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Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2011, 22:17
Replies: 38
Views: 6,959
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Ummm. (Holds Hand up). Why for did he land and...

Ummm. (Holds Hand up). Why for did he land and take off again to burn off fuel. Was he over weight or was it a C of G issue?

Something not quite right about that.

Non pilot by the way.:confused:
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2009, 13:15
Replies: 501
Views: 163,069
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Ashburnham Hotel Pembrey.. Absolutely free.. PPR. Adjacent to the Ashburnham Golf Club. Fuel available at Pembrey Airport. Drop into the Amelia Earhart visitors centre.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jul 2009, 10:04
Replies: 52
Views: 8,665
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Bhaa!! Just a couple of hens clucking at each...

Bhaa!! Just a couple of hens clucking at each other ..



Must be a woman thing :- Arms folded tightly, lips pursed. “You cant land that thing here”.. “Can if I want”
;)
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2009, 14:22
Replies: 52
Views: 8,665
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

I think Bo Maggs should have at least extended...

I think Bo Maggs should have at least extended the courtesy and asked
Mrs Pringle how she felt about living within what looks like 50yds from a small heliport.

If that was my old mum getting...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Apr 2009, 20:09
Replies: 405
Views: 83,029
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

“Well Mr Hog, on this occasion I’m afraid you’ve...

“Well Mr Hog, on this occasion I’m afraid you’ve been unsuccessful on completing your flight test… Nice take off though“.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2009, 23:04
Replies: 429
Views: 178,055
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

The Huge 500

A tour of the Huge 500 :

YouTube - MD520 Helicopter Cockpit (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=D4VKvFO9wFw&feature=channel_page)


:oh:
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2009, 15:33
Replies: 11
Views: 1,883
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Message from the Ambulance Service

No an exclusively Helicopter related post, but an excellent idea I think you’ll agree..

We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory. If we were to be involved in an...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2008, 12:22
Replies: 19
Views: 2,600
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Sorry, Why do you think this is scam. Check out...

Sorry, Why do you think this is scam. Check out the feedback score. Looks a professional seller liquidating an asset .



I should have read Wee Willies Post before posting my own.:O
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2007, 13:01
Replies: 40
Views: 5,288
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

You know that little voice in your head when you...

You know that little voice in your head when you read something. Well the one in my head has an Australian accent when I read this. Hey some people are easy to wind up though :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2007, 12:41
Replies: 1,224
Views: 765,493
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Uncontrollable urge to spew music

Awesome video, but why do people have an uncontrollable urge to spew music, usually rock music over the sounds of the aircraft. I suspect that The A119 in the Alps Video created its own music as it...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2007, 17:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,672
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Well thats what the lady that makes the tea told...

Well thats what the lady that makes the tea told me.:O umm Yes.:O Mind you, You could be right.:O.. Gosh is that the time..
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2007, 12:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,672
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Major work taking place there at the moment with...

Major work taking place there at the moment with excavators digging up most of the area. They are extending the runway. Looks like a huge project.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2007, 12:45
Replies: 21
Views: 5,942
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

(c) The 1,000 feet rule...... I think im right in...

(c) The 1,000 feet rule...... I think im right in saying that was 1,500ft. ?? I ask as we have a Cessna persistently low flying over our town. I could report it but feel a bit of an as**le to do so.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2007, 09:48
Replies: 16
Views: 2,663
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Not in the midlands but great for all ages :-...

Not in the midlands but great for all ages :- Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire. They had a grass pad last time I was there. The owner flew an R44. Worth a phone call.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jun 2007, 11:17
Replies: 1,224
Views: 765,493
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Deadly Encounter - Larry Hagman

Start up inside Hanger??? seems a bit dangerous.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xB0O1MKXF3k&mode=related&search=
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ve1nb7GjkjI&mode=related&search=
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2007, 21:49
Replies: 23
Views: 4,765
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Thought I recognised the G-BXMY. It was Colin...

Thought I recognised the G-BXMY. It was Colin Larner’s trainer. Great Dane Helicopters, Haverfordwest. I still have a copy of the weight and balance worksheet. My Log Book says G-BXRP which he must...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2007, 10:08
Replies: 23
Views: 4,765
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

TOT

Jeff Lloyd. Where is he these days? I liked him. Gave me a trial in a real bone shaker of a machine. I think we were one step away from ground resonance that day
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jun 2007, 23:37
Replies: 23
Views: 4,765
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Give Spencer Davies of Spencer Davies...

