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Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2005, 14:14
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,591,452
Posted By Jonp

Not French - but Portugese, that's what G-INFO...

Not French - but Portugese, that's what G-INFO says about G-DEFY

Based in Lisbon - got to go out there just to take a look!

JonP
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2005, 14:14
Replies: 2,408
Views: 1,121,648
Posted By Jonp

Not French - but Portugese, that's what G-INFO...

Not French - but Portugese, that's what G-INFO says about G-DEFY

Based in Lisbon - got to go out there just to take a look!

JonP
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
22nd Nov 2005, 13:44
Replies: 11
Views: 3,033
Posted By Jonp

Thanks for the replies... It was just on...

Thanks for the replies...

It was just on rotation, and it seemed to happen before the rear wheels were off the ground, and then continue for about 5 seconds.

I understand the issue of the...
Forum: Questions
21st Nov 2005, 16:32
Replies: 25
Views: 5,344
Posted By Jonp

Thumbs down 747-400 Heavy Vibration - should I report it?

Guys and Gals, can you help...

I am a Heli and fixed wing pilot with about 800hrs combined (hopefully to qualify that I am not a total prat)

I flew BA017 on the 12th November LHR-Singapore...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
21st Nov 2005, 16:31
Replies: 11
Views: 3,033
Posted By Jonp

Thumbs down 747-400 Massive Vibration?

Guys and Gals, can you help...

I am a Heli and fixed wing pilot with about 800hrs combined (hopefully to qualify that I am not a total prat)

I flew BA017 on the 12th November LHR-Singapore...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2005, 17:21
Replies: 3
Views: 2,747
Posted By Jonp

They shouldn't have bothered - I inspect both...

They shouldn't have bothered - I inspect both runways and the taxiways every time I do H9 - they just had to ask!

JonP
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2005, 17:18
Replies: 324
Views: 59,067
Posted By Jonp

I have no idea, and unfortunately can't help....

I have no idea, and unfortunately can't help. What I can say, is if you think thats odd, you try sitting in one. The only things you can recognise are the 3 basic controls - everything else is like...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2005, 11:11
Replies: 1,505
Views: 562,282
Posted By Jonp

My two penny's worth I have an Astro, and...

My two penny's worth

I have an Astro, and have flown many Ravens, including clippers.

I think the Astro is a fine machine (I would say that), but a Raven is of course better, but you end up...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Sep 2005, 08:28
Replies: 61
Views: 10,287
Posted By Jonp

Thumbs up Helicopters on UK TV Monday

Just to let you know, Channel 5 on Uk television is showing a program about the 10 best Helicopters. Its at 8.00pm local, Monday 5th September

JonP
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2005, 12:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,747
Posted By Jonp

I think I can give you an alternative to the...

I think I can give you an alternative to the Boship. They are about the same distance from the sea front (9 miles) if you need it.

Try the White Lodge Country House Hotel, Sloe Lane, Alfriston,...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2005, 12:31
Replies: 18
Views: 1,638
Posted By Jonp

I suffer from a worn out right knee on my trouser...

I suffer from a worn out right knee on my trouser leg. Its a failure of the R44 T-Bar, you end up resting your hand on your knee, and you can definately see after a while where it rests.

I guess...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Aug 2005, 16:07
Replies: 1,983
Views: 214,951
Posted By Jonp

Guys, Don't mess about. Invest in a Jara...

Guys,

Don't mess about. Invest in a Jara Aviation Helimover for the R22 and R44 with hard points under the belly. No sweating, no rut problems, just part with your money and you can do it all by...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Aug 2005, 16:07
Replies: 2,217
Views: 299,796
Posted By Jonp

Guys, Don't mess about. Invest in a Jara...

Guys,

Don't mess about. Invest in a Jara Aviation Helimover for the R22 and R44 with hard points under the belly. No sweating, no rut problems, just part with your money and you can do it all by...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2005, 13:39
Replies: 15
Views: 2,505
Posted By Jonp

Clearly times have got bad. It makes me sick too...

Clearly times have got bad. It makes me sick too - parents that can't look after their chidren, police without power and courts weak in their judgement.

I guess the best answer is to equip an AH64...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Aug 2005, 14:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,327
Posted By Jonp

Hi For non-BGP meetings, you can contact...

Hi

For non-BGP meetings, you can contact Sara Lambden on [email protected], who is track operations manager. She will fax you a form.

Landings are free

Jonp
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Aug 2005, 17:58
Replies: 6
Views: 995
Posted By Jonp

Hi My experience is little, and I have only...

Hi

My experience is little, and I have only done the northern coast a couple of times. France excellent, but unless you are on Information services (lille etc) don't expect much english, except...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2005, 17:28
Replies: 11
Views: 3,515
Posted By Jonp

Gin: I might be able to help. Last year we...

