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Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2019, 20:41
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

Don't often see an NPAS aircraft these days. Saw...

Don't often see an NPAS aircraft these days. Saw two in formation over Warrington today.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2019, 05:21
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

We all knew it would go that way, but would they...

We all knew it would go that way, but would they listen? “More effective and more efficient”.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Oct 2019, 19:55
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

An interesting read in September's Police...

An interesting read in September's Police Aviation News on the debacle of NPAS and its fixed wing.
http://www.policeaviationnews.com/Acrobat/281PANSeptember2019.pdf
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2019, 21:01
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

Must be a shortage of applicants. ...

Must be a shortage of applicants.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/police-looking-helicopter-pilots-manchester-16987095
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Sep 2019, 21:31
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

Hmm...just an ill conceived project from the...

Hmm...just an ill conceived project from the start. A very short trial led the decision. An unsuitable aircraft(piston engine, where are yo going to get AVGAS overnight), that has just raised problem...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Sep 2019, 22:55
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

The fixed wing project “is on its arse” according...

The fixed wing project “is on its arse” according to a recently retired member of NPAS that I spoke to tonight. 😱
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Sep 2019, 19:48
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

Here are the numbers for the year 2018-2019. ...

Here are the numbers for the year 2018-2019.

Things don’t appear to be getting any better. After paying the same for 2017/18 as they did for 2016/17, the majority of Forces have seen an increase...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2019, 16:29
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

Try here:...

Try here:...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2019, 08:05
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

NPAS were advertising for rotary pilots a ...

NPAS were advertising for rotary pilots a
month or so ago. Salary of £56-59K. They obviously didn’t get many applicants, as they are readvertising with the same salary plus a £7k market factor...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Aug 2019, 20:26
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

Looking for FW pilots here:...

Looking for FW pilots here:...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2019, 20:18
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

Further away than that at times, I would think....

Further away than that at times, I would think. My ex colleagues are on a Cooks tour sometimes.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2019, 20:55
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

If I recall correctly, Norfolk never had it's own...

If I recall correctly, Norfolk never had it's own Air Support, nor was it part of a consortium. I believe that it just used to hire ad hoc support(Sterling Helicopters???). In the latter days prior...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jun 2019, 20:59
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

Was down Somerset way last week on a short break...

Was down Somerset way last week on a short break with Mrs MG when NPAS turned up a short distance away while we were out walking, and started a search. Our route took us closer until it was overhead....
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Apr 2019, 20:27
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

Exactly. 10

Exactly. 10
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Apr 2019, 12:57
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

The fixed wing are on their way! :rolleyes: ...

The fixed wing are on their way! :rolleyes:


https://emergency-services.news/?p=9410&fbclid=IwAR1gXnT6tdYxnEtUhYJj152XRDCr-PDgqR4qy4JqIR3As3c1PiFG6z5t_m8
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Apr 2019, 20:00
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

It just popped up on another site. FB, I think....

It just popped up on another site. FB, I think. :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Apr 2019, 08:44
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

Suffolk Police finally tire of NPAS and go their...

Suffolk Police finally tire of NPAS and go their own way:
https://www.suffolkgazette.com/news/public-fear-new-suffolk-police-helicopter/
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2019, 21:21
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

The latest Police Aviation News is giving NPAS a...

The latest Police Aviation News is giving NPAS a hard time this month, including this little gem:

http://www.policeaviationnews.com/Acrobat/275PANMarch2019.pdf
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2019, 20:54
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

There are a couple at Hawarden. Don't know what...

There are a couple at Hawarden. Don't know what they are getting paid though.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2019, 21:34
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

And over here, NPAS recruiting for TFOs:...

And over here, NPAS recruiting for TFOs:...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2019, 21:11
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

Meanwhile, over in the Cayman Islands, their 135...

Meanwhile, over in the Cayman Islands, their 135 suffers a hydraulic actuator failure, thankfully in the hover just after lift off....
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2019, 12:07
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

Oops...you are correct. :O Glad someone is...

Oops...you are correct. :O
Glad someone is paying attention. :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2019, 19:47
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

Prior to NPAS, the 43 English/Welsh Police Forces...

Prior to NPAS, the 43 English/Welsh Police Forces operated between them 33 helicopters and the odd fixed wing. Total cost to those Forces was approximately £46M. In 2017/8, those Forces paid NPAS...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2019, 19:45
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

I wouldn't like to say. :} :}

I wouldn't like to say. :} :}
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Feb 2019, 19:55
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

You mean this guy, TC? Chief Superintendent...

You mean this guy, TC?
Chief Superintendent Tyron Joyce, Chief Operating Officer and Accountable Manager, NPAS.

His name's in the Public Domain.


Well, not so many in North Wales, if truth be...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2019, 21:12
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

The whole of NPAS is a shame. Started with...

The whole of NPAS is a shame. Started with Merseyside in 1997, retired in 2014, two years into NPAS. I was more than happy to go.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2019, 19:52
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

No. Due in 2020 according to this: ...

No. Due in 2020 according to this:
https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/sites/default/files/foi/2018-08/foi_2465-18_npas_july_2018.pdf

There is no mention whatsoever of fixed wing in the 2017/18...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2019, 21:15
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

It seems that the 2017/18 NPAS Annual Report was...

It seems that the 2017/18 NPAS Annual Report was published back in December, although there is no sign of it here:
http://npas.police.uk/about-us/npas-annual-reports

However, it does appear here...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2019, 19:28
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

That's overland, plus a requirement of "a...

That's overland, plus a requirement of "a significant proportion of low flying".

Can't think why they say that a type rating on MD 902 would qualify someone's NPAS don't have any anymore.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2019, 19:51
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

Well they could being economical with the truth...

Well they could being economical with the truth and it could be more. :)
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2019, 21:28
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

In service by January 2020, according to this: ...

In service by January 2020, according to this:
https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/sites/default/files/foi/2018-08/foi_2465-18_npas_july_2018.pdf
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2019, 20:14
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

Let's try this: ...

Let's try this:

https://stabmag.com/stabcinema/wsl-water-patrol-vs-unauthorized-drone-at-jaws/?fbclid=IwAR0Zfg4vgnmnOZNGediMtQtnO6R1X13SphNPSbOvHwAtyViLS0bPCIlot3k&jwsource=cl...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2019, 20:55
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

It wouldn't surprise me.

It wouldn't surprise me.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2019, 21:04
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

Going to be 10 pilots reaching 60 in the next 18...

Going to be 10 pilots reaching 60 in the next 18 months is what I've heard.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2019, 20:45
Replies: 151
Views: 111,099
Posted By MightyGem

And used very little, if at all, from what I've...

And used very little, if at all, from what I've heard.
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