RE: What are you paying for rent?
I'll rent you an S-92A for $24,500 a day plus $1,400 per flight hour, wet.
Posted on: 5/14/2008 10:19 PM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Holy Cow !
You should have stuck around and watched the rest of the show. Not very good judgement on the pilot''s part. NTSB Identification: NYC08CA080. The docket is stored in the Docket Management System (DMS). Please contact Records Management Division 14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation Accident occurred Friday, January 11, 2008 in Labelle, FL Probable Cause Approval Date: 2/28/2008 Aircraft: Cessna C-152, registration: N48251 Injuries: 1 Uninjured. The pilot of the Cessna 152 fueled the airplane to full tanks, prior to departure. He planned for his flight to take approximately 3 hours, and his past experience led him to estimate a 4-hour endurance for the airplane. After approximately 2.7 hours, the engine began to run rough, and the pilot diverted to a nearby airport. The engine continued to lose power, and the pilot decided to land in a field, when he realized he would not be able to make it to the airport. After landing, the pilot observed that the left fuel tank was empty. The right fuel tank contained fuel, and its fuel gauge indicated 1/4 tank full. The pilot then decided to add fuel to the airplane and take off from the field. During the attempted takeoff, the airplane struck a rut in the grass and nosed over, substantially damaging the wings and fuselage. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: The pilot''s improper decision to takeoff from an inadequate field after a forced landing.
Posted on: 4/15/2008 11:07 AM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Boyd Coddington dead at age 63
Sad news to hear. I saw him on TV at the Barrett Jackson auction and he looked bad. I thought he was older than 63.
Posted on: 2/29/2008 10:34 PM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Cars & Trucks - Full Scale"
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RE: Deadstick Boeing 777, Heathrow
Following an uneventful flight from Beijing, China, the aircraft was established on an ILS approach to Runway 27L at London Heathrow. Initially the approach progressed normally, with the Autopilot and Autothrottle engaged, until the aircraft was at a height of approximately 600 ft and 2 miles from touch down. The aircraft then descended rapidly and struck the ground, some 1,000 ft short of the paved runway surface, just inside the airfield boundary fence. The aircraft stopped on the very beginning of the paved surface of Runway 27L. During the short ground roll the right main landing gear separated from the wing and the left main landing gear was pushed up through the wing root. A significant amount of fuel leaked from the aircraft but there was no fire. An emergency evacuation via the slides was supervised by the cabin crew and all occupants left the aircraft, some receiving minor injuries. Initial indications from the interviews and Flight Recorder analyses show the flight and approach to have progressed normally until the aircraft was established on late finals for Runway 27L. At approximately 600 ft and 2 miles from touch down, the Autothrottle demanded an increase in thrust from the two engines but the engines did not respond. Following further demands for increased thrust from the Autothrottle, and subsequently the flight crew moving the throttle levers, the engines similarly failed to respond. The aircraft speed reduced and the aircraft descended onto the grass short of the paved runway surface.
Posted on: 1/21/2008 7:49 PM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: can someone recognize this aircraft
Looks like a Long EZ. A composite aircraft developed by Burt Rutan. Also from http://www.velocityaircraft.com/airabout.html
Posted on: 12/16/2007 2:49 AM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Cool heli pictures.
What happened? Hydraulic failure training?
Posted on: 8/25/2007 12:29 AM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Helicopters - Full Scale"
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RE: Red Bull Heli Pilot Video on youtube
Go to this site and you can save the video files. http://www.griffin-helicopters.co.uk/videos/index.asp#ASTARV120
Posted on: 7/16/2007 3:04 AM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Helicopters - Full Scale"
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RE: FAA Notice of Proposed Rule Making
How true, I need to stop reading the regs or I might get put in a 135 inspector position. The FAA, "We're not happy until you're not happy."
Posted on: 2/16/2007 9:21 AM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Static Electricity Charge
The weather conditions must right, cool and dry. I've been knocked down by a 206B hooking up a load. I'd hate to get zapped by a CH-47, that's got to hurt.
