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Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2024, 20:48
Replies: 1,209
Views: 406,858
Posted By albatross

Thanks, posted my rant there. Cheers

Thanks, posted my rant there.
Cheers
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2024, 22:35
Replies: 1,209
Views: 406,858
Posted By albatross

Sorry about that. Which thread do you suggest I...

Sorry about that.
Which thread do you suggest I move it to?
In the meantime I shall delete my post here.
I don’t want to activate the “Mod Squad” they have a difficult task already.
Cheers...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Apr 2024, 14:33
Replies: 18
Views: 3,000
Posted By albatross

RCN Sea King. ...

RCN Sea King.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1227x960/img_7535_6c465f2aa9175bbe4c40473323f9fc5848958aaf.jpeg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMCS_Assiniboine_(DDH_234)
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Apr 2024, 13:23
Replies: 69
Views: 6,688
Posted By albatross

Well that would take all the fun out of it! The...

Well that would take all the fun out of it!
The system was pre GPS and it was all hand flown.

When I originally talked about it with reference to entering VRS from a stable hover in these...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2024, 18:27
Replies: 69
Views: 6,207
Posted By albatross

“Latin allows we lawyers, judges etc. to keep you...

“Latin allows we lawyers, judges etc. to keep you in a constant state of confusion until the cell door slams shut behind you!”. (. a lawyer told me that.)
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Apr 2024, 17:49
Replies: 69
Views: 6,688
Posted By albatross

Yes basically you were a very tall stadia rod....

Yes basically you were a very tall stadia rod. Pre GPS.
For example if you were cutting a base line for a power line and the next turning point was miles away you set up the laser on the turning...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2024, 20:40
Replies: 69
Views: 6,207
Posted By albatross

Hoverum non Moven…. Long line work.

Hoverum non Moven….
Long line work.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Apr 2024, 01:33
Replies: 69
Views: 6,688
Posted By albatross

I will probably get a lot of flak for this but...

I will probably get a lot of flak for this but this is a combination of 2 posts on the old discussion.

I am posting a couple of photos just to relieve the monotony.

I was doing a job which...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2024, 18:10
Replies: 44
Views: 7,511
Posted By albatross

A good system to have as back up. So with a Vy...

A good system to have as back up.
So with a Vy of 80 kts and providing the emergency lube system works. It is best to have a place to land within 35-40 Nm given zero winds. If not near a rig or the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2024, 15:53
Replies: 44
Views: 7,511
Posted By albatross

I found Airbus’s actions after this tragedy to be...

I found Airbus’s actions after this tragedy to be reprehensible. Throwing blame and accusations in every direction.
I had been told in no uncertain terms when, on course, I called one a PUMA that...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Mar 2024, 14:58
Replies: 0
Views: 359
Posted By albatross

Fox Moth

Nice photo of DHC built Fox Moth in Northern Quebec.
”Scotty” Stevenson flew Mosquitos in. WW2 and was a Pioneer in the mining town of Chibougamau PQ post war.

...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Mar 2024, 21:28
Replies: 12
Views: 1,046
Posted By albatross

I wonder what era they date from. Couldn’t find...

I wonder what era they date from.
Couldn’t find a date.
Even the case is of high quality.
I don’t think they have ever been worn.
Lots of retired aircrew live in my little town. Perhaps a gift...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Mar 2024, 16:16
Replies: 12
Views: 1,046
Posted By albatross

BOAC Cuff Links

Stumbled across these at a local thrift shop today.
Looked like they needed a home.
Would these have been a part of crew uniforms or an item sold or gifted to passengers?
Just curious....
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2024, 14:37
Replies: 10,096
Views: 4,512,006
Posted By albatross

Own Goal

Such events always remind me of this WW2 Cartoon
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1760x2000/img_5551_d39a41e9d368d2305274f4bc3b1c161a68c6719a.jpeg
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Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2024, 20:54
Replies: 39
Views: 5,911
Posted By albatross

Shouldn’t there be a checklist that engineers /...

Shouldn’t there be a checklist that engineers / investigators should have to follow to preclude such an error before plugging power into the aircraft.
Imagine putting electrical power into a wreck,...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2024, 13:06
Replies: 704
Views: 194,102
Posted By albatross

I assume there will be “Golden Parachutes” for...

I assume there will be “Golden Parachutes” for all.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2024, 13:53
Replies: 25
Views: 2,699
Posted By albatross

First Bell 206 I ever flew in at CYUY Rouyn...

First Bell 206 I ever flew in at CYUY Rouyn Noranda Quebec 1973. Pilot was Marcel Payant. one of the owners. She was on a contract to SCNO (Forest Fire suppression organization in Quebec.)

CF-RBR...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Mar 2024, 19:57
Replies: 18
Views: 6,351
Posted By albatross

“The constabulary should be briefed that if this...

