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Forum: Rotorheads

29th Apr 2019, 20:25

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FAI into Clutha crash opens

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Posted By DeltaNg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp_l5ntikaU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp_l5ntikaU

Forum: Rotorheads

20th Apr 2019, 18:42

Replies: 202

FAI into Clutha crash opens

Views: 145,967

Posted By DeltaNg

I often wonder whether 2 engines have any real...

I often wonder whether 2 engines have any real tangible benefit in the helicopter world.

For prolonged transits over 'hostile' terrain I can see the rationale - which was originally airline's...

Forum: Rotorheads

20th Apr 2019, 17:39

Replies: 202

FAI into Clutha crash opens

Views: 145,967

Posted By DeltaNg

Unfortunately, like an icicle used as a dagger,...

Unfortunately, like an icicle used as a dagger, hard evidence of the fuel displays status & the water which caused the capacitance probes to fail has long since evaporated.

But I'd like to think...

Forum: Rotorheads

17th Apr 2019, 22:11

Replies: 202

FAI into Clutha crash opens

Views: 145,967

Posted By DeltaNg

We are not nit picking. FRF figures are guidlines...

We are not nit picking. FRF figures are guidlines which are determined by Operators and Regulators with safety in mind as a sensible amount of fuel to land with as a minimum.

Fundamentally we all...

Forum: Rotorheads

16th Apr 2019, 17:08

Replies: 202

FAI into Clutha crash opens

Views: 145,967

Posted By DeltaNg

FRF Should give you 20 minutes at loiter (VFR)...

FRF Should give you 20 minutes at loiter (VFR) and 30 minutes (IFR) and still be able to land safely.

Forum: Rotorheads

16th Apr 2019, 11:15

Replies: 202

FAI into Clutha crash opens

Views: 145,967

Posted By DeltaNg

The remaining fuel endurance of the helicopter...

The remaining fuel endurance of the helicopter was similar to what one would have expected from a mental calculation, it was unfortunately in the wrong tank.

Forum: Rotorheads

16th Apr 2019, 10:51

Replies: 202

FAI into Clutha crash opens

Views: 145,967

Posted By DeltaNg

The lovely blue pixel indications of fuel as...

The lovely blue pixel indications of fuel as displayed on the screen does give you the impression of a nice reliable system. I have seen with my own eyes indications of supply tanks full when in fact...

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