Posted on: 2/3/2007 9:57 AM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Helicopters - Full Scale"
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RE: Cool heli pictures.
Here's one of our S-92's taking off from Morgan City, La. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/S92mech/Aircraft/S92Rotate2.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 2/2/2007 3:58 PM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Helicopters - Full Scale"
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RE: Cool heli pictures.
http://image2.rcuniverse.com/gallery/photos/76504/lg-81853.jpg I'm not having much luck posting pictures today.
Posted on: 1/26/2007 3:12 PM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Helicopters - Full Scale"
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RE: Cool heli pictures.
Nice shot of the B3. I haven't worked on the B3's any, but the B2 is one of my favorites to maintain.
Posted on: 1/23/2007 7:34 PM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Helicopters - Full Scale"
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RE: More Pics of PHI Heli
Our (PHI's) 214ST's are going away before too long. Bell doesn't support them with parts very well anymore. We've had one grounded for a couple of months waiting on parts for a repair.
Posted on: 1/23/2007 7:26 PM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Helicopters - Full Scale"
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RE: a serous question
I work for a part 135 helicopter operator on the Gulf coast. We have quite a few mechanics that will be retiring over the next few years and we will be hiring mechanics. We start out at about 40K and you would not have to move away from Houston. The cost of living is much cheaper in this area, to maintain my same lifestyle in Ca I would have to make 140K compared to the 80K I make here. There are a number of good A&P schools in the Houston area, check out Rice, we've hired several guys that attended school there.
Posted on: 10/4/2006 9:08 AM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Try explaining this one to the boss
On July 10, 2006, approximately 1045 mountain daylight time, a Cessna Citation 560, N50CV, encountered rough/soft terrain after it overran the end of the runway while landing at Ravalli County Airport, Hamilton, Montana. The airline transport pilot and his passenger were not injured, but the aircraft, which is owned and operated by River City Flying Service, sustained substantial damage. The 14 CFR Part 91 executive/corporate flight, which departed Visalia, California, at 0815 Pacific daylight time, was being operated in visual meteorological conditions on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan. According to witnesses, after the landing flare, the aircraft remained airborne and floated to a point about 1,500 feet down the 4,200 foot runway before touching down. Soon after touching down, the aircraft began to slow, but it did not stop until after it had departed the end of the runway, crossing over a grassy area and a ditch, and then entering a swamp.
Posted on: 8/15/2006 4:14 PM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Any A&P Mechanics out there?
I'm an A&P also. You can email me at rusty_bifilar@yahoo.com I'll give any help I can.
Posted on: 4/27/2006 2:27 AM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Sad news - Scott Crossfield
Sad news. IDENTIFICATION Regis#: 6579X Make/Model: C210 Description: 210, T210, (Turbo)Centurion Date: 04/19/2006 Time: 1512 Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Fatal Mid Air: N Missing: N Damage: Destroyed LOCATION City: ELLIJAY State: GA Country: US DESCRIPTION ACFT WAS ENROUTE FROM PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA TO MANASSAS, VIRGINIA WHEN RADIO AND RADAR CONTACT WAS LOST APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES NORTH OF ATLANTA, GA INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 1 # Crew: 1 Fat: 1 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: WEATHER: DNN 1458Z AUTO 12012G24KT 3/4SM TSRA BKN004 OVC015 15/15 A2995 RMK LTG DSNT OTHER DATA Activity: Pleasure Phase: Cruise Operation: General Aviation Departed: 1A9 PRATTVILLE, AL Dep Date: 04/19/2006 Dep. Time: 1405 Destination: HEF MANASSAS, VA Flt Plan: IFR Wx Briefing: Y Last Radio Cont: 10SW GILMER COUNTY AIRPORT Last Clearance: CLEARED TO DEVIATE SOUTH FOR WEATHER FAA FSDO: COLLEGE PARK, GA (SO11) Entry date: 04/21/2006
Posted on: 4/22/2006 1:41 PM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Eleanor owners on here
If there is no such thing as a Shelby GT500, you might want to tell that to the guy that just bought a '68 Shelby GT500 KR for $280,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction.
