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Forum: Rotorheads
10th May 2024, 13:17
Replies: 12
Views: 2,765
Posted By Blackhawk9

Bell have been working on the B429M for awhile...

Bell have been working on the B429M for awhile now , lots of fitout and kits available for spec ops . Jamaica, Slovac Police, Turkish Security directorate all use kitted out 429's and the ADF was...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2024, 00:43
Replies: 7
Views: 2,367
Posted By Blackhawk9

Quote: Although flying at night can be...

Quote:
Although flying at night can be dangerous due to reduced visibility, the pilots were not wearing night vision goggles because the devices increase the difficulty of taking off and landing...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Apr 2024, 11:06
Replies: 4
Views: 1,107
Posted By Blackhawk9

Will the UK be smart enough to follow ???

Will the UK be smart enough to follow ???
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2024, 13:38
Replies: 151
Views: 78,783
Posted By Blackhawk9

FLIR is ITAR, blocking it out just keeps various...

FLIR is ITAR, blocking it out just keeps various organisation in the US happy .
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2024, 07:33
Replies: 151
Views: 78,783
Posted By Blackhawk9

This incident is now a fatal, so I don't think...

This incident is now a fatal, so I don't think the union or anyone else can refuse access to data.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2024, 12:26
Replies: 42
Views: 7,594
Posted By Blackhawk9

We barely reached 40-50% serviceability with the...

We barely reached 40-50% serviceability with the MRH anyway so even if we have lesser numbers of UH-60's we will probably still have a better number of assets on line compared to MRH.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2024, 01:05
Replies: 42
Views: 7,594
Posted By Blackhawk9

No biggy, the Juno has uprated engines for better...

No biggy, the Juno has uprated engines for better hot/high and diff avionics, really stuff all between learning on the T2 at Nowra and then advanced flying on the T3 at Oakey, then 47/60/64 , just...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2024, 23:31
Replies: 42
Views: 7,594
Posted By Blackhawk9

H135's are already used in the basic Helo...

H135's are already used in the basic Helo training role at the joint helo school at Nowra, these 5 aircraft will be used for advanced training for Army ops at Oakey for not just BH but lead in to all...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2024, 00:04
Replies: 42
Views: 7,594
Posted By Blackhawk9

60FltMech, is pretty close. Once the decision was...

60FltMech, is pretty close. Once the decision was made to get rid of them then the thought was how can the ADF get back as much as possible for them and keep techo's employed till they can be rolled...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jan 2024, 23:13
Replies: 40
Views: 18,276
Posted By Blackhawk9

Nothing interesting under Bond Helicopters on...

Nothing interesting under Bond Helicopters on Linkedin. What is the Company profile the comments are being made.
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2023, 06:30
Replies: 344
Views: 171,677
Posted By Blackhawk9

A lot more than MRH , 88 to 94 the fleet all flew...

A lot more than MRH , 88 to 94 the fleet all flew out their first 500 Hrly each and alot were on second so approx 30,000+ in first 6 years (88 initial delivery to 6 in service, 89-13 delivered 19 in...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Dec 2023, 22:36
Replies: 344
Views: 171,677
Posted By Blackhawk9

I just returned from a reunion of my old Sqn...

I just returned from a reunion of my old Sqn mates , most of which went on to MRH and Tiger after BH, all said the MRH generally outperformed Black Hawk in all areas except tactical landings and the...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2023, 22:47
Replies: 49
Views: 14,583
Posted By Blackhawk9

Had it confirmed from US, these are new machines...

Had it confirmed from US, these are new machines build to A+ spec, Sik have dropped the B altogether.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2023, 02:20
Replies: 49
Views: 14,583
Posted By Blackhawk9

Only difference between the A+ and the B was the...

Only difference between the A+ and the B was the B was to have new fuselage sides with larger windows, none ever build so staying with the old style fuselage with all the other upgrades, I have been...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2023, 10:35
Replies: 49
Views: 14,583
Posted By Blackhawk9

Just read an article yesterday that Sikorsky are...

Just read an article yesterday that Sikorsky are committed to the S-92 and increased parts production also S-92's production has started again in Florida , currently 3 on the line built to S-92A+...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Dec 2023, 02:29
Replies: 560
Views: 154,538
Posted By Blackhawk9

Depends on where the aircraft is here in Oz 145...

Depends on where the aircraft is here in Oz 145 doesn't compare in range/payload to the EP, just about every operator that tried 117/145 end up going to 412's, though most 412 operators now going to...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2023, 06:24
Replies: 560
Views: 154,538
Posted By Blackhawk9

There was nothing wrong with the 412's they were...

There was nothing wrong with the 412's they were EP's if they wanted to upgrade could have had them brought up to EPX spec for a fraction of new machines (like Canada is doing and other 412 operators...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2023, 11:13
Replies: 560
Views: 154,538
Posted By Blackhawk9

Yep and they could have got as many ex offshore...