“The constabulary should be briefed that if this should occur to welcome the nut-bar, bring him a nice cup of tea, suggest better angles, if any, to film from and then walk away. Once the NB realizes...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Mar 2024, 17:07
Replies: 18
Views: 6,351
Posted By albatross

The constabulary should be briefed that if this...

The constabulary should be briefed that if this should occur to welcome the nut-bar, bring him a nice cup of tea, suggest better angles, if any, to film from and then walk away. Once the NB...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2024, 18:26
Replies: 18
Views: 3,000
Posted By albatross

Thank you very much. Cheers Albatross

Thank you very much.
Cheers

Albatross
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2024, 15:42
Replies: 18
Views: 3,000
Posted By albatross

Phil Kemp May I copy and paste your post to...

Phil Kemp
May I copy and paste your post to another site please. “FB Canadian Military Aircraft”
The 61 is a truly great aircraft…kind of like the C47/DC-3
Cheers
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Mar 2024, 19:09
Replies: 150
Views: 75,485
Posted By albatross

A very experienced pilot friend and a very smart...

A very experienced pilot friend and a very smart guy (don’t tell him I said that!) looked at these posts and said “Humm aren’t you folks getting focused on the seaworthiness of the lifeboats on the...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2024, 16:56
Replies: 150
Views: 75,485
Posted By albatross

APU use.

As I vaguely recall:
Re APU use.
If you are landing offshore for a rotors running turn around AND are planning to go to idle you start the APU pre-landing. We did not usually go to idle. Not going...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2024, 22:36
Replies: 150
Views: 75,485
Posted By albatross

Thanks Monkey_see That info should be very...

Thanks Monkey_see

That info should be very prominently noted on the ECL for Ditching.
It is not on Rev 3 March 2009 which is the latest I have access to.


So the questions are now going to...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2024, 18:59
Replies: 150
Views: 75,485
Posted By albatross

I understand that. My comment was because HC...

I understand that. My comment was because HC seemed to allude to a separate Automatic Float Deployment System CB that powers the immersion switches and is only on a primary bus and not on the Batt...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2024, 16:52
Replies: 150
Views: 75,485
Posted By albatross

I think we may be chasing down the wrong rabbit...

I think we may be chasing down the wrong rabbit hole here and also grinding the coffee much too fine.
There is, from what I can find, a CB Labeled FLOATS 7.5 amps on BOTH the #1 Primary DC Bus and...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2024, 15:00
Replies: 94
Views: 14,243
Posted By albatross

I vaguely recall someone writing someplace that...

I vaguely recall someone writing someplace that there is a “Thing” in the USN that the Commanding Officer of many vessels have “Vanity Plates” with the ship’s pendant number thereupon and they are...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2024, 14:37
Replies: 150
Views: 75,485
Posted By albatross

Another question that I am sure will be asked and...

Another question that I am sure will be asked and answered during the investigation.

“What was the relative wind direction and speed as the aircraft decelerated towards zero groundspeed using the...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2024, 12:44
Replies: 150
Views: 75,485
Posted By albatross

EDITED to add this comment: ( People may. have...

EDITED to add this comment: ( People may. have put up with it for years and not made any noise because they were not aware that the immersion switches are not redundantly powered if the Gens go...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2024, 16:05
Replies: 150
Views: 75,485
Posted By albatross

I was looking at a old training manual and could...

I was looking at a old training manual and could not find a warning that the immersion switches are not powered when on Batt. Power only. Do you have a reference I could use? Thanks for the info.
I...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2024, 15:50
Replies: 3
Views: 753
Posted By albatross

As I recall the change to grease was not an ...

As I recall the change to grease was not an expensive or time consuming mod….and a lot cleaner. Have you looked into that option. The 205 oil heads were always a big problem.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2024, 03:40
Replies: 150
Views: 75,485
Posted By albatross

Float PWR is redundant and powered by both the #1...

Float PWR is redundant and powered by both the #1 DC Primary Bus AND the Battery bus. So even if the RPM should drop so low (+- 80% Nr ) as to take the generators off line and the APU is not running....
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2024, 20:15
Replies: 150
Views: 75,485
Posted By albatross

Got it now.Thank you very much. My BAD ……the...

Got it now.Thank you very much.
My BAD ……the P+W PT6 AD is 2024-04-51 not 05-51
Note to self “Drink Morning Coffee and allow it to take desired effect upon brain function before posting!”
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2024, 17:32
Replies: 150
Views: 75,485
Posted By albatross

2014? Isn’t that the year of issue? There is an...

2014? Isn’t that the year of issue?
There is an AD 2024-05-51 issued Feb 16 2024 that concerns P+W PT6 engines.
I can not find an EAD 2014-05-51
Do you have a link?
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2024, 17:19
Replies: 150
Views: 75,485
Posted By albatross

Good catch …I didn’t notice that the aft gear is...

Good catch …I didn’t notice that the aft gear is not down.
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