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Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2022, 14:53
Replies: 14
Views: 4,568
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

Luckyrat, You’ll be pleased to hear I didn’t get...

Luckyrat, You’ll be pleased to hear I didn’t get one either! All the best, Baz
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2011, 16:59
Replies: 26
Views: 4,762
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

212 man Surely there are two distinct points...

212 man

Surely there are two distinct points here? The first is whether or not CDFA procedures are “mandated” for helicopters - surely they are not since all of the guidance / regulation appears...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2011, 16:44
Replies: 26
Views: 4,762
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

Since both JAR-OPS 1 and EU-OPS are for fixed...

Since both JAR-OPS 1 and EU-OPS are for fixed wing only, surely CDFA’s do not really apply to rotary wing ops? IIRC they were brought in by industry to get around the difficulty experienced in large...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Aug 2011, 15:03
Replies: 21
Views: 4,148
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

Without wishing to get too pedantic or serious, I...

Without wishing to get too pedantic or serious, I would argue the S61 has an “autostab" rather than an autopilot, since it won’t actually ‘fly’ anything for you. Much more complicated in something...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Aug 2011, 17:10
Replies: 21
Views: 4,148
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

Cool As an S61 driver can someone explain what this...

As an S61 driver can someone explain what this Autopilot thingummy is? Are you suggesting I shouldn’t have been doing all that OEI IFR flying without one...if so I must go and complain to Ops...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2011, 17:44
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,383
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

Unhappy Worth pointing out that BI who were servicing...

Worth pointing out that BI who were servicing that contract were refused permission by the UK CAA to conduct precisely the type of "Limited SAR" currently being provided by CHC, even though there was...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2008, 19:21
Replies: 20
Views: 4,414
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

No Consensus!

In my 22 years in the RN, during the days of JSP 318 and separate coloured pages, 'Endurance' was always defined as time to MLA (Minimum Landing Allowance) as stated by Spheroid.

Time till the...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2008, 19:27
Replies: 9
Views: 1,898
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

Absolutely fits the bill. Please PM me if...

Absolutely fits the bill. Please PM me if interested in more details.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2008, 15:42
Replies: 18
Views: 3,027
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

The job involves deck landings on small decks of...

The job involves deck landings on small decks of often very small ships of numerous nations (not all NATO) as well as 'pretending' to be various different types of helo for ship work-ups - no...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jan 2008, 18:21
Replies: 9
Views: 1,898
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

Any Ex (soon to be ex) RN pilots out there?

Tried to post this before - not sure if I broke the rules or just failed dismally!

Rotary pilots with RN experience (deck landings) needed for Dauphin operation in the South West. SP IFR -...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2008, 18:19
Replies: 18
Views: 3,027
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

Ex RN Helo pilot?

Tried to post this before - not sure if I broke the rules or just failed dismally!

Rotary pilots with RN experience (deck landings) needed for Dauphin operation in the South West. SP IFR -...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2007, 09:28
Replies: 47
Views: 23,237
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

Perhaps the finest exponents of the art of...

Perhaps the finest exponents of the art of calculating and flying to a TDP is demonstrated on the S61 ops at Penzance.

Due to having to operate genuine Class 1 out of a 380 metre strip (2 pilots,...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2006, 20:28
Replies: 43
Views: 9,029
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

Such sad and shocking news. Served with Fishy on...

Such sad and shocking news. Served with Fishy on 705 and 849 before he relieved me on trappers. On every one his warmth, humour and infectious smile never failed to raise morale. Unquestionably a...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2005, 11:01
Replies: 215
Views: 26,428
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

I am ex RN pilot of 22 years (cards on the table...

I am ex RN pilot of 22 years (cards on the table from the start!) who completed SAR tours at Prestwick, which included rescues in the mountains at night, in snow, before the introduction of NVG's...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th May 2004, 18:54
Replies: 62
Views: 8,222
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

I flew this aircraft to Shawbury on its last ever...

I flew this aircraft to Shawbury on its last ever RN flight and the last ever 705 NAS sortie! Also had the pleasure of displaying in it as part of the Sharks on my first 705 tour and as solo on Field...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2004, 18:54
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,591,428
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

I flew this aircraft to Shawbury on its last ever...

I flew this aircraft to Shawbury on its last ever RN flight and the last ever 705 NAS sortie! Also had the pleasure of displaying in it as part of the Sharks on my first 705 tour and as solo on Field...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2004, 18:54
Replies: 2,408
Views: 1,121,648
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

I flew this aircraft to Shawbury on its last ever...

I flew this aircraft to Shawbury on its last ever RN flight and the last ever 705 NAS sortie! Also had the pleasure of displaying in it as part of the Sharks on my first 705 tour and as solo on Field...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2004, 18:54
Replies: 365
Views: 57,298
Posted By WIGYCIWYT

I flew this aircraft to Shawbury on its last ever...

I flew this aircraft to Shawbury on its last ever RN flight and the last ever 705 NAS sortie! Also had the pleasure of displaying in it as part of the Sharks on my first 705 tour and as solo on Field...
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