Yep and they could have got as many ex offshore 225's as they wanted for a song and had them brought up to the mil spec they want for a fraction of this new contract.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2023, 11:11
Replies: 560
Views: 154,538
Posted By Blackhawk9

Worked with Dutch Cougars years ago ,they said...

Worked with Dutch Cougars years ago ,they said they wanted Black Hawk but as they had Apache (28) for Gunship and Chinook (20) for heavy lift had to have a European build Machine , went with the...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2023, 05:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,580
Posted By Blackhawk9

Offshore Helicopter Supply Chain Challanges

We just got a notification from IOGP (see attached doc.) about the severe spare's situation in the Offshore Helo market, in Particular the S-92 with 30 odd machines parked up waiting for replacement...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2023, 00:55
Replies: 40
Views: 3,732
Posted By Blackhawk9

Started on Huey's and Chinooks in 1982 , 41 years...

Started on Huey's and Chinooks in 1982 , 41 years later on S-92's still love it , helicopters have taken me all round the world , old days (pre 2000) probably a bit more fun.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Oct 2023, 23:36
Replies: 344
Views: 171,677
Posted By Blackhawk9

the operating cost of $1400 hr is direct...

the operating cost of $1400 hr is direct operating cost , fuel etc (450 l/hr x $2.00+ per L) not total operating cost , that cost doesn't include wages, maintenance etc. NZ and other countries like...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Oct 2023, 04:08
Replies: 24
Views: 4,723
Posted By Blackhawk9

As I said apply to OSA they are recruiting now.

As I said apply to OSA they are recruiting now.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Oct 2023, 01:30
Replies: 560
Views: 154,538
Posted By Blackhawk9

Its the Army not RAAF, RAAF haven't had choppers...

Its the Army not RAAF, RAAF haven't had choppers since late 80's and evidently the UK MD have already been approached and they are not interested.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Oct 2023, 01:25
Replies: 24
Views: 4,723
Posted By Blackhawk9

What did you fly? And do you have your CASA...

What did you fly? And do you have your CASA ATPL(H) ? OSA are looking for S-92 and H175 pilots and they are training quite new pilots now (92 first twin for some).
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Oct 2023, 23:07
Replies: 344
Views: 171,677
Posted By Blackhawk9

True , much of the problem with the MRH and ARH...

True , much of the problem with the MRH and ARH is Army originated but the difference with the 60M and 64E is they will be tied into the US Mil supply chain which has worked extremely well with the...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Sep 2023, 09:13
Replies: 47
Views: 19,071
Posted By Blackhawk9

Ok , if you know who's is it ? The oil cooler...

Ok , if you know who's is it ? The oil cooler cover is blue same as the Bristow scheme, Avinsis/Babcock/OSA as mentioned are white, may not be a current Bristow machine but looks to be in their...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Sep 2023, 03:11
Replies: 25
Views: 4,790
Posted By Blackhawk9

Interesting , all the ID plates I've seen for Mil...

Interesting , all the ID plates I've seen for Mil Helo's have the Mil designator in the Customers model location, like these UH-1F, UH-1E and UH-1H's...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2023, 03:24
Replies: 47
Views: 19,071
Posted By Blackhawk9

Blue paint job , looks to be a Bristow machine...

Blue paint job , looks to be a Bristow machine with a lump of the fwd main beam still attached to the MGB, alloy main beam so pre S/N 244, won't need to do 150 hrly insp now, should help a little...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2023, 01:54
Replies: 560
Views: 154,538
Posted By Blackhawk9

The first 3 new UH-60M's have arrived , these are...

The first 3 new UH-60M's have arrived , these are the first of 7 fast tracked from US orders to get the Specops role/CT back on line , the main order of the remaining 33 will start delivery in late...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jun 2023, 08:58
Replies: 15
Views: 2,255
Posted By Blackhawk9

Interesting they have gone the 225 route and not...

Interesting they have gone the 225 route and not the NH-90 (a spec ops version is coming) already in service in the Dutch mil, have the Dutch gone down the reliability route ie: the Puma family works...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2023, 11:58
Replies: 560
Views: 154,538
Posted By Blackhawk9

Never seen that setup before , Turkey? , only...

Never seen that setup before , Turkey? , only seats that are crashworthy are the 4 x Sik seats along the backwall, obviously not a requirement by that operator. would sooner be on the floor than try...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2023, 00:43
Replies: 560
Views: 154,538
Posted By Blackhawk9

Most machines don't run seats in combat zones...

Most machines don't run seats in combat zones anyway first thing to get dumped , seats are for peactime ops , 4 seats across the back in a UH-60 and one rear facing between the gunners seats and you...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Mar 2023, 11:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,906
Posted By Blackhawk9

Buy the ex ADF 22 x Tigers when we get rid of...

Buy the ex ADF 22 x Tigers when we get rid of them to supplement their fleet.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2023, 08:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,485
Posted By Blackhawk9

Initially, the easiest way to pick between the ex...

Initially, the easiest way to pick between the ex RCAF and New build machines was the ex Canadian ones were hoist equipped, not sure if the new build D's were later modified.
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