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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jul 2014, 14:08
Replies: 25
Views: 9,145
Posted By Deck Clear

Heigham Holmes

I also live in Martham, less than a mile from Heigham Holmes.Just retired as an offshore helicopter pilot.
There was a decoy airfield, but not at Heigham Holmes. It was just north of the farm:...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th May 2014, 13:32
Replies: 13
Views: 4,226
Posted By Deck Clear

RIP Malcolm

I only heard about Malcolm's death last night during my retirement party. So sad and so shortly after his retirement. RIP mate..enjoyed the many times over the years we bumped into each other at...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th May 2012, 20:08
Replies: 129
Views: 39,392
Posted By Deck Clear

Shell drops Bond

BBC News - Shell drops Bond Helicopters contract plans (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-18273824)

So the rumours were true!
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2011, 21:10
Replies: 406
Views: 148,682
Posted By Deck Clear

No, only pilots on the type that Bristow's...

No, only pilots on the type that Bristow's wanted...the S76 drivers. They didn't want the 365N pilots. TUPE can be a real mixed blessing if you don't fly the type that the new company want.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jul 2010, 16:59
Replies: 227
Views: 54,317
Posted By Deck Clear

Tried lots of watches over the years, my...

Tried lots of watches over the years, my favourite ..by far is the Lorus Gents Lumibrite Dial Military Style Watch...just under £28 quid from Argos...the best watch I've ever flown with...Lumibrite...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Apr 2010, 21:05
Replies: 10
Views: 1,917
Posted By Deck Clear

Often see hunting birds of various sizes during...

Often see hunting birds of various sizes during the bird migrations...saw a couple of osprey a couple of years ago on an unmanned deck in the southern sector. A few times owls.
I guess good feeding...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2010, 18:50
Replies: 48
Views: 8,492
Posted By Deck Clear

looks like a downwind take off to me

looks like a downwind take off to me
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2010, 09:47
Replies: 48
Views: 8,492
Posted By Deck Clear

Colibri49 that story is horrifying..I just want...

Colibri49 that story is horrifying..I just want reassure non aviators and non North Sea pilots that sort of thing is/was so rare... I've been flying in the North Sea for 30 years and I have never...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2009, 19:54
Replies: 497
Views: 154,558
Posted By Deck Clear

Special 25 Don't forget the Scilly's S61 crash...

Special 25
Don't forget the Scilly's S61 crash in 83...not offshore oil but offshore crew on detachment..CFIT into the sea in poor vis. 20 killed.

Totally agree. That's why it's the final hands...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2009, 09:18
Replies: 497
Views: 154,558
Posted By Deck Clear

I’ve lurked in rotor heads for long time with...

I’ve lurked in rotor heads for long time with only a few posts and I’ve watched this thread with interest since the accident. I don’t want to discuss the ditching but as the thread now is mostly...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Dec 2006, 18:19
Replies: 1,327
Views: 375,652
Posted By Deck Clear

Thought old age and stress meant what you get...

Thought old age and stress meant what you get when flying the 76:rolleyes: Turns on a circle tho:)
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2006, 08:56
Replies: 777
Views: 89,390
Posted By Deck Clear

I didn't know Jerry, but Joe Harris was a mate,...

I didn't know Jerry, but Joe Harris was a mate, he was on my AAC course and was doing his IR training. Would have been a great asset to the industry. He was an ex REME having done one AAC tour.
I...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2006, 08:56
Replies: 1,327
Views: 375,652
Posted By Deck Clear

I didn't know Jerry, but Joe Harris was a mate,...

I didn't know Jerry, but Joe Harris was a mate, he was on my AAC course and was doing his IR training. Would have been a great asset to the industry. He was an ex REME having done one AAC tour.
I...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jan 2006, 21:13
Replies: 777
Views: 89,390
Posted By Deck Clear

Is it true that some oil companies have a limit...

Is it true that some oil companies have a limit on the age of the aircraft that fly for them. I've heard 10 years for some operators in some locations?
Are most of you guys flying with newish...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jan 2006, 21:13
Replies: 1,327
Views: 375,652
Posted By Deck Clear

Is it true that some oil companies have a limit...

Is it true that some oil companies have a limit on the age of the aircraft that fly for them. I've heard 10 years for some operators in some locations?
Are most of you guys flying with newish...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jan 2006, 09:44
Replies: 777
Views: 89,390
Posted By Deck Clear

S76 total hours

Just curious really....some of the S76A+s we are currently flying have hours just short of 24000:sad: What about others around the world and what was the original "planned" hour life when...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jan 2006, 09:44
Replies: 1,327
Views: 375,652
Posted By Deck Clear

S76 total hours

Just curious really....some of the S76A+s we are currently flying have hours just short of 24000:sad: What about others around the world and what was the original "planned" hour life when...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2006, 21:15
Replies: 12
Views: 5,906
Posted By Deck Clear

Re: Free Helicopter Game

Click on link...click the instructions:confused: enjoy. (the 2nd game is also great)
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2006, 23:08
Replies: 777
Views: 89,390
Posted By Deck Clear

Unhappy Re: Sikorsky C Plus Plus !!

S76C.....you're lucky....wish I had an autopilot,etc.
We fly very aged S76 A+'s. Spend most of the time in winter IMC over water with much of it at night.
We long for a 76c...or C+ ...or c++:= ...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2006, 23:08
Replies: 1,327
Views: 375,652
Posted By Deck Clear

Unhappy Re: Sikorsky C Plus Plus !!

S76C.....you're lucky....wish I had an autopilot,etc.
We fly very aged S76 A+'s. Spend most of the time in winter IMC over water with much of it at night.
We long for a 76c...or C+ ...or c++:= ...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2006, 22:56
Replies: 12
Views: 5,906
Posted By Deck Clear

Thumbs up Re: Free Helicopter Game

That'll keep the crewroom happy....excellent game
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Nov 2005, 06:52
Replies: 41
Views: 9,473
Posted By Deck Clear

The main problem is not Jack-ups but small NUI's...

The main problem is not Jack-ups but small NUI's (normally unmanned" installations. These are small.....sometimes monopods with a helideck on top and often many miles from any other platforms. On...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2005, 05:23
Replies: 58
Views: 11,137
Posted By Deck Clear

Bristow and CHC got the same pay deal so that...

Bristow and CHC got the same pay deal so that doesn't make a lot of sense!
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2005, 17:15
Replies: 31
Views: 5,551
Posted By Deck Clear

Angel Maybe CHC didn't really want Shell after all:E :E...

Maybe CHC didn't really want Shell after all:E :E and wanted the opposition to bid as low as they could go;)
Shell doesn't seem to have an enviable record in respect of their contractors wealth...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2005, 10:12
Replies: 31
Views: 5,551
Posted By Deck Clear

Smile Talisman is due next week.....seems they were...

Talisman is due next week.....seems they were waiting for Shell to announce.
Not an internet bid this time!
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2004, 06:34
Replies: 121
Views: 24,383
Posted By Deck Clear

Angry This has irritated me no end . Its another...

This has irritated me no end . Its another imposed decision from on High....made without consultation of the people who fly in the North Sea. If it's not broke.......WHY? During shuttles there are...
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