thekingshead

I thought the Bell212Hp was the aircraft of choice for wildfire suppression? All that water they haul in +35 temps. They sure do make a difference. The emissions on a few of them in Western Canada are even Carbon neutral. How can anyone question that?

How’s is it that any owner can be in so many positions in so many helicopter companies. Transport is to blame for this one aside from the blades, check values and accumulators removed. Give me a F ing break Transport, how about you go out an actually do something meaningful for once. Did they go after the last engine inspection signature ACA? Makes me wonder why they closed the doors, NOT! Karma’s a real b*tch sometimes!

The AXE is starting to SWING!

I'll work for free also, SIGN ME UP

Then there was the current Harper Government, ask CHL what they think? Wonder whats looks the best travelling back and forth across the country on the back of a Gooseneck?

Curious if anyone one is running any type of Bell Medium difference courses? TC is getting sticky about 204/205 airframe guys working on 212 and VICE VERSA. There have been a couple comapnies out there who have had some in house training course approved, looking for one! Cheers

Big antenov in Vancouver today delivering a couple 61"s. Does anyone know where they have come from?

Did they purchase a 600N for the power project?

Remember the grass might be greener but it's always longer so you can't see the B.S. till you cross the line. Some companies are better then others, as far as I am concerned there mostly all the same. You are number one#1, every company looks out for there best interests and won't hold back. When the season sucks and there isn't alot of revenue, you'll be out the door or getting a pink slip. Do what is right for you, but don't regret your decision down the road.

SMS is coming someday, that will solve everything. NOT! See it time and time again, not pointing fingers at anyone. When parts AKA "BEARINGS" are close to beyond allowable limits they remain in service because OWNERS are to cheap to buy new ones. "GOOD FOR ANOTHER FLIGHT" "CAME IN SERVICABLE, ITS GOOD" famous quotes. Until the people who fix "NEW AMES" and those that fly these birds stand a ground and refuse to sign out the work there will be alot of RISK involved.

Just wondering if anyone has had the privlage of catering to the tall pilots and installing the adjustable T/R pedals in the 407. Putting a set in tomorrow and was wondering if there is much rigging to take place afterwards? I see they make you change the actual pedal angle right off the bat by a couple degrees up front. Cheers

Heard a rumour that the 212 in Afghanistan operated buy a canadian company had to make an emergency landing recently and the locals totalled it once it had landed. Is this true, what about the crew? Thanks

What a GEM! Won't ever be riding in one of those either

WOW! That's pretty bad if someones willing to work for those dollars.

Adding to my last post, My take is this, we 'AMES" are skilled tradesmen and the odd women. Why is it that we work for next to nothing with the responsibility the we carry over our shoulders. If you where to call a plumber to come unplug your toilet he would charge anywhere from 70 to 100 bucks and hour with a min call out fee. Doesn't make much sense that a licensed AME would work for anything less then 35 bucks an hour on any machine for any company. Think its highly unlikely that will change anytime soon.