Gin:

I might be able to help. Last year we were very priverlaged to go Shawbury to see the Apaches there. I even flew my R44 in (seemed insignificant there). The vanes I think you are talking...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jun 2005, 13:35
Replies: 9
Views: 1,557
Posted By Jonp

Saturday Took a couple of friends from the...

Saturday

Took a couple of friends from the Uk down to Issy Les Moulineaux (Paris Heliport). His girlfriend was sick 3 times in about an hour. Nearly ran out of bags, and I wish we had a NOTAR, so...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jun 2005, 16:31
Replies: 76
Views: 20,070
Posted By Jonp

...Just to add my 2 pennies worth of experience...

...Just to add my 2 pennies worth of experience for what its worth to the original Q.

My arse still hurts where I kicked myself for once getting into cloud. I will NEVER do it again. It is the...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jun 2005, 16:17
Replies: 1,505
Views: 562,282
Posted By Jonp

Hi My R44 astro is for sale currently. You...

Hi

My R44 astro is for sale currently. You can see the details and a picture at www.helideals.co.uk

In brief it now has about 1550 TT and was built October 1994. She is always hangared and I...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2005, 16:38
Replies: 18
Views: 2,314
Posted By Jonp

What is interesting is the distance, or percieved...

What is interesting is the distance, or percieved distance you can travel. I am currently finishing of the final few hours of my PPL(A) and also have about 700hrs PPL(H).

Having done a load of FW...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th May 2005, 17:55
Replies: 31
Views: 5,487
Posted By Jonp

Sleeping in a helicopter

Ok

So its been a bad day, you head for the last hour of flight back to your desination. Its getitng dark, and there is a cold front on its way. You phone a friend at the destination that says its...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th May 2005, 17:32
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,865,343
Posted By Jonp

Looks a great machine. Having searched hi...

Looks a great machine.

Having searched hi and lo for an email address or even a postal address fro these guys, they are very ilusive. Does anyone have any of these?

Jon P
Forum: Rotorheads
28th May 2005, 10:24
Replies: 324
Views: 59,067
Posted By Jonp

Whilst driving up the M40 on Thursday I saw 4 of...

Whilst driving up the M40 on Thursday I saw 4 of these flying over at about 100ft agl

What an awe enspiring sight. I was lucky enough to sit in one at shawbury last year, but to see 4 together in...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th May 2005, 11:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,588
Posted By Jonp

Ben, I have the equivelent model of the 206L...

Ben, I have the equivelent model of the 206L G-CJCB - I guess you picked it up through ebay.

I have a couple of Photos, but if anyone has anymore, I would be really grateful. My email address is...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th May 2005, 16:20
Replies: 9
Views: 1,526
Posted By Jonp

My main experience flying with my children is...

My main experience flying with my children is they now get bored, and do ask "when will we get there". Naturally I tell them to look out of the window and take in the fantastic view. This is...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2005, 18:11
Replies: 17
Views: 7,798
Posted By Jonp

I would like to add my own bit in here I...

I would like to add my own bit in here

I have my own business and run an R44. Most of the time its for me and a couple of other staff around the UK, from site to site. If all you need to do is get...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jan 2005, 18:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,471
Posted By Jonp

I think the standard of RT at ATC in the UK is...

I think the standard of RT at ATC in the UK is pretty good. However, the standard of some pilots is quite unbelievable!

I have to say, that most of the poor RT comes form Fixed wing guys, and I...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2004, 17:09
Replies: 12
Views: 2,207
Posted By Jonp

Can I just add my experience to this. I land my...

Can I just add my experience to this. I land my R44 at home occasionally, and this was done with the consent of my neighbours - i.e. doing it gently. Now I am only in no more than once a week, and if...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2004, 15:14
Replies: 429
Views: 177,811
Posted By Jonp

A guy goes into a shop and says: "Have you...

A guy goes into a shop and says:

"Have you got any Helicopter flavoured Crisps"

The Shopkeeper replies:

"Sorry, no - we only have plane"


JP
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2004, 14:53
Replies: 85
Views: 17,183
Posted By Jonp

As a private pilot in an R44, in the winter a...

As a private pilot in an R44, in the winter a flying suit is great

With doors that don't fit properly, then the amount of cold you get around you middle in a shirt and trousers is quite high
...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2004, 14:49
Replies: 50
Views: 8,447
Posted By Jonp

For me, Cranfield took the biscuit the other...

For me,

Cranfield took the biscuit the other day - £29.30 for landing, and over £1.00 per litre for 100LL

I only popped in there for fuel enroute

Wellesbourne at £5 landing fee is great, as...
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