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Forum: Rotorheads
18th Nov 2009, 00:10
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

When I was at the 76 factory some 25 years ago,...

When I was at the 76 factory some 25 years ago, the single assembly line ran for a while until it split in two, left for the A model & right for the B. I'm told at that point the models could not be...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2009, 23:24
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

I don't recall any speed limitations when the...

I don't recall any speed limitations when the glass screens were replaced, you just had to be careful when using the wipers! Maybe if non standard ones were fitted, there may have been limitations...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2007, 22:12
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

The first spindle failure occured in South...

The first spindle failure occured in South America within months of the 76 going into operation. The blade flew off on approach to & within sight of the rig & all 14 were killed. The next one was a...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2006, 21:29
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

SAS is quite correct. Due to a spindle failure, a...

SAS is quite correct. Due to a spindle failure, a main rotor blade flew off both those 76s. One was on about a 1 mile final to an oil rig in South America & killed all 14. The Bristow 76 was on a...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jun 2005, 03:09
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

What do you expect from a plank wing bloke????:ok:

What do you expect from a plank wing bloke????:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2005, 22:31
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

How do you read 155% TQ????:O

How do you read 155% TQ????:O
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2004, 05:38
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

Gcmoir From your description, these surges...

Gcmoir

From your description, these surges do not occur during an engine test, such as a DCA test, but in normal running.

It might be too obvious but if these are old 76s, the over speed...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2004, 07:11
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

Quite often the float bags are second hand and a...

Quite often the float bags are second hand and a bit tatty, so that some companies have reduced the vne to save wear and tear. However I'm quite sure that 130 kts is perfectly safe for bags in good...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2004, 21:40
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

Nick, Peter & Brian I know how to practice...

Nick, Peter & Brian

I know how to practice engine failures but how do you practice flying into mountains?
How many helicopter pilots have flown a perfectly serviceable machine into an oil rig?...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2003, 12:42
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

You know I always enjoyed a good stretch. Anyway...

You know I always enjoyed a good stretch. Anyway Lu is older than me, possibly the only ppruner who is!:(
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2003, 07:30
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

S76 Hydraulics/Nick?

Hi Nick

Interesting to read your comments about hardovers.
About 25 years ago, when I was a young pilot, two of us were flying a Mk 1 S76, I think it was serial number 3, with barely 30 hours on...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2003, 10:16
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

Hi Peter Regards your single light query,...

Hi Peter

Regards your single light query, can I suggest very carefully!

In our auto hover 76s, it was easy. Fly over the top and push a button and it all happened for you. But as someone said...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2003, 02:08
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

Clearance

Good to see you are still reading your flight manual! Must be all that good training you had!:O :eek:
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2003, 05:33
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

Sikorsky used to recommend trimming back one...

Sikorsky used to recommend trimming back one engine and not pulling back an engine lever in case it was not your lucky day and the other engine stopped! The difference in engine behaviour was not...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Sep 2002, 06:21
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

With most wheeled helicopters and certainly with...

With most wheeled helicopters and certainly with the 76, the shortest stopping distance is obtained by getting the machine on the ground quickly and applying full brakes. Much above 12 degrees nose...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st May 2002, 23:28
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

Thanks for all the replies. Just to answer some...

Thanks for all the replies. Just to answer some of the comments. The battery was new and correctly maintained, albeit in order to save weight, the company had fitted a light weight battery which...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st May 2002, 00:07
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,647
Posted By Nigel Osborn

Another boring question for Nick

Hi Nick,
Long time no see! In the 76, if the ship's battery is completely flat because someone left the master switch on for a few days, would it be dangerous to do an external start and allow the...
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