Posted on: 1/21/2006 5:42 PM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Cars & Trucks - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3805933

Good Site For Helicopter Videos
Hey Guys, Here's a good web site with helicopter videos. http://www.griffin-helicopters.co.uk/videos/index.asp#ASTARV120
Posted on: 1/3/2006 11:24 AM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Helicopters - Full Scale"
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RE: High Voltage Powerline Helicopter
There's a company called Haverfield that has done the powerline work for years. I've done alot of odd jobs with helicopters, but there isn't any way I do this stuff. http://www.haverfield.com/
Posted on: 1/3/2006 11:20 AM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Helicopters - Full Scale"
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RE: How manny other A&P's are face layoffs?
We're still looking for mechanics, no experience needed. If you really want to work, give us a call. 800-235-2452
Posted on: 3/27/2005 6:18 PM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: INCREDIBLE PLANE ! LOOK !
That's a huge airplane and Airbus did a great job to get it built. The biggest problem I see is, What airport has the terminal big enough to hold the pax waiting to board? It's going to be very limited to where it can be put into service.
Posted on: 2/26/2005 2:31 PM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: How manny other A&P's are face layoffs?
I work for Petroleum Helicopters and we are expanding our EMS operations nation wide. We need more mechanics for EMS and on the Gulf coast for oil and gas operations. EMS mechanics usually work a five day a week, on call schedule and Gulf coast mechs work a seven day on, seven day off schedule. Starting pay is around $18.50 an hour for a fresh mechanic and five day a week jobs get a $350 per month bonus. We are in the process of updating our fleet and have ten EC135's, four S-92's and at least four new S-76C++'s on order. Call 1-800-235-2452 and speak to our HR department.
Posted on: 2/25/2005 9:53 PM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: removing allen screws from cover??
Narpets is right about the valve grinding compound. You can get a tube at just about any auto parts store. I use Permetex brand because that is the most common brand in the States. The most common cause for stuck or stripped screws are worn out tools and incorrect procedures. Use only good quality tools that do not show any wear and if you have to use higher than normal force to break a screw loose STOP! If the screw might have Loctite on it or it's a steel screw in an aluminum part, use some heat and the aluminum will expand to make the screw come out. Or use a little valve grinding compound to keep the tool from slipping. I would use both heat and the compound. I maintain Sikorsky helicopters for a living and I have a drawer in my tool box filled with tools to remove stuck fasteners. Left handed drill bits, ease outs, screw extractors and an air hammer to name a few. But when I use good tools and valve grinding compound, I don't have to open this drawer very often.
Posted on: 2/21/2005 8:47 AM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Flew an R-22 today!
Glad you had some fun flying! Shooting autos in an R-22 is kinda scarey to me. I haven't been flying for a few months, but I did get to fly Sikorsky's S-92 simulator at Flight Safety in West Palm Beach last week. That was a blast!
Posted on: 8/8/2004 8:27 PM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Helicopters - Full Scale"
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RE: Lifeflight Inbound
That's a nice looking BK. They are good aircraft for EMS, but I'm glad I don't have to work on them any more. Helicopters should allways land and take off into the wind.
Posted on: 4/10/2004 2:40 AM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: How many real aircraft mechanics outhere?
I got my A&P in 1990 and my IA last year. All I work on now is turbine helicopters, I haven't touched a fixed wing in years (if you don't count my R/C fixed wing)
Posted on: 3/14/2004 1:35 AM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Name this plane
Looks like the space shuttle training cockpit to me. The G4 that is configured to fly the the shuttle.
Posted on: 2/6/2004 9:40 AM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1502318

RE: FOD?
We use the term FOD in both ways. Foreign object debris is before it can damage the aircraft and foreign object damage is after the damage is done.
Posted on: 2/5/2004 9:02 AM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Finally
I allways liked working with 212s. Not very high tech and not as fast as others, but reliable and easy to work on.
Posted on: 2/4/2004 2:49 PM by Author "Rotorwrench" in the forum "Helicopters - Full Scale"
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