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Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2014, 11:45
Replies: 245
Views: 121,911
Posted By Tynecastle

212 man. Never mind the $5 for poor parking,...

212 man.
Never mind the $5 for poor parking, you are ex BSP, you can retire now!!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2014, 13:24
Replies: 28
Views: 6,839
Posted By Tynecastle

Or the 61's and 212's in the Western Arctic, -40...

Or the 61's and 212's in the Western Arctic, -40 C/F. No hangar, just covers, Battery blankets, and a good Herman Nelson Heater.
When Herman went u/s you were definitely AOG
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2013, 08:49
Replies: 309
Views: 141,233
Posted By Tynecastle

Several years ago we had a 76A on an offshore...

Several years ago we had a 76A on an offshore contract in Asia, whilst it was good mechanically, it had lots of hours and getting tired.
The plan was to refurbish it and upgrade to a ++, and replace...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2013, 09:19
Replies: 309
Views: 141,233
Posted By Tynecastle

II The Helicopter companies supply what the oil...

II
The Helicopter companies supply what the oil companies ask for.
You get what you pay for.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2013, 13:48
Replies: 994
Views: 294,385
Posted By Tynecastle

The crew boats were tried several times by a...

The crew boats were tried several times by a company out in S E Asia some years ago, and were not a success, even in the relative calm waters a lot guys were not able to work for a day or two due to...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2012, 10:02
Replies: 58
Views: 18,131
Posted By Tynecastle

When one large company became the world leader in...

When one large company became the world leader in SMS, they required 2 pilots to carry out the S61 drying runs, even non-engaged runs!!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Dec 2010, 07:08
Replies: 37
Views: 10,059
Posted By Tynecastle

Newfieboy. Don't think you have travelled...

Newfieboy.

Don't think you have travelled much in your adopted country, some cities out West grind to a halt with only a dusting of snow.
No comment on flying at 30 below in your shirt sleeves!
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2009, 11:55
Replies: 238
Views: 161,726
Posted By Tynecastle

Sad to hear that it is all closed down, lots of...

Sad to hear that it is all closed down, lots of great memories of Sumburgh, plus a few hazy ones.
Don't think that getting into the Portapub was a problem, getting out of it was on a few occasions,...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2009, 13:21
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,981
Posted By Tynecastle

S61-Lima Charlie. On another thread Phil...

S61-Lima Charlie.

On another thread Phil Kemp posted some photos of LC in its new colours across the pond, this brought back happy memories of my time with it in the North Sea.
I remember in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2009, 00:36
Replies: 68
Views: 23,324
Posted By Tynecastle

UL. I know Sonair were looking for engineers...

UL.
I know Sonair were looking for engineers last month, pay and rotation okay, but not sure about benefits, per-diem, accomadation.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2009, 14:09
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,098,334
Posted By Tynecastle

Twisted Wrench I have heard that SA are...

Twisted Wrench
I have heard that SA are offering a good monthly rate in Euro's, I wonder what their benefit package is, a good medical package and secure living quarters are just as important as the...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2008, 12:48
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,098,334
Posted By Tynecastle

I'm sure Bristow would put Aircon in any of their...

I'm sure Bristow would put Aircon in any of their aircraft if the customer requested it, why don't the oil companies list it as part of the equipment when they put a tender out? reason being they...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2008, 12:45
Replies: 88
Views: 28,789
Posted By Tynecastle

If the contract is due at the end of this year...

If the contract is due at the end of this year they don't have much time to get another operator up and running by January, I would say CHC and their Thai partner probably have it.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2008, 15:12
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,098,334
Posted By Tynecastle

Trog, Interesting rumour, I wonder how that...

Trog,
Interesting rumour, I wonder how that will affect the CHC contract with Chevron in Thailand, I think it is up for renewal next year.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2008, 01:48
Replies: 71
Views: 68,562
Posted By Tynecastle

Sonair are the main offshore operators out there,...

Sonair are the main offshore operators out there, also Heli-Union and CHC.
The aircraft types are the AS332 L2, EC 225, 365, 76C+
Sonair were short of pilots several months ago, not sure what their...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Dec 2007, 21:59
Replies: 83
Views: 31,718
Posted By Tynecastle

SASless, I always thought you were a Man who...

SASless,
I always thought you were a Man who enjoyed the Macallans, Glenmorangies, Glenlivets,of this World, now you're telling us you drank too many Eggnogs, you must have went off the rails when...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2007, 11:49
Replies: 15
Views: 4,295
Posted By Tynecastle

For the guys that have to travel a significant...

For the guys that have to travel a significant distance to the job site, 6x6 actually equates to 42 days on, and around 37 days off, mind you that is better than the early 80's when it was 8x4....
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2007, 14:51
Replies: 6
Views: 1,558
Posted By Tynecastle

4 Operators, but how many helicopters? bet you...

4 Operators, but how many helicopters? bet you not as many as Bristow had in the late 70's
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2007, 13:12
Replies: 15
Views: 4,295
Posted By Tynecastle

Mama M. Think you are out to lunch on a couple...

