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Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2018, 23:25
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

The B model ran at 107%, but I think the A+ was...

The B model ran at 107%, but I think the A+ was at 100%. But it was a long time ago,
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Aug 2017, 00:12
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

15 years ago I was flying an S-76 at 145kt with a...

15 years ago I was flying an S-76 at 145kt with a 30-kt tailwind (groundspeed 175kt) when I flew into a Southerly Buster making its way up the coast at 40kt. It was like hitting a brick wall,...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Nov 2009, 21:23
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

Retrofitted, 2 screens per side plus FMS, 4-axis...

Retrofitted, 2 screens per side plus FMS, 4-axis dual digital autopilots. Still got original engine dials, Tq meters etc - the glass replaces AI and HSI.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2009, 21:54
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

There are physical differences between the...

There are physical differences between the airframes as well as engine differences. Look at photos of the tail region and horizontal stabilizer.
Significant weight differences in the PT6 engines...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2008, 01:15
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

Steering can be a combination of brakes or T/R...

Steering can be a combination of brakes or T/R pedal. Often, just adding pedal will produce enough turn, and then add some brakes to help.

Landing with speed needs to be done carefully - make sure...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Nov 2007, 09:18
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

The 10 degrees nose up is to avoid bumping the...

The 10 degrees nose up is to avoid bumping the tail on the ground. There is always a lot of nose-up attitude trying to slow a 76 down a bit, and for running landings, specially OEI, you have to pay...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2007, 22:01
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

After the spindle failure, Sikorsky modified the...

After the spindle failure, Sikorsky modified the head with the addition of a collar on the spindle, to stop it moving all the way out, and a tell-tale yellow strip which you check on the pre-flight....
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Dec 2006, 20:26
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

The 76 nosewheel also castors through 360...

The 76 nosewheel also castors through 360 degrees, and the only limitation is on retracting the gear when the nosewheel is pointing backwards.

Much better than the A109 with its restrictive...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2006, 01:14
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

If you are talking EMS, forget the 212, as it...

If you are talking EMS, forget the 212, as it will shake the fillings out of your teeth as you bop along at 105 kt, and the noise will deafen anybody not wearing defenders. Seats are uncomfortable,...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2006, 04:53
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

Ah, Helmet Fire, as you are well aware, the FBO...

Ah, Helmet Fire, as you are well aware, the FBO we use is maddeningly close to the Krispy Kreme outlet, and when the wind is northerly, the aroma of the dognuts can lead to unbearable cravings....
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2006, 22:29
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

Those PT6 engines are heavy, and even moving two...

Those PT6 engines are heavy, and even moving two batteries into the nose doesn't help the rear cg problem much. This also limits the cruise speed, with so much cyclic used up just to get the attitude...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jun 2006, 07:53
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

On the subject of the 76 tail rotor, why does it...

On the subject of the 76 tail rotor, why does it look so un-aerodynamic??

It has lumps and bumps and odd bits that look like they don't help generate lift at all, and then about halfway out it...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2006, 20:12
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

Re: Sikorsky C Plus Plus !!

We run a 1986 S76B, with only 3000 hrs on it. Looks a treat.:p
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2005, 05:27
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

Just an update: We fitted the Ryan 9900 BX...

Just an update:

We fitted the Ryan 9900 BX TCAS, with its stand-alone indicator and voice alert system with mute and refresh button on the collective. Provisions for future expansion for lightning...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2005, 22:39
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

All the other buttons on that selector have...

All the other buttons on that selector have well-defined uses, but I have not yet found a situation where I have wanted to use HOV. It makes a good demonstration on conversion to type, to show a...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Apr 2005, 23:54
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

TCAS for S76

What sort of TCAS do you 76 people have? I am getting tired of having to take avoiding action for the bugsmashers which appear from behind the thick pillars of the machine, despite constant head...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2005, 01:06
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

The fuel burn is the price we pay for having 1033...

The fuel burn is the price we pay for having 1033 horses lined up on each side.

The boss wants the grunt, we can take a full load of 9 pax with baggage, polo sticks etc and a reduced fuel load and...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jan 2005, 23:28
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

No such thing as a standard 76, all are...

No such thing as a standard 76, all are customised.

Ours is kitted with air con, full SPIFR, EFIS, every gadget known to mankind, and it weighs in at 8200 lb empty, 11700 full.

Burns 700lb/hr...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Dec 2004, 21:07
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

Well, I have had the best of both worlds, I had...

Well, I have had the best of both worlds, I had Nicole Kidman in my S76!

We weren't logging, and I didn't "have" her, in that sense, you know... Her minders and Russell Crowe (who was there too)...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2004, 22:50
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

Our 76B in VIP rigout is very smooth - the...

Our 76B in VIP rigout is very smooth - the engineer works carefully to take it all out.

Sometimes, though, on a cold morning it is a bit like a gravel road between 120-140 kt until the dampers and...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Aug 2004, 11:57
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

It's also to give you a standard for comparison -...

It's also to give you a standard for comparison - if you left the gen running, you might have a different electrical load day by day. Maybe the aircon is running, maybe the landing light is on, blah...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2004, 22:32
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

In bad vis conditions we sometimes pop the gear -...

In bad vis conditions we sometimes pop the gear - allows the landing light to be seen, and with the extra drag, we can slow down faster if the situation requires it. (The trees grow into the clouds).
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2003, 20:50
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

In the B model with the PT6 and Fadec, we do not...

In the B model with the PT6 and Fadec, we do not have to diddle with the trim switches, as the computer matches the chosen parameter for us.

And the choice is: Match Torque (to keep the input...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2003, 21:12
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

The same model that has the bar fridge door pop...

The same model that has the bar fridge door pop open as the gear flipper door pops shut.:p
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2003, 03:03
Replies: 1,327
Views: 374,728
Posted By Ascend Charlie

1977 - original S76 with Allison C30 1982 - S76...

1977 - original S76 with Allison C30
1982 - S76 Mk II with around 40 modifications
1985 - S76 B. Airframe changes, PT6 engines 1033 hp per side
1988 - S76 A+ had Arriel 1S1 with 700 hp
1991 - S76...
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