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Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jul 2018, 18:51
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

Yes, all works as described. Have used the 107nr...

Yes, all works as described. Have used the 107nr in cruise when remaining fuel was on the minimums. easily "made" 50-80 lbs on landing from long sectors. Nick, isn't there also a TAS gain in...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2008, 20:16
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

Question So does the AW 139 H-V curve pertain to the first...

So does the AW 139 H-V curve pertain to the first engine failure avoid area, as mentioned by Nick for the S76, or relevant to a dual engine autorotation avoid area???

DK

P.S. Is it in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2008, 14:02
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

From my limited brain, H-V curves pertain to...

From my limited brain,

H-V curves pertain to the ability to autorotate safely. If I recall, the S76 graph is titled something like "limiting heights and speeds AFTER an engine becomes inop." ???
...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2006, 13:06
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

I s your aircraft EFIS/ DAFCS? DK

I s your aircraft EFIS/ DAFCS?

DK
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2004, 03:48
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

Talking 120kts & gear

I think I've worked for THE COMPANY in question.

As explained to me, it is a wear and tear/ commercial operator issue. Yes, Sikorsky certifies 130 kts., but to extend the life of the gear...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Mar 2004, 19:38
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

Smile explained

Appreciate your response, Nick! Couldn't agree with you more!!

I posted the question here so that some of my colleagues could view it. Those that have made up these profiles really believe they...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2004, 23:08
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

Question recommended...pt 2

Nick,

So, can I write in my op's manual " LDP is 39kts @ 83 feet".( just an arbitrary position). VBROC...use 91 kts....so on and so on.

My main question is......how much can an operator "make...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2004, 18:01
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

Question recommended

Hello Nick.

So are you saying vtoss, vbroc, cat A proflies , ldp and cdp....etc....., are all " recommended".

Now I'm confused........( sorry, it doesn't take much!!)

D.K
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2003, 05:18
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

Smile 50@ 100!!

Hi XNR!

True...

50kts @ 100' is aggressive. I'm talking ideal conditions( into wind, no obstacles, within Cat A weights......and so on)

Works well within RFM landing distance graphs...
...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Apr 2003, 10:19
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

Thumbs up well said

True enough Steve76!

On the last bit of the approach, I tend to load up the disc to achieve as you stated, a comfortable 500fpm rod. For myself, I am comfortable PASSING 50 kts/ 100 ft and then...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Apr 2003, 06:56
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

Thumbs up sounds reasonable

Your math jives well, Bladestrike !!!

I've been going through the numbers here and compared them to how my company wants us to operate our a/c.

Basically, for me, I set up 700-800 agl( max....
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Apr 2003, 03:58
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

Question 30 degrees approach???

Hi bladestrike!

Just to confirm,

Do your calculations give you 1500 feet above the heliport/ helideck @ half mile back?????( given a 30 degree slope??)

If so, can anyone validate this...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2003, 14:25
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

Hi CPT! I don't recall any RFM limitation on...

Hi CPT!

I don't recall any RFM limitation on this matter. Sounds more like an operational procedure than anything else..... i.e managing your fuel over the water to the rigs, maybe????

Any...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2002, 01:16
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

thanks!

Thank you Nick for your response!

It is exactly what I wanted to hear!!

D.K
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2002, 01:58
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

Nick L......flight testing?

Here's one for you Mr. Lappos. ( from us lowly line pilots)

When I read the '76 flight manual cat A or cat B profiles, I attempt to fly my a/c as close as possible to them( given ideal/ favourable...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2002, 00:50
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

Cool energy better spent

Well said Nick!

Couldn't agree any more!

With all the technical stuff we deal with, sometimes we get tunnel vision and forget to PRIORITIZE( sp).
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2002, 14:44
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

Talking to XNR.... a test!!!

Picture this situation XNR.....!

Two 76's side by side...
One on the ground...one in the hover..

15-20 kts forward speed( just an arbitrary number)

wheel taxiing 76 JAMS on the brakes while...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Apr 2002, 21:01
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

Thumbs up to xnr

Understand your question better now!

For me, Cat A. to a stop is only realistic given ideal conditions... into wind, good technique, no obstructions .....etc

As Nick L. stated, the flight...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2002, 20:48
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,694
Posted By donut king

...to a stop!

The '76 can be brought to a stop/ zero airspeed, oei, touchdown.

Years ago our Songklha boys did it to a rig offshore after an engine failed. Mind you, into wind....low gross weight.... excellent...
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