Mama M.
Think you are out to lunch on a couple of your comments.
How many ex- CHC Intl management are still in place in the company, not too many, think you could say there is a strong European...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2007, 16:45
Replies: 18
Views: 2,030
Posted By Tynecastle

Choppie: Who the hell do you work for?? does...

Choppie:
Who the hell do you work for?? does EC do your maintenance, and good luck in getting your maintenance done in Luanda.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2007, 20:55
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,981
Posted By Tynecastle

T-t-o. That looks like the hangar in Tari,...

T-t-o.
That looks like the hangar in Tari, worked there in 87/88 for BP with a 332 C model.
Cheers,
TC.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2007, 21:38
Replies: 16
Views: 4,365
Posted By Tynecastle

LC and OC outside the hangar certainly brings...

LC and OC outside the hangar certainly brings back memories, not to mention the Bristow Bar in the Sumburgh Hotel annexe, and offcourse the wonderful mouthwatering meals at the SH, mind you breakfast...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Sep 2007, 00:52
Replies: 11
Views: 3,399
Posted By Tynecastle

Super 61. Not sure about fishing holes, lets...

Super 61.
Not sure about fishing holes, lets forget about helicopters for one one night. How about the Parc des Princes tonght, don't come much bigger than that. Outstanding defence with Gordon...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2007, 22:10
Replies: 11
Views: 3,399
Posted By Tynecastle

Maybe W Africa is not that bad after all, seems...

Maybe W Africa is not that bad after all, seems more than a few are willing to work there, rather than the prime spots in Asia.
Money maybe be an issue, but probably not the main one.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2007, 15:47
Replies: 19
Views: 4,542
Posted By Tynecastle

So, is there a 225 heading to Miri? Think the...

So, is there a 225 heading to Miri?
Think the 332 did a hell of a job there over the years, would love to see the S92 compete against the 225, head to head.
But no chance of that happening is...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2007, 13:37
Replies: 11
Views: 4,756
Posted By Tynecastle

61's in warm places, sounds like Thailand will...

61's in warm places, sounds like Thailand will not be one of the locations if rumours are true.
Will it be the 92, L2 or 225???
Think the Oil company would love to carry on with the 61, but its...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2007, 18:12
Replies: 24
Views: 4,317
Posted By Tynecastle

Head Turner. Good post, but how about the ...

Head Turner.
Good post, but how about the offshore sector, who can ignore the Puma and the good old 61.
The 61 is probably the one that can do it all, High Arctic, Logging, Hydro towers, Fire...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2007, 15:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,672
Posted By Tynecastle

When and where were this position[s] posted, for...

When and where were this position[s] posted, for Fixed / Rotary Wing. Captains, Co-joes, Maintenance???
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2006, 06:37
Replies: 2,002
Views: 662,421
Posted By Tynecastle

Whats the big deal with spurious fire warnings,...

Whats the big deal with spurious fire warnings, the good old 61 and Pumas had them on a fairly regular basis, but it didn't make front page news in those days, think this was the main reason that...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2006, 06:37
Replies: 11
Views: 3,257
Posted By Tynecastle

Whats the big deal with spurious fire warnings,...

Whats the big deal with spurious fire warnings, the good old 61 and Pumas had them on a fairly regular basis, but it didn't make front page news in those days, think this was the main reason that...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2006, 13:21
Replies: 1,327
Views: 373,625
Posted By Tynecastle

Nick, Several times over the last few years we...

Nick,
Several times over the last few years we have had to replace pulley's that were discovered by the procedure you describe in 2b, checking for collective movement with pedal input.
In some...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2005, 05:05
Replies: 13
Views: 1,762
Posted By Tynecastle

I would not start up without having the A/C tanks...

I would not start up without having the A/C tanks checked, also the tank farm and filters.
Probab;ly doesn't harm the engine as such, but does the FCU no good at alll, seen a few FCU changes due to...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2005, 14:06
Replies: 802
Views: 87,439
Posted By Tynecastle

Helicomparator, Good post, pity some of the S92...

Helicomparator,
Good post, pity some of the S92 operators don't come out in the open and tell us the real story, maybe the operator on the E coast of Canada could let us know why they are sitting on...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2005, 14:06
Replies: 863
Views: 120,368
Posted By Tynecastle

Helicomparator, Good post, pity some of the S92...

Helicomparator,
Good post, pity some of the S92 operators don't come out in the open and tell us the real story, maybe the operator on the E coast of Canada could let us know why they are sitting on...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2005, 14:06
Replies: 362
Views: 61,558
Posted By Tynecastle

Helicomparator, Good post, pity some of the S92...

Helicomparator,
Good post, pity some of the S92 operators don't come out in the open and tell us the real story, maybe the operator on the E coast of Canada could let us know why they are sitting on...
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