) mean while.....
4. Sit exams and pass them....
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2006, 12:43
Replies: 277
Views: 22,035
Posted By boomerangben

As I understand it, there is nothing to stop you...

As I understand it, there is nothing to stop you starting your ATPL groundschool now. But be aware that there is a clock that starts ticking when you pass your ATPL's and you have to complete the...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Feb 2006, 11:05
Replies: 51
Views: 4,818
Posted By boomerangben

Of course the incidents where we get a GPS...

Of course the incidents where we get a GPS derived positions are much easier, but onshore at least, they are few and far between. We are usually relying on Joe Public's map reading abilities. The...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Feb 2006, 08:21
Replies: 51
Views: 4,818
Posted By boomerangben

Can't we just make up our own minds about how to...

Can't we just make up our own minds about how to navigate? What suits some might not suit others.

I fly SAR. We use GPS extensively. We also make use of VORs, (OK only very rarely but that is...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Feb 2006, 20:27
Replies: 31
Views: 3,008
Posted By boomerangben

The Whizwheel is a good tool you would be...

The Whizwheel is a good tool you would be surprised how many commercial pilots use them. Until recently many North Sea helicopter flights were planned using the whizwheel and they are still used for...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Feb 2006, 14:04
Replies: 51
Views: 4,818
Posted By boomerangben

Haven't you lot got any flying to do rather than...

Haven't you lot got any flying to do rather than turn this old nugget out again!
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Feb 2006, 21:02
Replies: 105
Views: 19,885
Posted By boomerangben

North South, I take your points, but I was...

North South,

I take your points, but I was merely saying that cloud type procedures do exist. It is quite clear to me that getting any form of instrument approach would be a) very difficult due...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Feb 2006, 08:46
Replies: 105
Views: 19,885
Posted By boomerangben

Stornoway has a cloud break procedure which...

Stornoway has a cloud break procedure which approved and plated.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2006, 08:52
Replies: 19
Views: 1,781
Posted By boomerangben

Might I suggest that training out of Glasgow...

Might I suggest that training out of Glasgow would be of great benefit, but also of great cost. If I were you, I would do the PPL at Cumbernauld or wherever and then go to the school at Glasgow and...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2006, 08:46
Replies: 20
Views: 2,708
Posted By boomerangben

If you ever get a chance to get up close and...

If you ever get a chance to get up close and personal with an S61, you will notice a black dot on the nose of each sponson. It's there for exactly the reasons you mention, although it is not the...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2006, 08:54
Replies: 42
Views: 6,443
Posted By boomerangben

Interesting. I would use a combination of both...

Interesting. I would use a combination of both localiser and NDB, but there is no note to say that the procedure is unavailable if the NDB is u/s.
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2006, 08:28
Replies: 23
Views: 5,801
Posted By boomerangben

I don't what is more impressive, their size or...

I don't what is more impressive, their size or the fact that one of them at least is nearly 100 years old.
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2006, 08:20
Replies: 22
Views: 2,344
Posted By boomerangben

For what it's worth, don't be put off by Robinson...

For what it's worth, don't be put off by Robinson scare stories. If you fly a Robinson the "Robinson way" they are a wonderful machine. Also, if you can fly an R22, it is said you can fly anything ...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2006, 19:18
Replies: 32
Views: 3,521
Posted By boomerangben

If you are intending to do the NW coast, then as...

If you are intending to do the NW coast, then as Helicopter Redeye says the Inner Hebrides are great. We were at Jura last summer and I would conclude that it is no longer suitable for anything...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jan 2006, 16:14
Replies: 18
Views: 1,959
Posted By boomerangben

Ahh, Radio Elstree. I never had a problem with...

Ahh, Radio Elstree. I never had a problem with the FISO in question when I worked there, although I heard him berate people often enough. To be fair though, Elstree can get stupidly busy at times,...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2005, 18:19
Replies: 362
Views: 61,558
Posted By boomerangben

Thanks guys - I stand corrected on the £100...

Thanks guys - I stand corrected on the £100 million.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2005, 18:19
Replies: 863
Views: 120,369
Posted By boomerangben

Thanks guys - I stand corrected on the £100...

Thanks guys - I stand corrected on the £100 million.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2005, 18:19
Replies: 802
Views: 87,439
Posted By boomerangben

Thanks guys - I stand corrected on the £100...

Thanks guys - I stand corrected on the £100 million.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2005, 16:19
Replies: 362
Views: 61,558
Posted By boomerangben

Where have all these numbers come from? £100...

Where have all these numbers come from? £100 million, £60 million? I haven't seen the number quoted in any press release and I doubt either company is banding about what they tendered. And who's...
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