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Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2018, 20:09
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

I've managed to find my files with limits for the...

I've managed to find my files with limits for the S-70s I flew until 1998 (where did those twenty years go?).
These were copied from the RFM, unfortunately I don't hold a copy of the actual...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jun 2010, 08:03
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

I think you are correct; so did another well...

I think you are correct; so did another well known private operator in UK a few years ago. However, I think it was the short field profile in each case, certainly in the latter.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Nov 2009, 16:48
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

Full glass, retro-fitted, or original, partial...

Full glass, retro-fitted, or original, partial EFIS?
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2009, 17:35
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

True, it's the C+ with the glass.

True, it's the C+ with the glass.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2009, 23:54
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

MRG differences, too.

MRG differences, too.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2008, 19:19
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

Why bother about that? If I lost just the one,...

Why bother about that? If I lost just the one, I'd be on my way down anyway... ;)
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2008, 14:56
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

But I really don't want to crash my fuel tanks....

But I really don't want to crash my fuel tanks. Can't we just design the rest of the aircraft not to crash? :E
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Dec 2006, 20:57
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

That would rather depend on what you mean by...

That would rather depend on what you mean by "high torque settings". As far as I know, there was no evidence to suggest the aircraft was flown outside the manufacturer's published limits.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Dec 2006, 14:35
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

Although it's not unusual to have a castoring...

Although it's not unusual to have a castoring nosewheel on helicopters, there certainly IS a history of tail pylon cracking on some S-76s.

I know of one UK based aircraft that came very close...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Oct 2006, 07:41
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

"The electrical system apparently wasn't...

"The electrical system apparently wasn't designed, it was just cobbled together as they went along. :ugh: "

Totally agree - which other aircraft has a number 1 inverter driven by the number 2...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2006, 11:23
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

I've flown the A++ (SAR version), the B...

I've flown the A++ (SAR version), the B (corporate), the C (utility version, with an USL hook - commonly known as the "B minus") and the C+ (corporate). About 3100 hours all in on the type.

The 76...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jul 2006, 19:07
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

More like a proper, European one then? :E

More like a proper, European one then? :E
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jul 2006, 15:04
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

?? Really??

?? Really??
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2006, 23:24
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

We have many more problems with the FADEC and...

We have many more problems with the FADEC and Arriel engines than with those nice old fashioned P&Ws with their EECs.

Why didn't Sikorsky standardise with the Blackhawk "throttle" quadrant?

Why...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2006, 20:35
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

Where baggage is limited? Hmmm. Nice idea but no...

Where baggage is limited? Hmmm. Nice idea but no coconut this time :p

They should have mounted them on the OUTSIDE of the doors :ugh:
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jun 2006, 20:48
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

Recent experience in the sim would make me think...

Recent experience in the sim would make me think that 110 kts OEI is optimistic for an average weight, say 10,500lbs or above. I recall 95-100 kts as a more likely cruise figure at MCP. I don't...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2006, 12:52
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

Fin extension Movable stabilator a la Blackhawk...

Fin extension
Movable stabilator a la Blackhawk (is this the origin of the "heavyweight tailplane")?
Nav lights therefore behind cockpit doors, rather than on tail
Lower strake
Landing/search...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jan 2006, 18:21
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

From my own experience of the type, just about...

From my own experience of the type, just about every single one of them is different! :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2006, 23:39
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

Re: S76 & Sloping Ground

"I always thought the GAMA designed flight manual wasn't as good as the military ones"

Those manuals were designed? That's almost unbelievable. :E

Anyone know the sloping ground limits for a...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Dec 2005, 21:57
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

My company's S-76 used to suffer pinhole marking...

My company's S-76 used to suffer pinhole marking on the rear edge of the stabiliser, which sounds like a similar problem to yours. It also used to suffer radio distortion in the cruise in certain wet...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Nov 2005, 09:05
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

I heard it was Capt. Lappos himself - mind you,...

I heard it was Capt. Lappos himself - mind you, he did shave his legs and his moustache first.... ;)
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jun 2005, 20:49
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

I think it means "read Air Navigation Order". ...

I think it means "read Air Navigation Order".

You might as well, 'cos you are obviously bored silly being a hangar pilot with the engines switched off so you aren't going flying today.

;)
Forum: Rotorheads
7th May 2005, 06:23
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

"can it help in other aspects of corporate...

"can it help in other aspects of corporate flying?"

It is a great help in corporate flying. While the aircraft is shut down on the ground and you are waiting for your pax, it helps to pass the...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2005, 08:09
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

fish Mars, My thoughts exactly......

Mars,

My thoughts exactly......
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2005, 09:01
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

Sounds great, the type could now use more...

Sounds great, the type could now use more performance to compete with the AB139.

However, one question comes immediately to mind.

Bearing in mind the weight of the new equipment, such as...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Dec 2004, 20:44
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

fish Nick, Are you sure that's not Xena giving...

Nick,

Are you sure that's not Xena giving her personal opinion of the EH101...she's not exactly looking friendly and that's not the full set of fingers she's waving with....

Bags I volunteer to...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Dec 2004, 17:13
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

We used it for fire-bucketing amongst other USL...

We used it for fire-bucketing amongst other USL jobs. Workable but underpowered and poor vis.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2004, 23:44
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

Donut King, I think Nick is saying that the...

Donut King,

I think Nick is saying that the baseline is this:

The manufacturer provides a procedure that has been shown to work to provide aircraft and occupant safety. If a company or...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Nov 2003, 00:36
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

Devil Hence the saying: "Never fly the 'A' model...

Hence the saying:

"Never fly the 'A' model of ANYTHING!" :ooh: :E
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2002, 15:29
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

Good article but they've got the photos mixed up....

Good article but they've got the photos mixed up.

I've seen the picture he posted of himself on this website a while back. He is actually far better looking, quite a few pounds lighter and about...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2002, 21:09
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

Nick, I tried today to leave some black...

Nick,

I tried today to leave some black lines behind the aircraft. Failed completely. Grass and sheep all dead. Where am I going wrong?

;)
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2002, 20:29
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

Possibly a short circuit (to earth) in the...

Possibly a short circuit (to earth) in the instrument itself or its wiring?:confused:
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2001, 03:08
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

Post As far as I know, the interlock check was not...

As far as I know, the interlock check was not carried out by the operator so that is unlikely to be the cause.

The reason Nick has quoted seems to give the answer.

Is it true that the fitting...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2001, 16:16
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

Thumbs up Thanks Nick! Just what I needed. :cool:

Thanks Nick! Just what I needed. :cool:
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2001, 01:22
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,665
Posted By ShyTorque

Question S-76 Nr Limits OEI

This is a question aimed primarily at Nick Lappos if he's around. (Thanks in advance for your support Nick)!

Whilst OEI, the Nr lower limit for the C+ is 93% then 100% whilst accelerating up to Vy...
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