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Search: Posts Made By: PT6ER
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Forum: Rotorheads
31st May 2011, 16:35
Replies: 13
Views: 2,441
Posted By PT6ER

When I lived and worked in Montreal, the ex-pats...

When I lived and worked in Montreal, the ex-pats had what was known as the "$5,000 cure" which was essentially a prolonged visit to the UK that, after the novelty wears off will give the homesick...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Apr 2011, 18:04
Replies: 29
Views: 6,896
Posted By PT6ER

A "fatigue" of helicopters??

A "fatigue" of helicopters??
Forum: Rotorheads
28th May 2010, 18:24
Replies: 45
Views: 34,253
Posted By PT6ER

Sikorsky built long and short cab versions. ...

Sikorsky built long and short cab versions.
For precision placement, the short cab variety is preferred for the already stated visibility increase. Erickson has converted long cab to short cab...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th May 2010, 20:56
Replies: 45
Views: 34,253
Posted By PT6ER

Erickson S64 machines do not have the yaw...

Erickson S64 machines do not have the yaw capability on the cyclic. Yaw control is accomplished by communication with the front seat pilot on the pedals.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2010, 22:36
Replies: 45
Views: 34,253
Posted By PT6ER

S64 rear seat

The rear seat is used predominently for precision placement of loads and does a remarkable job (driven by very experienced pilots) considered the cyclic is very early fly by wire, the collective is...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jan 2010, 18:52
Replies: 15
Views: 3,405
Posted By PT6ER

Spitfire style control column vs straight column

I've searched the archives to no avail so if this question is a duplicate, sorry.

Here goes:

Can anyone give me valid reasons, be they ergonomic or otherwise, why British WW2 era fighters used...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
16th Dec 2009, 19:00
Replies: 6
Views: 687
Posted By PT6ER

You are a gentleman / woman - no more teeth...

You are a gentleman / woman - no more teeth gnashing!!

Many thanks :ok:
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
16th Dec 2009, 18:15
Replies: 6
Views: 687
Posted By PT6ER

Torque 2 Many thanks, lots less irritation...

Torque 2

Many thanks, lots less irritation now.

Only the MS products to go!!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
16th Dec 2009, 16:35
Replies: 6
Views: 687
Posted By PT6ER

Initial magnification of file upon opening

Does anyone know if you can pre-set the magnification of MS Office and Adobe files when you open them? It is so annoying when documents open at 210% or whatever. I believe it relates to the state...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Dec 2009, 19:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,174
Posted By PT6ER

Alaskabob, no beef really. I just felt the...

Alaskabob, no beef really.

I just felt the airline was injecting the FAA into the announcement to give it some gravitas. Working with the Feds on a almost daily basis doesnt instill the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Dec 2009, 01:17
Replies: 6
Views: 1,174
Posted By PT6ER

FAA regulations for passengers

On my last flight the announcement was made that FAA "law" says you have to stow your bags and be sat and buckled in when the light says so.

I deal with the code of Federal Regulations PArts 29...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2009, 23:59
Replies: 21
Views: 2,599
Posted By PT6ER

For quick, cheap and pretty good quality I have...

For quick, cheap and pretty good quality I have used a Olympus digital recorder (VN6000, $40USD) with a plug in ear-bud mike (TP7 - telephone recording device, $15). The recorder weighs next to...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2009, 14:13
Replies: 25
Views: 5,062
Posted By PT6ER

Jab, thanks for the explanation.

Jab, thanks for the explanation.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2009, 04:38
Replies: 25
Views: 5,062
Posted By PT6ER

In response to Jab, if there were no possibility...

In response to Jab, if there were no possibility of a flashover due to there being no ground from the helicopter then why do the powerline repair guys wear a mesh suit and zero out the relative...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th May 2009, 04:13
Replies: 23
Views: 3,687
Posted By PT6ER

Ground effect over water

I was just reading an article in this months Rotor and Wing about float training in R44s.

The statement was made that you do not get ground effect over water but I always thought that was why...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Feb 2009, 02:19
Replies: 5
Views: 2,467
Posted By PT6ER

Pneumatic boots are "de-ice" Hot leading...

Pneumatic boots are "de-ice"

Hot leading edges are anti-ice

I believe there are regulatory differences but dont quote me!!
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
26th Nov 2008, 01:41
Replies: 11
Views: 3,220
Posted By PT6ER

Methinks creep is associated with Cf loading and...

Methinks creep is associated with Cf loading and temperatures in the higher region of bloody hot.

If you ever get to see a slow mo of a blade off test, you will see that the liberated blade does...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th May 2008, 18:57
Replies: 38
Views: 5,407
Posted By PT6ER

Here I sit several thousand miles from the land...