Give Spencer Davies of Spencer Davies Engineering, Burry Port a ring. He may be able to point you in the right direction. He was rated to fly a 269 some years ago. My point is he’s a good networker...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2007, 16:19
Replies: 13
Views: 3,389
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

You need to look for Photograph Libraries or...

You need to look for Photograph Libraries or Photo Agents. Phone other magazines, ask them for contacts to aviation photographers. How much do people pay these days for a "single rights" cover shot?...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Apr 2007, 20:17
Replies: 16
Views: 4,641
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Would there be a significant amount of...

Would there be a significant amount of alternating electromagnetic flux to induce an adverse current within the helicopters wiring harness. Or even the instrument panel. It is AC, therefore induction...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Apr 2007, 09:25
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,596,371
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Awayagain2 : I’ve said before, many of the...

Awayagain2 : I’ve said before, many of the photographs in this thread are of a professional standard. But those sunset shots are outstanding. Could even be considered as a magazine cover due to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2007, 19:02
Replies: 16
Views: 4,641
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

As he approaches the cable the current arks to...

As he approaches the cable the current arks to the aircraft. Why does this happen though the aircraft is insulated from the ground.. (open circuit)
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2007, 22:08
Replies: 9
Views: 1,603
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Suggestion.. Study the Thom books one chapter at...

Suggestion.. Study the Thom books one chapter at a time. Have a friend to fire random questions at you from the Q&A section. Don’t move on until he cant catch you out. When you finish the book...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2007, 21:35
Replies: 32
Views: 5,338
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Should have gone to Pembrey. Its on a major...

Should have gone to Pembrey. Its on a major coastal road in a very tourist orientated area. Near a Haven holiday camp, Within walking distance of a motor racing circuit, fantastic views of a Norman...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2007, 12:33
Replies: 32
Views: 5,338
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

I don’t know if I’m missing something here, but ...

I don’t know if I’m missing something here, but I cant see any competition going on at all . They are offering different products. One is offering training while the other offers pleasure flights....
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Apr 2007, 09:52
Replies: 32
Views: 5,338
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

I phoned HeliCharter Wales a few months ago. They...

I phoned HeliCharter Wales a few months ago. They said they don’t do any training. I wish someone would bring a H300 down hear though. The nearest seems to be Gloucester.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Apr 2007, 21:14
Replies: 32
Views: 5,338
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

I remember a 206 rolled at Haverfordwest about a...

I remember a 206 rolled at Haverfordwest about a year ago but it wasn’t their machine. The only training they did was through Great Dane Helicopters run by Colin Larner who sadly passed away last...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2007, 14:48
Replies: 1,224
Views: 765,493
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Oh look what I’ve found. Not the Sharks but the...

Oh look what I’ve found. Not the Sharks but the routines are similar. Turn your speakers up and be there.
Excuse me if I seem a little over enthusiastic but some people love football and other...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2007, 22:14
Replies: 1,224
Views: 765,493
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Flying Bull, I’ve sent you a PM in order to...

Flying Bull,
I’ve sent you a PM in order to avoid off topic clutter.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2007, 10:02
Replies: 1,224
Views: 765,493
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Does anyone have a video of the Royal Navy Sharks...

Does anyone have a video of the Royal Navy Sharks display team?
Mike
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2007, 20:28
Replies: 44
Views: 6,887
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Ear we go Ear go Ear we go. Ear we go Ear go Ear we go ho.

Make the twirly fings go round we can go that way and find more shops. Yippy.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2007, 21:58
Replies: 37
Views: 5,158
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Some advertisers are boasting the power of their...

Some advertisers are boasting the power of their LASER pointers, stating they are capable of bursting balloons.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2006, 12:38
Replies: 45
Views: 10,607
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Excuse me while I peg my anorak up, did you know...

Excuse me while I peg my anorak up, did you know the TH55 first flew in October 1956.
But this is typically the sort film that first got me fired up about helicopters as a little lad in the mid...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2006, 22:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,826
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

Something false about the way the tops come off....

Something false about the way the tops come off. They seem to flick them off rather than make a rotating motion. And an odd sound effect.
We used to have a similar competition in West Wales. The...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Sep 2006, 09:32
Replies: 1
Views: 1,961
Posted By Sewing Machine Man

R.I.P - Colin Larner of Great Dane Helicopters

I was at Pembrey Airport on Sunday and was astonished to hear of the death of my instructor Colin Larner. Passed away a couple of months ago from lung cancer. Colin did his basic ppl(h) at John...
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