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Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2018, 00:02
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

For sure he did not set out to wind up in a...

For sure he did not set out to wind up in a situation such as he did.

He was a very experienced pilot from all that I have heard.

As usual....that is what is so troubling in these events....it...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2018, 22:08
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

Jay....my comment means when given two...

Jay....my comment means when given two indications that generate an incongruity, or are ambiguous, or otherwise in conflict....especially when it comes to fuel quantity....go with the one that...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2018, 11:58
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

Jayteeto,....Ever hear of the "One Dissenting...

Jayteeto,....Ever hear of the "One Dissenting Vote Rule"?




Air Police.....Since when does the Plod determine what is relevant to an inquiry and on its own decide to release what potential...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2018, 12:03
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

When we were starting up an IFR EMS Program using...

When we were starting up an IFR EMS Program using BK-117's in an area based on the shoreline of one of the Great Lakes.....I made myself very unpopular when I raised questions about the ramifications...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Nov 2018, 11:58
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

DB, All that is well and good....except for...

DB,

All that is well and good....except for the fact that "fuel remaining at touchdown" is supposed to be in the Supply Tanks with Transfer Pumps "ON".

In this case....it wasn't and they were...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Nov 2018, 10:39
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

Fact....How long had the engines been running...

Fact....How long had the engines been running when they quit due to fuel starvation?

Dave (or any Pilot) should have had that fact worked into the situation along with the possibly confusing...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2018, 12:09
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

Perhaps an esoteric debate....but I see the Nr...

Perhaps an esoteric debate....but I see the Nr Gauge/Indicator/indication/display....exactly as that....a visual clue as to what the Main Rotor RPM is....and if considered over a period of...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2018, 00:10
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

I suppose one could ignore the engine displays...

I suppose one could ignore the engine displays and stare at the Rotor Tach to the exclusion of all else....but I would think teaching that concept might not be Industry Best Practice.

Is this...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2018, 17:24
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

Please do explain that comment will you?

Please do explain that comment will you?
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2018, 11:31
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

At what point and for what duration did the...

At what point and for what duration did the aircraft last hover prior to reaching the start point in the graphic?

The dual engine flameout due to fuel starvation might not have happened during a...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2018, 10:45
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

SIM training by its nature is a (or should be) a...

SIM training by its nature is a (or should be) a very tightly structured environment based upon the RFM, SOP's, Regulations and Rules.

The very last thing that should happen is a Sim Instructor...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2018, 10:26
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

I have taught in Full Motion Sims and have done...

I have taught in Full Motion Sims and have done the Flight Instructor and Check Airman thing as you have.

I fully understand the benefit and shortcomings of even the most sophisticated Simulator...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2018, 20:30
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

Ah....the old autorotations to the vague surface...

Ah....the old autorotations to the vague surface (Sim style) using a Rad Alt height for your deceleration and final pitch pull keeping the nose on a predetermined heading or near about.

The Sim...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2018, 14:17
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

Amen Brother Flying Bull! I would suggest...

Amen Brother Flying Bull!

I would suggest eyeballing the Nr on the gauge AND looking out is the better method as Helicopter Pilots live and die by Nr.

Enough....you usually live....not...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2018, 11:15
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

The question remains....was an EOL anticipated in...

The question remains....was an EOL anticipated in this particular instance....or was It a complete surprise?

This reliance upon a RADALT for Engine off landings is not necessarily a good...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2018, 10:21
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

True....and at a hover or while at very low...

True....and at a hover or while at very low altitude....you will be awfully busy with the those things called "Flight Controls" and finding that "damn switch" is not something you will have the...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2018, 22:05
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

Like I care about that damn switch when both...

Like I care about that damn switch when both engines have quit!:ugh:
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2018, 20:56
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

I was specifically referring to Part 29 Civilian...

I was specifically referring to Part 29 Civilian Certified Helicopters.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2018, 21:22
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

I never saw a dump valve installed as it doesn’t...

I never saw a dump valve installed as it doesn’t make much sense at the heights helicopters fly and the small amounts of fuel we carry.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2018, 11:11
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

Local Procedures might cause that...

Local Procedures might cause that "complexity".
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2018, 21:52
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

I am thinking the 105/117/135/145 fuel systems...

I am thinking the 105/117/135/145 fuel systems came about to meet Part 29 requirements to include the ability to dump fuel post engine failure to reduce weight.

I stand by to be corrected!
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2018, 20:38
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

The Chinook was simple enough....cannot speak to...

The Chinook was simple enough....cannot speak to the other two....but compared to the Bell 412 which is the Standard for which complicated fuel systems are measured....is a real pain in the butt.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2018, 10:31
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

If the Fuel Pumps had been turned "ON" and left...

If the Fuel Pumps had been turned "ON" and left in the "ON" position....perhaps there would have been no crash.

In the BO=105 and BK-117....which have the same kind of fuel system....that is how...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2015, 09:04
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

Special, Trying to write a Screen Play are...

Special,

Trying to write a Screen Play are you?
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2015, 14:30
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

I have flown many helicopters with CVR's and have...

I have flown many helicopters with CVR's and have absolutely no concern about them being used.

Perhaps, I know when to make snarky comments about my employer and realize the Cockpit is not the...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2015, 14:19
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

If an Oil Company can require CVR's why should...

If an Oil Company can require CVR's why should the Police not be able to do the same thing?

Even BALPA is backing down from their stance on releasing CVR Recordings it would appear from recent...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2015, 13:11
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

I like to know why accidents like this one...

I like to know why accidents like this one happened in the first place. In the second place if we knew why this one occurred we might just be able to prevent others from dying.

Public Transport...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2015, 13:52
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

As to a CVR helping....oh yes indeed it would. ...

As to a CVR helping....oh yes indeed it would.

If all crew stations were monitored and we had the last thirty minutes of conversations amongst the Crew....we would know a great deal about their...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2015, 01:24
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

I once attended a Training Course where the...

I once attended a Training Course where the Conditions White, Green, Yellow, and Red of Pilot Attentiveness was discussed.

It made a lot of sense back then and bears repeating.

White.....you...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2015, 14:07
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

I think I am like most, Dave was one of us, had a...

I think I am like most, Dave was one of us, had a similar background and training as most of us, and in all likelihood could very well have been anyone of us except they way things go when it comes...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2015, 18:41
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

Reely makes good points as does Gouli but the...

Reely makes good points as does Gouli but the truth is we are assuming the Pilot moved the Transfer Switches to the OFF position prior to the Crash and that the Prime Switches were turned ON by the...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2015, 12:01
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

Reely, Beating your head on the...

Reely,

Beating your head on the wall.....really?

Why would the same exact pairs of switches be in the same position even though right next to one another in the over head panel.

What is more...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2015, 01:05
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

Sky, As the switches were next to one...

Sky,



As the switches were next to one another....and they were found in positions opposite of what they should have been in....Prime Switches ON....Transfer Switches OFF....would your 100G...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2015, 21:49
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

Biscuit, Right after this tragedy occurred I...

Biscuit,

Right after this tragedy occurred I asked the question why the Transfer Pumps were switched on and off at various stages of flight in the 135.

I have flown the 105 and 117 and once we...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2015, 12:19
Replies: 617
Views: 176,645
Posted By SASless

How hard is it to judge height above Roof Tops in...

How hard is it to judge height above Roof Tops in the Dark?

There are Street Lights and other light sources visible to aid in judging height.

Add that to the definition of angle by looking at...
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