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Forum: Rotorheads
28th Sep 2009, 08:56
Replies: 10
Views: 3,408
Posted By freeride

The real problem is that the CFIT incidents are...

The real problem is that the CFIT incidents are environmental i.e. flying low level over the sea with no references in very poor visibility at night will inevitably increase the chance of this type...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2007, 13:55
Replies: 23
Views: 2,978
Posted By freeride

Helicopters don't fly, the earth repels them. ...

Helicopters don't fly, the earth repels them. Simpler explanation :\
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2006, 21:29
Replies: 85
Views: 11,758
Posted By freeride

There's always a "clever dick SAR boy" around...

There's always a "clever dick SAR boy" around when you don't need one:)

I'll try harder in future to attain your lofty standards. I hope your ISS skills are recognised by EASA.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2006, 17:21
Replies: 85
Views: 11,758
Posted By freeride

I haven't commented so far as I like to see Crab...

I haven't commented so far as I like to see Crab keep digging. The comment above really does some you up mate - is that the best you can do. The SAR boys must be quaking and in awe of your obvious...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2006, 21:52
Replies: 98
Views: 18,463
Posted By freeride

Why are they stuck if CHC/Bristows are short? ...

Why are they stuck if CHC/Bristows are short? Surely not just for the bond if they even have one.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2006, 23:02
Replies: 454
Views: 108,316
Posted By freeride

HF With your insider knowledge of BP's...

HF

With your insider knowledge of BP's future plans for North Sea production and exploration, I'm suprised you have to lower yourself to flying helicopters ;)

I think you should let BP know...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2006, 16:26
Replies: 454
Views: 108,316
Posted By freeride

I think you will find that the Tern down manning...

I think you will find that the Tern down manning went very smoothly and the Jigsaw aircraft integrated with the other assets just like any other SAR helo. I'm sure if I was sitting on a rig that...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2006, 20:12
Replies: 454
Views: 108,316
Posted By freeride

Perhaps BP read this forum......:eek:

Perhaps BP read this forum......:eek:
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2006, 18:33
Replies: 454
Views: 108,316
Posted By freeride

Fair call HF - it was just a bit of fishing, no...

Fair call HF - it was just a bit of fishing, no underlying motives apart from the RAF bit:p
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2006, 16:59
Replies: 454
Views: 108,316
Posted By freeride

HF So you didn't apply for the job then? ...

HF

So you didn't apply for the job then? Careful how you answer...

Life offshore is pretty grim, but the Jigsaw pilots don't go offshore on every rotation and they are back in Aberdeen for...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2005, 12:27
Replies: 26
Views: 7,606
Posted By freeride

It probably wouldn't have got that far but it's...

It probably wouldn't have got that far but it's not the first indiscretion from one of the RAF's finest!
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jun 2005, 21:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By freeride

For plywood sheets, stack as many as possible and...

For plywood sheets, stack as many as possible and secure with ratchet straps. Rig from all four corners to the central lifting point. Make sure that the strops are equally loaded otherwise the load...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2005, 21:40
Replies: 215
Views: 26,392
Posted By freeride

Crab The Scottish HMCG aircraft do venture...

Crab

The Scottish HMCG aircraft do venture into the hills particularly the Stornoway cab. The Scottish Air Ambulances also provide cover in the mountains for non-winching jobs.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2005, 20:57
Replies: 90
Views: 16,869
Posted By freeride

Yep, great country, fourth or fifth largest...

Yep, great country, fourth or fifth largest economy in the world and my son has to wait four years to get dental treatment but at least we have blokes in shiny boots and pointy hats!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2005, 15:28
Replies: 215
Views: 26,392
Posted By freeride

yes but they weren't rude about the SARFC on the...

yes but they weren't rude about the SARFC on the FLIR tape - tut, tut.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2005, 20:36
Replies: 215
Views: 26,392
Posted By freeride

Crab, do you have documentary evidence of this or...

Crab, do you have documentary evidence of this or could this just be another of the legendary mil SAR stories that has been heard for years? Is this a slur on the professionalism of the civvie SAR...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2005, 18:48
Replies: 215
Views: 26,392
Posted By freeride

Ah Crab, I recognise that, they call it humour I...

Ah Crab, I recognise that, they call it humour I think. Thanks for enlightening me!

ZH, without the FI there is no reason for SAR to remain military and with £18bn more cuts coming....
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2005, 22:28
Replies: 215
Views: 26,392
Posted By freeride

Crab, you obviously get very upset by any form of...