Here I sit several thousand miles from the land where I was born, watching a small computer screen and listening through cheap headphones to the BBC coverage and that Merlin sound gives me huge goose...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Apr 2008, 14:12
Replies: 2
Views: 3,543
Posted By PT6ER

Suppliers and use of MIL-PRF-87257 hydraulic fluid

I am trying to find suppliers (in the US) of MIL-PRF-87257 in 1 quart containers. Most I have spoken to will supply 55 gallon drums but that is of no use to us.

This is s direct replacement...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Sep 2007, 04:28
Replies: 26
Views: 8,037
Posted By PT6ER

Bravo on the drawings for the Ch54 / S64,...

Bravo

on the drawings for the Ch54 / S64, good old Igor's boys refer to the "rotary rudder"

So they are "pedals, rotary rudder"

It also has "alighting gear".........
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2007, 19:29
Replies: 47
Views: 8,445
Posted By PT6ER

Just wanted to let those contemplating buying one...

Just wanted to let those contemplating buying one know, that I have a large oceanside property in Indiana available on which they can store their investment, (nice views of the mountains) - cheap...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th May 2007, 16:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,773
Posted By PT6ER

Nick is right about the gonad chutes !!!! ...

Nick is right about the gonad chutes !!!!

This video also reminded me of two questions:

1. Wasnt there going to be an attempt on this record by a French ex military type?

and

2. What...
Forum: Flight Testing
19th Feb 2007, 18:20
Replies: 47
Views: 19,317
Posted By PT6ER

OK, cant not ask this although I suspect I may...

OK, cant not ask this although I suspect I may regret it. (Apolgies for the double negative).
Numbnuts question:
Does the pilot in this or any other variable geometry jet eflux equipped machine...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Feb 2007, 21:35
Replies: 1
Views: 3,835
Posted By PT6ER

How are sunrise, sunset, moon rise and moonset defined?

Looking at various websites that cite sunrise and set times had me wondering what is the official definition of"sun rise" or "sun set" etc??? (Likewise for the moon)
Is it defined by assuming you...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2006, 23:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,547
Posted By PT6ER

CH54 Firefighter down in California

Saw a snippet of news over the weekend showing the loss of a CH54 and her crew while firefighting in northern California. Couldnt find any mention on PPRUNE via the search engine, so any news on...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
17th Jul 2006, 18:15
Replies: 58
Views: 23,708
Posted By PT6ER

As the synapses clank closed, I seem to remember...

As the synapses clank closed, I seem to remember a TV program on said incident.

Don't they (they being crew and passangers) reunite occasionally under the name of the offending volcano followed...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
24th Jun 2006, 18:21
Replies: 15
Views: 2,666
Posted By PT6ER

I remember many years ago being told that the F8F...

I remember many years ago being told that the F8F Bearcat originally had wing tips that were jettisoned using explosive bolts so as to unload the wing during extreme positive G. The person relating...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th May 2006, 17:23
Replies: 10
Views: 1,251
Posted By PT6ER

3 degrees left (aft looking forward) and 3...

3 degrees left (aft looking forward) and 3 degrees forward.

Are you building an E or F model??
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
24th Feb 2006, 20:35
Replies: 5
Views: 1,544
Posted By PT6ER

Helinon, you are correct, this is not a true...

Helinon,
you are correct, this is not a true compressor surge but it is the nomenclature Pratt and Whitney use when we speak with them. I guess we understand each other enough to know that this is...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
16th Feb 2006, 18:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,544
Posted By PT6ER

Twin engine helicopters - allowable engine ground surging

I thought about the Rotorhead forum but decided you folks were my best bet.
For you guys / gals that look after twin engine helicopters, what do the individual manufacturers allow in their manuals...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2006, 23:55
Replies: 11
Views: 1,502
Posted By PT6ER

CH54B (S64F in disguise) 7166.5 ft per minute...

CH54B (S64F in disguise)
7166.5 ft per minute (I think, ran outof fingers....)
Sub-class : E-1 (Helicopters)
Category : General
Group 2 : turbine
Time to climb to a height of 3 000 m : 1 min...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2006, 14:12
Replies: 14
Views: 1,825
Posted By PT6ER

Diverting the thread a tad, but I remember seeing...

Diverting the thread a tad, but I remember seeing artist's impressions (in the days before computer graphics!) where a Harrier sans undercarriage was to be held on a gyro stabilized boom off the side...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Jan 2006, 21:31
Replies: 10
Views: 11,445
Posted By PT6ER

Tarnished Much appreciate the explanation! ...

Tarnished
Much appreciate the explanation!
Thanks
PT6ER
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Jan 2006, 20:45
Replies: 10
Views: 11,445
Posted By PT6ER

When I was working with Cessna on another...

When I was working with Cessna on another program, I attended a presentation on the CX and they told us that during certification testing (in particular the rapid descent test used to qualify the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Jan 2006, 03:55
Replies: 54
Views: 9,661
Posted By PT6ER

Re: US/UK dual citizenship - passport misery

bealine, it is a moot point since a thickening waisteline and 45 years under my belt make the home guard my only chance to serve Queen and country or Republic!

I have heard of your particular...
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