Crab, you obviously get very upset by any form of disagreement (maybe the QHI in you?) and so I will refrain from "stirring" anymore so as not to dent your delicate SAR God ego! Perhaps you are...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2005, 10:07
Replies: 215
Views: 26,392
Posted By freeride

Why would you need rescuing off the side of Mt...

Why would you need rescuing off the side of Mt Usborne at night? Who is going to be there unless they have decided to walk down from somewhere. As I said, given the same resources the civvie crews...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2005, 08:08
Replies: 215
Views: 26,392
Posted By freeride

Crab As per usual you want to drag this down...

Crab

As per usual you want to drag this down to "we're better than you" but you make many assumptions. Yes, we (that's the royal we as I didn't say I was SAR) don't do night mountains on NVG as...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2005, 12:36
Replies: 215
Views: 26,392
Posted By freeride

and that is probably why you will never be cost...

and that is probably why you will never be cost effective. In the big, grown-up world, professional avaitors are expected to survive on one base check and one line check a year. This does not mean...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th May 2005, 17:08
Replies: 215
Views: 26,392
Posted By freeride

Just as a matter of interest, Bristows aren't the...

Just as a matter of interest, Bristows aren't the only civvie SAR operator nor will they be!
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2005, 16:14
Replies: 215
Views: 26,392
Posted By freeride

Why is orange jam called marmalade?

Why is orange jam called marmalade?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2005, 08:15
Replies: 49
Views: 6,230
Posted By freeride

16B I mentioned the HRA before and it has so...

16B

I mentioned the HRA before and it has so far been ignored in this discussion. I know it is primarily for TFR stuff and only goes to 5000' but it is a huge area that could be better utilised. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2005, 08:34
Replies: 49
Views: 6,230
Posted By freeride

16 blades I think you have a dedicated area...

16 blades

I think you have a dedicated area called the HRA, open every PM from 1500-2300 Mon-Thu. Given the size of HM's aviation department you could probably all go at once and not bump into...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2005, 12:24
Replies: 21
Views: 3,290
Posted By freeride

If you go rotary you stand a very good chance of...

If you go rotary you stand a very good chance of getting to the airlines and you will generally start with the same seniority as the peeps who wemt ME. The other advantage is that when the airline...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Mar 2005, 08:35
Replies: 139
Views: 12,338
Posted By freeride

Crab As someone who has been on both sides...

Crab

As someone who has been on both sides of the fence, I admire your defence of the UK LFS. However, have you ever called West Drayton to register a CANP? No, you have RCC to do that. If you...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2005, 20:47
Replies: 9
Views: 1,333
Posted By freeride

Where will you (potentially) doing the FO job or...

Where will you (potentially) doing the FO job or does that give to much away? PM me if you like.

I think location has a lot to do with your decision!
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2005, 21:56
Replies: 11
Views: 3,841
Posted By freeride

332 Nostalgia isn't what it used to be eh? ...

332

Nostalgia isn't what it used to be eh? Fancy working for a company where you have to do what you're told by the people paying you - disgusting.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2005, 22:14
Replies: 53
Views: 14,247
Posted By freeride

What did BB do? Rough, sketchy non-incriminating...

What did BB do? Rough, sketchy non-incriminating details will do!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
9th Jan 2005, 14:11
Replies: 6
Views: 756
Posted By freeride

That's the ones!

That's the ones!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
9th Jan 2005, 09:52
Replies: 6
Views: 756
Posted By freeride

If you search Google for similar problems there...

If you search Google for similar problems there is a registry edit that will kill all running programs on receiving the shutdown command. I have done it but it was so long a go that I can't remember...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
9th Jan 2005, 09:47
Replies: 8
Views: 766
Posted By freeride

A much better program than Access is Alpha. ...

A much better program than Access is Alpha. Access has serious limitations once the application grows above a certain size. Alpha is just as easy to use and has far more utilities than Bill's...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2004, 20:17
Replies: 58
Views: 8,224
Posted By freeride

Could it be that the Junglies are so versatile...

Could it be that the Junglies are so versatile because they operate as a relatively small, cohesive unit and are not dragged down by the huge, top heavy hierachy that the SH force have to deal with? ...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2004, 19:20
Replies: 58
Views: 8,224
Posted By freeride

Slow, uncomfortable, cold, thirsty, unreliable,...

Slow, uncomfortable, cold, thirsty, unreliable, smelly, under-powered, poor performance and your right Beags, ugly too!
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